Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists in Newport Beach, CA
Kind and professional care with extensive experience of 50 years in psychiatry, psychopharmacology research (involved in over clinical 1,000 research trials), family therapy, trauma focused therapy, and psychoanalytic treatment (have a Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis.) My approach is flexible, looking to find what can be understood psychologically, as well as what is best explained in terms of brain function or chemistry. I do not always use medication as true understanding is often enough. When I do use medication my approach is conservative. "I start low and go slow."
Kind and professional care with extensive experience of 50 years in psychiatry, psychopharmacology research (involved in over clinical 1,000 research trials), family therapy, trauma focused therapy, and psychoanalytic treatment (have a Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis.) My approach is flexible, looking to find what can be understood psychologically, as well as what is best explained in terms of brain function or chemistry. I do not always use medication as true understanding is often enough. When I do use medication my approach is conservative. "I start low and go slow."
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and professionals who want to explore their identities and process past experiences through intensive personal psychotherapy. I focus on supporting students, young adults, and professionals struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and perfectionism. My work also includes helping patients navigate academic challenges, suicidal thoughts, and identity-related concerns. I offer multiple times/week intensive therapy for complex, treatment resistant cases and for those looking to get outpatient care in lieu of residential facilities or PHP/IOP
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and professionals who want to explore their identities and process past experiences through intensive personal psychotherapy. I focus on supporting students, young adults, and professionals struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and perfectionism. My work also includes helping patients navigate academic challenges, suicidal thoughts, and identity-related concerns. I offer multiple times/week intensive therapy for complex, treatment resistant cases and for those looking to get outpatient care in lieu of residential facilities or PHP/IOP
I help children, adolescents, and adults navigate their mental health journeys. I'm empathetic, approachable, and insightful, bringing creativity, curiosity, and compassion to every session. I foster a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow and thrive. My approach is holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. I believe each person's mental health experience is unique and personal. We'll work collaboratively to help you gain insight, achieve balance, and live a more fulfilling life through a personalized treatment plan.
I help children, adolescents, and adults navigate their mental health journeys. I'm empathetic, approachable, and insightful, bringing creativity, curiosity, and compassion to every session. I foster a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow and thrive. My approach is holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. I believe each person's mental health experience is unique and personal. We'll work collaboratively to help you gain insight, achieve balance, and live a more fulfilling life through a personalized treatment plan.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, or postpartum mood changes? Our ideal clients often feel overwhelmed, scattered, emotionally stuck, or unsure if their current treatment is working. They want clarity, accurate diagnosis, and a plan that actually makes sense. Mind Over Matter Psychiatry provides structured psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management in Newport Beach and via telehealth across California. Same-week appointments are often available, with care that is organized, responsive, and collaborative.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, or postpartum mood changes? Our ideal clients often feel overwhelmed, scattered, emotionally stuck, or unsure if their current treatment is working. They want clarity, accurate diagnosis, and a plan that actually makes sense. Mind Over Matter Psychiatry provides structured psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management in Newport Beach and via telehealth across California. Same-week appointments are often available, with care that is organized, responsive, and collaborative.
SoulPhysio Lifestyle is a concierge wellness company focused on combining Eastern and Western Medicine to help families struggling with Mental and Neurological Illness. We take a highly customized approach to improving Brain and overall wellbeing, combining Lifestyle Medicine with Evidence Based Testing to optimize treatment for our clients.
SoulPhysio Lifestyle is a concierge wellness company focused on combining Eastern and Western Medicine to help families struggling with Mental and Neurological Illness. We take a highly customized approach to improving Brain and overall wellbeing, combining Lifestyle Medicine with Evidence Based Testing to optimize treatment for our clients.
If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, and stress with a calm, steady, and supportive approach. I’m a board-certified PMHNP with 10 years of hospital and ICU experience and the last 3 years dedicated to psychiatry. In our sessions, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing, identify what’s getting in the way of your well-being, and create a personalized plan that may include medication support and therapy-informed to help you feel more grounded, stable, and in control.
If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, and stress with a calm, steady, and supportive approach. I’m a board-certified PMHNP with 10 years of hospital and ICU experience and the last 3 years dedicated to psychiatry. In our sessions, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing, identify what’s getting in the way of your well-being, and create a personalized plan that may include medication support and therapy-informed to help you feel more grounded, stable, and in control.
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.
This question asks me to describe my ideal client. In truth, I have no "ideal client". My pleasure and privilege is to use all of my skill as a physician/psychiatrist to make accurate and comprehensive diagnosis, and then treat with whichever forms of psychotherapy (and with medications when necessary) that will produce the best results for my clients/patients who genuinely want to be well, healthy, productive, and able to love and to work.
