Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in Marin County, CA
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, my team and I personalize treatment for each client.
As the founder of Mind Therapy Clinic, a psychiatric center focused on innovative, integrated, and personalized care, I believe in utilizing innovative approaches to treating the most common to the most complicated problems with the latest, scientifically supported psychotherapeutic and medication approaches. The Mind Therapy clinicians supplement traditional approaches with rapidly developing diagnostic technologies to more objectively identify, target, and treat psychiatric problems. An integrated approach to treating the whole person involves integrating mainstream methods with alternative disciplines and fostering collaboration between clinicians with differing backgrounds and training.
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, my team and I personalize treatment for each client.
As the founder of Mind Therapy Clinic, a psychiatric center focused on innovative, integrated, and personalized care, I believe in utilizing innovative approaches to treating the most common to the most complicated problems with the latest, scientifically supported psychotherapeutic and medication approaches. The Mind Therapy clinicians supplement traditional approaches with rapidly developing diagnostic technologies to more objectively identify, target, and treat psychiatric problems. An integrated approach to treating the whole person involves integrating mainstream methods with alternative disciplines and fostering collaboration between clinicians with differing backgrounds and training.
If you’ve ever felt like something deeper is being missed, you’re probably right.
At Holos Health, our integrative psychiatry approach considers hormone balance, nutrients, lifestyle, and other factors that may affect your mood, energy, motivation, and drive.
Whether it’s hidden imbalances, chronic stress, poor sleep, or nutrient gaps, we listen closely, test thoroughly, and create a plan to support both mind and body.
We offer prescription medications and/or natural options based on your preferences—always with genuine care and deep respect for who you are. Compassionate, non-judgmental support.
If you’ve ever felt like something deeper is being missed, you’re probably right.
At Holos Health, our integrative psychiatry approach considers hormone balance, nutrients, lifestyle, and other factors that may affect your mood, energy, motivation, and drive.
Whether it’s hidden imbalances, chronic stress, poor sleep, or nutrient gaps, we listen closely, test thoroughly, and create a plan to support both mind and body.
We offer prescription medications and/or natural options based on your preferences—always with genuine care and deep respect for who you are. Compassionate, non-judgmental support.
As a PMHNP, I'll conduct a thorough psychiatric evaluation to understand your needs and build a personalized treatment plan.
At Mental Health Practitioners, my focus is helping you build the emotional strength and resilience needed to truly thrive. Every mental health journey is deeply personal, and you deserve care that genuinely sees and honors you as a whole person. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, postpartum challenges, panic disorder, or OCD, I am fully committed to being a steady, supportive presence in your corner. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan rooted in your unique story, blending thoughtful medication management with holistic strategies that fits seamlessly into your everyday life.
As a PMHNP, I'll conduct a thorough psychiatric evaluation to understand your needs and build a personalized treatment plan.
At Mental Health Practitioners, my focus is helping you build the emotional strength and resilience needed to truly thrive. Every mental health journey is deeply personal, and you deserve care that genuinely sees and honors you as a whole person. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, postpartum challenges, panic disorder, or OCD, I am fully committed to being a steady, supportive presence in your corner. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan rooted in your unique story, blending thoughtful medication management with holistic strategies that fits seamlessly into your everyday life.
We'll begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and collaborate on a tailored care plan that may incorporate medication management, crisis planning, and evidence-based treatment strategies.
Trained at Duke University and Charles R. Drew University, I bring a holistic, evidence-based perspective to every encounter. At Mental Health Practitioners, I work with each individual to develop a tailored treatment plan that promotes clarity, personal growth, and lasting stability. My ideal clients are adults from all walks of life managing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or sleep difficulties who are ready for real, sustained change. They are looking for a provider who genuinely listens, works alongside them, and treats the whole person — mind, body, and life circumstances.
We'll begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and collaborate on a tailored care plan that may incorporate medication management, crisis planning, and evidence-based treatment strategies.
