Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA
Murat Akalin
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
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1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Dr. Murat Akalin is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine. He treats adults, children and adolescents. He is expertly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness, including use of medications. He uses exercise, nutrition, behavioral, social and environmental interventions to help his patients, as well as medication when needed. You may visit our website at www.DrAkalin.com for more information about our services.
Terra Clayton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Terra Clayton, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than 18 years of professional experience in hospital and clinical settings treating children, adolescents, and adults with mild to moderate psychiatric concerns. Terra specializes in medication management and treatment of anxiety, depression, psychotic symptoms and behavioral issues associated with a range of issues including ADHD, bipolar disorder, emotional disturbance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance dependence, trauma, and PTSD.
Edward Valkov
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
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I work very closely with my patients utilizing their life experiences and strengths in the creation of treatment plans that empower them to achieve their mental and physical wellness goals. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, embracing pharmacology and psychotherapy treatment modalities, and specialize in the assessment and care of mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Douglas Peter Murphy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
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My care derives a holistic approach to care informed by evidence-based guidelines to care in a highly collaborative approach. It always begins with making a warm and comfortable therapeutic relationship. Preventative care and an emphasis on living habits that promote health & wellness. It is common that medications may be part of most treatment plans in my practice, associated with teaching and some form of psychotherapy to facilitate long-term gains and improve chances for successful outcomes.
June Kramer
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
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I have a deep conviction about the importance and value of therapy, of taking the time to know your inner world and understand what may underlie symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, or repetitive problematic behavior, such as repeated failed relationships. Psychodynamic or psychoanalytic therapy approaches are particularly helpful in bringing to awareness such underlying patterns and their origins, so that it is then possible to change them. All types of life problems and diagnoses respond well to these approaches.
Dr. Margaret K. Bauman
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Bauman is known for her open and warm approach. She is well-versed in the medical complexities of psychiatric illness, and addresses each patient as a unique individual. Dr. Margaret Bauman is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry. She has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Bauman has been named one of America’s Top Psychiatrists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Mary P Meiselman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Mary Meiselman has worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in medical, psychiatric, and community health settings. She has also worked in the field of Addiction. Her variety of experiences have influenced her to provide both comprehensive and compassionate care. Her goals for optimal patient treatment are improved quality of life, relapse prevention, and patient understanding. Support, psychoeducation, and collaboration with others be they family or healthcare providers are paramount parts of this treatment plan as well.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
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Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Bryan Stowe
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Bryan Stowe is a Physician Assistant with certification in Psychiatry. He specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of mild to moderate psychiatric disorders including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance abuse. He believes that the development of a compassionate and trusting therapeutic alliance between patient and provider is every bit as important to the road to recovery as is pharmacological intervention.
Julia Tidik
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and am currently licensed in both California and Washington State. I specialize in treating substance abuse, including with the use of medication-assisted treatments such as buprenorphine (Suboxone). I additionally enjoy working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. My practice is currently focused on working with adults up to age 65. I am not able to see patients who have Medicare in my private practice.
Eric Hixon
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified
Verified
My care philosophy is that patients should always be placed at the center of their medical care, knowing that each patient I care for is complex and unique. I appreciate it when patients take the time to share all pertinent medical and life experiences both past and present so that I can provide the best care possible.
Deborah Holzman
Psychiatric Nurse, NP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric medication to mostly younger adults (18+) and college students with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, PTSD. I treat ADHD with a confirmed diagnoses; I don't offer ADHD testing. I do my best to help you understand potential side effects and how medication can help alleviate symptoms. Medication is one piece of a treatment plan. Most people I see also see a therapist. Taking the time to explore and understand your inner world in whatever way is valuable to you is an essential piece of treatment. I collaborate with a supervising psychiatrist, Margaret Bauman, MD.
Peter Afsari
Psychiatrist, DO
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Dr. Peter Afsari completed Osteopathic Medical School in 2006 at Touro University in Vallejo, CA and, subsequently, completed an adult psychiatry residency and child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, AZ. Most recently, he has spent several years working for the state of Arizona in a variety of community mental health settings.
Douglas Williamson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified
Verified
My philosophy is based on the Nursing Care Model: a holistic approach to patient care focused on the mind, body, and soul, while implementing a combination of brief psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and self-care activities. My experience includes serving clients suffering from mild to severe mental health disorders including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, psychotic, and other mood disorders.
Mary Garrett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
I promote a holistic approach to care. In providing care, I attempt to raise awareness of the individual's medical condition related to mental health disorders. Patients are educated on their disorder and the biological changes that occur. Each treatment plan is individualized to the patient. Interventions are based on best-evidenced base practice. People can recover from mental health disorders, leading a fulfilling and productive life despite their disability. For certain people, it denotes a reduction in the severity of their symptoms. I believe that treatment adds to the spirit of a person, instead of diminishing their spirit.
Richard Altesman
Psychiatrist, MD
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Richard Altesman, M.D. is a nationally renowned Biological Psychiatrist, specializing in clinical psychopharmacology and neuropsychiatry, affective and mood disorders, anxiety, dual diagnosis and substance use disorders. He combines a caring, humanistic approach within this advanced knowledge of psychopharmacology. He was at the forefront of this field (Founding Director of the Psychopharmacology Service at Harvard, and on the faculty at Cornell,) and use the most advanced concepts to correctly diagnose and treat patient’s emotional difficulties.
Mark Elliott, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
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I prefer to work with people who are interested in pursuing treatment and taking their mental health into their own hands. My patients preferably have their own therapists already and are interested in supplemental medication management. Beyond that, I am very flexible as to individual goals and means of acquiring those goals.
Susan Davin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
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Psychiatric issues can be difficult and complex. Engaging a trusted practitioner who takes the time to get to know you is imperative. Whether it is a simple life issue or a more severe and complicated psychiatric problem, my job is to listen to you and help you navigate a path to improved health.
Central Coast Behavioral Health, Inc
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Our group provides medication management and psychotherapy services to a wide range of psychiatric disorders, such as; Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Trauma, Substance/Addiction, Personality Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, and other various Mental Health Disorders.
The Focus Doc
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in San Luis Obispo as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( San Luis Obispo). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in San Luis Obispo as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( San Luis Obispo). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.