Education and Learning Disabilities Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
We diagnose and treat learning problems in people of all ages and the issue of underachievement both in school and in adult life.
You are not alone! Let me help you, or a person you love, live joyfully and successfully with ADHD. At the Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, Palo Alto, San Francisco & Seattle, we understand the struggles that accompany ADHD. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and cognitive and behavioral concerns for all ages. Since I have both ADHD & dyslexia, we understand these conditions from a personal as well as professional standpoint. Using my strength-based approach, we help you tap into those strengths, and minimize the struggles using effective and proven methods, both with and without medication.
We diagnose and treat learning problems in people of all ages and the issue of underachievement both in school and in adult life.
You are not alone! Let me help you, or a person you love, live joyfully and successfully with ADHD. At the Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, Palo Alto, San Francisco & Seattle, we understand the struggles that accompany ADHD. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and cognitive and behavioral concerns for all ages. Since I have both ADHD & dyslexia, we understand these conditions from a personal as well as professional standpoint. Using my strength-based approach, we help you tap into those strengths, and minimize the struggles using effective and proven methods, both with and without medication.
Dr. Barry Stanley Stein is a highly qualified psychiatrist specializing in treating adults with various mental health disorders. Dr. Stein is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to his patients. He takes a patient-centered approach to treatment, working closely with them to develop individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. He utilizes a combination of medication and psychotherapy to help his patients achieve mental wellness. Presently he is practicing in SavantCare Mental Health Clinics at Los Altos- Contact (650) 690-2362 and Oakland- Contact: (415) 480-7362 in California.
Dr. Barry Stanley Stein is a highly qualified psychiatrist specializing in treating adults with various mental health disorders. Dr. Stein is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to his patients. He takes a patient-centered approach to treatment, working closely with them to develop individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. He utilizes a combination of medication and psychotherapy to help his patients achieve mental wellness. Presently he is practicing in SavantCare Mental Health Clinics at Los Altos- Contact (650) 690-2362 and Oakland- Contact: (415) 480-7362 in 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.
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.
I am a Nurse Practitioner that works in the healthcare sector, interacting directly with patients to ensure that they receive quality care, understand physician instructions, and have access to the services needed to maintain optimal health.
I am a Nurse Practitioner that works in the healthcare sector, interacting directly with patients to ensure that they receive quality care, understand physician instructions, and have access to the services needed to maintain optimal health.
It’s easy to lose your footing when anxiety takes over, when emotions feel too heavy to carry, or when focus slips. I work with children, teens, and adults across California through collaborative, affirming, and evidence-based telepsychiatric care. Many of my clients hold things together on the outside while quietly battling persistent anxiety, low mood, or mental clutter that won’t lift on its own. They seek care that is compassionate, grounded, and genuinely helps them feel better—not just get by.
It’s easy to lose your footing when anxiety takes over, when emotions feel too heavy to carry, or when focus slips. I work with children, teens, and adults across California through collaborative, affirming, and evidence-based telepsychiatric care. Many of my clients hold things together on the outside while quietly battling persistent anxiety, low mood, or mental clutter that won’t lift on its own. They seek care that is compassionate, grounded, and genuinely helps them feel better—not just get by.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across Florida. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across Florida. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Now accepting appointments for patients in WA, NY, CA, VA, MD &DC. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who uses both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions- depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, behavioral dysregulation and school difficulties.
Now accepting appointments for patients in WA, NY, CA, VA, MD &DC. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who uses both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions- depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, behavioral dysregulation and school difficulties.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I specialize in treating adults and older adults with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia-related behavioral changes. My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a whole-person approach that considers your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I specialize in treating adults and older adults with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia-related behavioral changes. My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a whole-person approach that considers your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Dr. Chan is a double board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist (M.D.), She can see clients of ages between 0-65.
She empathically listens and thoroughly assesses from biological, psychological, social, and cultural lenses, for the most accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. She emphasizes open communication and psychoeducation throughout the treatment process.
Her approach involves various therapy modalities (including psychoanalysis, family, CBT, DBT-informed, mindfulness), medication management when appropriate, or a combination of both.
Dr. Chan is a double board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist (M.D.), She can see clients of ages between 0-65.
She empathically listens and thoroughly assesses from biological, psychological, social, and cultural lenses, for the most accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. She emphasizes open communication and psychoeducation throughout the treatment process.
Her approach involves various therapy modalities (including psychoanalysis, family, CBT, DBT-informed, mindfulness), medication management when appropriate, or a combination of both.
My care philosophy is to understand the person beneath the symptoms. To ever apply wisdom, compassion and knowledge to the art of healing. When a doctor adheres to specific methods; I have doubts about the therapeutic effect for each individual patient. I treat every patient as individually as possible, because solutions to the problems are always uniquely individual ones. I practice with a broad scope of theoretical and practical foundations, working with the patient before me to find what is most helpful.
My care philosophy is to understand the person beneath the symptoms. To ever apply wisdom, compassion and knowledge to the art of healing. When a doctor adheres to specific methods; I have doubts about the therapeutic effect for each individual patient. I treat every patient as individually as possible, because solutions to the problems are always uniquely individual ones. I practice with a broad scope of theoretical and practical foundations, working with the patient before me to find what is most helpful.
