Grief Psychiatrists in Monrovia, CA
I work with teens (15+), adults, and older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, and substance use. If things haven’t been improving, we’ll slow it down and figure out what’s actually going on instead of just adding more meds.
My approach is practical and collaborative. I focus on medication management while also looking at sleep, stress, and daily functioning so the plan actually fits your life.
I’m bilingual and provide straightforward, nonjudgmental care. We’ll take it step by step.
I work with teens (15+), adults, and older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, and substance use. If things haven’t been improving, we’ll slow it down and figure out what’s actually going on instead of just adding more meds.
My approach is practical and collaborative. I focus on medication management while also looking at sleep, stress, and daily functioning so the plan actually fits your life.
I’m bilingual and provide straightforward, nonjudgmental care. We’ll take it step by step.
Based in Los Angeles and serving all of California via telepsychiatry, our mental health clinic specializes in medication management and therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. We welcome late adolescents, adults, creatives, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone new to therapy or dissatisfied with past care. Our patient-centered, inclusive approach combines evidence-based medication with supportive psychotherapy, grounded in empathy and transparency, so you always understand your treatment and feel supported on your path to healing.
Based in Los Angeles and serving all of California via telepsychiatry, our mental health clinic specializes in medication management and therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. We welcome late adolescents, adults, creatives, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone new to therapy or dissatisfied with past care. Our patient-centered, inclusive approach combines evidence-based medication with supportive psychotherapy, grounded in empathy and transparency, so you always understand your treatment and feel supported on your path to healing.
As a disabled veteran and former first responder, I understand what it’s like to keep functioning while carrying more than most can see. Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside. You’re not broken, you are exhausted from surviving.
As a disabled veteran and former first responder, I understand what it’s like to keep functioning while carrying more than most can see. Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside. You’re not broken, you are exhausted from surviving.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in mental health medication management, with nearly five years of experience prescribing psychiatric medications and over 2 decades of nursing expertise in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach is warm, compassionate, and personalized, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and eclectic treatment methods to support each patient’s mental health needs.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in mental health medication management, with nearly five years of experience prescribing psychiatric medications and over 2 decades of nursing expertise in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach is warm, compassionate, and personalized, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and eclectic treatment methods to support each patient’s mental health needs.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a trauma-informed approach so my ideal client is someone who appears successful on the outside, but inside you’re exhausted, anxious, or carrying unresolved trauma. Many carry unresolved trauma, including childhood, relational, and racial or generational trauma, that continues to affect their nervous system, relationships, and sense of safety. They are insightful, motivated, and ready for deeper healing. They want emotional regulation, clarity, and freedom from survival mode so they can live, relate, and lead from a grounded, empowered place rather than trauma.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a trauma-informed approach so my ideal client is someone who appears successful on the outside, but inside you’re exhausted, anxious, or carrying unresolved trauma. Many carry unresolved trauma, including childhood, relational, and racial or generational trauma, that continues to affect their nervous system, relationships, and sense of safety. They are insightful, motivated, and ready for deeper healing. They want emotional regulation, clarity, and freedom from survival mode so they can live, relate, and lead from a grounded, empowered place rather than trauma.
You walk around looking “fine,” but inside you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how much longer you can keep this up.
Maybe your mind never shuts off. Maybe its inattention, distractibility, anxiety, sadness or mood swings make it hard to follow through on the things you know you’re capable of. You’re successful on paper—career, family, responsibilities—but you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through the day, overthinking at night, and worrying this is just “how you are.”
If that sounds like you, you are exactly who I work with at Well Balanced Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, a Professional Nursing Corporation.
You walk around looking “fine,” but inside you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how much longer you can keep this up.
Maybe your mind never shuts off. Maybe its inattention, distractibility, anxiety, sadness or mood swings make it hard to follow through on the things you know you’re capable of. You’re successful on paper—career, family, responsibilities—but you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through the day, overthinking at night, and worrying this is just “how you are.”
If that sounds like you, you are exactly who I work with at Well Balanced Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, a Professional Nursing Corporation.
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 and value collaborative care from a provider at Mental Health Practitioners who sees them wholly.
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 and value collaborative care from a provider at Mental Health Practitioners who sees them wholly.
