Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
You want just one night of deep sleep, instead of tossing and turning, trying one ineffective medication or supplement after another, and listening to guided meditations that make you feel more stressed out.
We’ll create a personalized plan using 3 pillars: testing, psychology, and accountability. I'm a Harvard-trained sleep physician and specialize in insomnia, fatigue, and circadian rhythm issues. You'll work with me and our sleep coach to get the best results. You’ll leave each session feeling informed, empowered, and motivated.
You want just one night of deep sleep, instead of tossing and turning, trying one ineffective medication or supplement after another, and listening to guided meditations that make you feel more stressed out.
We’ll create a personalized plan using 3 pillars: testing, psychology, and accountability. I'm a Harvard-trained sleep physician and specialize in insomnia, fatigue, and circadian rhythm issues. You'll work with me and our sleep coach to get the best results. You’ll leave each session feeling informed, empowered, and motivated.
Nazish Siddiqui is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, private practice, and partial hospitalization programs. Nazish approaches care in a warm, non-judgmental manner and treats a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Nazish Siddiqui is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, private practice, and partial hospitalization programs. Nazish approaches care in a warm, non-judgmental manner and treats a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
I do have additional training in anxiety, ADHD, depression, sleep, PTSD, and sexual medicine.
I am a Harvard (MGH) trained psychiatrist, an engineer and a serial entrepreneur. As an integrative physician, I am ambidextrous in performing as a psychopharmacologist, an Ayurvedic healer, a therapist, and a mindful life coach. Together we collaborate closely to identify and remove obstacles to wellness, to reduce suffering, and to gain a personal understanding of the complex relationship between mental and physical health. Your personal preferences and strengths guide our approach. Quite simply, I approach problem solving and treatment planning differently.
I do have additional training in anxiety, ADHD, depression, sleep, PTSD, and sexual medicine.
I am a Harvard (MGH) trained psychiatrist, an engineer and a serial entrepreneur. As an integrative physician, I am ambidextrous in performing as a psychopharmacologist, an Ayurvedic healer, a therapist, and a mindful life coach. Together we collaborate closely to identify and remove obstacles to wellness, to reduce suffering, and to gain a personal understanding of the complex relationship between mental and physical health. Your personal preferences and strengths guide our approach. Quite simply, I approach problem solving and treatment planning differently.
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.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Dr. Joshua Flatow is the founder of Pacific Mind Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. He is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Dr. Joshua Flatow is the founder of Pacific Mind Health and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Flatow provides a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. He is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep-brain theta stimulation, and ketamine infusions. Dr. Flatow is committed to excellence and positive patient outcomes. He has experience in crisis stabilization, medication management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment.
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 am a board certified psychiatrist with a special interest in austere natural treatment. Working together, we can collaborate on identifying your mental health needs and goals. We can explore science-backed treatments and techniques to help you develop the holistic wellness plan that is right for you, selecting from evidence-based pharmaceutical and integrative medications in conjunction with neuromodulatory lifestyle optimization of diet, activity, sleep, and mindfulness practices to empower you in your mental health care.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a special interest in austere natural treatment. Working together, we can collaborate on identifying your mental health needs and goals. We can explore science-backed treatments and techniques to help you develop the holistic wellness plan that is right for you, selecting from evidence-based pharmaceutical and integrative medications in conjunction with neuromodulatory lifestyle optimization of diet, activity, sleep, and mindfulness practices to empower you in your mental health care.
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.
Shira Crohn is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in psychiatric care. She values building relationships with her patients by taking time to get to know them and understand their unique needs.
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.
Shira Crohn is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in psychiatric care. She values building relationships with her patients by taking time to get to know them and understand their unique needs.
Tony Masri is a board certified sleep medicine specialist.
Dr. Masri enjoys working with adults across the lifespan and children over the age of two. Dr. Masri is fluent in English, Arabic and French and is able to offer treatment in the patient’s preferred language. Dr. Masri offers in-office appointments in the Bay Area and video-medicine appointments across the state of California.
Tony Masri is a board certified sleep medicine specialist.
Dr. Masri enjoys working with adults across the lifespan and children over the age of two. Dr. Masri is fluent in English, Arabic and French and is able to offer treatment in the patient’s preferred language. Dr. Masri offers in-office appointments in the Bay Area and video-medicine appointments across the state of California.
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.
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.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
During Ryan's education and training in Psychiatry, he became passionate about providing excellence of care to patients during, oftentimes, the most difficult and vulnerable time in their lives. Ryan takes an accepting and friendly, yet professional and personable approach to providing the highest standard of care. Every patient encounter should be unique to the person and presentation, which is the core focus of Ryan's patient care, as a Provider
During Ryan's education and training in Psychiatry, he became passionate about providing excellence of care to patients during, oftentimes, the most difficult and vulnerable time in their lives. Ryan takes an accepting and friendly, yet professional and personable approach to providing the highest standard of care. Every patient encounter should be unique to the person and presentation, which is the core focus of Ryan's patient care, as a Provider
I am a doctoral-prepared, dual-certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for mental health and bridging gaps in access to high-quality care. I see each person as a unique individual, honoring your personal experiences and challenges. I believe in meeting you where you are and, through a collaborative partnership, empowering you to gain insights and explore personalized treatment options so you can reach your fullest potential. I will support you every step of the way as you navigate your journey to a renewed you.
