"I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. I'm dedicating to helping patients understand their mental health conditions and finding the appropriate treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which I began to offer upon seeing its remarkable effect on those who had not responded to other therapies."
"I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. I'm dedicating to helping patients understand their mental health conditions and finding the appropriate treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which I began to offer upon seeing its remarkable effect on those who had not responded to other therapies."
"Wai Meng Soo, M.D. is a board certified adult psychiatrist. Having lived in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Francophone Canada, prior to settling in the United States, he is familiar with various cultures and attuned to the immigrant experience. He obtained his medical degree from McGill University, in Montreal (a highly eclectic, multicultural, and multilingual city) and went on to pursue a residency at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. During his training, he saw patients from all walks of life, including the indigent and homeless, recent refugees, working-class individuals, university students, and those with professional backgrounds."
"Wai Meng Soo, M.D. is a board certified adult psychiatrist. Having lived in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Francophone Canada, prior to settling in the United States, he is familiar with various cultures and attuned to the immigrant experience. He obtained his medical degree from McGill University, in Montreal (a highly eclectic, multicultural, and multilingual city) and went on to pursue a residency at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. During his training, he saw patients from all walks of life, including the indigent and homeless, recent refugees, working-class individuals, university students, and those with professional backgrounds."
" I am a board certified psychiatrist offering psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. My approach is both holistic and evidence based; medications, alternative treatments, and lifestyle modifications may enhance your ability to move through life feeling effective and feeling good. Drawing from a background in mindfulness, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, I will strive to understand the factors holding you back from feeling vital. "
" I am a board certified psychiatrist offering psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. My approach is both holistic and evidence based; medications, alternative treatments, and lifestyle modifications may enhance your ability to move through life feeling effective and feeling good. Drawing from a background in mindfulness, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, I will strive to understand the factors holding you back from feeling vital. "
"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."
"I work with individuals grappling with an array of psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges, which may appear in the form of depression, anxiety, panic, insomnia, focus problems, relationship and work difficulties, for example. I also help those dealing with chronic and acute stress, such as past trauma and medical-related illness. We will collaborate to explore the psychological, biological and environmental contributors to the situation and develop an integrated treatment plan that can draw from any or all of my specialties in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and complementary medicine."
"I work with individuals grappling with an array of psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges, which may appear in the form of depression, anxiety, panic, insomnia, focus problems, relationship and work difficulties, for example. I also help those dealing with chronic and acute stress, such as past trauma and medical-related illness. We will collaborate to explore the psychological, biological and environmental contributors to the situation and develop an integrated treatment plan that can draw from any or all of my specialties in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and complementary medicine."
"I am a Stanford trained psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual's particular needs and goals. Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness based approaches are all used, along with medication. I treat mood disorders, anxiety, relationship problems, women's issues, disordered eating, sport performance, as well as adjustments such as divorce, loss, medical problems, career changes. Medication is best managed in the context of a psychotherapeutic relationship. I believe in the role lifestyle and physical health can play on emotional health, and I incorporate these principles into my therapy practice."
"I am a Stanford trained psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual's particular needs and goals. Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness based approaches are all used, along with medication. I treat mood disorders, anxiety, relationship problems, women's issues, disordered eating, sport performance, as well as adjustments such as divorce, loss, medical problems, career changes. Medication is best managed in the context of a psychotherapeutic relationship. I believe in the role lifestyle and physical health can play on emotional health, and I incorporate these principles into my therapy practice."
"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."
"We are a collaborative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing innovative treatments and personalized care. We offer psychotherapy and medication management to optimize well-being. We have providers who have expertise treating sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other common and complex conditions. We have rare and unique specialization in behavioral medicine with providers whose focus is in sleep medicine as well as sexual medicine, combined couple and sex therapy and individual sex therapy. We approach the patient or family from a biopsychosocial framework providing medication management and/or psychotherapy when indicated."
"We are a collaborative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing innovative treatments and personalized care. We offer psychotherapy and medication management to optimize well-being. We have providers who have expertise treating sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other common and complex conditions. We have rare and unique specialization in behavioral medicine with providers whose focus is in sleep medicine as well as sexual medicine, combined couple and sex therapy and individual sex therapy. We approach the patient or family from a biopsychosocial framework providing medication management and/or psychotherapy when indicated."
"Anoopinder Singh, M.D. is a Board Certified psychiatrist. He practices psychiatry with a holistic health approach, incorporating psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and life style modulation. He attended Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences in Amritsar, India for his medical education. He completed Psychiatry residency training at the Hostra North Shore - LIJ School of Medicine in New York, where he also completed a fellowship training in Psychosomatic Medicine with a focus on patients with co-morbid medical disorders."
"Anoopinder Singh, M.D. is a Board Certified psychiatrist. He practices psychiatry with a holistic health approach, incorporating psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and life style modulation. He attended Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences in Amritsar, India for his medical education. He completed Psychiatry residency training at the Hostra North Shore - LIJ School of Medicine in New York, where he also completed a fellowship training in Psychosomatic Medicine with a focus on patients with co-morbid medical disorders."
"I help people access their inner healing resources to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work from the perspective that we all encounter struggles from time to time and in harnessing one's inner resources we can learn how to thrive in hard times and prevent further suffering. In my work with children, teens and adults I help identify effective coping strategies and stress management skills to improve wellbeing. My clients typically struggle with psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges, including low mood, excess worry, difficulty with focus or attention, relationship and school or work issues."
"I help people access their inner healing resources to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work from the perspective that we all encounter struggles from time to time and in harnessing one's inner resources we can learn how to thrive in hard times and prevent further suffering. In my work with children, teens and adults I help identify effective coping strategies and stress management skills to improve wellbeing. My clients typically struggle with psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges, including low mood, excess worry, difficulty with focus or attention, relationship and school or work issues."