Trained at Duke University and Charles R. Drew University, I bring a holistic, evidence-based perspective to every encounter. At Mental Health Practitioners, I work with each individual to develop a tailored treatment plan that promotes clarity, personal growth, and lasting stability. My ideal clients are adults from all walks of life managing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or sleep difficulties who are ready for real, sustained change. They are looking for a provider who genuinely listens, works alongside them, and treats the whole person — mind, body, and life circumstances.
Care starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, then a tailored plan that integrates medication management with monitoring.
Dual board-certified as an Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer extensive experience in thorough psychiatric assessment, medication management, and personalized care planning. My ideal clients are adults living with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, or emotional difficulties who are seeking attentive, compassionate care from the comfort of home. They are looking for a provider who genuinely listens and recognizes them as a complete person. At Mental Health Practitioners, I work with each individual to develop an evidence-based treatment plan that fosters real, sustainable progress.
Care starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, then a tailored plan that integrates medication management with monitoring.
Dual board-certified as an Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer extensive experience in thorough psychiatric assessment, medication management, and personalized care planning. My ideal clients are adults living with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, or emotional difficulties who are seeking attentive, compassionate care from the comfort of home. They are looking for a provider who genuinely listens and recognizes them as a complete person. At Mental Health Practitioners, I work with each individual to develop an evidence-based treatment plan that fosters real, sustainable progress.
With 20 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, I will help define medical goals, monitor progress, and prevent & manage medical complications. I collaborate closely with therapists and dietitians, and can prescribe psychiatric medication for cooccurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and others when indicated.
With 20 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, I will help define medical goals, monitor progress, and prevent & manage medical complications. I collaborate closely with therapists and dietitians, and can prescribe psychiatric medication for cooccurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and others when indicated.
My ideal clients are adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use challenges, who are ready for meaningful change. They come seeking a provider who listens without judgment and sees them as a whole person rather than a diagnosis. With experience spanning inpatient psychiatry, crisis response, correctional healthcare, and outpatient medication management, I bring clinical depth and compassion to every encounter. At Mental Health Practitioners, I partner with each individual to build a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan that honors their story and guides them toward lasting stability.
My ideal clients are adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use challenges, who are ready for meaningful change. They come seeking a provider who listens without judgment and sees them as a whole person rather than a diagnosis. With experience spanning inpatient psychiatry, crisis response, correctional healthcare, and outpatient medication management, I bring clinical depth and compassion to every encounter. At Mental Health Practitioners, I partner with each individual to build a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan that honors their story and guides them toward lasting stability.
I'm Jasmine Maniti, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate mental health care. With more than six years of emergency and psychiatric nursing experience, I bring clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health crises to Mental Health Practitioners. My clinical focus includes treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mood and behavioral conditions. I conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans and provide evidence-based medication management tailored to each patient's needs.
I'm Jasmine Maniti, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate mental health care. With more than six years of emergency and psychiatric nursing experience, I bring clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health crises to Mental Health Practitioners. My clinical focus includes treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mood and behavioral conditions. I conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans and provide evidence-based medication management tailored to each patient's needs.
We will conduct a psychiatric evaluation and build an individualized plan involving medication management, crisis planning, and evidence-based strategies.
My ideal clients are adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use who are prepared to take a meaningful step forward — and who seek a provider that truly meets them without judgment. Drawing on experience in psychiatric inpatient care, veteran mental health, and perinatal psychiatric services, I bring clinical precision and heartfelt empathy to every encounter. At Mental Health Practitioners, I partner with each person to develop a personalized, evidence-based medication management plan that honors their individuality and moves them toward lasting stability and renewed hope.
We will conduct a psychiatric evaluation and build an individualized plan involving medication management, crisis planning, and evidence-based strategies.
