Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists in Northridge, CA
As a Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner I specialize in generalized anxiety disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and other mental health disorders.
On our first session, we will briefly acquaint ourselves with each other and undergo a brief introduction. Then I will listen attentively to the struggles that you are encountering to design a personalized plan of care through collaboration with you.
As a Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner I specialize in generalized anxiety disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and other mental health disorders.
On our first session, we will briefly acquaint ourselves with each other and undergo a brief introduction. Then I will listen attentively to the struggles that you are encountering to design a personalized plan of care through collaboration with you.
Hi there! As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my mission is to provide comprehensive and individualized care that extends beyond traditional medicinal treatments. I am committed to listening attentively to each patient’s unique needs and considering alternative therapeutic approaches alongside conventional methods. Recognizing that every individual is different, I believe in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient, as a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient for optimal mental health care.
Hi there! As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my mission is to provide comprehensive and individualized care that extends beyond traditional medicinal treatments. I am committed to listening attentively to each patient’s unique needs and considering alternative therapeutic approaches alongside conventional methods. Recognizing that every individual is different, I believe in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient, as a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient for optimal mental health care.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing mental health challenges but is motivated to seek help and make positive changes in their life. They may be dealing with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. Despite these struggles, they possess a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process and are open to exploring different treatment options.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing mental health challenges but is motivated to seek help and make positive changes in their life. They may be dealing with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. Despite these struggles, they possess a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process and are open to exploring different treatment options.
Taiye Osawe is a highly skilled Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience. As the CEO of Salvage Psychiatry, she brings a wealth of expertise in providing top-notch mental health care. Taiye Osawe specializes in working with all populations and has extensive experience in addressing a wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD etc. At Salvage Psychiatry, clients find a supportive community of mental health experts offering personalized, compassionate, affordable, and high-quality services.
Taiye Osawe is a highly skilled Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience. As the CEO of Salvage Psychiatry, she brings a wealth of expertise in providing top-notch mental health care. Taiye Osawe specializes in working with all populations and has extensive experience in addressing a wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD etc. At Salvage Psychiatry, clients find a supportive community of mental health experts offering personalized, compassionate, affordable, and high-quality services.
Do you seem to be keeping up on the outside, but struggling on the inside? Many teens and young adults (16+) carry a quiet weight: the pressure to perform, the fear of falling behind, the guilt of disappointing others, or the exhaustion of trying to meet everyone else's expectations. It can show up as anxiety, low mood, burnout, or difficulty focusing,even while you continue to succeed at school, work, or home. Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing how to describe what you're feeling or wondering if anyone will truly understand. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing holistic, evidence-based
Do you seem to be keeping up on the outside, but struggling on the inside? Many teens and young adults (16+) carry a quiet weight: the pressure to perform, the fear of falling behind, the guilt of disappointing others, or the exhaustion of trying to meet everyone else's expectations. It can show up as anxiety, low mood, burnout, or difficulty focusing,even while you continue to succeed at school, work, or home. Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing how to describe what you're feeling or wondering if anyone will truly understand. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing holistic, evidence-based
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally drained. Many are struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or depression and are tired of just getting by they want real relief and clarity.
When you come in, you’ll feel heard, not judged. I take time to understand your story and give you clear answers. Together, we build a simple, personalized plan with evaluation and medication support if needed.
If you’re ready to feel calmer, more focused, and back in control, reach out today. Let’s take that first step together.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally drained. Many are struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or depression and are tired of just getting by they want real relief and clarity.
When you come in, you’ll feel heard, not judged. I take time to understand your story and give you clear answers. Together, we build a simple, personalized plan with evaluation and medication support if needed.
If you’re ready to feel calmer, more focused, and back in control, reach out today. Let’s take that first step together.
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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.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Many adults I work with are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, or major life seasons and notice symptoms like persistent worry, low mood, poor sleep, irritability, or difficulty focusing.
I help adults, and seniors work through anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar, panic, PTSD, and more with compassionate care tailored to you. Together we build practical plans, including therapy and medication support, that fit your goals and life.
Many adults I work with are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, or major life seasons and notice symptoms like persistent worry, low mood, poor sleep, irritability, or difficulty focusing.