"Please contact me for: (1) a psychiatric evaluation without jumping to conclusions, explained in plain English; (2) traditional dynamic psychotherapy — only flexible, non-stuffy, and straightforward; (3) recognition of mind-body medicine, i.e., how the body affects the mind, and vice versa; (4) prescription writing when needed, with a light touch and full attention to pros and cons. The ideal patient appears successful on the outside, but suffers longstanding dissatisfaction or self-defeating behavior. Examples include prolonged reactions to trauma or grief, undue guilt or self-blame, or a pattern of interpersonal conflicts."
"Please contact me for: (1) a psychiatric evaluation without jumping to conclusions, explained in plain English; (2) traditional dynamic psychotherapy — only flexible, non-stuffy, and straightforward; (3) recognition of mind-body medicine, i.e., how the body affects the mind, and vice versa; (4) prescription writing when needed, with a light touch and full attention to pros and cons. The ideal patient appears successful on the outside, but suffers longstanding dissatisfaction or self-defeating behavior. Examples include prolonged reactions to trauma or grief, undue guilt or self-blame, or a pattern of interpersonal conflicts."
"You've noticed how it's getting more difficult to get through the day? Sometimes life can feel heavy, like you’re just going through the motions. By this point, you’ve probably already tried a few things to help yourself. But don’t give up. Because underneath the anxiety and depression, there is another part of you that’s waiting to emerge. Of course, it can be hard to turn things around on your own. So it's OK to reach out for help. "
"You've noticed how it's getting more difficult to get through the day? Sometimes life can feel heavy, like you’re just going through the motions. By this point, you’ve probably already tried a few things to help yourself. But don’t give up. Because underneath the anxiety and depression, there is another part of you that’s waiting to emerge. Of course, it can be hard to turn things around on your own. So it's OK to reach out for help. "
"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. "
"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. "
"Dr. Evcimen received his medical degree from Uludag University, School of Medicine in Turkey. He completed his residency training in General Adult Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has additional fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in UPMC before he moved to San Francisco."
"Dr. Evcimen received his medical degree from Uludag University, School of Medicine in Turkey. He completed his residency training in General Adult Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has additional fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in UPMC before he moved to San Francisco."
"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."
"I specialize in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety spectrum disorders (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Panic), among other disorders. I am a strong proponent of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a newer advancement in psychiatry that can often help people when medications and therapy are not enough."
"I specialize in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety spectrum disorders (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Panic), among other disorders. I am a strong proponent of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a newer advancement in psychiatry that can often help people when medications and therapy are not enough."
"My practice utilizes a personalized approach to the psychiatric treatment of adolescents and adults. I focus on comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder and post traumatic stress related conditions as well as work related interpersonal challenges and coaching.
I work with adolescents and adults to ensure your best care through behavioral interventions, psychotherapy, nutritional analysis, and medication management. Genetic testing and functional medicine are an integral part of my practice and patient care."
"My practice utilizes a personalized approach to the psychiatric treatment of adolescents and adults. I focus on comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder and post traumatic stress related conditions as well as work related interpersonal challenges and coaching.
I work with adolescents and adults to ensure your best care through behavioral interventions, psychotherapy, nutritional analysis, and medication management. Genetic testing and functional medicine are an integral part of my practice and patient care."
"My main goal as a therapist is to establish a trusting, safe relationship with you. I aim to develop nonjudgmental, caring connections with each person I see. Although I am a psychiatrist and can prescribe medication, most of my practice, and what I most enjoy, is offering therapy. I understand that it can be intimidating and scary to try to find a therapist and that it can be hard to reach out during a difficult time. I do my best to help people through both the process of therapy and to face the challenges in their lives."
"My main goal as a therapist is to establish a trusting, safe relationship with you. I aim to develop nonjudgmental, caring connections with each person I see. Although I am a psychiatrist and can prescribe medication, most of my practice, and what I most enjoy, is offering therapy. I understand that it can be intimidating and scary to try to find a therapist and that it can be hard to reach out during a difficult time. I do my best to help people through both the process of therapy and to face the challenges in their lives."
"I am a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in downtown San Francisco. I offer psychotherapy, medication consultation, at-home mental health evaluation, and guided meditation sessions. After training in psychology at Harvard University, I received my medical training at the University of California, San Diego. I completed my internship and psychiatry residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where I pursued research in mindfulness and technology."
"I am a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in downtown San Francisco. I offer psychotherapy, medication consultation, at-home mental health evaluation, and guided meditation sessions. After training in psychology at Harvard University, I received my medical training at the University of California, San Diego. I completed my internship and psychiatry residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where I pursued research in mindfulness and technology."
"Candice Marie Rugg, PMHNP is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a focus on medication management and substance use disorders. She also provides evidence-based psychotherapy for trauma, anxiety and depression. Since 2011, Candice has worked in community mental health in both outpatient and inpatient settings providing individual therapy and medication management. Her clinical interests focus on treating mood disorders, trauma, relationship conflict and interpersonal challenges. She is also interested in utilizing mind-body approaches to facilitate weight loss and support harm reduction for patients coping with substance use disorders."
"Candice Marie Rugg, PMHNP is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a focus on medication management and substance use disorders. She also provides evidence-based psychotherapy for trauma, anxiety and depression. Since 2011, Candice has worked in community mental health in both outpatient and inpatient settings providing individual therapy and medication management. Her clinical interests focus on treating mood disorders, trauma, relationship conflict and interpersonal challenges. She is also interested in utilizing mind-body approaches to facilitate weight loss and support harm reduction for patients coping with substance use disorders."
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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.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in San Francisco, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in San Francisco as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( San Francisco). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
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