Veterans Psychiatrists in Pasadena, CA
Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders through medication management and supportive therapy. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life improvement. When clinically appropriate, I also provide evaluations and documentation for FMLA, medical leave, and short-term disability.
Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders through medication management and supportive therapy. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life improvement. When clinically appropriate, I also provide evaluations and documentation for FMLA, medical leave, and short-term disability.
Dr. Owolabi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of invaluable mental health experience. I am deeply passionate about guiding individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. I understand that each person's path is unique and deserves personalized care and support. My ideal client may be grappling with a range of issues, from anxiety and depression to trauma-related disorders, attention, or mood disturbances. Regardless of the specific challenges they encounter, my ideal client seeks relief from their distress and a sense of empowerment over their mental health.
Dr. Owolabi, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of invaluable mental health experience. I am deeply passionate about guiding individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. I understand that each person's path is unique and deserves personalized care and support. My ideal client may be grappling with a range of issues, from anxiety and depression to trauma-related disorders, attention, or mood disturbances. Regardless of the specific challenges they encounter, my ideal client seeks relief from their distress and a sense of empowerment over their mental health.
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I realize that most of us could use support, especially during times of overwhelming challenges in our personal and professional lives. Life can be complex, with significant obligations and expectations from family, friends, and ourselves. When these challenges become too much, it’s normal to start doubting our ability to manage our affairs and interactions. If stress, doubt, and dissatisfaction go unaddressed, these feelings can develop into an unhealthy view of ourselves and our environment—and it’s at this point that many recognize a need for help.
Great to meet you!
I realize that most of us could use support, especially during times of overwhelming challenges in our personal and professional lives. Life can be complex, with significant obligations and expectations from family, friends, and ourselves. When these challenges become too much, it’s normal to start doubting our ability to manage our affairs and interactions. If stress, doubt, and dissatisfaction go unaddressed, these feelings can develop into an unhealthy view of ourselves and our environment—and it’s at this point that many recognize a need for help.
Dr. Chris Yeh is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in Pasadena, where he has practiced since 2018. Trained locally at UC Irvine and Harbor UCLA and rooted in the Pasadena area, he provides comprehensive psychiatric care focused on careful evaluation, diagnostic clarity, and positive long-term outcomes. His approach reflects a belief that good psychiatry depends on time, continuity, and direct responsibility, not brief check-ins or automated treatment models. Dr. Yeh is based in Pasadena, California, and serves patients statewide through in-person and secure telehealth appointments.
Dr. Chris Yeh is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in Pasadena, where he has practiced since 2018. Trained locally at UC Irvine and Harbor UCLA and rooted in the Pasadena area, he provides comprehensive psychiatric care focused on careful evaluation, diagnostic clarity, and positive long-term outcomes. His approach reflects a belief that good psychiatry depends on time, continuity, and direct responsibility, not brief check-ins or automated treatment models. Dr. Yeh is based in Pasadena, California, and serves patients statewide through in-person and secure telehealth appointments.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
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.
You may be doing well on the outside while struggling with anxiety, low mood, difficulty focusing, poor sleep, or feeling overwhelmed. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns, including people who have tried treatment before but still don’t feel like themselves. My goal is to understand what is getting in the way and help you feel and function better.
You may be doing well on the outside while struggling with anxiety, low mood, difficulty focusing, poor sleep, or feeling overwhelmed. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns, including people who have tried treatment before but still don’t feel like themselves. My goal is to understand what is getting in the way and help you feel and function better.
As an Army Veteran, I also have a personal commitment to caring for Veterans and military families.
I trained at the University at Buffalo, where I served as Chief Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. My visits are therapy-informed and longer than a typical medication check; I work closely with families, schools, and therapists, and I know IEPs and 504 plans from years of school-based consultation work.
As an Army Veteran, I also have a personal commitment to caring for Veterans and military families.
I trained at the University at Buffalo, where I served as Chief Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. My visits are therapy-informed and longer than a typical medication check; I work closely with families, schools, and therapists, and I know IEPs and 504 plans from years of school-based consultation work.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I provide convenient evening and weekend psychiatric care for busy adults who need real support without disrupting their work or daily responsibilities.
