Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
We’ve all had those mornings where the alarm goes off and the day ahead feels a bit daunting, especially after a night of tossing, turning, and replaying our endless to-do lists.
From the outside, you are doing amazing work—balancing your career, managing your responsibilities, and taking care of life's many pieces. But if you are secretly feeling exhausted, worn down, or find yourself relying on things like extra caffeine or a glass of wine just to get through, please know that you are absolutely not alone. It's so easy to slip into survival mode, but you deserve to feel truly well.
If any of this speaks to you, I would love for
We’ve all had those mornings where the alarm goes off and the day ahead feels a bit daunting, especially after a night of tossing, turning, and replaying our endless to-do lists.
From the outside, you are doing amazing work—balancing your career, managing your responsibilities, and taking care of life's many pieces. But if you are secretly feeling exhausted, worn down, or find yourself relying on things like extra caffeine or a glass of wine just to get through, please know that you are absolutely not alone. It's so easy to slip into survival mode, but you deserve to feel truly well.
If any of this speaks to you, I would love for
Andrea Lee is a psychiatric nurse practitioner combining conventional psychiatry with integrative and functional medicine to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Before mental health, she designed cancer care programs for over a decade, supporting patients through emotionally complex challenges. This background shaped her practicing style: clear, respectful, and compassionate. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, existential distress, and chronic stress, addressing both insight and practical strategies for meaningful change.
Andrea Lee is a psychiatric nurse practitioner combining conventional psychiatry with integrative and functional medicine to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Before mental health, she designed cancer care programs for over a decade, supporting patients through emotionally complex challenges. This background shaped her practicing style: clear, respectful, and compassionate. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, existential distress, and chronic stress, addressing both insight and practical strategies for meaningful change.
I'm a Duke and Emory trained holistic Adult and Geriatric psychiatrist. 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 help my patients break the cycle of failure and self-doubt, reconnect to their life’s purpose, optimize their health and longevity, and overall feel more fulfilled in their personal and professional lives. I believe in holistic mental health care, where individuals are seen as more than their symptoms, and treatment encompasses both mind and body.
I'm a Duke and Emory trained holistic Adult and Geriatric psychiatrist. 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 help my patients break the cycle of failure and self-doubt, reconnect to their life’s purpose, optimize their health and longevity, and overall feel more fulfilled in their personal and professional lives. I believe in holistic mental health care, where individuals are seen as more than their symptoms, and treatment encompasses both mind and body.
Hello, my name is Missy and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in California and New York. I specialize in medication management, anxiety and depression. I work at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatry and therapy shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, my name is Missy and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in California and New York. I specialize in medication management, anxiety and depression. I work at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatry and therapy shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Janet and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of California, I specialize in maternal mental health / pre / postpartum, anxiety, depressions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia & sleep issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), college & graduate student mental health, life transitions, loss, grief & bereavement, and stress management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Janet and I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In the state of California, I specialize in maternal mental health / pre / postpartum, anxiety, depressions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia & sleep issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), college & graduate student mental health, life transitions, loss, grief & bereavement, and stress management. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
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.
Thomas, a provider at Bonmente, offers psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as telemedicine therapy services.
Welcoming new patients!
I am Dr. Mottsin Thomas, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs. My ideal client is seeking more than just a prescription; you want to feel truly heard, understood, and validated. Whether you are facing trauma, ADHD, or treatment resistant depression, my goal is to offer a safe, culturally sensitive space where we can find stability together.
Thomas, a provider at Bonmente, offers psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as telemedicine therapy services.
Welcoming new patients!
I am Dr. Mottsin Thomas, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs. My ideal client is seeking more than just a prescription; you want to feel truly heard, understood, and validated. Whether you are facing trauma, ADHD, or treatment resistant depression, my goal is to offer a safe, culturally sensitive space where we can find stability together.
A central focus of Dr. Moczulski’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He understands how critical this transition period can be and prioritizes continuity of care, medication stabilization, and relapse prevention. By collaborating closely with patients during this vulnerable time, he helps reduce the risk of rehospitalization while supporting a steady return to daily life, work, and relationships. Dr.
A central focus of Dr. Moczulski’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He understands how critical this transition period can be and prioritizes continuity of care, medication stabilization, and relapse prevention. By collaborating closely with patients during this vulnerable time, he helps reduce the risk of rehospitalization while supporting a steady return to daily life, work, and relationships. Dr.
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.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Dr. Bandi is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being. Dr. Bandi earned his MD from Creighton University and completed residency at George Washington University and Harvard-BIDMC.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Dr. Bandi is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being. Dr. Bandi earned his MD from Creighton University and completed residency at George Washington University and Harvard-BIDMC.
I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements.
Originally from Brazil, I moved to the US 20+ years ago to pursue a Master’s degree in Counseling, and worked as a therapist for several years before becoming a Medical Doctor. My experience as a therapist has given me a deeper understanding of my patients' struggles, allowing me to address the root of their issues rather than superficially treat symptoms.
I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements.
Originally from Brazil, I moved to the US 20+ years ago to pursue a Master’s degree in Counseling, and worked as a therapist for several years before becoming a Medical Doctor. My experience as a therapist has given me a deeper understanding of my patients' struggles, allowing me to address the root of their issues rather than superficially treat symptoms.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has been in practice since 2015. I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley in 2008. I completed my training to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Columbia University in 2014. I am inspired by positively impacting leaves in an area that is often overlooked by my clients. I like to provide members with options so that they feel empowered with the choices they are making.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has been in practice since 2015. I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley in 2008. I completed my training to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Columbia University in 2014. I am inspired by positively impacting leaves in an area that is often overlooked by my clients. I like to provide members with options so that they feel empowered with the choices they are making.
