"Jacob Sacks is a compassionate and patient psychiatrist and psychotherapist assisting his patients through mental and emotional conditions in San Francisco. In addition to a rigorous training in psychiatry at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, he has pursued additional training and work at UCSF, and continues intensive advanced training in psychoanalytic techniques. Drawing on this diverse background, he can offer you new and deeper ways of understanding and treating your symptoms. He uses a personalized and flexible approach and can speak to you about medications and/or psychotherapy, depending on your goals."
"Jacob Sacks is a compassionate and patient psychiatrist and psychotherapist assisting his patients through mental and emotional conditions in San Francisco. In addition to a rigorous training in psychiatry at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, he has pursued additional training and work at UCSF, and continues intensive advanced training in psychoanalytic techniques. Drawing on this diverse background, he can offer you new and deeper ways of understanding and treating your symptoms. He uses a personalized and flexible approach and can speak to you about medications and/or psychotherapy, depending on your goals."
"I have treated patients with advanced depression and mental health issues for over 20 years. I have been dedicated to helping those with treatment-resistant depression, where depression meds may not have provided relief. I've been an advocate and educator for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and have witnessed great results with this innovative treatment."
"I have treated patients with advanced depression and mental health issues for over 20 years. I have been dedicated to helping those with treatment-resistant depression, where depression meds may not have provided relief. I've been an advocate and educator for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and have witnessed great results with this innovative treatment."
"Patients who seek out the Psychiatric Wellness Group are looking for a truly integrative approach to their mental and emotional wellness. I am a licensed family medicine doctor with a master's degree in Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. I am the lead physician for a mental wellness focused practice group in San Francisco. Patients interested in a combined Western and Eastern approach to health care will be interested in what we have to offer. We treat mental health by treating the body and mind continuum."
"Patients who seek out the Psychiatric Wellness Group are looking for a truly integrative approach to their mental and emotional wellness. I am a licensed family medicine doctor with a master's degree in Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. I am the lead physician for a mental wellness focused practice group in San Francisco. Patients interested in a combined Western and Eastern approach to health care will be interested in what we have to offer. We treat mental health by treating the body and mind continuum."
"I am a Harvard (MGH) trained psychiatrist, an engineer and a serial entrepreneur. As an integrative physician, I am ambidextrous in performing as a psychopharmacologist, an Ayurvedic healer, a therapist, and a mindful life coach. Together we collaborate closely to identify and remove obstacles to wellness, to reduce suffering, and to gain a personal understanding of the complex relationship between mental and physical health. Your personal preferences and strengths guide our approach. Quite simply, I approach problem solving and treatment planning differently."
"I am a Harvard (MGH) trained psychiatrist, an engineer and a serial entrepreneur. As an integrative physician, I am ambidextrous in performing as a psychopharmacologist, an Ayurvedic healer, a therapist, and a mindful life coach. Together we collaborate closely to identify and remove obstacles to wellness, to reduce suffering, and to gain a personal understanding of the complex relationship between mental and physical health. Your personal preferences and strengths guide our approach. Quite simply, I approach problem solving and treatment planning differently."
"I specialize in treating patients with OCD, Body Dysmorphia, Anxiety Disorders, and Treatment-Resistant Depression. I provide medication management, as well as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), for my patients whose symptoms have not completely resolved with therapy and medication. I approach all my patient encounters from the perspective of providing treatment in the interest of getting people to connect with and move closer to their values, and I incorporate various disciplines including ACT, CBT, ERP, Mindfulness, and the latest evidence in pharmacology, neuroscience, and neuromodulation."
"I specialize in treating patients with OCD, Body Dysmorphia, Anxiety Disorders, and Treatment-Resistant Depression. I provide medication management, as well as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), for my patients whose symptoms have not completely resolved with therapy and medication. I approach all my patient encounters from the perspective of providing treatment in the interest of getting people to connect with and move closer to their values, and I incorporate various disciplines including ACT, CBT, ERP, Mindfulness, and the latest evidence in pharmacology, neuroscience, and neuromodulation."
"Patients come to see me when they experience emotional pain and need help figuring out how to improve their lives as part of a quest to feel better. Sometimes a problem has built up over time and reaches a saturation point. It may relate to work or school, to a love or family relationship, or to something completely unexpected--a layoff, breakup, accident, sudden illness or even a death--that uncovers a long neglected area of development."
"Patients come to see me when they experience emotional pain and need help figuring out how to improve their lives as part of a quest to feel better. Sometimes a problem has built up over time and reaches a saturation point. It may relate to work or school, to a love or family relationship, or to something completely unexpected--a layoff, breakup, accident, sudden illness or even a death--that uncovers a long neglected area of development."
