Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
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Blake Rawdin
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
An integrative treatment approach often includes an exploration of the individual's emotional life and deep concerns through psychotherapy, where I draw upon psychodynamic, attachment,
mindfulness
, and cognitive behavioral models.
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.
Ravi Chandra
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with
mindfulness
techniques, as well as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and short- and long-term therapies.
Experience, insight, integrity, depth, support. I specialize in understanding you and what's happening: your culture, current dilemmas, patterns, strengths, interests, relationships, life history, and visions of yourself and the world. Our work will be tailored to fit your individual needs, through therapy, medications, or both. I have advanced training and interest in depth work, including psychodynamic and
mindfulness
approaches. The goal is to help you cope with life, grow, enjoy fulfilling relationships, achieve your potential and develop resilience. Board Certified Distinguished Fellow of the APA, active writer, and member of Asian American committee of the Northern California Psychiatric Society.
Mimi Winsberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
As a Stanford trained psychiatrist with 25 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 used, along with medication. I treat mood disorders, anxiety, relationship problems, women's issues, disordered eating, and adjustments such as divorce, loss, medical problems, career changes. Medication is best managed in the context of a therapeutic relationship. I believe in the role lifestyle and physical health can play on emotional health, and I incorporate these principles into my therapy practice.
Sidney A Edsall
Psychiatrist, MD, DABMA
Verified
Verified
I use medical acupuncture to access energy flow, combined with medications, psychotherapy, meditation and
mindfulness
skills into my work with clients.
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 work with individuals who are willing to take an active role in their health and recovery, to not just survive but to thrive in living more fully, reaching their goals and fullest potentials in life.
Sanjana Karim | Peace Tree Mental Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),
mindfulness
based therapy, EMDR, and Islamically integrated therapy.
I am a dual board certified psychiatrist and addiction specialist with over 15 years of experience treating women struggling with anxiety, addiction, relationship issues and trauma. If you have been suffering on your own, I want you to know that there is hope for relief, and that there is a future out there where you no longer feel weighed down, where you can thrive and fulfill your potential. I can help you address and relieve the emotional suffering that brought you to treatment, and help you create a life that is content, peaceful, and congruent with who you are at your core.
Diane Kim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and ADHD. I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and prescribe psychiatric medications. I also provide psychotherapy services as well. My approach draws upon various modalities, including
mindfulness
, somatic practices, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, I am planning to provide ketamine assisted psychotherapy services in the near future.
Jeff Leininger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Psychiatric medications, especially when combined with psychotherapy and a
mindfulness
practice can play an important role in achieving a greater sense of consistency and balance.
I help individuals who are experiencing challenging life transitions, acute or chronic anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and chemical dependency issues. Soon, I will offer Ketamine and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I work with clients during their times of wellness in order to create a more balanced, mindful and body-centered consciousness. I have considerable experience working with individuals who are reconsidering their relationship to alcohol and other substances.
A Ning Zhou
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in multiple modalities/approaches, including gender-affirming therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy,
mindfulness
-based cognitive therapy, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
I am a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who trained at UCSF, Columbia, and Cornell. I have expertise in psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and working with transgender and gender diverse youth.
Walter E B Sipe MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a psychiatrist, I specialize in providing care and alleviating the suffering associated with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain states in young people and adults. I take an integrated approach to your care, combining
mindfulness
approaches based on meditative practices with more traditional psychotherapy and--where appropriate--careful use of medications and supplements. My commitment is that your therapy make a profound difference in the areas of your life that are most important to you.
Elaine Liu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck? Do you struggle with uncomfortable emotions or bodily sensations? Do you feel unsure about how to move forward with your life? Sometimes it takes a professional to help sort out what will be helpful for you. Together we can examine where the struggle lies, how ready you are to change, what the effective treatments are, and what role medications can play. If psychotherapy is a part of your treatment we can choose from various modalities to fit your needs including
mindfulness
, cognitive restructuring, behavioral strategies, exposure, and psychodynamic techniques.
Kristie Boyce MD, Integrative Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
My background in
mindfulness
meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and Board Certification in Integrative Medicine, Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry offer a variety of healing modalities and consultation in nutraceuticals or standard treatments.
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.
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Manisha Ram Punwani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
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.
Paula C Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, MS, MSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize principles of CBT, IFS,
mindfulness
, somatic and energy psychology, following the client's lead and pace.
Hi there, I am a board certified nurse practitioner specialized in psychiatry. I have experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and attention issues. I work primarily with adult individuals.
The Happiness Psychiatrist: Integrative TeleHealth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
She uses low-dose medications in conjunction with an eclectic blend of psychotherapeutic modalities including psychodynamic therapy,
mindfulness
-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, meditation, and Kundalini Yoga.
Welcome! Dr. Ambardar graduated from Stanford with Honors in Biological Sciences, received her MD from Baylor College of Medicine, completed a clinical research fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, & did her Psychiatry residency training at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. She has been an award-winning psychiatrist in California for over a decade, was awarded the Compassionate Doctor Award 5 times in a row, was twice named a "Super Doctor Rising Star" in LA Magazine’s annual “Best of LA” edition, and named a "Super Doctor" in the field of Psychiatry from 2016-2022.
Jennifer Hagstrom
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified
Verified
I take an integrative approach to treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, women’s mental health, psycho-oncologic and end of life issues. I have training in a range of psychotherapeutic approaches, including psychoanalytic, Jungian,
mindfulness
-based, and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. I currently have availability for new patient medication evaluations and management only.
J. Andrew Chacko
Psychiatrist, MD, MSE, FAPA
Verified
Verified
I draw from a wide range of modalities from hypnosis, and
mindfulness
, to EMDR, to behavioral and somatic.
I provide a unique approach to psychiatric care, one that fully embraces a strengths-based, and personalized approach. While I treat the whole spectrum of mental health conditions, I specialize in ADD/ADHD, Trauma (PTSD), Sexual Health and Intimacy, Anxiety & Depression My work often focusses on professionals who have been successful, but now find themselves struggling, especially clinicians suffering from burnout.
James R. Henry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
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.
Manisha Punwani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Finding a Board Certified Integrative Adult and Child 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 all my patients and 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.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD
Psychiatrist, MD, JD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My holistic approach integrates
mindfulness
, positive psychology, yoga/meditation, and nutritional/natural supplements, and evidence-based natural alternatives.
Are you looking for a compassionate and holistic approach to psychotherapy? I am a Harvard and Yale-trained board-certified psychiatrist and certified yoga teacher who specializes in treating anxiety and stress management. I specialize in working with professionals, entrepreneurs and executives in tech, startups, finance, law, creative industries and other high-pressure, fast-paced environments. We can work together on issues such as stress reduction, work-life balance, career development, self-esteem, self-confidence, and relationship issues.
Inna Zelikman PMH-NP, Integrative Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, ANP, PMH-NP
Verified
Verified
Inna Zelikman, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Director for Integrative Psychiatry at Recovery Without Walls. She believes in holistic approach to treat underlying trauma, depression and anxiety through nutritional medicine,
mindfulness
, somatic therapy and optimizing neuropharmacology. She offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to facilitate a deeper level of healing of unresolved trauma, treatment resistant depression and substance use. She received Certificates of Completion from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) - MDMA Training Program and from the Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychiatrists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.
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 as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in San Francisco has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in San Francisco, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. San Francisco Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
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 as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in San Francisco has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in San Francisco, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. San Francisco Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.