"Since 2008, I have provided treatment and care to adult patients with myriad diagnoses including major depression and other depressive disorders, ADHD/ADD, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Since 2011 I have concentrated on treating childhood- and adolescent-onset psychiatric disorders including neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism and Asperger's Disorder), as well as other childhood-onset psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and childhood behavioral problems."
"Since 2008, I have provided treatment and care to adult patients with myriad diagnoses including major depression and other depressive disorders, ADHD/ADD, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Since 2011 I have concentrated on treating childhood- and adolescent-onset psychiatric disorders including neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism and Asperger's Disorder), as well as other childhood-onset psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and childhood behavioral problems."
"Dr. Lauren Ozbolt, MD is a board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in the evidence-based treatment of mood, anxiety and eating disorders. She is extensively trained in psychopharmacology and offers a comprehensive personalized approach that is tailored to your individual needs. Her empathetic and thoughtful approach to care has made her a favorite among teenagers and adults alike."
"Dr. Lauren Ozbolt, MD is a board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in the evidence-based treatment of mood, anxiety and eating disorders. She is extensively trained in psychopharmacology and offers a comprehensive personalized approach that is tailored to your individual needs. Her empathetic and thoughtful approach to care has made her a favorite among teenagers and adults alike."
"Gennady Musher is Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly 30 years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California."
"Gennady Musher is Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly 30 years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California."
"Dr. Merrill is a Harvard trained psychiatrist who completed her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at UCLA and obtained her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She finished post-graduate training at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program and completed a fellowship in Women's Mental Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital and has a specific interest in working with women suffering from issues related to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and menopause. She is trained in advanced psychopharmacology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing patients with complex medical conditions."
"Dr. Merrill is a Harvard trained psychiatrist who completed her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at UCLA and obtained her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She finished post-graduate training at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program and completed a fellowship in Women's Mental Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital and has a specific interest in working with women suffering from issues related to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and menopause. She is trained in advanced psychopharmacology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing patients with complex medical conditions."
"Dr. Deborah Fein is a psychiatrist in private practice providing mental health services in Los Angeles. Her treatment is focused on providing a personalized experience, throughout the entire course of treatment. Patients are able to contact her directly, which helps to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. Treatment recommendations are based on the best current research and clinical evidence available. Dr. Fein will take a medical history and may recommend labs, studies, or referrals to other providers, as appropriate, so that any complicating factors in the treatment can be properly addressed and treated."
"Dr. Deborah Fein is a psychiatrist in private practice providing mental health services in Los Angeles. Her treatment is focused on providing a personalized experience, throughout the entire course of treatment. Patients are able to contact her directly, which helps to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. Treatment recommendations are based on the best current research and clinical evidence available. Dr. Fein will take a medical history and may recommend labs, studies, or referrals to other providers, as appropriate, so that any complicating factors in the treatment can be properly addressed and treated."
"I enjoy the process of providing care to my patients, and entered the medical field with the intent to become a psychiatrist from the beginning. I have a passion for clinical care and dedication to providing the highest quality of service. Bringing together my medical, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric knowledge inspires me everyday. Providing a safe and therapeutic environment is my goal. I am dual board certified to work with children and adolescents and also with adults."
"I enjoy the process of providing care to my patients, and entered the medical field with the intent to become a psychiatrist from the beginning. I have a passion for clinical care and dedication to providing the highest quality of service. Bringing together my medical, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric knowledge inspires me everyday. Providing a safe and therapeutic environment is my goal. I am dual board certified to work with children and adolescents and also with adults."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"I am a board certified and California-licensed psychiatrist in the Los Angeles area specializing in both addiction and general psychiatry. I have trained and practiced in multiple clinical settings across the Los Angeles area including UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Olive View County Hospital and the Veteran Affairs medical centers. Personally, I have worked with and feel comfortable with patients from any background. Currently I work with the Solstice Clinic seeing private practice patients, and as a consultant at multiple rehabilitation centers around the Los Angeles area specializing in dual diagnosis and addiction treatment."
