Couples Counseling Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
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.
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.
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. Nguyen provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. Her culturally informed approach includes evidence-based care and advanced treatments, such as TMS and esketamine, when appropriate.
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. Nguyen provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. Her culturally informed approach includes evidence-based care and advanced treatments, such as TMS and esketamine, when appropriate.
He partners with patients to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to their individual goals.
Dr. Shaywitz provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment plans. He specializes in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine), and ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression, using evidence-based care to help patients achieve lasting symptom relief.
He partners with patients to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to their individual goals.
Dr. Shaywitz provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment plans. He specializes in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine), and ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression, using evidence-based care to help patients achieve lasting symptom relief.
I treat mood disorders, anxiety, relationship problems, women's issues, disordered eating, and adjustments such as divorce, loss, medical problems, career changes.
Particular areas of expertise include: Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depressio, Relationship Problems, Women's Issues, Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues, Sport Psychology and Performance, Stress and adjustments such as divorce, loss of a loved one, medical problems, career changes.
I treat mood disorders, anxiety, relationship problems, women's issues, disordered eating, and adjustments such as divorce, loss, medical problems, career changes.
Particular areas of expertise include: Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depressio, Relationship Problems, Women's Issues, Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues, Sport Psychology and Performance, Stress and adjustments such as divorce, loss of a loved one, medical problems, career changes.
Times are extremely challenging. With all the changes occurring in the world, many of our underlying issues are arising. I am here to help you address your relational, psychological, and emotional blockages. First and foremost, I am a therapist focused on the healing of psychoemotional wounds. My orientation is informed by the study of trauma, attachment, and systems theory. I utilize Ketamine as well as other Integrative Psychiatric approaches as a catalyst for psychotherapy.
Times are extremely challenging. With all the changes occurring in the world, many of our underlying issues are arising. I am here to help you address your relational, psychological, and emotional blockages. First and foremost, I am a therapist focused on the healing of psychoemotional wounds. My orientation is informed by the study of trauma, attachment, and systems theory. I utilize Ketamine as well as other Integrative Psychiatric approaches as a catalyst for psychotherapy.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches based on what will be most helpful for each individual or couple.
Much suffering arises from interpersonal experiences and expectations- this will come up in the present moment of our therapy. As our work together evolves, the resulting experiences will shape those expectations adaptively, helping you to step out of patterns of suffering and learn new ways of being.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches based on what will be most helpful for each individual or couple.
Much suffering arises from interpersonal experiences and expectations- this will come up in the present moment of our therapy. As our work together evolves, the resulting experiences will shape those expectations adaptively, helping you to step out of patterns of suffering and learn new ways of being.
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.
My first task is establishing a comfortable and safe atmosphere to facilitate exploring sensitive issues. I listen actively and engage you to get below the surface when needed. I draw on many approaches to treatment to fit each person or couple's circumstances, personality and style of solving problems.
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.
My first task is establishing a comfortable and safe atmosphere to facilitate exploring sensitive issues. I listen actively and engage you to get below the surface when needed. I draw on many approaches to treatment to fit each person or couple's circumstances, personality and style of solving problems.
My goal is to partner with you to bridge the gap between feeling stuck and achieving the mental clarity you deserve.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), I provide expert medication management and supportive psychotherapy in San Francisco and via telehealth. I do not just treat symptoms, I partner with you to understand how your environment and biology intersect. By blending medical strategy with psychodynamic care, I ensure your plan is as unique as you are.
My goal is to partner with you to bridge the gap between feeling stuck and achieving the mental clarity you deserve.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), I provide expert medication management and supportive psychotherapy in San Francisco and via telehealth. I do not just treat symptoms, I partner with you to understand how your environment and biology intersect. By blending medical strategy with psychodynamic care, I ensure your plan is as unique as you are.
I also consider your physical health, lifestyle, and relationships.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. My nursing background and graduate education have prepared me to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of conditions.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep problems, stress, and life transitions. I offer medication management, education, and practical support. My goal is to help you feel heard, informed, and hopeful about your care.
I also consider your physical health, lifestyle, and relationships.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. My nursing background and graduate education have prepared me to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of conditions.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep problems, stress, and life transitions. I offer medication management, education, and practical support. My goal is to help you feel heard, informed, and hopeful about your care.
Chinenye Loveth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103
My ideal clients are individuals who feel unheard, overwhelmed, or stuck by anxiety, depression, stress, or other mental health challenges. They want to feel better but need compassionate support to move forward. At Mind Haven Psychiatry, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore their concerns and feel genuinely heard. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer personalized therapy and medication management, working collaboratively with each client to build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting, meaningful change.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel unheard, overwhelmed, or stuck by anxiety, depression, stress, or other mental health challenges. They want to feel better but need compassionate support to move forward. At Mind Haven Psychiatry, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore their concerns and feel genuinely heard. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer personalized therapy and medication management, working collaboratively with each client to build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting, meaningful change.
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!