This question asks me to describe my ideal client. In truth, I have no "ideal client". My pleasure and privilege is to use all of my skill as a physician/psychiatrist to make accurate and comprehensive diagnosis, and then treat with whichever forms of psychotherapy (and with medications when necessary) that will produce the best results for my clients/patients who genuinely want to be well, healthy, productive, and able to love and to work.
Sabrina Wahab, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), provides individualized, collaborative psychiatric care to adolescents and adults across a wide range of mental health conditions. She works with patients experiencing diverse emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges, recognizing that no two individuals present the same way.
Sabrina Wahab, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), provides individualized, collaborative psychiatric care to adolescents and adults across a wide range of mental health conditions. She works with patients experiencing diverse emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges, recognizing that no two individuals present the same way.
Dr. Julia Girdler is a board-certified psychiatrist who cares for children, adolescents, and adults. She brings a warm, relational approach to every interaction, helping families feel grounded, informed, and supported.
Dr. Julia Girdler is a board-certified psychiatrist who cares for children, adolescents, and adults. She brings a warm, relational approach to every interaction, helping families feel grounded, informed, and supported.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Orange County, California. I currently works in an outpatient Telehealth setting performing medication management and psychotherapy. I have a background as an emergency room nurse, and upon graduating from Charles Drew University with his Masters degree as a nurse practitioner, I specialized in crisis management. I have a wide variety of experience and skill set to give reliable and client-focused care. I enjoy working with clients of diverse backgrounds. My mission is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all of my clients.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Orange County, California. I currently works in an outpatient Telehealth setting performing medication management and psychotherapy. I have a background as an emergency room nurse, and upon graduating from Charles Drew University with his Masters degree as a nurse practitioner, I specialized in crisis management. I have a wide variety of experience and skill set to give reliable and client-focused care. I enjoy working with clients of diverse backgrounds. My mission is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all of my clients.
Simone Valente Kaufman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, AGNP
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I am a dual Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric-Mental Health and Adult/Geriatric Practice. I've navigated a diverse path within the healthcare system, spanning numerous areas of medical practice. From inpatient to outpatient settings, I've overseen the care of adults dealing with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health concerns. I have a master’s degree with Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specialty at California State University of Long Beach, and post graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Specialty at Johns Hopkins University.
I am a dual Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric-Mental Health and Adult/Geriatric Practice. I've navigated a diverse path within the healthcare system, spanning numerous areas of medical practice. From inpatient to outpatient settings, I've overseen the care of adults dealing with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health concerns. I have a master’s degree with Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specialty at California State University of Long Beach, and post graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Specialty at Johns Hopkins University.
Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or emotionally “stuck”? I help adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression (including perinatal/postpartum), and mood instability get clarity fast—with careful diagnosis and thoughtful medication management. Appointments are often same-week in 24–48 hours. See me in my Newport Beach office, or by secure telehealth anywhere in California. If you want a provider who listens, explains options clearly, and builds a plan you can actually follow, you’re in the right place.
Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or emotionally “stuck”? I help adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression (including perinatal/postpartum), and mood instability get clarity fast—with careful diagnosis and thoughtful medication management. Appointments are often same-week in 24–48 hours. See me in my Newport Beach office, or by secure telehealth anywhere in California. If you want a provider who listens, explains options clearly, and builds a plan you can actually follow, you’re in the right place.
Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California. He offers customized, patient-focused treatments to address the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has vast proficiency in the mental health field. His expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.
Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California. He offers customized, patient-focused treatments to address the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has vast proficiency in the mental health field. His expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.
What would you like to achieve? Achieve improved mental health, balance, freedom from past trauma, or happiness? The wellness we all seek is both unique and achievable. Let me walk beside you on your journey. I take a holistic approach to treatment and explore both the biological and psychosocial factors contributing to your struggles. While many patients benefit greatly from medication or therapy alone, others do best with additional treatments such as lifestyle changes, exercise and sleep. As I get to know you, and your story, we will work collaboratively to create a treatment plan that will help you achieve your goals.
What would you like to achieve? Achieve improved mental health, balance, freedom from past trauma, or happiness? The wellness we all seek is both unique and achievable. Let me walk beside you on your journey. I take a holistic approach to treatment and explore both the biological and psychosocial factors contributing to your struggles. While many patients benefit greatly from medication or therapy alone, others do best with additional treatments such as lifestyle changes, exercise and sleep. As I get to know you, and your story, we will work collaboratively to create a treatment plan that will help you achieve your goals.
Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP, PMHNP-BC takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. The influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP, PMHNP-BC takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. The influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
At South Coast Psychiatry, we deliver elevated, personalized psychiatric care designed to support you and your family through every stage of life. As a concierge outpatient practice for adults, we combine expert clinical care with exceptional accessibility, comfort, and attention. From our beautifully appointed office suite to our full-time administrative team, every aspect of our practice is designed to create a seamless, supportive experience. Our highly trained clinicians provide psychotherapy and medication management for a wide range of concerns, with 24/7 clinician availability and responsive daytime support from our staff.
At South Coast Psychiatry, we deliver elevated, personalized psychiatric care designed to support you and your family through every stage of life. As a concierge outpatient practice for adults, we combine expert clinical care with exceptional accessibility, comfort, and attention. From our beautifully appointed office suite to our full-time administrative team, every aspect of our practice is designed to create a seamless, supportive experience. Our highly trained clinicians provide psychotherapy and medication management for a wide range of concerns, with 24/7 clinician availability and responsive daytime support from our staff.
Accepting new patients. Compassionate, non-judgmental and individualized care is what I believe in. Good mental health treatment is a partnership between a doctor and a patient towards achieving the best possible outcome. I have worked in different clinical settings before transitioning to private practice which gives me the time and flexibility truly needed to address a person's mental health needs. I like to look at the big picture and go to the root of issues rather than superficially treating symptoms alone. This approach has led to wonderful clinical outcomes. I look forward to working with you.
Accepting new patients. Compassionate, non-judgmental and individualized care is what I believe in. Good mental health treatment is a partnership between a doctor and a patient towards achieving the best possible outcome. I have worked in different clinical settings before transitioning to private practice which gives me the time and flexibility truly needed to address a person's mental health needs. I like to look at the big picture and go to the root of issues rather than superficially treating symptoms alone. This approach has led to wonderful clinical outcomes. I look forward to working with you.
I have extensive experience with schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, Refractory Major Depression, Bipolar Mood D/O, Borderline Personality D/O, Addiction, and Dual Diagnosis.
I specialize in medication management done from the comfort of your own home. All visits are virtual via telepsychiatry. I do not give up, no matter how many meds we have to try. Based on experience I have pretty good luck finding the right meds. Also, if you come in and tell me you had some weird side effect no one has ever heard of I believe you and act.
I have extensive experience with schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, Refractory Major Depression, Bipolar Mood D/O, Borderline Personality D/O, Addiction, and Dual Diagnosis.
I specialize in medication management done from the comfort of your own home. All visits are virtual via telepsychiatry. I do not give up, no matter how many meds we have to try. Based on experience I have pretty good luck finding the right meds. Also, if you come in and tell me you had some weird side effect no one has ever heard of I believe you and act.
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.
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.
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FAQ - Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists
What is borderline personality disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by difficulty regulating emotions, which often leads to frequent mood swings, intense emotions, and challenging interpersonal relationships. People with BPD commonly experience a significant fear of abandonment, which can result in dramatic behaviors as they attempt to avoid real or perceived rejection. Individuals with BPD can also often struggle with additional mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma-related disorders. The first symptoms of BPD typically emerge during the teenage years, and the condition is generally chronic, meaning is persists throughout an individual's life. However, despite its long-term nature, effective treatment options are available that can significantly reduce symptom intensity and improve overall quality of life, and psychiatrists can be essential to improving outcomes.
How do psychiatrists treat borderline personality disorder?
The gold standard treatment for BPD is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a therapeutic modality developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan specifically for this condition. DBT focuses primarily on emotion regulation and symptom reduction by helping individuals develop effective emotional coping skills and mindfulness practices. Many psychiatrists who specialize in BPD incorporate DBT techniques into their practice, often working with a client's therapist and other treatment professionals to incorporate all aspects of the therapy. While no specific medications are approved exclusively for BPD, some individuals benefit from medications that target symptoms of co-occurring conditions, such as anxiety or depression. A psychiatrist can be beneficial to help evaluate whether medication might be helpful for a client as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in borderline personality disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory serves as a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in BPD. The platform allows users to filter providers by specific areas of expertise—including BPD and related conditions—as well as by practical considerations such as insurance acceptance, session costs, location, and personal preferences regarding provider characteristics like gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, it's important to inquire about their specific experience working with personality disorders and their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapies. This ensures you find a provider who can offer the specialized care that BPD treatment requires.