Male Psychiatrists in Oakland, CA
I am a board-certified psychiatrist in the East Bay. I am trained to address all of the major psychiatric diagnoses and specialize in both psychotherapy and medication management. My approach recognizes the practical necessity of diagnostic categories, but I also value and rely on the uniqueness of one's subjective experience to help guide the treatment process. It can be helpful for some people to hear that they may benefit from psychiatric or psychotherapeutic help even when a diagnosis may be unclear or unnecessary.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist in the East Bay. I am trained to address all of the major psychiatric diagnoses and specialize in both psychotherapy and medication management. My approach recognizes the practical necessity of diagnostic categories, but I also value and rely on the uniqueness of one's subjective experience to help guide the treatment process. It can be helpful for some people to hear that they may benefit from psychiatric or psychotherapeutic help even when a diagnosis may be unclear or unnecessary.
I want to understand where you have been, where you are now, and where you hope to be. As a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am interested in your story, your current struggles, unconscious factors that may influence behavior and experience, and how our work together can help shed light on relational patterns in other areas of your life. I provide culturally responsive psychotherapy, and am mindful of how our various social locations impact our experience of the world. For some people, psychotropic medications can be helpful, and I am happy to collaborate with you on use of these medications as well.
I want to understand where you have been, where you are now, and where you hope to be. As a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am interested in your story, your current struggles, unconscious factors that may influence behavior and experience, and how our work together can help shed light on relational patterns in other areas of your life. I provide culturally responsive psychotherapy, and am mindful of how our various social locations impact our experience of the world. For some people, psychotropic medications can be helpful, and I am happy to collaborate with you on use of these medications as well.
As a psychiatrist, I specialize in providing care and alleviating the suffering associated with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain states in young people and adults. I take an integrated approach to your care, combining mindfulness approaches based on meditative practices with more traditional psychotherapy and--where appropriate--careful use of medications and supplements. My commitment is that your therapy make a profound difference in the areas of your life that are most important to you.
As a psychiatrist, I specialize in providing care and alleviating the suffering associated with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain states in young people and adults. I take an integrated approach to your care, combining mindfulness approaches based on meditative practices with more traditional psychotherapy and--where appropriate--careful use of medications and supplements. My commitment is that your therapy make a profound difference in the areas of your life that are most important to you.
I treat clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD or who simply feel that something is just not right with their mind or body and are looking for a diagnosis and/or relief. My clients are busy professionals who seek a real-world approach to psychiatric treatment. I meaningfully use technology to make interactions convenient, comfortable and no-nonsense.
I treat clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD or who simply feel that something is just not right with their mind or body and are looking for a diagnosis and/or relief. My clients are busy professionals who seek a real-world approach to psychiatric treatment. I meaningfully use technology to make interactions convenient, comfortable and no-nonsense.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Samir Hamed | ADHD, Anxiety &
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PHMNP
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Maybe your child is struggling to focus in school, your teen feels withdrawn, or you’re finding it harder to manage daily responsibilities. Whatever your situation, let’s work together to build a foundation for mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Maybe your child is struggling to focus in school, your teen feels withdrawn, or you’re finding it harder to manage daily responsibilities. Whatever your situation, let’s work together to build a foundation for mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
Seeking a psychiatrist can feel overwhelming—I work to make that first step feel safe and hopeful. I help adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and more through warm, collaborative care and evidence-based treatment.
I’m an adult psychiatrist with a diverse background in mental health, running a small private practice focused on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Trained in Arkansas and at Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, I’ve worked in settings from community clinics to TMS practices, and now integrate KAP, psychotherapy, and personalized medication management.
Seeking a psychiatrist can feel overwhelming—I work to make that first step feel safe and hopeful. I help adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and more through warm, collaborative care and evidence-based treatment.
I’m an adult psychiatrist with a diverse background in mental health, running a small private practice focused on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Trained in Arkansas and at Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, I’ve worked in settings from community clinics to TMS practices, and now integrate KAP, psychotherapy, and personalized medication management.
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.
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.
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.
Combining Science with Kindness is what drew me to psychiatry and is the cornerstone of my practice. After graduating from Brown Medical School, I completed my psychiatry training at UCSF. I have been practicing psychiatry for over 30 years. I currently have a hybrid career. I take care of Veterans at the Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic and I teach students as Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF. I also have a busy private practice. I am proficient at treating Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, ADHD, Addiction, and PTSD. The primary focus of my practice is on providing pharmacologic treatment.