Finding a Board Certified Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, one who approaches treatment from an evidence based clinical, holistic, developmental and systems based (family, school, etc) perspective is challenging. I am committed to improving lives of children, adolescents and their families. I specialize in Autism, Anxiety and OCD disorders. I treat these through Cognitive Behavioral, Exposure Response Prevention, Family or Parent Behavioral Management therapies with or without psychotropic medications. I incorporate mindfulness, psychoeducation, sensory and complimentary interventions as appropriate.
Finding a Board Certified Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, one who approaches treatment from an evidence based clinical, holistic, developmental and systems based (family, school, etc) perspective is challenging. I am committed to improving lives of children, adolescents and their families. I specialize in Autism, Anxiety and OCD disorders. I treat these through Cognitive Behavioral, Exposure Response Prevention, Family or Parent Behavioral Management therapies with or without psychotropic medications. I incorporate mindfulness, psychoeducation, sensory and complimentary interventions as appropriate.
Balancing the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of each of my clients in relationship to others and within community is essential for whole-being health and holistic healing.
I’m an Integrative Psychiatrist. This means I integrate Western medical practices with Chinese Medicine. I use medical acupuncture to access energy flow, combined with medications, psychotherapy, meditation and mindfulness skills into my work with clients. I also use Ketamine in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Balancing the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of each of my clients in relationship to others and within community is essential for whole-being health and holistic healing.
I’m an Integrative Psychiatrist. This means I integrate Western medical practices with Chinese Medicine. I use medical acupuncture to access energy flow, combined with medications, psychotherapy, meditation and mindfulness skills into my work with clients. I also use Ketamine in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
She values building relationships with her patients by taking time to get to know them and understand their unique needs.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
She values building relationships with her patients by taking time to get to know them and understand their unique needs.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions.
Our services include medication management, therapy, life coaching, accommodation and disability letters, and medical reports. Enjoy direct text access to our team, same day prescriptions, extended clinic hours, and full records management support. Ensure each visit is a focused discussion that results in a crystal-clear plan - tailored just for you.
At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions.
Our services include medication management, therapy, life coaching, accommodation and disability letters, and medical reports. Enjoy direct text access to our team, same day prescriptions, extended clinic hours, and full records management support. Ensure each visit is a focused discussion that results in a crystal-clear plan - tailored just for you.
She enjoys building intentional relationships and working collaboratively with her patients to devise a treatment modality that is tailored to meet their needs.
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.
She enjoys building intentional relationships and working collaboratively with her patients to devise a treatment modality that is tailored to meet their needs.
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.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
I believe that caring and respectful relationships are the basis for any kind of healing.
I am on the faculty at UCSF, where I teach in the bipolar disorders clinic. I am a Distinguished Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association, and one of the "Best Doctors in America" (a peer reviewed list of doctors).
I believe that caring and respectful relationships are the basis for any kind of healing.
I am on the faculty at UCSF, where I teach in the bipolar disorders clinic. I am a Distinguished Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association, and one of the "Best Doctors in America" (a peer reviewed list of doctors).
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions.
Our services include medication management, therapy, life coaching, accommodation and disability letters, and medical reports. Enjoy direct text access to our team, same day prescriptions, extended clinic hours, and full records management support. Ensure each visit is a focused discussion that results in a crystal-clear plan - tailored just for you.
At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions.
Our services include medication management, therapy, life coaching, accommodation and disability letters, and medical reports. Enjoy direct text access to our team, same day prescriptions, extended clinic hours, and full records management support. Ensure each visit is a focused discussion that results in a crystal-clear plan - tailored just for you.
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FAQ - Couples Counseling Psychiatrists
Do psychiatrists see couples?
Yes, psychiatrists are medical doctors who can provide psychotherapy, such as couples counseling, in addition to prescribing medication. While most psychiatry does happen on an individual basis, some psychiatrists specialize in couples. Seeing a psychiatrist may be especially helpful when relationship challenges are connected to diagnosed mental health conditions (like depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD) that may benefit from the medical evaluation or medication management provided by a psychiatrist.
Should couples see a therapist or a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist may be a good fit for couples facing relationship challenges when one or both partners have a diagnosed or suspected mental health condition, are already taking psychiatric medication, or may benefit from a medical evaluation. Psychiatrists can integrate medical care and psychiatric evaluation with relationship counseling, while therapists can not prescribe medication and focus solely on psychotherapy.
What are the differences between a couples psychiatrist and an individual psychiatrist?
All psychiatrists receive the same medical training, so there is no separate training or licensure for couples psychiatrists. However, some psychiatrists choose to offer couples counseling as part of their practice. In couples psychiatry sessions, the focus is on relationship and communication challenges, while also considering each partner’s mental health and any medications they are on. In individual psychiatry, care centers on one person’s symptoms and treatment plan, which allows for more individualized evaluation and medication management. This makes individual psychiatry more appropriate when relationship concerns are not the primary issue and one or both partners are seeking treatment for their own mental health conditions.