I am a doctoral-prepared, dual-certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for mental health and bridging gaps in access to high-quality care. I see each person as a unique individual, honoring your personal experiences and challenges. I believe in meeting you where you are and, through a collaborative partnership, empowering you to gain insights and explore personalized treatment options so you can reach your fullest potential. I will support you every step of the way as you navigate your journey to a renewed you.
Hello, my name is Micaela Pericone-Kapp, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I'm passionate about providing advanced care for individuals with ADHD, OCD, PTSD and trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. My doctoral-level training enables me to provide sophisticated, evidence-based treatment for complex mental health challenges. I'm LGBTQ+ identified and provide affirming care for diverse communities while working here at Mental Health Practitioners.
Hello, my name is Micaela Pericone-Kapp, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I'm passionate about providing advanced care for individuals with ADHD, OCD, PTSD and trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. My doctoral-level training enables me to provide sophisticated, evidence-based treatment for complex mental health challenges. I'm LGBTQ+ identified and provide affirming care for diverse communities while working here at Mental Health Practitioners.
Vivian Luong is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor's of Nursing in Nursing and Nutrition Science and a Master's of Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Pennsylvania. Vivian uses a gentle, grounded approach to treating her clients. She is a patient advocate who demonstrates compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental care for all her clients. Vivian communicates proactively and thoroughly to ensure that she and her clients are working collaboratively in their treatment.
Vivian Luong is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor's of Nursing in Nursing and Nutrition Science and a Master's of Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Pennsylvania. Vivian uses a gentle, grounded approach to treating her clients. She is a patient advocate who demonstrates compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental care for all her clients. Vivian communicates proactively and thoroughly to ensure that she and her clients are working collaboratively in their treatment.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in ADHD, depression, anxiety, and transgender mental health. I believe meaningful mental healthcare is more than just a pill. You want someone who’ll talk through your concerns, listen to your needs, and develop a treatment plan tailored to you. Alongside medication, I focus on patient education, therapy, and coaching. If you are looking for holistic and thoughtful care, I would love to meet you.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in ADHD, depression, anxiety, and transgender mental health. I believe meaningful mental healthcare is more than just a pill. You want someone who’ll talk through your concerns, listen to your needs, and develop a treatment plan tailored to you. Alongside medication, I focus on patient education, therapy, and coaching. If you are looking for holistic and thoughtful care, I would love to meet you.
I have extensive experience and treat most psychiatric conditions (depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more).
Accepting new patients - Anthem, Aetna, Medicare, and private pay. Office in downtown San Francisco - very easily accessible by public transit (BART, MUNI) and across the street from an affordable parking garage. Please send me a brief message here and my staff will respond to you within 72 hours.
I have extensive experience and treat most psychiatric conditions (depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more).
Accepting new patients - Anthem, Aetna, Medicare, and private pay. Office in downtown San Francisco - very easily accessible by public transit (BART, MUNI) and across the street from an affordable parking garage. Please send me a brief message here and my staff will respond to you within 72 hours.
Dr. Gol Ara is a psychiatrist who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hoarding disorder, gender-related concerns, abuse, and women’s reproductive mental health. She provides culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care, incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral approaches, and holistic practices. Dr. Ara is fluent in English and Farsi.
Dr. Gol Ara is a psychiatrist who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hoarding disorder, gender-related concerns, abuse, and women’s reproductive mental health. She provides culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care, incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral approaches, and holistic practices. Dr. Ara is fluent in English and Farsi.
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.
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.
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FAQ - Sleep or Insomnia Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with insomnia?
Insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, can be a debilitating condition that can impact all areas of one's life. It can be normal for many individuals to face short periods of insomnia during times of acute stress, and these episodes will often resolve on their own without intervention with medication or therapy. However, when sleeping difficulties become chronic, it may signal a need for intervention. The first-line treatment for insomnia is behavioral and lifestyle modifications that promote sleep; these are often referred to as "sleep hygiene" and can include practices like establishing a consistent nighttime routine, limiting caffeine intake, engaging in regular exercise, and limiting screen use directly before bed. However, if these interventions are not successful in alleviating insomnia, individuals may choose to see a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia to help manage their symptoms, often through a combination of medication and therapy.
How do psychiatrists treat insomnia?
Psychiatrists specializing in insomnia have particular expertise in managing sleep-related conditions; in some cases, clients may also opt to see a psychiatrist who has expertise in a condition that may be contributing to their insomnia, such as anxiety or trauma. Depending on what a psychiatrist assesses as the underlying cause(s) of the client's insomnia, they may recommend a variety of treatment regimens. The severity of the client's insomnia and the degree to which it's impacting their everyday functioning will often determine what type of medication, if any, is prescribed. For clients whose insomnia is largely the result of another mental health condition, such as depression, the psychiatrist may work to manage that condition first to assess whether that resolves the insomnia.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in sleep issues?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in insomnia, you can use the Psychology Today online directory "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in sleep or insomnia. You may also filter by additional specialties that may be relevant, such as anxiety or depression, or therapist identity that is important to you, such as gender or cultural identity. When searching for a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating insomnia and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.