"I'm a Northwestern University (MD) and UCSF (residency) educated, board certified psychiatrist offering comprehensive care in the form of weekly psychotherapy with medication management if necessary. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I can also help people navigate life transitions like grief, job searches, and relationship stressors."
"I'm a Northwestern University (MD) and UCSF (residency) educated, board certified psychiatrist offering comprehensive care in the form of weekly psychotherapy with medication management if necessary. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I can also help people navigate life transitions like grief, job searches, and relationship stressors."
"I am a psychiatrist in private practice in San Francisco, CA. I see adults from all walks and stages of life for psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychopharmacology (medications). Often, it is the combination of these two treatments (medications and therapy), that helps move us toward mental and physical wholeness. I am trained in cognitive, behavioral as well as psychodynamic therapies. These approaches are complemented by my experiences in holistic health, nutrition and awareness oriented meditation practices. As a neuroscientist, my approach is influenced by the perspectives of embodied cognition and neuroplasticity."
"I am a psychiatrist in private practice in San Francisco, CA. I see adults from all walks and stages of life for psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychopharmacology (medications). Often, it is the combination of these two treatments (medications and therapy), that helps move us toward mental and physical wholeness. I am trained in cognitive, behavioral as well as psychodynamic therapies. These approaches are complemented by my experiences in holistic health, nutrition and awareness oriented meditation practices. As a neuroscientist, my approach is influenced by the perspectives of embodied cognition and neuroplasticity."
"Erika Pizarro, M.D. is a board certified adult psychiatrist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines and attended medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. Dr. Pizarro completed her general psychiatry residency in Philadelphia, PA at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. She practices a holistic approach to providing care to individuals from distinctive backgrounds. Her special interests include mood disorders, genetics, and gene testing. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and exploring the outdoors on her bike."
"Erika Pizarro, M.D. is a board certified adult psychiatrist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines and attended medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. Dr. Pizarro completed her general psychiatry residency in Philadelphia, PA at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. She practices a holistic approach to providing care to individuals from distinctive backgrounds. Her special interests include mood disorders, genetics, and gene testing. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and exploring the outdoors on her bike."
"You're doing the best you can, but the creative zest is missing. Life feels so heavy, like you’re just going through the motions—from one day to the next. Dread and emptiness have become all too familiar. But there’s good news here, because things don’t have to stay this way. You do have the power create change in your life. Of course, it's hard to turn things around on your own. And so sometimes we try to wait it out, hoping the situation will get better over time. But all too often, things don’t improve on their own and sometimes they even get worse. So, it's OK to reach out for help... after all, you deserve more from life. "
"You're doing the best you can, but the creative zest is missing. Life feels so heavy, like you’re just going through the motions—from one day to the next. Dread and emptiness have become all too familiar. But there’s good news here, because things don’t have to stay this way. You do have the power create change in your life. Of course, it's hard to turn things around on your own. And so sometimes we try to wait it out, hoping the situation will get better over time. But all too often, things don’t improve on their own and sometimes they even get worse. So, it's OK to reach out for help... after all, you deserve more from life. "
"Sasha Bergeron is a board certified family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in treatment-resistant mood disorders, post-traumatic stress reactions and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Since moving to California to begin practicing in 2014, Sasha has worked with patients across the lifespan in diverse practice settings, providing diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy. She utilizes an integrative treatment approach, partnering with her patients to treat the whole person, educating and empowering her patients in achieving their optimal level of wellness."
"Sasha Bergeron is a board certified family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in treatment-resistant mood disorders, post-traumatic stress reactions and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Since moving to California to begin practicing in 2014, Sasha has worked with patients across the lifespan in diverse practice settings, providing diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy. She utilizes an integrative treatment approach, partnering with her patients to treat the whole person, educating and empowering her patients in achieving their optimal level of wellness."
"David Brody is a dedicated and diligent psychiatrist serving the communities of San Francisco, San Jose, Los Altos, La Palma, and Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Brody obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He also completed his residency in psychiatry and internship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Brody is a part of Savant Care. He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. "
"David Brody is a dedicated and diligent psychiatrist serving the communities of San Francisco, San Jose, Los Altos, La Palma, and Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Brody obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He also completed his residency in psychiatry and internship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Brody is a part of Savant Care. He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. "
"I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice in San Francisco. I completed medical training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill followed by psychiatry residency at UCSF. I have also received advanced psychotherapy training through the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. I integrate a wide range of perspectives to provide individualized treatment to each patient."