Appointments are available via secure Telehealth and in person, with flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
I provide convenient evening and weekend psychiatric care for busy adults who need real support without disrupting their work or daily responsibilities.
Appointments are available via secure Telehealth and in person, with flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
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!
All that a we are, is a result of what we have thought- Gautama Buddha. Change is possible and we all have the capabilities to become who we imagine. It indeed isn't easy, especially if we have ongoing anxiety, depression, anger, etc. but whatever it is you may struggling with it isn't the end. Together we can help navigate through these difficulties, developing coping skills as a team to find our true inner self that is yearning to be free.
All that a we are, is a result of what we have thought- Gautama Buddha. Change is possible and we all have the capabilities to become who we imagine. It indeed isn't easy, especially if we have ongoing anxiety, depression, anger, etc. but whatever it is you may struggling with it isn't the end. Together we can help navigate through these difficulties, developing coping skills as a team to find our true inner self that is yearning to be free.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, sleep disorders (insomnia), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obesity, women's health, active duty military and veterans.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many different aspects of life. While medications can be an essential tool, they are just one piece of the puzzle. I provide coaching in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and lifestyle factors because all of these contribute to both health and disease. I empower individuals to make sustainable changes that support long-term well-being and resilience. Se habla espanol. Find me online by googling www.EncoraHealth for more information and to find what insurances I accept.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, sleep disorders (insomnia), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obesity, women's health, active duty military and veterans.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many different aspects of life. While medications can be an essential tool, they are just one piece of the puzzle. I provide coaching in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and lifestyle factors because all of these contribute to both health and disease. I empower individuals to make sustainable changes that support long-term well-being and resilience. Se habla espanol. Find me online by googling www.EncoraHealth for more information and to find what insurances I accept.
I am a Stanford University trained, board certified adult psychiatrist. I take a holistic, compassionate approach to treating individuals with a variety of conditions. Reasons for seeking treatment can be complex, and I recommend and prescribe medications using evidence-based practices only after a thorough assessment and when my client and I are in agreement with the plan. I am happy to collaborate with outside therapists and other medical professionals as needed to provide comprehensive treatment for clients.
I am a Stanford University trained, board certified adult psychiatrist. I take a holistic, compassionate approach to treating individuals with a variety of conditions. Reasons for seeking treatment can be complex, and I recommend and prescribe medications using evidence-based practices only after a thorough assessment and when my client and I are in agreement with the plan. I am happy to collaborate with outside therapists and other medical professionals as needed to provide comprehensive treatment for clients.
I have additional experience in providing psychiatric care for active duty military members and veterans.
My ideal clients are adults 18 and older who are ready to feel better and want a real partner in figuring out how. Many come to me with mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, or neurodivergence, and some arrive after self-harm or after years of feeling dismissed by past care. My inpatient psychiatry background means I'm comfortable supporting people across a wide spectrum of diagnoses and levels of acuity. We start by identifying what needs attention most urgently, then look at the whole picture of your life, including sleep, diet, stress, relationships, therapy, and medication when it fits. Every decision is a shared one.
I have additional experience in providing psychiatric care for active duty military members and veterans.
My ideal clients are adults 18 and older who are ready to feel better and want a real partner in figuring out how. Many come to me with mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, or neurodivergence, and some arrive after self-harm or after years of feeling dismissed by past care. My inpatient psychiatry background means I'm comfortable supporting people across a wide spectrum of diagnoses and levels of acuity. We start by identifying what needs attention most urgently, then look at the whole picture of your life, including sleep, diet, stress, relationships, therapy, and medication when it fits. Every decision is a shared one.
At Avail Health, we believe that accessible, compassionate care can transform lives. Led by Joe Harrison, MSN, NP-C, our nurse-led team specializes in supporting adults and seniors navigating mental health challenges, chronic conditions, and cognitive change - all from the comfort of home.
At Avail Health, we believe that accessible, compassionate care can transform lives. Led by Joe Harrison, MSN, NP-C, our nurse-led team specializes in supporting adults and seniors navigating mental health challenges, chronic conditions, and cognitive change - all from the comfort of home.
