Education and Learning Disabilities Psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in an unwanted repetitive pattern or struggling to find a healthy relationship? I will work with you to shift gears and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back. I use the appropriate treatment for your needs, whether through psychotherapy, medication, or both.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my training at Yale School of Medicine. I provide a comprehensive evaluation using an integrated approach to care and build on your strengths.
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in an unwanted repetitive pattern or struggling to find a healthy relationship? I will work with you to shift gears and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back. I use the appropriate treatment for your needs, whether through psychotherapy, medication, or both.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my training at Yale School of Medicine. I provide a comprehensive evaluation using an integrated approach to care and build on your strengths.
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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.
Dr. Ryan Scoggins is a double-board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Originally, from Massachusetts Dr. Scoggins graduated from Northeastern University where he majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. After receiving his medical degree from Touro College of Medicine in New York he completed his general psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai in New York City. He went on to complete his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University of Southern California. Dr. Scoggins specializes in treating children, transitional age youth and adults.
Dr. Ryan Scoggins is a double-board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Originally, from Massachusetts Dr. Scoggins graduated from Northeastern University where he majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. After receiving his medical degree from Touro College of Medicine in New York he completed his general psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai in New York City. He went on to complete his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University of Southern California. Dr. Scoggins specializes in treating children, transitional age youth and adults.
Accepting New Patients - Hi there! I am dual board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is taking on new patients by video appointments. I treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma, depression, bipolar, oppositional defiant disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Accepting New Patients - Hi there! I am dual board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is taking on new patients by video appointments. I treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma, depression, bipolar, oppositional defiant disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
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I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I work collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan to support emotional wellness, resilience, and meaningful change. I understand that reaching out for mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I work collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan to support emotional wellness, resilience, and meaningful change. I understand that reaching out for mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
It is important to me that I collaborate closely with my patients and their families in their treatments since it is their health and wellbeing that we are focusing on. I believe spending individual time with each of my child and adolescent patients is an important part of the therapeutic process, as well as a providing a separate space and time for parents to share their own experiences. The patients and families that I would like to work with are those that are interested in investing in their child's and their health and needs so that they can progress towards a happier lifestyle and develop healthy relationships with others.
It is important to me that I collaborate closely with my patients and their families in their treatments since it is their health and wellbeing that we are focusing on. I believe spending individual time with each of my child and adolescent patients is an important part of the therapeutic process, as well as a providing a separate space and time for parents to share their own experiences. The patients and families that I would like to work with are those that are interested in investing in their child's and their health and needs so that they can progress towards a happier lifestyle and develop healthy relationships with others.
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!
Accepting new patients: California. I’m a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a wife and a mom. Since becoming a mom, I continuously think to myself: my daughter is looking to me as her example of how to be a healthy human. I understand firsthand the challenges that pregnancy can bring, as well as the transition to postpartum and motherhood. For those with prior mental health conditions, there are extra nuances that must be considered and addressed. Some women also experience new onset mental health challenges for the first time during pregnancy/post-partum. If this sounds like you, reach out to me!
Accepting new patients: California. I’m a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a wife and a mom. Since becoming a mom, I continuously think to myself: my daughter is looking to me as her example of how to be a healthy human. I understand firsthand the challenges that pregnancy can bring, as well as the transition to postpartum and motherhood. For those with prior mental health conditions, there are extra nuances that must be considered and addressed. Some women also experience new onset mental health challenges for the first time during pregnancy/post-partum. If this sounds like you, reach out to me!
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
Hi there! I'm Art Yeh (pronounced "yay!"). I've worked in behavioral health for over 10 years. I've worked as a prescriber in a wide array of settings in different states. I've done psychiatric consulting and specializes in many disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and psychosis. I've worked telehealth treating clients across the lifespan.