My ideal clients are adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use who are prepared to take a meaningful step forward — and who seek a provider that truly meets them without judgment. Drawing on experience in psychiatric inpatient care, veteran mental health, and perinatal psychiatric services, I bring clinical precision and heartfelt empathy to every encounter. At Mental Health Practitioners, I partner with each person to develop a personalized, evidence-based medication management plan that honors their individuality and moves them toward lasting stability and renewed hope.
We will conduct a psychiatric evaluation and build an individualized plan involving medication management, crisis planning, and evidence-based strategies.
My ideal clients are adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use challenges who are ready to take a meaningful step forward. They want a provider who meets them without judgment and sees them as a whole person instead of a set of symptom. I collaborate with each person to create a personalized, evidence-based medication management plan that honors their individuality and moves them toward lasting stability. At Mental Health Practitioners, I offer a safe, compassionate space where each person's pain is truly acknowledged, their voice valued, and their path forward respected.
We will conduct a psychiatric evaluation and build an individualized plan involving medication management, crisis planning, and evidence-based strategies.
My ideal clients are adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use challenges who are ready to take a meaningful step forward. They want a provider who meets them without judgment and sees them as a whole person instead of a set of symptom. I collaborate with each person to create a personalized, evidence-based medication management plan that honors their individuality and moves them toward lasting stability. At Mental Health Practitioners, I offer a safe, compassionate space where each person's pain is truly acknowledged, their voice valued, and their path forward respected.
Dr. Sarah Polfliet is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco. Educated at the University of Virginia, trained at UCSF, and certified by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she provides adult psychotherapy and psychopharamology. Dr. Polfliet has experience treating a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties with psychotherapy and/or medication. She also has a special interest and additional training in natural medicines and supplements. She practices a collaborative approach with her clients to guide treatment decisions and is able to discern what approach to treatment is most likely to be effective.
Dr. Sarah Polfliet is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco. Educated at the University of Virginia, trained at UCSF, and certified by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she provides adult psychotherapy and psychopharamology. Dr. Polfliet has experience treating a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties with psychotherapy and/or medication. She also has a special interest and additional training in natural medicines and supplements. She practices a collaborative approach with her clients to guide treatment decisions and is able to discern what approach to treatment is most likely to be effective.
A typical treatment plan may involve psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and innovative treatments.
My ideal client struggles with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD and feels defeated by approaches that haven't worked. They're exhausted from medications that left them disconnected. What they want is profound: to feel like themselves again. To wake without dread, connect meaningfully with loved ones, and focus on what matters. They seek genuine healing, not symptom management. They're ready to participate in recovery, understanding that healing isn't linear. They're open to innovative treatments at Mental Health Practitioners and value collaborative care from a provider who sees them wholly.
A typical treatment plan may involve psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and innovative treatments.
My ideal client struggles with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD and feels defeated by approaches that haven't worked. They're exhausted from medications that left them disconnected. What they want is profound: to feel like themselves again. To wake without dread, connect meaningfully with loved ones, and focus on what matters. They seek genuine healing, not symptom management. They're ready to participate in recovery, understanding that healing isn't linear. They're open to innovative treatments at Mental Health Practitioners and value collaborative care from a provider who sees them wholly.
You may be an adult struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or burnout—feeling unfocused, overwhelmed, or stuck despite your efforts. I work with individuals seeking clarity, improved focus, and better emotional balance. Whether you’re newly exploring ADHD or looking to optimize treatment, I provide personalized, in-person psychiatric care in a supportive, nonjudgmental setting. As part of the team at Well Coast Medical, a collaborative group specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer local evaluations while our broader team provides telehealth across California—ensuring comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality care.
You may be an adult struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or burnout—feeling unfocused, overwhelmed, or stuck despite your efforts. I work with individuals seeking clarity, improved focus, and better emotional balance. Whether you’re newly exploring ADHD or looking to optimize treatment, I provide personalized, in-person psychiatric care in a supportive, nonjudgmental setting. As part of the team at Well Coast Medical, a collaborative group specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer local evaluations while our broader team provides telehealth across California—ensuring comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality care.
