Psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA
Sandeep Denduluri
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
As a Board Certified Psychiatrist, I have extensive training and experience in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. I have a broad range of expertise, and the best way for us to get started is with a 15-minute conversation on the phone. We must be a good fit for each other. Most of the time, we will work together in psychotherapy and use medicines when necessary.
Dr. Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Ahmed Khan
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
I am a Stanford and Emory trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Each patient of mine is a distinct individual with their own unique life experiences, strengths and challenges. Therefore, I create a specialized treatment plan in a collaborative and respectful manner, providing compassionate and evidence-based psychotherapy and/or pharmacologic management in a warm, supportive environment. I have particular expertise in ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and Adult ADHD. I am trained, among other therapeutic methods, in Family-Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Stanford University.
Brittany Watson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP-B, DNP
Verified
Welcome to my practice! I have a strong belief in holistic care utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including psychotropic medications, in addition to evidence based complementary and alternative treatments. Establishing rapport and trust with you as well as including you in your plan of care is something I truly believe in. During our first visit together, expect a “get to know you” approach. We will address your concerns and go at your pace and I will be along your side on your personal journey to wellness.
Mottsin Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Susan Edelman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Welcome to my practice of Psychotherapy and Psychiatry. It can be difficult to reach out for help when you need it. This is not a failure — it’s a sign of strength to recognize that you may need help and to ask for it. You deserve the help you need to get your life back on track. Together, we will discuss your goals and find a treatment plan based on your specific issues, concerns, and preferences. I'll work with you to establish rapport based on understanding and good communication. I can help you to find more satisfaction in your relationships, cope with losses, and sort out who you are and who you want to become.
Angela Rasheed
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PHMNP, MSN
Verified
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Grace Liu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I am a California-licensed, Stanford-trained psychiatrist in Palo Alto specializing in combining psychotherapy and medication treatment for individual adults between the ages of 17 and 65. I work to develop deep, trusting and safe alliances with my patients, and collaborate with patients to foster their own ability to reach their full potential in professional, interpersonal, and inner lives. I am also an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine, where I teach medical students and residents in their learning of psychiatry and psychotherapy.
Inna E Larsen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I treat adult patients for most kinds of mental health issues or disorders. I also welcome patients, who do not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but are interested in their personal growth. My primary areas of expertise include the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, relational problems, and life transitions. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each individual patient’s issues and goals. Thus, I utilize eclectic style of psychotherapy incorporating various therapeutic approaches based on their effectiveness for individual needs of each particular patient.
M Rameen Ghorieshi
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
I care for patients from the paradigm that mental and physical health are so strongly intertwined that one may not fully achieve either without striving for both. I treat both a vast range of psychiatric conditions and help those who wish to better understand themselves and their relationships. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, whole body health, coping with medical illness, and addiction medicine. I will formulate a customized treatment plan, which may include psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral techniques, to best care for your condition and meet your needs.
Judi Saini
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I received my Master's in Science of Nursing with the emphasis in mental health from Regis College in Massachusetts. I have experience in home health care, acute inpatient, and community based nursing.
Gloria M Kardong
Psychiatrist, MD, DLFAPA, DABPN
Verified
I am a psychiatrist providing psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology, depending on the client's needs. I believe that it is important to offer individualized care based on the client's specific problems, concerns and preferences. My style is warm, collaborative and interactive. I can help with a practical, solution-focused approach for current problems. I also do exploratory therapy to address unresolved issues from the past that may be interfering with living your life as fully as possible. My clients also seek depth therapy to promote personal growth, insight and self-awareness. LICENSED 20 STATES--Virtual Therapy and Med mgmt.
Neal D Amin
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Therapy is a gateway to a new understanding of your life, your relationships, your thoughts and your feelings. I strive to create a therapeutic space in which we will explore the issues and challenges you face. We will begin with a consultation phase, and if you wish to continue, we will progress to 50-minute once or more weekly sessions. My practice is based in psychodynamic psychotherapy in long term (open-ended) and time-limited formats (e.g. months-long and interpersonal-focused). I am also experienced with psychopharmacological management of mood and anxiety disorders.
Jessica Bentzley
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Dr. Jessica Bentzley is a licensed physician who offers medication management and combined medication management/psychotherapy for adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. Dr. Bentzley also has a special interest in women’s mental health. She has a holistic approach and works closely with her patients to create individualized, evidence-supported treatment plans that consider the unique factors impacting their mental health.
The Happiness Psychiatrist: Concierge TeleMedicine
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Welcome! Dr. Ambardar is a Top Doctor in Psychiatry as honored by Los Angeles Magazine. Dr. Ambardar graduated with Honors in Biological Sciences from Stanford University, received her M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, completed a research fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, and did her Psychiatry residency training at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan. She has been in practice in CA for over 10 years and was awarded the Compassionate Doctor Award 5 times in a row and was twice named a "Super Doctor Rising Star" in Los Angeles Magazine’s annual “Best of LA” edition.
Silicon Valley Executive Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified
A Stanford psychiatry professor and Director of Stanford’s Lab for Mental Health Innovation, Dr. Nina Vasan drew on her experience in management, entrepreneurship, and Stanford MBA to create Silicon Valley Executive Psychiatry, a first-of-its-kind boutique concierge clinic for executives, entrepreneurs, and elite performers in CA & NY. We optimize your mental fitness and provide a comprehensive, individualized program targeting your unique stressors. The exceptional care and nuanced understanding that only we provide is an investment in your health, leadership, success, wellbeing, and ability to flourish.
Menlo Park Integrative Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, Jan Weber, MD
Verified
Welcome to Menlo Park Integrative Psychiatry! As a Stanford trained psychiatrist with subspecialty in child and adolescent psychiatry and additional training in complementary medicine, I provide holistic mental health treatment for children, teenagers and adults with a particular focus on nutrition and homeopathy. I have more than 20 years of clinical experience, as well as a track record of excellent clinical outcomes.
Sir Norman Melancon
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Thank you for visiting my site. I am a general adult psychiatrist with special expertise in treating race and gender-based trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety/OCD, and ADHD. As a former college athlete, I also have a unique approach when it comes to sports psychology and caring for college and professional athletes.
Randall Bailey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Nina Kapitanski
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Dr. Kapitanski was drawn to the field of medicine at a young age. She continued to explore this curiosity, and was captivated by the intricacies of the human mind and its resilience. During medical school training, Dr. Kapitanski examined the link between depression and quality of life, publishing in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. Beyond excellent training that allows Dr. Kapitanski to treat a diverse group of adult patients, with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations, she pursued specialized training at Stanford Hospital in the fields of women's mental health and psychotherapy for couples/families.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Palo Alto is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Palo Alto Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Palo Alto has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Palo Alto Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Palo Alto is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Palo Alto Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Palo Alto has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Palo Alto Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Palo Alto, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Palo Alto, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Palo Alto as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Palo Alto). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Palo Alto, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Palo Alto, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Palo Alto as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Palo Alto). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.