My ideal clients are adults and adolescents navigating mental health challenges such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or trauma. You may be struggling with focus and productivity, feeling overwhelmed by persistent sadness or worry, or managing symptoms that interfere with daily life and relationships. Perhaps you're dealing with mood instability, sleep issues, or past trauma. You want relief from distressing symptoms, improved functioning, and better quality of life. You're seeking a compassionate provider who will listen without judgment, collaborate on treatment decisions, and support your needs.
My ideal clients are adults and adolescents navigating mental health challenges such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or trauma. You may be struggling with focus and productivity, feeling overwhelmed by persistent sadness or worry, or managing symptoms that interfere with daily life and relationships. Perhaps you're dealing with mood instability, sleep issues, or past trauma. You want relief from distressing symptoms, improved functioning, and better quality of life. You're seeking a compassionate provider who will listen without judgment, collaborate on treatment decisions, and support your needs.
At Mental Health Practitioners, I support adolescents and adults of all genders and cultural backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, complex emotions, or perinatal and postpartum challenges, and who are ready to find relief and a path to wellbeing. My expertise lies in providing compassionate, judgment-free, comprehensive telepsychiatry across California. My approach combines traditional psychiatry medications & therapy with holistic methods like supplementation, genetic/lab testing, and sleep optimization. Let's uncover the root causes and tailor a journey towards your vibrant health.
At Mental Health Practitioners, I support adolescents and adults of all genders and cultural backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, complex emotions, or perinatal and postpartum challenges, and who are ready to find relief and a path to wellbeing. My expertise lies in providing compassionate, judgment-free, comprehensive telepsychiatry across California. My approach combines traditional psychiatry medications & therapy with holistic methods like supplementation, genetic/lab testing, and sleep optimization. Let's uncover the root causes and tailor a journey towards your vibrant health.
I am a triple board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Nurse-Midwife with over 30 years of hands-on patient care across many outpatient settings. My education has been extensive: I earned my PMHNP post-masters certificate from the University of California, San Francisco, my FNP post-masters certificate from Sonoma State University, and my MSN in Women's Health Care and Midwifery from the University of New Mexico. I also pursued doctoral studies in prenatal and perinatal psychology with a focus on trauma repair at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.
I am a triple board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Nurse-Midwife with over 30 years of hands-on patient care across many outpatient settings. My education has been extensive: I earned my PMHNP post-masters certificate from the University of California, San Francisco, my FNP post-masters certificate from Sonoma State University, and my MSN in Women's Health Care and Midwifery from the University of New Mexico. I also pursued doctoral studies in prenatal and perinatal psychology with a focus on trauma repair at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.
Hi, I'm Jamie Plaxco of Mental Health Practitioners, with a deep passion for helping individuals find healing and lasting balance in their mental health journey. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, graduating summa cum laude, and have dedicated my career to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. My areas of expertise include treating OCD, eating disorders, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. This breadth of experience has deepened my commitment to meeting each individual exactly where they are and carefully tailoring treatment to their unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Hi, I'm Jamie Plaxco of Mental Health Practitioners, with a deep passion for helping individuals find healing and lasting balance in their mental health journey. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, graduating summa cum laude, and have dedicated my career to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. My areas of expertise include treating OCD, eating disorders, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. This breadth of experience has deepened my commitment to meeting each individual exactly where they are and carefully tailoring treatment to their unique needs, strengths, and goals.
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I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and I am honored to have the opportunity to help you during this difficult time. I provide care for patients with depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders and I am welcoming and nonjudgmental to all patients. I treat adults ages 18 and older. I see patients with depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and I am honored to have the opportunity to help you during this difficult time. I provide care for patients with depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders and I am welcoming and nonjudgmental to all patients. I treat adults ages 18 and older. I see patients with depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Dr. Evcimen received his medical degree from Uludag University, School of Medicine in Turkey. He completed his residency training in General Adult Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has additional fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in UPMC before he moved to San Francisco.