Every person is an individual. All clients deserve mental health care tailored to the individual that is seeking care. My goal for every client is to improve their mood and overall health by providing compassionate mental and medical health care.
Every person is an individual. All clients deserve mental health care tailored to the individual that is seeking care. My goal for every client is to improve their mood and overall health by providing compassionate mental and medical health care.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been struggling for a long time or haven't felt heard in the past. My goal is to create a space where you can openly discuss what you're experiencing without feeling rushed or judged.
Before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I spent more than 10 years as a registered nurse caring for patients in a variety of healthcare settings. That experience taught me to look beyond symptoms and understand how mental health affects every aspect of a person's life.
Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been struggling for a long time or haven't felt heard in the past. My goal is to create a space where you can openly discuss what you're experiencing without feeling rushed or judged.
Before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I spent more than 10 years as a registered nurse caring for patients in a variety of healthcare settings. That experience taught me to look beyond symptoms and understand how mental health affects every aspect of a person's life.
Accepting new patients: Dr Richa Bhatia is a double board certified Child, Adolescent, Adult Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience including at academic medical centers such as Dartmouth. Dedicated to high quality care, she offers empathic individual psychotherapy & judicious medication management (when symptoms are impairing enough to warrant medication). Her practice accepts patients ages 5 to 60 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The practice focus is Anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, low self-worth, PTSD, and life stressors.
Accepting new patients: Dr Richa Bhatia is a double board certified Child, Adolescent, Adult Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience including at academic medical centers such as Dartmouth. Dedicated to high quality care, she offers empathic individual psychotherapy & judicious medication management (when symptoms are impairing enough to warrant medication). Her practice accepts patients ages 5 to 60 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The practice focus is Anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, low self-worth, PTSD, and life stressors.
I work best with people who are curious about themselves, even if that curiosity feels tender or uncertain—people seeking not only relief, but a deeper sense of self-understanding and emotional integrity. Meaningful change rarely comes from managing symptoms alone; it comes from having room to feel, reflect, and come into more honest contact with yourself. Whether you're coming with mood and anxiety challenges, relational trauma, existential stuckness, or the complexity of caregiving roles, we'll approach with thoughtful consideration of the context.
I work best with people who are curious about themselves, even if that curiosity feels tender or uncertain—people seeking not only relief, but a deeper sense of self-understanding and emotional integrity. Meaningful change rarely comes from managing symptoms alone; it comes from having room to feel, reflect, and come into more honest contact with yourself. Whether you're coming with mood and anxiety challenges, relational trauma, existential stuckness, or the complexity of caregiving roles, we'll approach with thoughtful consideration of the context.
Specialist in Mental Health and Wellness as a whole. Comprehensive Medication Management- NOT currently offering talk therapy. obtained my Psychiatric training from Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I utilize the most up to date, advanced researched driven standards including biogenetic testing to identify the most optimal medication based on your gene testing.
Specialist in Mental Health and Wellness as a whole. Comprehensive Medication Management- NOT currently offering talk therapy. obtained my Psychiatric training from Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I utilize the most up to date, advanced researched driven standards including biogenetic testing to identify the most optimal medication based on your gene testing.
I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I work collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan to support emotional wellness, resilience, and meaningful change. I understand that reaching out for mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I work collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan to support emotional wellness, resilience, and meaningful change. I understand that reaching out for mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
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FAQ - Education and Learning Disabilities Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with learning disabilities?
Learning disabilities are a broad set of conditions characterized by difficulty in acquiring and retaining new information. They are most commonly diagnosed in childhood within school settings, as they can impact a child's ability to develop reading, writing, math, and social skills. Effective intervention for learning disabilities can help ensure that a child does not fall behind and receives the support they need. While this support can come from a range of professionals—including school social workers, psychologists, and special education teachers—psychiatrists can play a vital role as well. Psychiatrists can perform professional evaluations and assessments to officially diagnose a learning disability, which can then guide treatment options, including psychiatric medication when indicated.
What treatment options are available for learning disabilities?
While there is no single medication for learning disabilities, some diagnoses do have approved medications, such as stimulants for ADHD, which can help improve focus in school. However, in some cases, non-stimulant medications or medications used to address co-occurring conditions may be prescribed. Medication tends to be most effective when paired with school supports and behavioral interventions, including executive function coaching, which aims to strengthen skills like organization, time management, and task completion. For younger clients, involving family members in treatment can be especially important, as parents and caregivers often play a central role in supporting behavioral change and ensuring proper medication management when appropriate.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in learning disabilities?
Psychology Today's online directory is a helpful resource for families and individuals looking for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in learning disabilities. Users can also narrow their search to other relevant specialties, such as ADHD, medication management, or testing and evaluation. Families may also want to focus their search on psychiatrists who indicate expertise working with children or adolescents, as well as by practical considerations such as insurance acceptance, location, and session costs. When selecting a psychiatrist for learning disabilities, it's important to inquire about their general approach to diagnosis and treatment, as well as their willingness to work alongside other providers and school supports that may also be part of a child's care team.