Kaiser Permanente (OON) Psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
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.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Assal provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Assal provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
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.
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.
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.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
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.
Simon Ordonez is a certified physician assistant specializing in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Simon enjoys keeping up-to-date with the newest treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive quality care.
Simon Ordonez is a certified physician assistant specializing in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Simon enjoys keeping up-to-date with the newest treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive quality 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.
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.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Steve Park is an advanced-certified psychiatric physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, addiction, schizophrenia, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hoarding disorder, and gender-related concerns. He provides culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care.
Steve Park is an advanced-certified psychiatric physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, addiction, schizophrenia, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hoarding disorder, and gender-related concerns. He provides culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care.
Altitude Wellness's Dr. Stephens is a board-certified psychiatrist who received specialty training at UCLA and completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry. He is a compassionate and experienced physician with years of clinical experience. Dr. Stephens understands the unique challenges that come with mental illness, and he provides a safe and non-judgmental space for his patients to explore their feelings and work towards healing. His approach is tailored to each individual, using evidence-based techniques to provide effective and personalized care.
Altitude Wellness's Dr. Stephens is a board-certified psychiatrist who received specialty training at UCLA and completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry. He is a compassionate and experienced physician with years of clinical experience. Dr. Stephens understands the unique challenges that come with mental illness, and he provides a safe and non-judgmental space for his patients to explore their feelings and work towards healing. His approach is tailored to each individual, using evidence-based techniques to provide effective and personalized care.
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.
Dr. Jonathan Shaywitz is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. He partners with patients to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to their individual goals.
Dr. Jonathan Shaywitz is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. He partners with patients to better understand their symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to their individual goals.
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