Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

Photo of Michael Minzenberg - Michael Minzenberg, MD | Mindful Health Solutions, Psychiatrist
Dr. Minzenberg is a board-certified psychiatrist in Oakland who specializes in the care of treatment-resistant depression and uses interventional (neuromodulation) modalities such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine nasal spray, and intravenous ketamine infusions.
Dr. Minzenberg is a board-certified psychiatrist in Oakland who specializes in the care of treatment-resistant depression and uses interventional (neuromodulation) modalities such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine nasal spray, and intravenous ketamine infusions.
(650) 910-6063 View (650) 910-6063
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Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Oakland, CA 94607
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(510) 288-9798 View (510) 288-9798
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Jennifer Elle Roberts
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
We are each on our own unique journey. Let me help you work through challenges to discover your best self, and move forward from current roadblocks.
We are each on our own unique journey. Let me help you work through challenges to discover your best self, and move forward from current roadblocks.
(628) 230-2790 View (628) 230-2790
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Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Oakland, CA 94607
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(510) 939-7141 View (510) 939-7141
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Claudia Hanson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
I also draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT, among other modalities.
Does it feel like peace is out of reach? Do you care so much, but struggle with self-care and feel empty, exhausted, and guilty? My clients describe overwhelm, anxiety, sadness and burnout, with thoughts they can’t turn off. Many find themselves falling apart when something doesn’t go as planned. Though scared, they are open to looking within, to learn how to move forward. I’m here to partner with you in connecting with and expressing your true self. You can grow, without striving for perfection. I support acceptance of your path unfolding with messiness, unexpected turns, and countless surprises. Build a life that honors YOU!
I also draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT, among other modalities.
Does it feel like peace is out of reach? Do you care so much, but struggle with self-care and feel empty, exhausted, and guilty? My clients describe overwhelm, anxiety, sadness and burnout, with thoughts they can’t turn off. Many find themselves falling apart when something doesn’t go as planned. Though scared, they are open to looking within, to learn how to move forward. I’m here to partner with you in connecting with and expressing your true self. You can grow, without striving for perfection. I support acceptance of your path unfolding with messiness, unexpected turns, and countless surprises. Build a life that honors YOU!
(510) 998-3613 View (510) 998-3613
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Josh Habansky, PMHNP | Mindful Health Solutions
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Oakland, CA 94609
Josh is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for working with patients to optimize their mental health and well-being. He is committed to treating a variety of disorders, with a focus on major depressive disorders and depressive symptoms. He began his career as a registered nurse caring for patients with various psychiatric diagnoses. This illuminated his path and inspired him to pursue additional education and training to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Josh uses a collaborative and individualized approach to facilitate the achievement of treatment goals for each person.
Josh is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for working with patients to optimize their mental health and well-being. He is committed to treating a variety of disorders, with a focus on major depressive disorders and depressive symptoms. He began his career as a registered nurse caring for patients with various psychiatric diagnoses. This illuminated his path and inspired him to pursue additional education and training to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Josh uses a collaborative and individualized approach to facilitate the achievement of treatment goals for each person.
(510) 916-2962 View (510) 916-2962
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Allison Lai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Oakland, CA 94602
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
I am Allison, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in Nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
I am Allison, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in Nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
(510) 616-7912 View (510) 616-7912
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Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Oakland, CA 94612
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(415) 662-0344 View (415) 662-0344
Photo of Alison McInnes - Alison McInnes, MD, MS | Mindful Health Solutions, Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Dr. Alison is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Oakland with a passion for uncovering the biological basis of psychiatric disorders and providing compassionate, evidence-based care to her patients. With over a decade of experience in psychotherapy and medication management, Dr. Alison takes a collaborative approach, working closely with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs and goals. Dr. Alison specializes in difficult-to-treat mood disorders and has extensive expertise in interventional psychiatry.
Dr. Alison is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Oakland with a passion for uncovering the biological basis of psychiatric disorders and providing compassionate, evidence-based care to her patients. With over a decade of experience in psychotherapy and medication management, Dr. Alison takes a collaborative approach, working closely with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs and goals. Dr. Alison specializes in difficult-to-treat mood disorders and has extensive expertise in interventional psychiatry.
(650) 910-6063 View (650) 910-6063
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Dr. Janine Inez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BFA, MSN, RN, DNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I offer combined medication management and psychotherapy. The Whole Circle approach is informed by a reverence for the power of narrative and the transpersonal. My holistic training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy allows me to create a safe space that includes a spiritually-intentional set and setting for each journey I facilitate. My background in narrative therapy informs my view of structures of oppression and modern power and helps empower those who consult me to take primary authorship in writing the story of their lives. Check out my website: www.wholecircle.nyc
I offer combined medication management and psychotherapy. The Whole Circle approach is informed by a reverence for the power of narrative and the transpersonal. My holistic training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy allows me to create a safe space that includes a spiritually-intentional set and setting for each journey I facilitate. My background in narrative therapy informs my view of structures of oppression and modern power and helps empower those who consult me to take primary authorship in writing the story of their lives. Check out my website: www.wholecircle.nyc
(415) 329-4360 View (415) 329-4360
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Michael Swetye, M.D., P.C.
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Oakland, CA 94609
I am a Yale and UCSF-trained psychiatrist with board certifications in Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatry. I work with adults (including young adults), couples, families, teens, and middle schoolers.
