Depression Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
Mae Caragay is a certified physician assistant, with extensive experience in family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Mae works with patients to create a treatment plan centered around collaboration and empathy in order to provide the highest quality of care.
Mae Caragay is a certified physician assistant, with extensive experience in family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Mae works with patients to create a treatment plan centered around collaboration and empathy in order to provide the highest quality of care.
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.
I have worked as a general psychiatrist in multiple settings including outpatient services, correctional facilities, rehabilitation facilities, native communities, public health, emergency services and learned through my experience the path of recovery should be personalized and self driven. I am fluent in English, Spanish and with patience French. My areas of professional development include migrant mental health, acute/ chronic trauma, PTSD, personality disorders and LGBTQQI mental health.
I have worked as a general psychiatrist in multiple settings including outpatient services, correctional facilities, rehabilitation facilities, native communities, public health, emergency services and learned through my experience the path of recovery should be personalized and self driven. I am fluent in English, Spanish and with patience French. My areas of professional development include migrant mental health, acute/ chronic trauma, PTSD, personality disorders and LGBTQQI mental health.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, about 60 minutes, by secure video from home or in person. I ask about your history, medications, sleep, focus, and mood, and how they fit together. I explain what I am seeing in plain language, then we decide next steps: medication, therapy referrals, and strategies to use between visits.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, about 60 minutes, by secure video from home or in person. I ask about your history, medications, sleep, focus, and mood, and how they fit together. I explain what I am seeing in plain language, then we decide next steps: medication, therapy referrals, and strategies to use between visits.
◆ Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
◆ Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
As part of the team at Well Coast Medical, a collaborative group specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer local evaluations while our broader team provides telehealth across California—ensuring comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality care.
I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I provide personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care with in-person appointments in San Francisco and Marin County (Corte Madera).
As part of the team at Well Coast Medical, a collaborative group specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer local evaluations while our broader team provides telehealth across California—ensuring comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality care.
I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I provide personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care with in-person appointments in San Francisco and Marin County (Corte Madera).
Thomas G Letourneau, MD, brings kindness and clinical expertise to the treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic, bipolar disorders, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Skilled diagnostician with over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Letourneau provides compassionate, evidence-based care, engaging patients in collaborative treatment planning within a welcoming, reassuring environment.
Thomas G Letourneau, MD, brings kindness and clinical expertise to the treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic, bipolar disorders, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Skilled diagnostician with over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Letourneau provides compassionate, evidence-based care, engaging patients in collaborative treatment planning within a welcoming, reassuring environment.
My name is Lucy and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of California, I specialize in anxiety, depression, adhd, insomnia & sleep issues, bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), chronic illness, family issues, relationship issues, seasonal affective disorder (sad), stress management.
At Lavender, we provide a range of mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both medication management & therapy in a single appointment for your convenience. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.
My name is Lucy and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of California, I specialize in anxiety, depression, adhd, insomnia & sleep issues, bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), chronic illness, family issues, relationship issues, seasonal affective disorder (sad), stress management.
At Lavender, we provide a range of mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both medication management & therapy in a single appointment for your convenience. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.
Holistic mind and body treatment using psychiatric medication and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). I specialize in management of mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Visit www.drxia.org for more info.
Holistic mind and body treatment using psychiatric medication and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). I specialize in management of mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Visit www.drxia.org for more info.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University and triple board-certified in psychiatry, family, and women's health, I have experience caring for a diverse client population. I use a holistic, whole-person approach, meaning that we not only focus on medication, but also on lifestyle and behavioral changes. We can delve into integrative psychiatry where lab work and supplements play a role. When medication is recommended, our goal is to reduce side effects while maximizing the benefits. I look forward to providing compassionate psychiatric care, and will aim to build trust and respect within our therapeutic relationship.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University and triple board-certified in psychiatry, family, and women's health, I have experience caring for a diverse client population. I use a holistic, whole-person approach, meaning that we not only focus on medication, but also on lifestyle and behavioral changes. We can delve into integrative psychiatry where lab work and supplements play a role. When medication is recommended, our goal is to reduce side effects while maximizing the benefits. I look forward to providing compassionate psychiatric care, and will aim to build trust and respect within our therapeutic relationship.
Lerner focuses on the evaluation and management of the unique ways depression, anxiety, and ADHD manifest in women.
Dr. Lerner is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School, where she supervises psychiatry residents. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Lerner focuses on the evaluation and management of the unique ways depression, anxiety, and ADHD manifest in women.
