Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Long Beach, CA
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Mind Care Services provides individualized psychiatric services in a caring, confidential and respectful environment. Our greatest joy comes from helping our clients realize their personal goals and achieve successful outcomes in their lives. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services from a diverse team of competent and compassionate providers. We are experienced in treating a wide array of cognitive, behavioral and emotional disorders thru therapy, medication management and other treatment modalities including SpravatoTM (esketamine) for medication resistant depression. We are a certified Spravato treatment center.
Mind Care Services provides individualized psychiatric services in a caring, confidential and respectful environment. Our greatest joy comes from helping our clients realize their personal goals and achieve successful outcomes in their lives. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services from a diverse team of competent and compassionate providers. We are experienced in treating a wide array of cognitive, behavioral and emotional disorders thru therapy, medication management and other treatment modalities including SpravatoTM (esketamine) for medication resistant depression. We are a certified Spravato treatment center.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
You move through the world with a hard-earned composure, but internally, your mental reserves are quietly depleting. This struggle is invisible to everyone—sometimes even to you. The weight of appearing 'fine' is often the heaviest burden of all. When this emotional exhaustion has biological components, support alone is not enough. The vital first step is an accurate medical diagnosis, followed by expert clinical care. As a solo board-certified psychiatrist with 30 years of medical experience, I work directly with you from your initial evaluation through ongoing treatment, ensuring clinical excellence and true continuity of care.
You move through the world with a hard-earned composure, but internally, your mental reserves are quietly depleting. This struggle is invisible to everyone—sometimes even to you. The weight of appearing 'fine' is often the heaviest burden of all. When this emotional exhaustion has biological components, support alone is not enough. The vital first step is an accurate medical diagnosis, followed by expert clinical care. As a solo board-certified psychiatrist with 30 years of medical experience, I work directly with you from your initial evaluation through ongoing treatment, ensuring clinical excellence and true continuity of care.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University, where I graduated with honors. I began my nursing career in 2019 and have been dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health journeys ever since. My approach blends clinical expertise with empathy, always aiming to create a safe, supportive space where patients feel truly heard and understood. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported. Mental health care allows me to walk alongside people during some of their most vulnerable moments, offering compassion and understanding.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University, where I graduated with honors. I began my nursing career in 2019 and have been dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health journeys ever since. My approach blends clinical expertise with empathy, always aiming to create a safe, supportive space where patients feel truly heard and understood. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported. Mental health care allows me to walk alongside people during some of their most vulnerable moments, offering compassion and understanding.
I am a dedicated and compassionate, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). The majority of my nursing career has been in high-acuity psychiatric settings, including psychiatric emergency, crisis stabilization, and inpatient behavioral health. I initially started in the Emergency Department as a new graduate nurse, where I realized that what truly resonated with me was the mental health aspect of patient care. Throughout my psychiatric nursing career, I’ve worked with diverse populations from pediatrics to geriatrics, managing complex psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, etc
I am a dedicated and compassionate, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). The majority of my nursing career has been in high-acuity psychiatric settings, including psychiatric emergency, crisis stabilization, and inpatient behavioral health. I initially started in the Emergency Department as a new graduate nurse, where I realized that what truly resonated with me was the mental health aspect of patient care. Throughout my psychiatric nursing career, I’ve worked with diverse populations from pediatrics to geriatrics, managing complex psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, etc
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
I am an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Mount Saint Mary's University and earned my Masters of Science in Nursing at Cal State Long Beach. Prior to my career as a nurse practitioner I worked in emergency nursing and inpatient psychiatric settings. Prior to my nursing career I served in the US Army as a medic and completed my enlistment as a Sergeant. I am a married mother of twins and my interests include learning to play the drums and guitar, going to the gym and astrology.