I specialize in medication management for young adults and adults with ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders. I particularly enjoy working working with clients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. I completed my MD at Rutgers University and my PhD and residency at UCLA. I am also currently a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Stanford University and am actively involved in research at Stanford to understand how to utilize virtual and augmented reality to improve psychiatric outcomes. I currently see adults only in my practice but will expand to seeing children and adolescents in the future.
I specialize in medication management for young adults and adults with ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders. I particularly enjoy working working with clients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. I completed my MD at Rutgers University and my PhD and residency at UCLA. I am also currently a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Stanford University and am actively involved in research at Stanford to understand how to utilize virtual and augmented reality to improve psychiatric outcomes. I currently see adults only in my practice but will expand to seeing children and adolescents in the future.
I graduated from UCSF School of Nursing and have extensive experience as an outpatient mental health provider, including the care of individuals with severe mental illness, treatment-resistant depression, veterans and military members, persons with chronic pain, substance use disorders, and ADHD.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a specialized focus on reproductive mental health. I currently provide outpatient psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluation and medication management, to individuals with a range of psychiatric illnesses from diverse populations. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and my goal is to help women regain a sense of strength and resilience as they work through these deeply personal experiences.
I graduated from UCSF School of Nursing and have extensive experience as an outpatient mental health provider, including the care of individuals with severe mental illness, treatment-resistant depression, veterans and military members, persons with chronic pain, substance use disorders, and ADHD.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a specialized focus on reproductive mental health. I currently provide outpatient psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluation and medication management, to individuals with a range of psychiatric illnesses from diverse populations. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and my goal is to help women regain a sense of strength and resilience as they work through these deeply personal experiences.
I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or feeling off and not quite like themselves. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s going on and are looking for clarity and relief.
I take a collaborative approach and focus on understanding your experience, what you’ve tried, and what you’d like to change. From there, we build a plan that fits you. This may include medication management along with education and practical steps to help you feel more stable, focused, and back in control.
I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or feeling off and not quite like themselves. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s going on and are looking for clarity and relief.
I take a collaborative approach and focus on understanding your experience, what you’ve tried, and what you’d like to change. From there, we build a plan that fits you. This may include medication management along with education and practical steps to help you feel more stable, focused, and back in control.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing psychiatric care for adults and older adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. I also support clients navigating stress, burnout, and life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to focus, or not like yourself, you’re not alone—and effective treatment is available.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy, with a focus on evidence-based care. My approach is collaborative and personalized, helping you better understand your symptoms while building practical tools
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing psychiatric care for adults and older adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. I also support clients navigating stress, burnout, and life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to focus, or not like yourself, you’re not alone—and effective treatment is available.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy, with a focus on evidence-based care. My approach is collaborative and personalized, helping you better understand your symptoms while building practical tools
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FAQ - Veterans Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help veterans?
Veterans face many unique mental health challenges that can stem from military service and the difficulties of transitioning back to civilian life. Common mental health conditions among veterans include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). While some adjustment challenges after military service may be expected, persistent symptoms that interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or work may indicate the need for professional mental health support. Psychiatrists who specialize in veteran mental health understand the unique experiences of veterans and can provide necessary support to address the complex psychological challenges that veterans may face, usually through a combination of both psychotherapy and medication. Psychiatrists can also be essential in helping veterans connect with available community resources, such as referrals to social service agencies that provide care for veterans or connecting clients with VA benefits.
What types of therapy and treatment approaches are used with veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on the mental health challenges they are facing. Therefore, psychiatrists often begin sessions with an assessment of a veteran's medical history and current symptoms. This can help diagnose or confirm any mental health conditions, as well as inform a treatment plan. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how certain thought patterns may contribute to harmful behaviors. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or exposure therapy. The prescription of any medications also depends on a client's specific symptoms.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in working with veterans?
Because not all psychiatrists have expertise in treating veterans, it's important to find a psychiatrist who is knowledgeable and equipped to treat veterans and the unique mental health challenges they face. The Psychology Today online directory can be used to find a psychiatrist who is a good fit by using the "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in challenges commonly faced by veterans. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific expertise in treating veterans and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral therapy. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either nearby or via telehealth) and if they accept insurance or VA benefits.