Veterans Psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders through medication management and supportive therapy. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life improvement. When clinically appropriate, I also provide evaluations and documentation for FMLA, medical leave, and short-term disability.
Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders through medication management and supportive therapy. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life improvement. When clinically appropriate, I also provide evaluations and documentation for FMLA, medical leave, and short-term disability.
You may appear high-functioning yet struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the stress of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or major life transitions. You’re capable and driven, but tired of overthinking, compulsions, or feeling mentally stuck. You want clarity, stability, and expert psychiatric care - not surface-level support.
I am a UCLA-trained psychiatrist with over 12 years of postgraduate medical training, specializing in OCD treatment, advanced medication management, reproductive psychiatry, depression, and complex anxiety disorders.
You may appear high-functioning yet struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the stress of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or major life transitions. You’re capable and driven, but tired of overthinking, compulsions, or feeling mentally stuck. You want clarity, stability, and expert psychiatric care - not surface-level support.
I am a UCLA-trained psychiatrist with over 12 years of postgraduate medical training, specializing in OCD treatment, advanced medication management, reproductive psychiatry, depression, and complex anxiety disorders.
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I am Amber Mitchell. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have over 18 years in the medical field. I practice general adult psychiatry and specializes in major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. I am versed in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry including postpartum depression and preconception counseling.
Great to meet you!
I am Amber Mitchell. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have over 18 years in the medical field. I practice general adult psychiatry and specializes in major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. I am versed in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry including postpartum depression and preconception counseling.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Okoye 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. Known as "Dr. O," she is passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness and holistic health. Dr. Okoye treats clients with a patient-centered philosophy, fostering a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative, and respecting individual experiences and cultural backgrounds.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Okoye 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. Known as "Dr. O," she is passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness and holistic health. Dr. Okoye treats clients with a patient-centered philosophy, fostering a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative, and respecting individual experiences and cultural backgrounds.
Welcoming New Patients! Jordan is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner 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. She believes in a collaborative, low-pressure approach that integrates psychoeducation, coaching, medication management, and supportive therapy. She appreciates the unique strengths of individuals and works with clients to leverage those strengths in new productive ways.
Welcoming New Patients! Jordan is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner 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. She believes in a collaborative, low-pressure approach that integrates psychoeducation, coaching, medication management, and supportive therapy. She appreciates the unique strengths of individuals and works with clients to leverage those strengths in new productive ways.
My practice is built on a simple belief: psychiatric care should be personal because each of us is unique. I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in Santa Monica, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental healthcare to adults. In our sessions, we’ll have the space to understand your whole story, not just a diagnosis.
My practice is built on a simple belief: psychiatric care should be personal because each of us is unique. I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in Santa Monica, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental healthcare to adults. In our sessions, we’ll have the space to understand your whole story, not just a diagnosis.
Jennylaine Soonthonthum - Cura Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Santa Monica, CA 90403
As an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and other psychiatric concerns. My holistic, patient-centered approach includes comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual. My goal is to provide individualized treatment plans that support overall mental well-being and help individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
As an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and other psychiatric concerns. My holistic, patient-centered approach includes comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual. My goal is to provide individualized treatment plans that support overall mental well-being and help individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that everyone deserves compassionate and effective care. If you're feeling stuck and unsure about how to manage your symptoms, I'm here to help. Let's work together to uncover the underlying causes of your struggles, address any co-occurring conditions, and develop a customized treatment plan that integrates evidence-based approaches for optimal healing.
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that everyone deserves compassionate and effective care. If you're feeling stuck and unsure about how to manage your symptoms, I'm here to help. Let's work together to uncover the underlying causes of your struggles, address any co-occurring conditions, and develop a customized treatment plan that integrates evidence-based approaches for optimal healing.
Private psychiatry practice committed to helping individuals enjoy meaningful lives. Face Together Wellness is grounded in a person feeling safe and heard. Dr. Agrawal’s treatment approach is personalized, thorough, caring, and forthright.
Private psychiatry practice committed to helping individuals enjoy meaningful lives. Face Together Wellness is grounded in a person feeling safe and heard. Dr. Agrawal’s treatment approach is personalized, thorough, caring, and forthright.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or navigating a disability or workers’ comp claim? You don’t have to wait months for real help. I provide personalized, confidential online psychiatric care—designed for adults seeking clarity, compassionate treatment, and lasting support. With 15+ years’ experience, I specialize in ADHD evaluations, anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and psychiatric documentation for legal or work-related needs. I’m fully bilingual in Spanish and English and committed to culturally sensitive care. Let’s take the next step together.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or navigating a disability or workers’ comp claim? You don’t have to wait months for real help. I provide personalized, confidential online psychiatric care—designed for adults seeking clarity, compassionate treatment, and lasting support. With 15+ years’ experience, I specialize in ADHD evaluations, anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and psychiatric documentation for legal or work-related needs. I’m fully bilingual in Spanish and English and committed to culturally sensitive care. Let’s take the next step together.
