Psychiatrists for Children in Malibu, CA
I am a Dual Board-Certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves clients across the lifespan in Louisiana, Arizona, Washington, New York, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, Vermont, California, and New Mexico. I am trained in diagnosing and treating numerous mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and many others. I work closely with my clients and their therapists to develop a treatment plan best suited to their lives and resources.
I am a Dual Board-Certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves clients across the lifespan in Louisiana, Arizona, Washington, New York, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, Vermont, California, and New Mexico. I am trained in diagnosing and treating numerous mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and many others. I work closely with my clients and their therapists to develop a treatment plan best suited to their lives and resources.
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.
Oliver Ahmadpour is an adult and child psychiatrist with nearly four decades of experience in the field of medicine.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
Oliver Ahmadpour is an adult and child psychiatrist with nearly four decades of experience in the field of medicine.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
I am a Los Angeles based board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist.
My fellowship training especially helps me with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and ADHD most commonly. Despite that training, I also see adult patients. I provide medication management, and can also provide weekly therapy services as well. For certain cases, I am open to online play therapy through video games as well.
I am a Los Angeles based board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist.
My fellowship training especially helps me with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and ADHD most commonly. Despite that training, I also see adult patients. I provide medication management, and can also provide weekly therapy services as well. For certain cases, I am open to online play therapy through video games as well.
A is a triple board certified physician in psychiatry, Child and Adolescent psychiatry and Addiction medicine.
He is a fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and also a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. A well respected leader in the field, he also holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, where he completed his residency and fellowship.
A is a triple board certified physician in psychiatry, Child and Adolescent psychiatry and Addiction medicine.
He is a fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and also a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. A well respected leader in the field, he also holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, where he completed his residency and fellowship.
Chelsea Neumann, MD is an integrative psychiatrist in California who is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Neumann is a psychiatrist who utilizes evidence-based medical and psychiatric assessment, psychiatric medication, and psychotherapy treatment. She incorporates medical, nutritional, physical activity and interpersonal interventions to create person-centered and family-centered treatment plans.
Chelsea Neumann, MD is an integrative psychiatrist in California who is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Neumann is a psychiatrist who utilizes evidence-based medical and psychiatric assessment, psychiatric medication, and psychotherapy treatment. She incorporates medical, nutritional, physical activity and interpersonal interventions to create person-centered and family-centered treatment plans.
Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management. If you’re struggling with focus, motivation, mood stability, anxiety, or feeling mentally overwhelmed, I can help you understand what’s going on and build a clear plan forward. Practical psychiatric care for focus, stability, and lasting change. I combine psychiatric medication management with thoughtful, collaborative care. My goal is to stabilize you first, then explore underlying patterns and deeper themes that may be driving your symptoms.
Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management. If you’re struggling with focus, motivation, mood stability, anxiety, or feeling mentally overwhelmed, I can help you understand what’s going on and build a clear plan forward. Practical psychiatric care for focus, stability, and lasting change. I combine psychiatric medication management with thoughtful, collaborative care. My goal is to stabilize you first, then explore underlying patterns and deeper themes that may be driving your symptoms.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions.. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
BNI Treatment Centers offers inpatient and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment programs that are physician owned and operated. BNI provides acute stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by an experienced medical team for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, oppositional defiance, bipolar disorder, and most other mental health conditions.. For substance abuse and dual diagnosis conditions, BNI offers a medically monitored detoxification and rehabilitation program. The residential setting provides a safe and comfortable environment which helps the healing and recovery process.
I work with children, adults, and geriatric patients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns.
I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture, including your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, relationships, background, and previous treatment experiences. My approach combines careful medication management with supportive therapy, education, and practical lifestyle strategies.
I work with children, adults, and geriatric patients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns.
I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture, including your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, relationships, background, and previous treatment experiences. My approach combines careful medication management with supportive therapy, education, and practical lifestyle strategies.
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.
The Sacker School of Medicine, Psychiatry Research Externship 2011-2012 NSLIJ, General Psychiatry Residency ETSU 2012-2014, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship WMC 2014-2017.
The practice is geared towards teens and young adults with ADHD, Anxiety and Depression. My approach is to provide specialized support with cognitive and behavioral therapy along with medication as needed to my patients.
The Sacker School of Medicine, Psychiatry Research Externship 2011-2012 NSLIJ, General Psychiatry Residency ETSU 2012-2014, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship WMC 2014-2017.
The practice is geared towards teens and young adults with ADHD, Anxiety and Depression. My approach is to provide specialized support with cognitive and behavioral therapy along with medication as needed to my patients.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
With extensive expertise in psychiatric medication management, homeopathy, and mind-body medicine psychotherapies, Dr. Sagan offers a unique combination of treatments to help you or your loved one find stability, peace and balance, safely and effectively. At your first appointment Dr. Sagan will review and adjust any medication you may be taking to the most safe and effective regimen possible, or start new medications if indicated. At subsequent appointments, in a dynamic and highly intuitive environment, you will develop a deep understanding of yourself through mind-body techniques that are also designed to eventually replace your medication if practiced regularly.
With extensive expertise in psychiatric medication management, homeopathy, and mind-body medicine psychotherapies, Dr. Sagan offers a unique combination of treatments to help you or your loved one find stability, peace and balance, safely and effectively. At your first appointment Dr. Sagan will review and adjust any medication you may be taking to the most safe and effective regimen possible, or start new medications if indicated. At subsequent appointments, in a dynamic and highly intuitive environment, you will develop a deep understanding of yourself through mind-body techniques that are also designed to eventually replace your medication if practiced regularly.
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I have over 20 years of Psychiatry experience in helping children, adults and the elderly in crisis.
At Saint Pius Psychiatry, we customize and review our patients in case by case basis and we are updated with the most recent FDA approved medications and treatments. That's why our clients and families keep coming back!
We accept most insurances and discounted cash payments.
I have over 20 years of Psychiatry experience in helping children, adults and the elderly in crisis.
At Saint Pius Psychiatry, we customize and review our patients in case by case basis and we are updated with the most recent FDA approved medications and treatments. That's why our clients and families keep coming back!
We accept most insurances and discounted cash payments.
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Balancing your mental and physical wellness is an Art and a Science! WellPsyche and MediPsych providers are experts in Psychotherapy and Medication Management. We will evaluate your specific concerns, develop a clear and practical plan, and support you through the process of improving your life. The time is now for you to function at your best!
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.
Also, a psychiatric evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Also, a psychiatric evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
is an expert child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist.
Feel better as soon as possible with respectful, empathic, and skilled specialty care. Genevieve Yu, M.D., provides comprehensive care including medication management, therapy, consultation, biopsychosocial approach, and precision medicine for children, adolescents, and adults.
is an expert child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist.
Feel better as soon as possible with respectful, empathic, and skilled specialty care. Genevieve Yu, M.D., provides comprehensive care including medication management, therapy, consultation, biopsychosocial approach, and precision medicine for children, adolescents, and adults.
Our board-certified psychiatrists specialize in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
We know it can be difficult to search for a new psychiatrist and we are glad you are taking the first steps to better your mental health. You can expect evidence-based treatment recommendations, but we also offer a wholistic perspective because we believe there is more to mental health than just a prescription.
Our board-certified psychiatrists specialize in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
We know it can be difficult to search for a new psychiatrist and we are glad you are taking the first steps to better your mental health. You can expect evidence-based treatment recommendations, but we also offer a wholistic perspective because we believe there is more to mental health than just a prescription.
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.