Geriatric and Seniors Psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA
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.
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.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
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I am a double-board certified Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist.
I practice dynamic psychotherapy, alone or with medication, to treat my patients. This combined approach often leads to the best outcomes and is what makes my practice unique. I also have extensive training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) to help patients process emotions and manage their conditions.
I am a double-board certified Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist.
I practice dynamic psychotherapy, alone or with medication, to treat my patients. This combined approach often leads to the best outcomes and is what makes my practice unique. I also have extensive training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) to help patients process emotions and manage their conditions.
Kumar is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist seeing patients at his Los Angeles office and virtually.
Dr. Kumar has a particular interest in cognitive disorders, including ADHD and dementia. He is trained in psychological testing for deficits of learning and memory, and he has conducted scientific research on the relationship between cognitive processes and brain structures.
Kumar is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist seeing patients at his Los Angeles office and virtually.
Dr. Kumar has a particular interest in cognitive disorders, including ADHD and dementia. He is trained in psychological testing for deficits of learning and memory, and he has conducted scientific research on the relationship between cognitive processes and brain structures.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing psychiatric care for adults and older adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.
I tailor each treatment plan to fit your unique needs and goals. Sessions focus on understanding your background, values, and daily challenges. Together, we’ll explore both medication and lifestyle strategies to help you feel grounded, focused, and empowered.
I strive to make mental health care accessible and flexible—offering both in-person & virtual
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing psychiatric care for adults and older adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.
I tailor each treatment plan to fit your unique needs and goals. Sessions focus on understanding your background, values, and daily challenges. Together, we’ll explore both medication and lifestyle strategies to help you feel grounded, focused, and empowered.
I strive to make mental health care accessible and flexible—offering both in-person & virtual
I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, and treat adult individuals of all ages and backgrounds. My areas of interest and experience include college mental health, integrating psychotherapy with medication, mood disorders, thought disorders, depression and anxiety, healthy aging and memory issues, as well as psychiatric issues in pregnancy and post partum. I strongly believe that understanding and knowing my patients well is crucial to forming a strong alliance and providing good care that is tailored to the whole person--whether through medication, therapy or both.
I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, and treat adult individuals of all ages and backgrounds. My areas of interest and experience include college mental health, integrating psychotherapy with medication, mood disorders, thought disorders, depression and anxiety, healthy aging and memory issues, as well as psychiatric issues in pregnancy and post partum. I strongly believe that understanding and knowing my patients well is crucial to forming a strong alliance and providing good care that is tailored to the whole person--whether through medication, therapy or both.
I have over 38 yrs of experience using psychopharmacology to treat depression, bi-polar, anxiety, dementias, ADHD, traumatic injuries, PTSD, and complex psychiatric disorders compounded by medical illnesses. I believe a holistic approach to treatment offers optimal outcomes. I also offer home consultations and Concierge Service.
I have over 38 yrs of experience using psychopharmacology to treat depression, bi-polar, anxiety, dementias, ADHD, traumatic injuries, PTSD, and complex psychiatric disorders compounded by medical illnesses. I believe a holistic approach to treatment offers optimal outcomes. I also offer home consultations and Concierge Service.
Dr. Lee is a psychiatrist specializing in general adult and geriatric psychiatry. She has worked with patients from diverse backgrounds in various settings including academic institutions, city/county hospitals, and the Veterans Administration Hospital. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After working as a research fellow at UCLA for a year, she completed psychiatry residency training at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, where she received the Dirk Berger Award for Scholarly Activities in 2017 and 2019. She completed fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Dr. Lee is a psychiatrist specializing in general adult and geriatric psychiatry. She has worked with patients from diverse backgrounds in various settings including academic institutions, city/county hospitals, and the Veterans Administration Hospital. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After working as a research fellow at UCLA for a year, she completed psychiatry residency training at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, where she received the Dirk Berger Award for Scholarly Activities in 2017 and 2019. She completed fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges. I get it. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/FNP), I’m here to help you find your way forward. My approach is simple: I listen without judgment, and together, we create a plan that works for you—whether that’s therapy, medication, coping tools, or a mix of all three. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take control of your mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges. I get it. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/FNP), I’m here to help you find your way forward. My approach is simple: I listen without judgment, and together, we create a plan that works for you—whether that’s therapy, medication, coping tools, or a mix of all three. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take control of your mental health.
We treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, addiction problems, and schizophrenia. Several of our doctors also specialize in reproductive psychiatry/women's mental health.
We treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, addiction problems, and schizophrenia. Several of our doctors also specialize in reproductive psychiatry/women's mental health.
I specialize in adult & geriatric psychiatry, offering both med management and therapy, always with the goal of supporting the whole person, not just the symptoms.
I specialize in caring for adults & older adults facing depression, anxiety, memory changes, or dementia, as well as the caregivers who support them. My approach combines med management, supportive therapy, & integrative strategies to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. I provide judgment-free support at your pace.
I specialize in adult & geriatric psychiatry, offering both med management and therapy, always with the goal of supporting the whole person, not just the symptoms.
I specialize in caring for adults & older adults facing depression, anxiety, memory changes, or dementia, as well as the caregivers who support them. My approach combines med management, supportive therapy, & integrative strategies to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. I provide judgment-free support at your pace.
I'm Kristen Nakano, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in supporting adults navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, and grief. Please note I am accepting only established patients with ADHD who have over 3 months of consecutive treatment.
I've served patients in high-stakes ICU wards, residential drug and mental health rehab facilities, and provided end-of-life care through hospice calls. Having worked in both the private and public sectors, I bring a well-rounded, grounded perspective to every session.
I'm Kristen Nakano, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in supporting adults navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, and grief. Please note I am accepting only established patients with ADHD who have over 3 months of consecutive treatment.
I've served patients in high-stakes ICU wards, residential drug and mental health rehab facilities, and provided end-of-life care through hospice calls. Having worked in both the private and public sectors, I bring a well-rounded, grounded perspective to every session.
Greetings. I am a different kind of psychiatrist. I can prescribe medication. But I also help people become well through psychotherapy and other natural treatment methods so they can avoid or get off medications. If you are interested, I will collaborate with you to heal your mind and body by strengthening your own inner, self-healing resources, for that is the only way that any treatment can help you get well.
Greetings. I am a different kind of psychiatrist. I can prescribe medication. But I also help people become well through psychotherapy and other natural treatment methods so they can avoid or get off medications. If you are interested, I will collaborate with you to heal your mind and body by strengthening your own inner, self-healing resources, for that is the only way that any treatment can help you get well.
I have been in psychiatry for over 10 years of experience helping depression, schizophrenia and geriatric psychiatry, I 'm licensed in both CA and NM.
Throughout my career, I have witnessed how untreated psychiatric conditions can shape a person’s relationships, health outcomes, aland delayed treatment . Those experiences strengthened my belief that mental health care must be accessible, empathetic, and grounded in evidence‑based practice. Therefore, I commit to provide optimal mental health services to everyone who needs it, with expertise in crossing lifespans. If you are hesitant to look for help for your depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or insomnia, please feel free to reach out. I would love to offer help.I also speak Mandarin, 我也说普通话。我也会努力为亚洲人服务。
I have been in psychiatry for over 10 years of experience helping depression, schizophrenia and geriatric psychiatry, I 'm licensed in both CA and NM.
Throughout my career, I have witnessed how untreated psychiatric conditions can shape a person’s relationships, health outcomes, aland delayed treatment . Those experiences strengthened my belief that mental health care must be accessible, empathetic, and grounded in evidence‑based practice. Therefore, I commit to provide optimal mental health services to everyone who needs it, with expertise in crossing lifespans. If you are hesitant to look for help for your depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or insomnia, please feel free to reach out. I would love to offer help.I also speak Mandarin, 我也说普通话。我也会努力为亚洲人服务。
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
Welcoming New Patients! Riz Ahmad, known as Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a Pakistani-American family of 70+ first-degree relatives, an experience that piqued his interest in interpersonal relationships and human psychology. He is the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in psychiatric care and leadership and is known for bringing an unassuming familiarity in his everyday interactions.
I provide compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
My Approach to Care
I am passionate about patient-centered care, which means:
You are an active partner in your treatment.