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.
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.
A military veteran, Bubba has a keen interest in caring for military members, veterans, and their families.
As a provider at Bonmente, Bubba treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
A military veteran, Bubba has a keen interest in caring for military members, veterans, and their families.
As a provider at Bonmente, Bubba treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Marin is a board-certified osteopathic physician 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. Embracing a collaborative approach to mental health care, Dr. Marin draws on her background as an osteopathic physician with additional training in integrative psychiatry. She incorporates a diverse range of treatment options into her practice to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Marin is a board-certified osteopathic physician 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. Embracing a collaborative approach to mental health care, Dr. Marin draws on her background as an osteopathic physician with additional training in integrative psychiatry. She incorporates a diverse range of treatment options into her practice to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences.
Matthew Goldenberg D.O. is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Goldenberg is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders and is an addiction specialist for adults in his private practice in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Goldenberg is a trusted aviation & HIMS trained psychiatrist providing evaluations for pilots for the FAA and has extensive experience evaluating and treating healthcare providers. He is licensed in the states of CA, Hawaii, Alaska and Utah and is a former president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.
Matthew Goldenberg D.O. is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Goldenberg is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders and is an addiction specialist for adults in his private practice in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Goldenberg is a trusted aviation & HIMS trained psychiatrist providing evaluations for pilots for the FAA and has extensive experience evaluating and treating healthcare providers. He is licensed in the states of CA, Hawaii, Alaska and Utah and is a former president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.
I am currently an outpatient provider with experience in treating a number of psychiatric conditions, including substance abuse and behavioral addictions. In terms of an ideal patient, at our practice we strive to treat the patient as a whole and believe in the biologic, psychologic, social, and spiritual approach. As such, an ideal patient would be willing to discuss each aspect. While I do prescribe medications, I try to minimize these through use of the other approaches. Of note, as I do outpatient office-based care, I do not provide 24/7 care.
I am currently an outpatient provider with experience in treating a number of psychiatric conditions, including substance abuse and behavioral addictions. In terms of an ideal patient, at our practice we strive to treat the patient as a whole and believe in the biologic, psychologic, social, and spiritual approach. As such, an ideal patient would be willing to discuss each aspect. While I do prescribe medications, I try to minimize these through use of the other approaches. Of note, as I do outpatient office-based care, I do not provide 24/7 care.
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!
I specialize in medication management for young adults and adults with ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders. I particularly enjoy working working with clients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. I completed my MD at Rutgers University and my PhD and residency at UCLA. I am also currently a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Stanford University and am actively involved in research at Stanford to understand how to utilize virtual and augmented reality to improve psychiatric outcomes. I currently see adults only in my practice but will expand to seeing children and adolescents in the future.
I specialize in medication management for young adults and adults with ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders. I particularly enjoy working working with clients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. I completed my MD at Rutgers University and my PhD and residency at UCLA. I am also currently a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Stanford University and am actively involved in research at Stanford to understand how to utilize virtual and augmented reality to improve psychiatric outcomes. I currently see adults only in my practice but will expand to seeing children and adolescents in the future.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Zuberi 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. His clinical interests span a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and family-related challenges. With a unique ability to support patients across the lifespan, he integrates medication management with a deep understanding of family dynamics, social stressors, and emotional development.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Zuberi 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. His clinical interests span a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and family-related challenges. With a unique ability to support patients across the lifespan, he integrates medication management with a deep understanding of family dynamics, social stressors, and emotional development.
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FAQ - Veterans Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help veterans?
Veterans face many unique mental health challenges that can stem from military service and the difficulties of transitioning back to civilian life. Common mental health conditions among veterans include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). While some adjustment challenges after military service may be expected, persistent symptoms that interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or work may indicate the need for professional mental health support. Psychiatrists who specialize in veteran mental health understand the unique experiences of veterans and can provide necessary support to address the complex psychological challenges that veterans may face, usually through a combination of both psychotherapy and medication. Psychiatrists can also be essential in helping veterans connect with available community resources, such as referrals to social service agencies that provide care for veterans or connecting clients with VA benefits.
What types of therapy and treatment approaches are used with veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on the mental health challenges they are facing. Therefore, psychiatrists often begin sessions with an assessment of a veteran's medical history and current symptoms. This can help diagnose or confirm any mental health conditions, as well as inform a treatment plan. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how certain thought patterns may contribute to harmful behaviors. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or exposure therapy. The prescription of any medications also depends on a client's specific symptoms.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in working with veterans?
Because not all psychiatrists have expertise in treating veterans, it's important to find a psychiatrist who is knowledgeable and equipped to treat veterans and the unique mental health challenges they face. The Psychology Today online directory can be used to find a psychiatrist who is a good fit by using the "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in challenges commonly faced by veterans. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific expertise in treating veterans and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral therapy. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either nearby or via telehealth) and if they accept insurance or VA benefits.