I help adults, and seniors work through anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar, panic, PTSD, and more with compassionate care tailored to you. Together we build practical plans, including therapy and medication support, that fit your goals and life.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Dr. Han "Hannah" Nguyen works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Her ideal clients are seeking compassionate, culturally informed care and want to better understand their challenges, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Han "Hannah" Nguyen works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Her ideal clients are seeking compassionate, culturally informed care and want to better understand their challenges, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Dr. Jonathan Shaywitz is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. He partners with patients to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to their individual goals.
Dr. Jonathan Shaywitz is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. He partners with patients to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to their individual goals.
My practice has always offered my clients a highly personalized care delivery model using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. No two clients are alike and they are never treated that way. I bring a range of background to my work from years of research and academic practice as well as specialty certifications in adult psychiatry & neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. The office is always available for questions/concerns, refills, or urgent matters. All calls are returned the same day. The average duration of my clients' time with me is 18 years, which speaks to the service they receive.
My practice has always offered my clients a highly personalized care delivery model using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. No two clients are alike and they are never treated that way. I bring a range of background to my work from years of research and academic practice as well as specialty certifications in adult psychiatry & neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. The office is always available for questions/concerns, refills, or urgent matters. All calls are returned the same day. The average duration of my clients' time with me is 18 years, which speaks to the service they receive.
You might look like you have it all together, but inside, your mind is racing, your sleep is off, and focus feels out of reach.
As a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in helping men navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, and self-esteem challenges. We’ll work together to create a plan that fits your life and goals whether that be medication or alternative methods.
You might look like you have it all together, but inside, your mind is racing, your sleep is off, and focus feels out of reach.
As a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in helping men navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, and self-esteem challenges. We’ll work together to create a plan that fits your life and goals whether that be medication or alternative methods.
Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly many years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations.
Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly many years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
I am double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry, specializing in anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia.
I have additional therapy training that I try to integrate with evidence based approaches. I am trained in CBT for insomnia, HRT for tics, ERP for anxiety, and work closely with play therapists and DBT/PCIT practitioners. For children under 10, I listen intently and try to better understand their most difficult emotions with books, toys, puppets, and games.
I am double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry, specializing in anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia.
I have additional therapy training that I try to integrate with evidence based approaches. I am trained in CBT for insomnia, HRT for tics, ERP for anxiety, and work closely with play therapists and DBT/PCIT practitioners. For children under 10, I listen intently and try to better understand their most difficult emotions with books, toys, puppets, and games.
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
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FAQ - Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with insomnia?
Insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, can be a debilitating condition that can impact all areas of one's life. It can be normal for many individuals to face short periods of insomnia during times of acute stress, and these episodes will often resolve on their own without intervention with medication or therapy. However, when sleeping difficulties become chronic, it may signal a need for intervention. The first-line treatment for insomnia is behavioral and lifestyle modifications that promote sleep; these are often referred to as "sleep hygiene" and can include practices like establishing a consistent nighttime routine, limiting caffeine intake, engaging in regular exercise, and limiting screen use directly before bed. However, if these interventions are not successful in alleviating insomnia, individuals may choose to see a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia to help manage their symptoms, often through a combination of medication and therapy.
How do psychiatrists treat insomnia?
Psychiatrists specializing in insomnia have particular expertise in managing sleep-related conditions; in some cases, clients may also opt to see a psychiatrist who has expertise in a condition that may be contributing to their insomnia, such as anxiety or trauma. Depending on what a psychiatrist assesses as the underlying cause(s) of the client's insomnia, they may recommend a variety of treatment regimens. The severity of the client's insomnia and the degree to which it's impacting their everyday functioning will often determine what type of medication, if any, is prescribed. For clients whose insomnia is largely the result of another mental health condition, such as depression, the psychiatrist may work to manage that condition first to assess whether that resolves the insomnia.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in sleep issues?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia, you can use the Psychology Today online directory "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in sleep or insomnia. You may also filter by additional specialties that may be relevant, such as anxiety or depression, or therapist identity that is important to you, such as gender or cultural identity. When searching for a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating insomnia and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.