Are you a gay man or LGBTQ+ adult who seems successful on the outside but feels overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected underneath? Maybe you've built a successful career, maintain meaningful relationships, and seem like you have everything together, yet privately struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, or the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that often expects you to fit a certain mold. I help gay men and LGBTQ+ adults find stability, confidence, and fulfillment without sacrificing their purpose or authenticity.
My practice is an affirming, judgment free space where you don't have
Are you a gay man or LGBTQ+ adult who seems successful on the outside but feels overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected underneath? Maybe you've built a successful career, maintain meaningful relationships, and seem like you have everything together, yet privately struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, or the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that often expects you to fit a certain mold. I help gay men and LGBTQ+ adults find stability, confidence, and fulfillment without sacrificing their purpose or authenticity.
My practice is an affirming, judgment free space where you don't have
Stanley Terman's career focuses on empowering people to make informed decisions so they can successfully meet challenges in their lives with more pleasure, less suffering, and improved relationships. He helps couples and families in several ways. These include reducing the suffering of terminally ill patients and their loved ones, especially if they face huge challenges of Advanced Dementia and desire an "Ironclad Strategy" to compel others to honor their end-of-life wishes. In collaboration with clinicians, bioethicists, chaplains, and attorneys, he founded a non-profit organization, wrote three books, and created the patient decision aid, "My Way Cards."
Stanley Terman's career focuses on empowering people to make informed decisions so they can successfully meet challenges in their lives with more pleasure, less suffering, and improved relationships. He helps couples and families in several ways. These include reducing the suffering of terminally ill patients and their loved ones, especially if they face huge challenges of Advanced Dementia and desire an "Ironclad Strategy" to compel others to honor their end-of-life wishes. In collaboration with clinicians, bioethicists, chaplains, and attorneys, he founded a non-profit organization, wrote three books, and created the patient decision aid, "My Way Cards."
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Shara Ally, providing evidence-based medication management for adults via telehealth. As an author and TEDx speaker, she translates complex research into clear, practical care plans at Mental Health Practitioners that help patients feel informed and supported. Shara specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions (PTSD), adult ADHD, OCD, bipolar spectrum disorders, and women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan—including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, PMDD, and menopausal transitions.
Shara Ally, providing evidence-based medication management for adults via telehealth. As an author and TEDx speaker, she translates complex research into clear, practical care plans at Mental Health Practitioners that help patients feel informed and supported. Shara specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions (PTSD), adult ADHD, OCD, bipolar spectrum disorders, and women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan—including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, PMDD, and menopausal transitions.
I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements.
Originally from Brazil, I moved to the US 20+ years ago to pursue a Master’s degree in Counseling, and worked as a therapist for several years before becoming a Medical Doctor. My experience as a therapist has given me a deeper understanding of my patients' struggles, allowing me to address the root of their issues rather than superficially treat symptoms.
I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements.
Originally from Brazil, I moved to the US 20+ years ago to pursue a Master’s degree in Counseling, and worked as a therapist for several years before becoming a Medical Doctor. My experience as a therapist has given me a deeper understanding of my patients' struggles, allowing me to address the root of their issues rather than superficially treat symptoms.
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.
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.
Juliano Innocenti is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2022. Juliano offers trauma-informed, patient-centered care that may include options for medication management for conditions like depression and anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, OCD, hoarding, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Gender dysphoria. He also has experience with grief and bereavement, and can help you plan for, or come to terms with your own mortality and existential fears.
Juliano Innocenti is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2022. Juliano offers trauma-informed, patient-centered care that may include options for medication management for conditions like depression and anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, OCD, hoarding, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Gender dysphoria. He also has experience with grief and bereavement, and can help you plan for, or come to terms with your own mortality and existential fears.
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FAQ - Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with diagnostic testing and evaluation?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from many other mental health professionals is their training and expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric testing and evaluations. These evaluations are essential for accurately diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. A psychiatric evaluation typically includes an assessment of a client's current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, family history, and psychosocial factors. Psychiatric testing and evaluation can help clarify diagnoses (e.g., by helping distinguish symptoms of conditions that may appear similarly, such as ADHD and anxiety), guide decisions about appropriate levels of care, and inform medication or therapy interventions. As part of the evaluation process, psychiatrists will often also explore how lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, relationships, and daily routines affect a client's emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists use evaluation results to guide treatment planning?
Based on the results of their evaluation, psychiatrists work with clients to develop a treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychiatric medication. For younger clients, such as children undergoing testing for learning disabilities, the results may help inform school-based interventions. In other cases, evaluations can help ensure that the psychiatrist prescribes a correct medication based on a clients's symptoms. Testing and evaluation may also help inform what psychotherapy treatment interventions may be most useful, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) if a patient is evaluated and diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a client is diagnosed with depression.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic testing and evaluation?
The Psychology Today directory is a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluations. Using the platform's filters, clients can search for professionals with experience in specific conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive decline, and other conditions. Clients may also filter by factors such as provider identity, insurance accepted, or availability for telehealth. When reaching out to a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with evaluation and diagnosis for your concerns, the types of assessments they offer, and how they typically structure treatment planning based on their findings.