Dr. Evcimen received his medical degree from Uludag University, School of Medicine in Turkey. He completed his residency training in General Adult Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has additional fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in UPMC before he moved to San Francisco.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, trauma, panic disorders, and personality disorders. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I first worked as an LVN, then a psychiatric RN. I am passionate about educating patients on managing life’s challenges and diminishing the stigma surrounding mental healthcare.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, trauma, panic disorders, and personality disorders. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I first worked as an LVN, then a psychiatric RN. I am passionate about educating patients on managing life’s challenges and diminishing the stigma surrounding mental healthcare.
My name is Dr. Nellie Samuel. I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) from Grand Canyon University, and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. For the past 9 years, I have been working with patients across the lifespan, most especially with children, adolescents, and adults in Clinical settings. During my years of practice, I have gathered hands-on clinical experience working with patients with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Mood Disorders (including Major depression and bipolar disorder).
My name is Dr. Nellie Samuel. I completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) from Grand Canyon University, and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. For the past 9 years, I have been working with patients across the lifespan, most especially with children, adolescents, and adults in Clinical settings. During my years of practice, I have gathered hands-on clinical experience working with patients with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Mood Disorders (including Major depression and bipolar disorder).
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I work with clients seeking clarity, emotional balance, and healthier coping skills, and I partner with them to build confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I work with clients seeking clarity, emotional balance, and healthier coping skills, and I partner with them to build confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
Hi, I’m Brandi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional certification in Family Practice. I provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and mood concerns. I work with people from all backgrounds—whether you’re a high-functioning professional facing burnout or feeling stuck and overwhelmed. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, with treatment tailored to your goals. I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Brandi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional certification in Family Practice. I provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and mood concerns. I work with people from all backgrounds—whether you’re a high-functioning professional facing burnout or feeling stuck and overwhelmed. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, with treatment tailored to your goals. I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Marissa is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Master of Science degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science in General Biology from University of California, San Diego. She has inpatient psychiatric nursing experience in dual diagnosis, adult, and pediatric populations.
Marissa is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Master of Science degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science in General Biology from University of California, San Diego. She has inpatient psychiatric nursing experience in dual diagnosis, adult, and pediatric populations.
Our mission is to create a world where every person can access high-quality mental health care. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Our mission is to create a world where every person can access high-quality mental health care. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Does it feel like life keeps serving up endless ways to stress you out? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by daily life problems and global crises like climate change, conflicts around the world, racism, homelessness, economic injustice, and so much more. These are all part of the fabric of the human race, but the solutions to all these problems come from the power within. It’s important to draw on your inner strength to help you overcome fear, doubt, shame, negative self talk, feeling like you’re not enough, as well as anxiety and depression.
Does it feel like life keeps serving up endless ways to stress you out? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by daily life problems and global crises like climate change, conflicts around the world, racism, homelessness, economic injustice, and so much more. These are all part of the fabric of the human race, but the solutions to all these problems come from the power within. It’s important to draw on your inner strength to help you overcome fear, doubt, shame, negative self talk, feeling like you’re not enough, as well as anxiety and depression.
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FAQ - Grief Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with grief?
Grief is a strong emotional response to loss, often triggered by the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life transition. While grief itself is not a mental health disorder, it can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, such as disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, irritability, and nausea. Grief can also intensify symptoms of existing mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Although many people experience a gradual easing of grief over time, others may find that their symptoms persist or interfere with daily life. In these cases, working with a psychiatrist who has experience supporting individuals through grief can be beneficial.
How do psychiatrists approach treatment for grief?
Because there are no specific medications or therapy type designed solely for grief, treatment typically begins with a thorough assessment of an individual's current symptoms and circumstances. Based on this evaluation, a psychiatrist may recommend a personalized treatment plan. This could include the prescription of medication, such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a type of antidepressant that may help regulate mood during the grieving process. Psychiatrists may also incorporate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients examine how their thoughts about loss contribute to emotional distress, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting painful emotions and identifying coping strategies that align with one's personal values and long-term goals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief support?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief, individuals can use the Psychology Today provider directory, which allows users to filter by therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, or shared identity characteristics, such as gender. When reaching out to a potential provider, it can be useful to ask about their experience working with grief, how they approach treatment planning, and whether they offer both medication management and therapy. Practical considerations such as office location, telehealth availability, and insurance coverage should also be considered to ensure a good fit.