"I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice in San Francisco. I completed medical training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill followed by psychiatry residency at UCSF. I have also received advanced psychotherapy training through the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. I integrate a wide range of perspectives to provide individualized treatment to each patient."
"I believe that caring and respectful relationships are the basis for any kind of healing. In my work with patients I view what we do together as a collaboration. You are the expert in yourself and your feelings. I bring to that collaboration the expertise from my academic experience and training as well as from the care of thousands of patients with similar problems. Together we create a treatment plan that will lead to a sustained recovery from a mood or anxiety disorder."
"I believe that caring and respectful relationships are the basis for any kind of healing. In my work with patients I view what we do together as a collaboration. You are the expert in yourself and your feelings. I bring to that collaboration the expertise from my academic experience and training as well as from the care of thousands of patients with similar problems. Together we create a treatment plan that will lead to a sustained recovery from a mood or anxiety disorder."
"My focus is on patients with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, and other mood disorders. I see Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as an opportunity to alleviate the extremely taxing symptoms of depression, especially when used in conjunction with more classic pharmacologic treatments."
"My focus is on patients with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, and other mood disorders. I see Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as an opportunity to alleviate the extremely taxing symptoms of depression, especially when used in conjunction with more classic pharmacologic treatments."
"Dr. Smolar's extensive experience treating a full range of ages, backgrounds, mental health and addiction issues makes him well suited to help individuals struggling with a multitude of psychiatric conditions."
"Dr. Smolar's extensive experience treating a full range of ages, backgrounds, mental health and addiction issues makes him well suited to help individuals struggling with a multitude of psychiatric conditions."
"I work with patients who may be experiencing clinical depression or other psychiatric disorders. I consider Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to be at the forefront of neurological and psychiatric treatment. I can use this treatment to stimulate the brain in a specific area to improve symptoms from depression."
"I work with patients who may be experiencing clinical depression or other psychiatric disorders. I consider Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to be at the forefront of neurological and psychiatric treatment. I can use this treatment to stimulate the brain in a specific area to improve symptoms from depression."
"Dr. Mehra specializes in the medical treatment of PTSD/TBI and other trauma/stressor related disorders via telemedicine (video conference enabled examination and consultation). With over 15 years of experience treating behavioral health disorders, and as a former clinician in clinical trials for PTSD, Dr. Mehra is able to arrange treatment with medications for PTSD and post TBI/concussion symptoms that are available only by special arrangement with the US FDA. Treatment is available remotely, via teleconference, for any resident of California. "
"Dr. Mehra specializes in the medical treatment of PTSD/TBI and other trauma/stressor related disorders via telemedicine (video conference enabled examination and consultation). With over 15 years of experience treating behavioral health disorders, and as a former clinician in clinical trials for PTSD, Dr. Mehra is able to arrange treatment with medications for PTSD and post TBI/concussion symptoms that are available only by special arrangement with the US FDA. Treatment is available remotely, via teleconference, for any resident of California. "
"Paul Abramson MD is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine and specializes in the treatment of chemical dependency. A graduate of Stanford and UCSF, He utilizes the most advanced available techniques and medication strategies in the treatment of people addicted to opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines and other substances. He has special expertise in the use of buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex), baclofen and benzodiazepine tapers. He founded My Doctor Medical Group in San Francisco, which offers an integrated treatment program including psychotherapy, group therapy, nutrition, acupuncture and comprehensive medical care."
"Paul Abramson MD is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine and specializes in the treatment of chemical dependency. A graduate of Stanford and UCSF, He utilizes the most advanced available techniques and medication strategies in the treatment of people addicted to opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines and other substances. He has special expertise in the use of buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex), baclofen and benzodiazepine tapers. He founded My Doctor Medical Group in San Francisco, which offers an integrated treatment program including psychotherapy, group therapy, nutrition, acupuncture and comprehensive medical care."
"I focus on treating Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), where standard treatments, such as medications or talk-therapy, may not be enough to alleviate suffering. I'm interested in new and emerging technologies and believe Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that may help patients relieve symptoms associated with depression and anxiety."
"I focus on treating Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), where standard treatments, such as medications or talk-therapy, may not be enough to alleviate suffering. I'm interested in new and emerging technologies and believe Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that may help patients relieve symptoms associated with depression and anxiety."
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in San Francisco is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
San Francisco Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.
Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in San Francisco, or mental health nurse practitioners, perform many of the same functions as a psychiatrist. This includes diagnosing mental illness and prescribing medication. San Francisco Psychiatric nurse practitioners also act as a therapist, helping patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal individuals, as well as other conditions that can be remedied with counseling.
Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on medications so that clients can make informed choices about their use.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to the find the right psychiatrist in San Francisco, 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.
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