Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists in Playa Vista, CA
Welcome. I’m Dr. Luis Gonzalez, a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, and personality disorders among others. I have experience with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds including undergraduates, U.S. veterans, and working professionals. Whether you're curious about medications or seeking ongoing management, I look forward to working with you on your journey toward achieving your mental health goals.
Welcome. I’m Dr. Luis Gonzalez, a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, and personality disorders among others. I have experience with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds including undergraduates, U.S. veterans, and working professionals. Whether you're curious about medications or seeking ongoing management, I look forward to working with you on your journey toward achieving your mental health goals.
Direct online booking
Since my undergrad years at Stanford, transforming mental health has been my passion. I specialize in women who struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or trauma related to relationships — things like feeling stuck in painful cycles or choosing unavailable partners. You might find yourself stuck in the same kinds of relationships: anxious, uncertain, or drawn to people who can’t meet you halfway. I help women understand and change these patterns by addressing underlying mental health with therapy, including medications when needed.
Direct online booking
Since my undergrad years at Stanford, transforming mental health has been my passion. I specialize in women who struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or trauma related to relationships — things like feeling stuck in painful cycles or choosing unavailable partners. You might find yourself stuck in the same kinds of relationships: anxious, uncertain, or drawn to people who can’t meet you halfway. I help women understand and change these patterns by addressing underlying mental health with therapy, including medications when needed.
I see patients age 4 and up. I am an internationally trained psychiatrist with basic medical education in Romania. I received my adult psychiatry training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and then completed the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC. I lived and practiced medicine and psychiatry both in Europe and United States. During my career I practiced and served as an Assistant Professor at the Medical University in Romania.
I see patients age 4 and up. I am an internationally trained psychiatrist with basic medical education in Romania. I received my adult psychiatry training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and then completed the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC. I lived and practiced medicine and psychiatry both in Europe and United States. During my career I practiced and served as an Assistant Professor at the Medical University in Romania.
I specialize in managing a wide array of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ODD, and ADHD.
My approach to providing mental healthcare is characterized by a holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered methodology. I use the biopsychosocial model, a theoretical approach to treating patients. My goal is to integrate medication, therapy, and lifestyle interventions to address all aspects of well-being.
I specialize in managing a wide array of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, ODD, and ADHD.
My approach to providing mental healthcare is characterized by a holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered methodology. I use the biopsychosocial model, a theoretical approach to treating patients. My goal is to integrate medication, therapy, and lifestyle interventions to address all aspects of well-being.
More Psychiatrists Nearby
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.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Pacific Mind Health is a Southern California–based mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded in 2018 by psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Flatow, MD, our practice serves diverse communities across Los Angeles and Orange County, with locations in Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and Irvine, as well as telepsychiatry services available throughout California.
Pacific Mind Health is a Southern California–based mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded in 2018 by psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Flatow, MD, our practice serves diverse communities across Los Angeles and Orange County, with locations in Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and Irvine, as well as telepsychiatry services available throughout California.
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.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
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.
Simon Ordonez is a certified physician assistant specializing in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Simon enjoys keeping up-to-date with the newest treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive quality care.
Simon Ordonez is a certified physician assistant specializing in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Simon enjoys keeping up-to-date with the newest treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive quality care.
I’m a board‐certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner driven by compassion and a deep dedication to those navigating mental health struggles. My mission is to empower families and patients with knowledge, reshape the way we view mental health, and help to break down the stigma so healing can happen openly and without shame. A provider that believe in holistical care and treat patients as a whole .
I’m a board‐certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner driven by compassion and a deep dedication to those navigating mental health struggles. My mission is to empower families and patients with knowledge, reshape the way we view mental health, and help to break down the stigma so healing can happen openly and without shame. A provider that believe in holistical care and treat patients as a whole .
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.
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.
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.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Assal strives to understand each patient’s background, goals, and ambitions in order to create a treatment plan that truly fits their needs. When medication is necessary, she makes sure to work with patients on additional aspects of their lives to support their overall well-being.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Assal strives to understand each patient’s background, goals, and ambitions in order to create a treatment plan that truly fits their needs. When medication is necessary, she makes sure to work with patients on additional aspects of their lives to support their overall well-being.
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.
In addition, I focus on impact of sleep on mental health outcomes and therefore, utilize my background in sleep medicine and incorporate those principles while providing psychiatric care.
I specialize in evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Furthermore, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
In addition, I focus on impact of sleep on mental health outcomes and therefore, utilize my background in sleep medicine and incorporate those principles while providing psychiatric care.
I specialize in evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Furthermore, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
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.
See more therapy options for Playa Vista
Nearby Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists Searches for Playa Vista
- Alhambra
- Bell
- Bell Gardens
- Glendale
- Hollywood
- Los Angeles
- Pasadena
- San Gabriel
- San Marino
- Silver Lake
- South Gate
- South Pasadena
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.