Weight Loss Psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA
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.
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.
My practice has always offered my clients a highly personalized care delivery model using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. No two clients are alike and they are never treated that way. I bring a range of background to my work from years of research and academic practice as well as specialty certifications in adult psychiatry & neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. The office is always available for questions/concerns, refills, or urgent matters. All calls are returned the same day. The average duration of my clients' time with me is 18 years, which speaks to the service they receive.
My practice has always offered my clients a highly personalized care delivery model using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. No two clients are alike and they are never treated that way. I bring a range of background to my work from years of research and academic practice as well as specialty certifications in adult psychiatry & neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. The office is always available for questions/concerns, refills, or urgent matters. All calls are returned the same day. The average duration of my clients' time with me is 18 years, which speaks to the service they receive.
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In my practice, we cater to clients are individuals who are ready for change but feel stuck — people who carry the invisible weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or a mental health condition that has quietly shaped their relationships, their self-worth, and their daily life.
My ideal client is someone who is eager to improve but hasn't yet found the tools, the access, or the right provider to make that growth a reality. That gap is exactly what I am here to close.
In my practice, we cater to clients are individuals who are ready for change but feel stuck — people who carry the invisible weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or a mental health condition that has quietly shaped their relationships, their self-worth, and their daily life.
My ideal client is someone who is eager to improve but hasn't yet found the tools, the access, or the right provider to make that growth a reality. That gap is exactly what I am here to close.
I facilitate rapid transformation in individuals groups and systems. I help you to clear subconscious belief systems, negative frequencies, ancestral and this lifetime traumas that hold you back from inhabiting the frequency of health, wealth or whatever you desire. For resolution of chronic illness, autoimmune, inflammation, struggles with weight, fatigue or psychiatric illness I create a customized biochemical methylation protocol and adjustment based on your unique energy body and genetic variants. I manage Western psychiatric medication when appropriate with ongoing supervision and a commitment to naturopathic treatment.
I facilitate rapid transformation in individuals groups and systems. I help you to clear subconscious belief systems, negative frequencies, ancestral and this lifetime traumas that hold you back from inhabiting the frequency of health, wealth or whatever you desire. For resolution of chronic illness, autoimmune, inflammation, struggles with weight, fatigue or psychiatric illness I create a customized biochemical methylation protocol and adjustment based on your unique energy body and genetic variants. I manage Western psychiatric medication when appropriate with ongoing supervision and a commitment to naturopathic treatment.
I am straight to the point, patient, and persistent. I will encourage you to be a participant in your health, wellness, and recovery and am deeply dedicated to helping people develop new habits and personal accountability. This is a journey and you must show up and be ready to walk forward. I will support you and encourage you but I cannot do the work for you. So, let's get ready for the journey to a new you!
I am straight to the point, patient, and persistent. I will encourage you to be a participant in your health, wellness, and recovery and am deeply dedicated to helping people develop new habits and personal accountability. This is a journey and you must show up and be ready to walk forward. I will support you and encourage you but I cannot do the work for you. So, let's get ready for the journey to a new you!
Dr Deborah Fein is a psychiatrist in private practice providing mental health services in Los Angeles. Her treatment is focused on providing a personalized experience, throughout the entire course of treatment. Patients are able to contact her directly, which helps to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. Treatment recommendations are based on the best current research and clinical evidence. Dr. Fein will take a medical history and may recommend labs, studies, or referrals to other clinicians, as appropriate, so that any complicating factors in the treatment can be properly addressed and treated.
Dr Deborah Fein is a psychiatrist in private practice providing mental health services in Los Angeles. Her treatment is focused on providing a personalized experience, throughout the entire course of treatment. Patients are able to contact her directly, which helps to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. Treatment recommendations are based on the best current research and clinical evidence. Dr. Fein will take a medical history and may recommend labs, studies, or referrals to other clinicians, as appropriate, so that any complicating factors in the treatment can be properly addressed and treated.
Genevieve Yu, M.D. is an expert child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Credentials: MIT University, UCSF Medical School, UCLA Adult Psychiatry Residency, UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Diplomate (board certified) of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association with numerous accolades and awards. Small, personalized, and individualized medication management and therapy practice with the doctor being easily accessible.
Genevieve Yu, M.D. is an expert child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Credentials: MIT University, UCSF Medical School, UCLA Adult Psychiatry Residency, UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Diplomate (board certified) of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association with numerous accolades and awards. Small, personalized, and individualized medication management and therapy practice with the doctor being easily accessible.
Are you tired of holding it all together when inside, you feel like you’re barely getting by? Do you find yourself powering through the day, yet it is difficult to complete tasks? Whether you're carrying the silent weight of ADHD, waking up in a fog of sadness, cycling through anxiety that won’t quiet down, or feeling like yourself for only part of the month due to PMDD, it’s valid. You're not imagining it, and you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Are you tired of holding it all together when inside, you feel like you’re barely getting by? Do you find yourself powering through the day, yet it is difficult to complete tasks? Whether you're carrying the silent weight of ADHD, waking up in a fog of sadness, cycling through anxiety that won’t quiet down, or feeling like yourself for only part of the month due to PMDD, it’s valid. You're not imagining it, and you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love, and to be greater than our suffering." - Ben Okri Dr. Samer Kamal is a highly respected, licensed psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorders in Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area, and Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kamal completed his MD at Loma Linda University, followed by a residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Kamal is passionate about life and people whose goal is to heal the mind and make a real difference in his patients lives.