Online Psychiatrists
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
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.
Immediate open availability for Bay Area clients. Hylermed is a California based telepsychiatry and face to face practice for routine, urgent, and crisis visits. Initial consultations can be scheduled within one business day thanks to our fluid availability. Treatment for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, cognitive impairment, depression, hormonal changes, schizophrenia, insomnia, trauma and other conditions are accessible. In addition, the practice is available for all Lyra Health clients. If you’re seeking a provider that is affordable, congenial, experienced and relatable, you came to the right place.
Immediate open availability for Bay Area clients. Hylermed is a California based telepsychiatry and face to face practice for routine, urgent, and crisis visits. Initial consultations can be scheduled within one business day thanks to our fluid availability. Treatment for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, cognitive impairment, depression, hormonal changes, schizophrenia, insomnia, trauma and other conditions are accessible. In addition, the practice is available for all Lyra Health clients. If you’re seeking a provider that is affordable, congenial, experienced and relatable, you came to the right place.
Treatment begins with a careful evaluation and collaborative plan.
Dr. Philip Bonanno is a double board-certified adult psychiatrist and co-founder of BAM Psych. He works with ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, depression, mood symptoms, and challenges with focus, motivation, energy, sleep, emotional regulation, and feeling “stuck.” His care is high-touch, thoughtful, and individualized, for people seeking more than symptom control: those who want to understand themselves more clearly, function more consistently, reconnect with direction and meaning, and feel more capable and at home in their lives. He also helps patients with complex concerns that do not fit neatly into one diagnosis.
Treatment begins with a careful evaluation and collaborative plan.
Dr. Philip Bonanno is a double board-certified adult psychiatrist and co-founder of BAM Psych. He works with ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, depression, mood symptoms, and challenges with focus, motivation, energy, sleep, emotional regulation, and feeling “stuck.” His care is high-touch, thoughtful, and individualized, for people seeking more than symptom control: those who want to understand themselves more clearly, function more consistently, reconnect with direction and meaning, and feel more capable and at home in their lives. He also helps patients with complex concerns that do not fit neatly into one diagnosis.
Rosekate Ugorji, NP, is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply passionate about helping clients achieve their fullest potential and guiding them toward healing throughout their lives.
Rosekate Ugorji, NP, is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply passionate about helping clients achieve their fullest potential and guiding them toward healing throughout their lives.
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.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Assal provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Assal provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
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FAQ - Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with diagnostic testing and evaluation?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from many other mental health professionals is their training and expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric testing and evaluations. These evaluations are essential for accurately diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. A psychiatric evaluation typically includes an assessment of a client's current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, family history, and psychosocial factors. Psychiatric testing and evaluation can help clarify diagnoses (e.g., by helping distinguish symptoms of conditions that may appear similarly, such as ADHD and anxiety), guide decisions about appropriate levels of care, and inform medication or therapy interventions. As part of the evaluation process, psychiatrists will often also explore how lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, relationships, and daily routines affect a client's emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists use evaluation results to guide treatment planning?
Based on the results of their evaluation, psychiatrists work with clients to develop a treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychiatric medication. For younger clients, such as children undergoing testing for learning disabilities, the results may help inform school-based interventions. In other cases, evaluations can help ensure that the psychiatrist prescribes a correct medication based on a clients's symptoms. Testing and evaluation may also help inform what psychotherapy treatment interventions may be most useful, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) if a patient is evaluated and diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a client is diagnosed with depression.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic testing and evaluation?
The Psychology Today directory is a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluations. Using the platform's filters, clients can search for professionals with experience in specific conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive decline, and other conditions. Clients may also filter by factors such as provider identity, insurance accepted, or availability for telehealth. When reaching out to a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with evaluation and diagnosis for your concerns, the types of assessments they offer, and how they typically structure treatment planning based on their findings.