"I am a board certified and California-licensed psychiatrist in the Los Angeles area specializing in both addiction and general psychiatry. I have trained and practiced in multiple clinical settings across the Los Angeles area including UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Olive View County Hospital and the Veteran Affairs medical centers. Personally, I have worked with and feel comfortable with patients from any background. Currently I work with the Solstice Clinic seeing private practice patients, and as a consultant at multiple rehabilitation centers around the Los Angeles area specializing in dual diagnosis and addiction treatment."
"I am triple board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. I provide treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in children, adolescents, and adults, using medications (psychopharmacology), psychotherapy, diet, exercise, and alternative modalities of treatment. My focus is the overall well being of my patients and their families, and I adhere to an exceptional standard of care. While I am sure to pay attention to the details provided by my patients, I do my best never to lose sight of the big picture."
"I am triple board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. I provide treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in children, adolescents, and adults, using medications (psychopharmacology), psychotherapy, diet, exercise, and alternative modalities of treatment. My focus is the overall well being of my patients and their families, and I adhere to an exceptional standard of care. While I am sure to pay attention to the details provided by my patients, I do my best never to lose sight of the big picture."
"Hello! I am a board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist who is Stanford educated and results oriented. I have successfully treated patients of all ages for over 10 years as a well seasoned and caring cognitive behavioral therapist in the West Los Angeles area."
"Hello! I am a board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist who is Stanford educated and results oriented. I have successfully treated patients of all ages for over 10 years as a well seasoned and caring cognitive behavioral therapist in the West Los Angeles area."
"I am a UCLA Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in providing a holistic approach to mental health. I believe that some people do benefit greatly from medications and others may need different treatments to recover. I pride myself in not over-prescribing and I enjoy educating patients and letting them play a part in developing a well rounded treatment plan. My patients would tell you that I have a warm and caring personality and that I always have their best interest in mind."
"I am a UCLA Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in providing a holistic approach to mental health. I believe that some people do benefit greatly from medications and others may need different treatments to recover. I pride myself in not over-prescribing and I enjoy educating patients and letting them play a part in developing a well rounded treatment plan. My patients would tell you that I have a warm and caring personality and that I always have their best interest in mind."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life."
"I want to listen to you and hear your story. I want to understand your struggles and treat you based on a deep exploration of your current issues. I want to relieve you of your pain and dissatisfaction."
"I want to listen to you and hear your story. I want to understand your struggles and treat you based on a deep exploration of your current issues. I want to relieve you of your pain and dissatisfaction."
"Do you want help because you are anxious or depressed? Having problems with relationships? Work? Sleep? Drugs or alcohol? We can work together to find what will work best to resolve your problems. Using a biopsychosocial approach we can plan a treatment program that may include psychotherapy, medication, and other psychosocial interventions. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to find what will work best to resolve the issues which most concern you. Current evidence of what is effective will be an important part of a treatment plan we put together."
"Do you want help because you are anxious or depressed? Having problems with relationships? Work? Sleep? Drugs or alcohol? We can work together to find what will work best to resolve your problems. Using a biopsychosocial approach we can plan a treatment program that may include psychotherapy, medication, and other psychosocial interventions. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to find what will work best to resolve the issues which most concern you. Current evidence of what is effective will be an important part of a treatment plan we put together."
"Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in an unwanted repetitive pattern or struggling to find a healthy relationship? I will work with you to shift gears and overcome the obstacles which are holding you back. I use the appropriate treatment for your needs, i.e. psychotherapy and/or medications. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my training at Yale School of Medicine. I provide a comprehensive evaluation using an integrated approach to care, and build on your strengths."
"Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in an unwanted repetitive pattern or struggling to find a healthy relationship? I will work with you to shift gears and overcome the obstacles which are holding you back. I use the appropriate treatment for your needs, i.e. psychotherapy and/or medications. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my training at Yale School of Medicine. I provide a comprehensive evaluation using an integrated approach to care, and build on your strengths."