I am an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Mount Saint Mary's University and earned my Masters of Science in Nursing at Cal State Long Beach. Prior to my career as a nurse practitioner I worked in emergency nursing and inpatient psychiatric settings. Prior to my nursing career I served in the US Army as a medic and completed my enlistment as a Sergeant. I am a married mother of twins and my interests include learning to play the drums and guitar, going to the gym and astrology.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
Renewed Mental Health Group
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MD
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90806
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming difficult for you to manage, such as attention, concentration, focus and mood? Then welcome to Renewed Mental Health Group! Renewed Mental Health Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Living with symptoms of mental health disorders can be frightening and can interrupt your ability to work and maintain healthy social relationships. Most individuals that suffer from mental health disorders feel isolated, alone, and fear being judged or mistreated. Let us work together to restore your happiness and well-being.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming difficult for you to manage, such as attention, concentration, focus and mood? Then welcome to Renewed Mental Health Group! Renewed Mental Health Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Living with symptoms of mental health disorders can be frightening and can interrupt your ability to work and maintain healthy social relationships. Most individuals that suffer from mental health disorders feel isolated, alone, and fear being judged or mistreated. Let us work together to restore your happiness and well-being.
Samir Hamed | ADHD, Anxiety &
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PHMNP
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90802
You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Maybe your child is struggling to focus in school, your teen feels withdrawn, or you’re finding it harder to manage daily responsibilities. Whatever your situation, let’s work together to build a foundation for mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Maybe your child is struggling to focus in school, your teen feels withdrawn, or you’re finding it harder to manage daily responsibilities. Whatever your situation, let’s work together to build a foundation for mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
I work with people facing depression, anxiety, treatment-resistant conditions, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders. Clients come to me when they need a psychiatrist who truly listens and offers both proven and cutting-edge options. Many feel stuck after trying traditional approaches without success. I help by providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including medication management and TMS therapy, tailored to each person's unique needs. My approach combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. We collaborate to create sustainable change, develop effective coping strategies, and support long-term mental health and quality of life.
I work with people facing depression, anxiety, treatment-resistant conditions, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders. Clients come to me when they need a psychiatrist who truly listens and offers both proven and cutting-edge options. Many feel stuck after trying traditional approaches without success. I help by providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including medication management and TMS therapy, tailored to each person's unique needs. My approach combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. We collaborate to create sustainable change, develop effective coping strategies, and support long-term mental health and quality of life.
Mojan offers specialized care to various populations, including military veterans, first responders, and the LGBTQ+ community. She is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals navigating gender identity concerns, grief, and post-partum depression or anxiety. In addition to these focus areas, Mojan provides care for patients with co-occurring medical conditions and health psychology concerns, always seeking to understand the full scope of her clients’ mental and physical health.
Mojan offers specialized care to various populations, including military veterans, first responders, and the LGBTQ+ community. She is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals navigating gender identity concerns, grief, and post-partum depression or anxiety. In addition to these focus areas, Mojan provides care for patients with co-occurring medical conditions and health psychology concerns, always seeking to understand the full scope of her clients’ mental and physical health.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Good day to you, and I appreciate you taking a look at my page. Our practice, Neupath in Long Beach, CA, is open to treat patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, and trauma. We understand that life and the problems of today are difficult and complex, and we would like to help you face whatever you are dealing with.
Good day to you, and I appreciate you taking a look at my page. Our practice, Neupath in Long Beach, CA, is open to treat patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, and trauma. We understand that life and the problems of today are difficult and complex, and we would like to help you face whatever you are dealing with.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, veteran, and former ER nurse and healthcare administrator dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. My background in emergency medicine taught me how to support people through some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments of their lives. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I value creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where patients feel safe being themselves. I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach to treatment, with a focus on helping patients feel understood, empowered, and supported in building meaningful change.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, veteran, and former ER nurse and healthcare administrator dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. My background in emergency medicine taught me how to support people through some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments of their lives. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I value creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where patients feel safe being themselves. I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach to treatment, with a focus on helping patients feel understood, empowered, and supported in building meaningful change.
Pacific Mind Health is a Southern California–based mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded in 2018 by psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Flatow, MD, our practice serves diverse communities across Los Angeles and Orange County, with locations in Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and Irvine, as well as telepsychiatry services available throughout California.
Pacific Mind Health is a Southern California–based mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded in 2018 by psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Flatow, MD, our practice serves diverse communities across Los Angeles and Orange County, with locations in Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and Irvine, as well as telepsychiatry services available throughout California.
Dr. Joshua Flatow is the founder of Pacific Mind Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. He is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Dr. Joshua Flatow is the founder of Pacific Mind Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. He is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.