Hi there! I'm Art Yeh (pronounced "yay!"). I've worked in behavioral health for over 10 years. I've worked as a prescriber in a wide array of settings in different states. I've done psychiatric consulting and specializes in many disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and psychosis. I've worked telehealth treating clients across the lifespan.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
Dr. Stephanie Chan is a double board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist. She empathically listens and thoroughly assesses from biological, psychological, social, and cultural lenses, for the most accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. She believes strongly that the success of treatment comes from collaboration between provider and patient, emphasizing on open communication and psychoeducation throughout the treatment process. Her approach involves various therapy modalities (including CBT, DBT-informed, mindfulness), medication management when appropriate, or a combination of both.
Dr. Stephanie Chan is a double board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist. She empathically listens and thoroughly assesses from biological, psychological, social, and cultural lenses, for the most accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. She believes strongly that the success of treatment comes from collaboration between provider and patient, emphasizing on open communication and psychoeducation throughout the treatment process. Her approach involves various therapy modalities (including CBT, DBT-informed, mindfulness), medication management when appropriate, or a combination of both.
I specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry but see adults as well. I provide a treatment plan that is tailored to you. Medication is not always the right or first answer.
I specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry but see adults as well. I provide a treatment plan that is tailored to you. Medication is not always the right or first answer.
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 help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
Welcome to my practice! I am a double board-certified child, adolescent and young adult psychiatrist. I have expertise in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology through training at UCLA and Northwestern, and have clinical research experience from McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical SchooI). I specialize in the treatment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues. I adopt a comprehensive approach that includes psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication management when necessary. I am available for telemedicine visits throughout California!
Welcome to my practice! I am a double board-certified child, adolescent and young adult psychiatrist. I have expertise in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology through training at UCLA and Northwestern, and have clinical research experience from McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical SchooI). I specialize in the treatment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues. I adopt a comprehensive approach that includes psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication management when necessary. I am available for telemedicine visits throughout California!
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!
Are you looking for guidance or treatment to address you or your loved one’s mental health needs? If so, I am your person and would love to help you or your loved ones. I provide a safe space and provide patient-centered treatment for anyone struggling to manage their anxiety, depression, mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, and more. As a practitioner specializing in psychiatric-mental health, I tailor my treatment plan based on you. I utilize both individualized supportive psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management into my practice.
Are you looking for guidance or treatment to address you or your loved one’s mental health needs? If so, I am your person and would love to help you or your loved ones. I provide a safe space and provide patient-centered treatment for anyone struggling to manage their anxiety, depression, mood disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, and more. As a practitioner specializing in psychiatric-mental health, I tailor my treatment plan based on you. I utilize both individualized supportive psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management into my practice.
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FAQ - Education and Learning Disabilities Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with learning disabilities?
Learning disabilities are a broad set of conditions characterized by difficulty in acquiring and retaining new information. They are most commonly diagnosed in childhood within school settings, as they can impact a child's ability to develop reading, writing, math, and social skills. Effective intervention for learning disabilities can help ensure that a child does not fall behind and receives the support they need. While this support can come from a range of professionals—including school social workers, psychologists, and special education teachers—psychiatrists can play a vital role as well. Psychiatrists can perform professional evaluations and assessments to officially diagnose a learning disability, which can then guide treatment options, including psychiatric medication when indicated.
What treatment options are available for learning disabilities?
While there is no single medication for learning disabilities, some diagnoses do have approved medications, such as stimulants for ADHD, which can help improve focus in school. However, in some cases, non-stimulant medications or medications used to address co-occurring conditions may be prescribed. Medication tends to be most effective when paired with school supports and behavioral interventions, including executive function coaching, which aims to strengthen skills like organization, time management, and task completion. For younger clients, involving family members in treatment can be especially important, as parents and caregivers often play a central role in supporting behavioral change and ensuring proper medication management when appropriate.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in learning disabilities?
Psychology Today's online directory is a helpful resource for families and individuals looking for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in learning disabilities. Users can also narrow their search to other relevant specialties, such as ADHD, medication management, or testing and evaluation. Families may also want to focus their search on psychiatrists who indicate expertise working with children or adolescents, as well as by practical considerations such as insurance acceptance, location, and session costs. When selecting a psychiatrist for learning disabilities, it's important to inquire about their general approach to diagnosis and treatment, as well as their willingness to work alongside other providers and school supports that may also be part of a child's care team.