Your concerns, preferences, and goals guide our decisions.
Care is individualized—not “one size fit
I provide compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
My Approach to Care
I am passionate about patient-centered care, which means:
You are an active partner in your treatment.
Your concerns, preferences, and goals guide our decisions.
Care is individualized—not “one size fit
Because of the diversity and the amount of my training and education, I am able to work with the small number of my patients in different ways so that together we can discover what works for them. I continually try to learn more about empathically oriented relational psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, new medications and new forms of treatment, including natural and alternative forms. I welcome critical feedback to help me better provide what they need.
Because of the diversity and the amount of my training and education, I am able to work with the small number of my patients in different ways so that together we can discover what works for them. I continually try to learn more about empathically oriented relational psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, new medications and new forms of treatment, including natural and alternative forms. I welcome critical feedback to help me better provide what they need.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC), I provide a progressive, evidence-based approach to mental health. I believe healing happens at the intersection of three factors, your upbringing, your current environment, and your unique genetic makeup. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or Bipolar Disorder, I am here to help. I place a strong emphasis on the biological roots of psychiatric conditions while prioritizing the psychosocial and psychodynamic factors that make you who you are. My goal is to offer a personalized path toward stability and long-term wellness.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC), I provide a progressive, evidence-based approach to mental health. I believe healing happens at the intersection of three factors, your upbringing, your current environment, and your unique genetic makeup. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or Bipolar Disorder, I am here to help. I place a strong emphasis on the biological roots of psychiatric conditions while prioritizing the psychosocial and psychodynamic factors that make you who you are. My goal is to offer a personalized path toward stability and long-term wellness.
Confidential telehealth appointments are available now for clients located anywhere in California. Whether it’s anxiety keeping you up at night, depression draining your motivation, or attention challenges disrupting your daily life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m a California-licensed psychiatrist providing thoughtful, evidence-based care for adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, changes in emotional or mental clarity, or major life transitions.
My clinical work is grounded in science—and shaped by over 15 years of experience in global human rights and trauma advocacy.
Confidential telehealth appointments are available now for clients located anywhere in California. Whether it’s anxiety keeping you up at night, depression draining your motivation, or attention challenges disrupting your daily life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m a California-licensed psychiatrist providing thoughtful, evidence-based care for adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, changes in emotional or mental clarity, or major life transitions.
My clinical work is grounded in science—and shaped by over 15 years of experience in global human rights and trauma advocacy.
Welcome to my practice! Serving my clients during tough moments on their journey is my honor. I am an adult psychiatrist who tailors treatments for adults of all ages and backgrounds.
Welcome to my practice! Serving my clients during tough moments on their journey is my honor. I am an adult psychiatrist who tailors treatments for adults of all ages and backgrounds.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Psychiatry
What do geriatric psychiatrists do?
Geriatric psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions rooted in the neurological and cognitive changes of aging, such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and mood disorders that may be complicated by cognitive decline. In addition, they help older adults and their families navigate decisions around medications, cognitive functioning, and care planning. Geriatric psychiatrists often collaborate with neurologists, primary care physicians, and other medical specialists to ensure that psychiatric treatment aligns with other components of a client’s care.
How do geriatric psychiatrists assess mental and physical health?
Given their medical training, geriatric psychiatrists are trained to conduct cognitive and neuropsychiatric evaluations that go beyond standard mental health assessments conducted by non-medical professionals, such as therapists. They evaluate memory, attention, executive function, and behavioral changes to distinguish between normal age-related cognitive decline and diagnosable conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Because many neurological conditions can initially present with psychiatric symptoms, they also assess how various non-psychiatric medical factors, medications, and brain changes may contribute to a client’s condition. The results of these evaluations can inform treatment planning, including medication management, patient safety considerations, and potential referral to other specialists, such as a neurologist.
How can I find a geriatric psychiatrist?
Psychology Today's online directory helps users find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with the geriatric population. The platform offers filters to narrow your search by specialty, such as dementia or Alzheimer's. Each provider profile includes detailed information on therapeutic approach, licensure, insurance plans accepted, languages spoken, and session fees, allowing you to assess whether a provider is a good fit.