I am a Yale and UCSF-trained psychiatrist with board certifications in Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatry. I work with adults (including young adults), couples, families, teens, and middle schoolers.
(415) 969-5356 View (415) 969-5356
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Dr. Prudhvi Bandi
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
(415) 727-8640 View (415) 727-8640
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John Hartmann
Psychiatrist, MD
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94618
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. I use an integrative approach that includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication to provide individualized treatment to each patient. As a therapist, I believe that healing and growth come from uncovering new ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to the world and that this occurs most effectively in the context of a safe and deeply authentic therapeutic relationship. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I integrate CBT and mindfulness techniques as needed to provide the best care.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. I use an integrative approach that includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication to provide individualized treatment to each patient. As a therapist, I believe that healing and growth come from uncovering new ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to the world and that this occurs most effectively in the context of a safe and deeply authentic therapeutic relationship. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I integrate CBT and mindfulness techniques as needed to provide the best care.
(415) 610-5420 View (415) 610-5420
Photo of Trevor Haas - Trevor Haas, MD | Mindful Health Solutions, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Trevor Haas is a board-certified psychiatrist in San Francisco and Oakland, passionate about helping patients navigate their mental health journeys with empathy and expertise. Known for his holistic approach, he integrates traditional psychiatric treatments with various psychological perspectives to provide well-rounded care. Dr. Haas’s expertise spans a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
Dr. Trevor Haas is a board-certified psychiatrist in San Francisco and Oakland, passionate about helping patients navigate their mental health journeys with empathy and expertise. Known for his holistic approach, he integrates traditional psychiatric treatments with various psychological perspectives to provide well-rounded care. Dr. Haas’s expertise spans a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
(650) 686-5706 View (650) 686-5706
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Dr. Jamie Lacsina
Psychiatrist, DO
Serves Area
I am originally from the Bay Area. I studied Genetics at UC Davis. I then went on to obtain my Masters Degree in Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University. I then returned to California where I obtained my medical degree from Touro University- CA. I completed my psychiatric residency at LAC-USC. I enjoy yoga, running, meditation, hiking and cycling in my free time.
I am originally from the Bay Area. I studied Genetics at UC Davis. I then went on to obtain my Masters Degree in Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University. I then returned to California where I obtained my medical degree from Touro University- CA. I completed my psychiatric residency at LAC-USC. I enjoy yoga, running, meditation, hiking and cycling in my free time.
(510) 698-8241 View (510) 698-8241
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Jerry H. Gelbart, M.D. Inc. | The Potent Mind
Psychiatrist, MD, QME, FAPA
Online Only
Psychotherapies are primarily skills-training approaches such as Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
My name is Jerry Gelbart. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, went to college in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I attended medical school at Ohio State University, and trained in Psychiatry at UCLA. I’ve been in private practice for 30+ years. I have helped many people suffering from psychological symptoms with medication and firmly advocate biologic methods of treatment. I’ve had an even greater passion, however, for teaching people how to understand their emotions, and how to put that information to use to reduce problematic symptoms and find greater fulfillment in life.
Psychotherapies are primarily skills-training approaches such as Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
My name is Jerry Gelbart. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, went to college in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I attended medical school at Ohio State University, and trained in Psychiatry at UCLA. I’ve been in private practice for 30+ years. I have helped many people suffering from psychological symptoms with medication and firmly advocate biologic methods of treatment. I’ve had an even greater passion, however, for teaching people how to understand their emotions, and how to put that information to use to reduce problematic symptoms and find greater fulfillment in life.
(925) 254-3652 View (925) 254-3652
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Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(415) 825-8335 View (415) 825-8335
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Michael J. Kron, MD Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology
Psychiatrist, MD, Meds, ADHD, Antidep, Anx
Serves Area
Paul H: "Michael is wildly brilliant. I have been dealing with ADD my whole life and through the years have gone to a variety of different Psychiatrists with no real understanding of what someone with ADHD goes through. I have a fairly extreme case and this thing I deal with is affects my work and relationships in dramatic ways. Since I have started working with Michael he has been able to target my medication and help me develop strategies and systems that make it possible to me get my arms around the chaos and desperation that has defined my life for so long. ... has given me hope and I'm truly grateful" 10/22/2025
Paul H: "Michael is wildly brilliant. I have been dealing with ADD my whole life and through the years have gone to a variety of different Psychiatrists with no real understanding of what someone with ADHD goes through. I have a fairly extreme case and this thing I deal with is affects my work and relationships in dramatic ways. Since I have started working with Michael he has been able to target my medication and help me develop strategies and systems that make it possible to me get my arms around the chaos and desperation that has defined my life for so long. ... has given me hope and I'm truly grateful" 10/22/2025
(510) 878-4116 View (510) 878-4116
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Nhlanhla Moyo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide patient-centered care to children, adolescents, adults and families, my objective always, is to team up with you as we search for a solution for the issues that you are experiencing. betterdayspsychiatricnursing.com
I provide patient-centered care to children, adolescents, adults and families, my objective always, is to team up with you as we search for a solution for the issues that you are experiencing. betterdayspsychiatricnursing.com
(916) 891-1325 View (916) 891-1325
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Temitope Lawal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Online Only
Our practice supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. We provide compassionate, individualized mental health care in a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment journey.
Our practice supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. We provide compassionate, individualized mental health care in a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment journey.
(707) 340-6110 View (707) 340-6110

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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.