Combining Science with Kindness is what drew me to psychiatry and is the cornerstone of my practice. After graduating from Brown Medical School, I completed my psychiatry training at UCSF. I have been practicing psychiatry for over 30 years. I currently have a hybrid career. I take care of Veterans at the Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic and I teach students as Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF. I also have a busy private practice. I am proficient at treating Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, ADHD, Addiction, and PTSD. The primary focus of my practice is on providing pharmacologic treatment.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric services to residents of California, Nevada, and Florida. My approach integrates medical expertise with a supportive, confidential environment to help patients develop insight and understanding. Care is highly individualized and tailored to each patient’s unique needs. As a psychiatrist who incorporates psychotherapy into treatment, I offer a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. In-person services are available in San Diego and Oakland, with flexible scheduling that includes evening and weekend appointments. I am licensed to provide telemedicine psychiatric serves in Florida.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric services to residents of California, Nevada, and Florida. My approach integrates medical expertise with a supportive, confidential environment to help patients develop insight and understanding. Care is highly individualized and tailored to each patient’s unique needs. As a psychiatrist who incorporates psychotherapy into treatment, I offer a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. In-person services are available in San Diego and Oakland, with flexible scheduling that includes evening and weekend appointments. I am licensed to provide telemedicine psychiatric serves in Florida.
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.
Dr. Bandi is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. 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. Dr. Bandi earned his MD from Creighton University and completed residency at George Washington University and Harvard-BIDMC.
Dr. Bandi is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. 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. Dr. Bandi earned his MD from Creighton University and completed residency at George Washington University and Harvard-BIDMC.
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.
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.
I help individuals who are experiencing challenging life transitions, acute or chronic anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and substance use disorders . I also offer Ketamine and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I work with clients during their times of wellness in order to create a more balanced and hopefully a more fulfilling life.
I help individuals who are experiencing challenging life transitions, acute or chronic anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and substance use disorders . I also offer Ketamine and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I work with clients during their times of wellness in order to create a more balanced and hopefully a more fulfilling life.
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I am a board-certified psychiatrist trained to work with both adults and children, offering in-person services in the north Oakland/Berkeley area. My practice includes comprehensive assessments, customized interventions, and tailored treatments to assist individuals and families in navigating a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioral challenges. I have a particular focus on autism, anxiety, and trauma, providing support through parent coaching, psycho-dynamic and CBT-oriented therapy, and thoughtful medication management when appropriate.
Please visit my website through the link at the bottom of the page.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist trained to work with both adults and children, offering in-person services in the north Oakland/Berkeley area. My practice includes comprehensive assessments, customized interventions, and tailored treatments to assist individuals and families in navigating a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioral challenges. I have a particular focus on autism, anxiety, and trauma, providing support through parent coaching, psycho-dynamic and CBT-oriented therapy, and thoughtful medication management when appropriate.
Dr. Alvin Lau is a board-certified psychiatrist offering Medication Management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine, and Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT) treatments. Having seen many complex patients with complex diagnoses, he prides himself on being able to step back and take a thorough look into patient histories. This way, he can tailor treatment plans as much as possible to an individual. He tends to take less of a formal psychoanalytic-style of approach to psychiatry, and focuses on working with the individual person in a caring manner.
Dr. Alvin Lau is a board-certified psychiatrist offering Medication Management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine, and Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT) treatments. Having seen many complex patients with complex diagnoses, he prides himself on being able to step back and take a thorough look into patient histories. This way, he can tailor treatment plans as much as possible to an individual. He tends to take less of a formal psychoanalytic-style of approach to psychiatry, and focuses on working with the individual person in a caring manner.
I work best with patients who have a clear idea of their goals and are motivated to learn skills as well as gain deeper insights into themselves that will assist in fulfillment of their potential.
I work best with patients who have a clear idea of their goals and are motivated to learn skills as well as gain deeper insights into themselves that will assist in fulfillment of their potential.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, often using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, the therapeutic relationship is central to effective care, and finding a provider with whom you feel comfortable is an essential part of the process.
What are the advantages of seeing a male psychiatrist?
For some individuals, working with a male psychiatrist may play an important role in building trust and ease within that relationship. Personal, cultural, or past experiences may shape this preference. Some people feel more comfortable discussing certain topics with a male provider, particularly if they’ve had positive experiences confiding in men in other areas of their lives. Others may seek out a male psychiatrist for support with issues that relate specifically to male identity—such as navigating societal expectations around masculinity, fatherhood, or addressing emotional expression in environments where vulnerability may be discouraged.
How to find a male psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by gender, making it easy to find male psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good fit for your needs.