Dr. Lerner is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School, where she supervises psychiatry residents. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, about 60 minutes, by secure video from home or in person. I ask about your history, medications, sleep, focus, and mood, and how they fit together. I explain what I am seeing in plain language, then we decide next steps: medication, therapy referrals, and strategies to use between visits.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, about 60 minutes, by secure video from home or in person. I ask about your history, medications, sleep, focus, and mood, and how they fit together. I explain what I am seeing in plain language, then we decide next steps: medication, therapy referrals, and strategies to use between visits.
I provide personalized psychiatric care for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficulties that may have become persistent or hard to understand.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide a space where you can feel understood as a whole person while also receiving thoughtful, evidence-informed psychiatric care. Depending on your needs and goals, treatment may involve psychotherapy, medication, or an integration of both.
I provide personalized psychiatric care for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficulties that may have become persistent or hard to understand.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide a space where you can feel understood as a whole person while also receiving thoughtful, evidence-informed psychiatric care. Depending on your needs and goals, treatment may involve psychotherapy, medication, or an integration of both.
I graduated from UCLA affiliated residency training program, UCLA-Kern Psychiatry. I am originally from Gujarat, India where I completed my medical school from Saurashtra University. I also earned a Master's in Public Health with Epidemiology concentration (MPH-Epidemiology) to have a thorough understanding of clinical research and evidence-based practice. It gives me an extra edge when it comes to evidence-based practice and determining the most effective and safe treatment for my patients.
I graduated from UCLA affiliated residency training program, UCLA-Kern Psychiatry. I am originally from Gujarat, India where I completed my medical school from Saurashtra University. I also earned a Master's in Public Health with Epidemiology concentration (MPH-Epidemiology) to have a thorough understanding of clinical research and evidence-based practice. It gives me an extra edge when it comes to evidence-based practice and determining the most effective and safe treatment for my patients.
Life in the Bay Area can be complex and stress-inducing. I specialize in clients experiencing a range of life transition, career, relationship, mood and anxiety challenges. Many of my clients are high performers who excel in several areas of their lives, yet want to further their personal growth and improve the connections with those around them.
Life in the Bay Area can be complex and stress-inducing. I specialize in clients experiencing a range of life transition, career, relationship, mood and anxiety challenges. Many of my clients are high performers who excel in several areas of their lives, yet want to further their personal growth and improve the connections with those around them.
I specializes in working with adults, mothers, and older adults who struggle with ADHD, trauma, depression, and anxiety while navigating through major life transitions such as parenthood and the aging process.
I offer treatment plans that may include medication, psychotherapy, mindfulness, nutraceuticals and lifestyle modifications. We will work together to help you understand yourself better and make meaningful changes. My advanced training in neuromodulation allows me to provide vital education and timely referrals to avoid unnecessary and prolonged suffering.
I specializes in working with adults, mothers, and older adults who struggle with ADHD, trauma, depression, and anxiety while navigating through major life transitions such as parenthood and the aging process.
I offer treatment plans that may include medication, psychotherapy, mindfulness, nutraceuticals and lifestyle modifications. We will work together to help you understand yourself better and make meaningful changes. My advanced training in neuromodulation allows me to provide vital education and timely referrals to avoid unnecessary and prolonged suffering.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Hi, my name is Noah Bonneville. I am a board-certified PMNHP and graduate of UCSF’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, where I received my Master of Science degree in Nursing. Additionally, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Occidental College. I believe in empowering clients to reach their maximum potential through an evidence-based client-centered approach to treatment.
Hi, my name is Noah Bonneville. I am a board-certified PMNHP and graduate of UCSF’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, where I received my Master of Science degree in Nursing. Additionally, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Occidental College. I believe in empowering clients to reach their maximum potential through an evidence-based client-centered approach to treatment.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, about 60 minutes, by secure video from home or in person. I ask about your history, medications, sleep, focus, and mood, and how they fit together. I explain what I am seeing in plain language, then we decide next steps: medication, therapy referrals, and strategies to use between visits.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home?
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, about 60 minutes, by secure video from home or in person. I ask about your history, medications, sleep, focus, and mood, and how they fit together. I explain what I am seeing in plain language, then we decide next steps: medication, therapy referrals, and strategies to use between visits.
I help women facing cancer, illness, and difficult life transitions find healing, peace, and contentment in their lives. I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. As a cancer survivor, I walk the talk. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my patients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. If you have been suffering on your own, I want you to know that there is hope for relief, and that you aren’t alone.
I help women facing cancer, illness, and difficult life transitions find healing, peace, and contentment in their lives. I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. As a cancer survivor, I walk the talk. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my patients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. If you have been suffering on your own, I want you to know that there is hope for relief, and that you aren’t alone.
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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.
How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.