Anxiety Psychiatrists in Menlo Park, CA
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Alex Dimitriu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Our office offers expertise in mind optimization. Day and Night. We work with some of the sharpest minds in Silicon Valley, with a unique focus on psychiatry and sleep. Beyond getting you better, we work to optimize performance - ranging from memory and attention, to performance
anxiety
, to the psychology of interpersonal relations. High performers, like racecars, need fine tuning. We offer a highly personalized, discreet, and effective approach to optimize your most precious resource.
Dr. Kevin Luo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties are
anxiety
, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and tics.
Welcome! I specialize in working with children, teenagers, young adults, and working professionals who are navigating difficult situations at school, at home, at work, and with friends. I provide talk therapy and medication management.
Michelle Kwok
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders, especially mood and
anxiety
disorders; these are the two most common psychiatric issues we see in our community.
As a board certified psychiatrist, I treat psychiatric conditions using the bio-psycho-social framework. Psychiatric illnesses may have biological causes, like thyroid problems, the effects of chemotherapy, strokes, or genetic predisposition. Psychiatric issues may also have psychological causes, such as the lack of coping skills, difficulty processing situations, or early life experiences. Finally, psychiatric disorders may have sociological explanations: overwhelming expectations of one's social setting, perhaps, or drastic changes in one's environment.
Meredith Kelly
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialty are
anxiety
, mood disorders, ADHD, and substance use problems.
I am a double-board certified psychiatrist with 10 years of clinical experience. My number one objective in providing care is to honor the fact that every person is an individual, with their own biology, background and present circumstances. This means treatment should be personalized to you: to meet you where you are, reduce symptoms that stand in your way, and build skills to create changes you want to see. I work with adults across a variety of mental health conditions. I offer treatment with medications, therapy, or both, and may recommend lifestyle modifications or supplements. I will also collaborate with your care team.
Matthew May
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Perhaps you are suffering from
anxiety
or depression, would like better relationships or healthier habits? If so, I have some excellent news for you. There are many new and powerful therapy methods that can lead to rapid and profound improvements, even cures, without requiring medication. If this sounds interesting to you, I would be honored to work with you, collaboratively and compassionately, to help you achieve your goals.
Leah Malhotra
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
My mission is to provide state-of-the-art psychiatric care that combines a collaborative, warm approach with the most effective practices in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. My focus is on helping relieve
anxiety
, mood disturbances, obsessions, insomnia and other distressing symptoms. Common therapy goals are to help with a difficult life transition, improve relationships, break maladaptive patterns or deepen personal understanding. Many of my clients are young adults adapting to life in/after college, raising a family, or juggling challenging careers. Compassionate, empowering care truly can help.
Jeff Leininger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I help individuals who are experiencing challenging life transitions, acute or chronic
anxiety
, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and chemical dependency issues. Soon, I will offer Ketamine and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I work with clients during their times of wellness in order to create a more balanced, mindful and body-centered consciousness. I have considerable experience working with individuals who are reconsidering their relationship to alcohol and other substances.
M Rameen Ghorieshi
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include
anxiety
, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
Connie Cha
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am an NYU and Cornell educated psychiatrist who is dedicated to improving client's lives through an individualized approach. I treat adults 18 and over with a wide range of psychiatric disorders including depression,
anxiety
, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have an interest in helping those who are struggling with relationship difficulties, problems with work or school, or other life transitions.
Catherine A Reed
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modification to treat issues including depression,
anxiety
, OCD, bipolar disorders, and ADHD.
Welcome to Peninsula Mental Health and the office of Catherine Reed, MD! My approach to caring for patients is collaborative and non-judgmental. My treatment emphasis is individually centered on assisting people in their entirety along their journey to wellness, rather than viewing them through the lens of a limited set of pathologies. My goal is healing in a welcoming, safe environment.
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Marlynn Wei, MD, JD
Psychiatrist, MD, JD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you looking for a compassionate and holistic approach to psychotherapy? I am a Harvard and Yale-trained board-certified psychiatrist and certified yoga teacher who specializes in treating
anxiety
and stress management. I specialize in working with professionals, entrepreneurs and executives in tech, startups, finance, law, creative industries and other high-pressure, fast-paced environments. We can work together on issues such as stress reduction, work-life balance, career development, self-esteem, self-confidence, and relationship issues.