"Trained in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, I am a psychiatrist who takes a compassionate, down-to-earth, and evidence-based approach to care. I believe in modalities of wellness from both Western and Eastern philosophies and enjoy helping others find the treatment that works best for them. My focus clinically rests in mood disorders, pregnancy and postpartum issues for mothers and fathers, transgender issues, PTSD, and second generation immigrant issues."
"Trained in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, I am a psychiatrist who takes a compassionate, down-to-earth, and evidence-based approach to care. I believe in modalities of wellness from both Western and Eastern philosophies and enjoy helping others find the treatment that works best for them. My focus clinically rests in mood disorders, pregnancy and postpartum issues for mothers and fathers, transgender issues, PTSD, and second generation immigrant issues."
"My top priority is the well being of my patients and their families and I pride myself in providing the absolute highest quality of psychiatric care to my patients. My practice is focused on treating children, adolescents and young adults with mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as addiction. One of my areas of specialty is ADHD for which I have had specialized training. I am currently a staff physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was previously Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Pediatrics at USC and an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles."
"My top priority is the well being of my patients and their families and I pride myself in providing the absolute highest quality of psychiatric care to my patients. My practice is focused on treating children, adolescents and young adults with mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as addiction. One of my areas of specialty is ADHD for which I have had specialized training. I am currently a staff physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was previously Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Pediatrics at USC and an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles."
"Dr. Hunter is a board-certified psychiatrist in Westwood. His private practice offers a variety of services including individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and medication management. Dr. Hunter's expertise is based on rigorous training, extensive knowledge, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. He has a reputation for compassionate, thoughtful and insightful care, serving patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, and host of other clinical concerns including stress and sleep problems."
"Dr. Hunter is a board-certified psychiatrist in Westwood. His private practice offers a variety of services including individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and medication management. Dr. Hunter's expertise is based on rigorous training, extensive knowledge, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. He has a reputation for compassionate, thoughtful and insightful care, serving patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, and host of other clinical concerns including stress and sleep problems."
"If you are suffering from anxiety or depression you should know you are not alone. Millions of people in the US and about half a billion people in the world have significant depression or anxiety. Anxiety and depression may be caused by psychological, physical, social, and spiritual factors. Struggling with depression or anxiety can cause intense suffering, affect your ability to have or enjoy relationships and disrupt your ability to function at work or home. Problems with your emotional health can prevent you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest."
"If you are suffering from anxiety or depression you should know you are not alone. Millions of people in the US and about half a billion people in the world have significant depression or anxiety. Anxiety and depression may be caused by psychological, physical, social, and spiritual factors. Struggling with depression or anxiety can cause intense suffering, affect your ability to have or enjoy relationships and disrupt your ability to function at work or home. Problems with your emotional health can prevent you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest."
"I am a board certified adult psychiatrist practicing in the Brentwood area of West Los Angeles where I enjoy working with a wide array of adult patients needing support with therapy and/or medication management. Prior to becoming a psychiatrist, I trained as a surgeon for two years at the University of Southern California where I gained invaluable experience in the role of physical health as it relates to mental wellness. My practice focuses on treating the entire individual from an approach of targeting overall health and including lifestyle changes, therapy and medication. I am currently accepting new patients."
"I am a board certified adult psychiatrist practicing in the Brentwood area of West Los Angeles where I enjoy working with a wide array of adult patients needing support with therapy and/or medication management. Prior to becoming a psychiatrist, I trained as a surgeon for two years at the University of Southern California where I gained invaluable experience in the role of physical health as it relates to mental wellness. My practice focuses on treating the entire individual from an approach of targeting overall health and including lifestyle changes, therapy and medication. I am currently accepting new patients."
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Los Angeles is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Los Angeles Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.
Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, or mental health nurse practitioners, perform many of the same functions as a psychiatrist. This includes diagnosing mental illness and prescribing medication. Los Angeles Psychiatric nurse practitioners also act as a therapist, helping patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal individuals, as well as other conditions that can be remedied with counseling.
Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on medications so that clients can make informed choices about their use.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to the find the right psychiatrist in Los Angeles, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Los Angeles as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Los Angeles). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
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