Jeffrey Chen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults. I completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington, and some of my main areas of expertise include
anxiety
disorders, mood disorders, ADHD and behavioral problems.
Samantha Lau
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
Verified
With both a licensed psychiatric clinician and a certified meditation coach, you get two on one attention to help you transform your
anxiety
or depression and empower yourself.
I specialize in ketamine/psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and psychiatric med management. Are you feeling anxious, depressed and/or unmotivated? Do your dreams and goals seem out of reach? Have you been told that you are physically present but emotionally absent in relationships? Maybe your difficult emotions get in your way and you want to move past them, but you aren’t sure how to do it. Have you been with a life coach but want to go further in your transformation? Are you staying in therapy but don’t seem to be going anywhere? You need more specific strategies and a better support system to empower yourself.
The Focus Doc
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD,
Anxiety
, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Atef Shaikh
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I am board-certified in adult and addiction psychiatry. I provide treatment in-person and via telepsychiatry for mental health conditions including depression,
anxiety
, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and substance use issues. Treatment can include both medications and psychotherapy.
Heidemarie Ernst
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile in Psychology Today. I am a Stanford-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who has provided mental health care to a variety of populations over the last 18 years. In my private practice, I see adults over 18 years old, and I have expertise with diagnoses, such as
anxiety
disorders, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. When I first meet new patients, they are frequently unsure what kind of treatment they might benefit from. By providing a warm and collaborative environment, I help the patients understand their needs and identify treatment options, such a medications, therapy, or a combination of both. I strongly believe that ‘no patient is a diagnosis’ – instead, we are all a complex combination of genetic predisposition, upbringing, and other influences that make us the people we are.
Tiffany Hwang
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I'm a women's mental health psychiatrist. I provide medication management and therapy for women throughout all of life's stages and hormonal changes. Additionally, as a reproductive psychiatrist, I specialize in caring for women with depression and
anxiety
who are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or managing the postpartum course. My specialty extends to depressive and anxious symptoms related to periods or undergoing fertility treatments.
Palo Alto Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Expert in Mood Disorders, , Eating Disorders, ADHD, and
Anxiety
Disorders, and post partum/peripartum mental health.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. Dr. Shivani Chmura is an expert in treating patients with an evidence based, compassionate approach. She also has extensive experience with medication management for eating disorders. Dr. Chmura is trained in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry from UCSF and Stanford Universities. She uses a warm, holistic approach to treating every individual, couple, and family. Dr. Chmura is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, (CBT, DBT, Supportive). She is an expert on pharmacologic management for depression,
anxiety
, eating disorders, ADHD, and post-partum depression and
anxiety
.
Susan Edelman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
As a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of
anxiety
, depression, and relationship issues.
Welcome to my practice of Psychotherapy and Psychiatry. It can be difficult to reach out for help when you need it. This is not a failure — it’s a sign of strength to recognize that you may need help and to ask for it. You deserve the help you need to get your life back on track. Together, we will discuss your goals and find a treatment plan based on your specific issues, concerns, and preferences. I'll work with you to establish rapport based on understanding and good communication. I can help you to find more satisfaction in your relationships, cope with losses, and sort out who you are and who you want to become.
Greer Murphy
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Verified
I can help you with: Treatment-resistant depression,
anxiety
, compulsions, and trauma. Also, insomnia, chronic fatigue, inattention and lack of focus. Memory and other cognitive concerns, even when complicated by agitation. Overuse and dependence on habit-forming prescription and non-prescription substances. Workplace and family issues. Chronic pain and Long COVID mood, energy, and cognitive changes. Nonresponse to medication and psychotherapies given by other providers. I also have decades of experience treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and psychosis in hospital, outpatient, and residential settings.
See more therapy options for
Anxiety Psychiatrists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Menlo Park is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Menlo Park Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Menlo Park has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Menlo Park, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Menlo Park Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Menlo Park is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Menlo Park Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Menlo Park has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Menlo Park, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Menlo Park Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.