"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love, and to be greater than our suffering." - Ben Okri Dr. Samer Kamal is a highly respected, licensed psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorders in Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area, and Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kamal completed his MD at Loma Linda University, followed by a residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Kamal is passionate about life and people whose goal is to heal the mind and make a real difference in his patients lives.
Accepting New Patients! Are you a high achieving professional suffering from stress or burn out? Do you have mood changes? Do you feel easily overwhelmed by daily activities? Are you a parent wondering how to help your child reach their maximum potential? I am an integrative psychiatrist board certified in both General Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry who believes in a holistic approach to mental health. I specialize in assessing and treating multiple mental health disorders including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, & bipolar disorder.
Accepting New Patients! Are you a high achieving professional suffering from stress or burn out? Do you have mood changes? Do you feel easily overwhelmed by daily activities? Are you a parent wondering how to help your child reach their maximum potential? I am an integrative psychiatrist board certified in both General Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry who believes in a holistic approach to mental health. I specialize in assessing and treating multiple mental health disorders including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, & bipolar disorder.
I work with individuals struggling with a range of conditions, including:
ADHD / ADD,
Anxiety Disorders,
Depression,
Dementia,
Insomnia,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
Weight Management and Weight Loss,
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluations and letters.
My approach is patient-centered and compassionate, focusing on personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, lifestyle support, and therapeutic interventions. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships with my patients and empowering them to actively participate in their care.
I work with individuals struggling with a range of conditions, including:
ADHD / ADD,
Anxiety Disorders,
Depression,
Dementia,
Insomnia,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
Weight Management and Weight Loss,
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluations and letters.
My approach is patient-centered and compassionate, focusing on personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, lifestyle support, and therapeutic interventions. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships with my patients and empowering them to actively participate in their care.
Dr. Kumar is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist seeing patients at his Los Angeles office and virtually. Dr. Kumar believes in a humane and comprehensive approach to mental health care across the lifespan. He emphasizes the impact of past experiences on emotional well-being, practicing trauma-informed care that draws from his work with military veterans. He enjoys helping patients through major life transitions like graduation and career changes, aging and retirement, and relationship conflict. He is also experienced at helping older adults confront late-life challenges like chronic disease, memory loss, and grief.
Dr. Kumar is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist seeing patients at his Los Angeles office and virtually. Dr. Kumar believes in a humane and comprehensive approach to mental health care across the lifespan. He emphasizes the impact of past experiences on emotional well-being, practicing trauma-informed care that draws from his work with military veterans. He enjoys helping patients through major life transitions like graduation and career changes, aging and retirement, and relationship conflict. He is also experienced at helping older adults confront late-life challenges like chronic disease, memory loss, and grief.
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.
I have been a nurse for almost 20 years and a nurse practitioner for 15 years. I have extensive experience managing adult patients with a variety of illnesses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
I have been a nurse for almost 20 years and a nurse practitioner for 15 years. I have extensive experience managing adult patients with a variety of illnesses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Yudofsky is a Yale and UCLA educated board certified psychiatrist who was previously a psychiatrist on the faculty at Stanford University and a director at a weight care company. She comes from a family of psychiatrists and is grateful to have been practicing the family trade for over a decade!
Dr. Yudofsky treats a number of different psychiatric issues and leads with compassion. She believes that each patient is unique and that there is no one-size-fits all approach.
Dr. Yudofsky is a Yale and UCLA educated board certified psychiatrist who was previously a psychiatrist on the faculty at Stanford University and a director at a weight care company. She comes from a family of psychiatrists and is grateful to have been practicing the family trade for over a decade!
Dr. Yudofsky treats a number of different psychiatric issues and leads with compassion. She believes that each patient is unique and that there is no one-size-fits all approach.
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.
I am a board-certified general psychiatrist with more than 30 years of clinical experience and an original background in obstetrics and gynecology. This combined training allows me to integrate medical and psychiatric perspectives to provide holistic, patient-centered care. As a lifestyle medicine specialist, I emphasize practical and sustainable strategies that support long-term mental and physical well-being. I create a compassionate, supportive environment where patients can restore balance, strengthen resilience, and thrive through prevention, nutrition, sleep, movement, and healthy lifestyle changes.
I am a board-certified general psychiatrist with more than 30 years of clinical experience and an original background in obstetrics and gynecology. This combined training allows me to integrate medical and psychiatric perspectives to provide holistic, patient-centered care. As a lifestyle medicine specialist, I emphasize practical and sustainable strategies that support long-term mental and physical well-being. I create a compassionate, supportive environment where patients can restore balance, strengthen resilience, and thrive through prevention, nutrition, sleep, movement, and healthy lifestyle changes.
I want to meet people where they are at and for them to know that they are not alone. It is important you feel heard, supported, and come out of sessions feeling more at peace, hopeful, and worthy of self trust. Mental illnesses untreated can lead to loss of self esteem, relationships, joy, or academic or occupational success and just make us miss out on good days. I want to utilize the tools I know best (medications, therapy and empathy) to help you lead the life you want for yourself.
I want to meet people where they are at and for them to know that they are not alone. It is important you feel heard, supported, and come out of sessions feeling more at peace, hopeful, and worthy of self trust. Mental illnesses untreated can lead to loss of self esteem, relationships, joy, or academic or occupational success and just make us miss out on good days. I want to utilize the tools I know best (medications, therapy and empathy) to help you lead the life you want for yourself.
I am a dual-certified in family and psychiatric mental health care as a Nurse Practitioner. I believe in treating patients with respect and compassion. I have practiced for over eight years in a variety of settings, including internal medicine, family medicine, and mental health. I enjoy working with diverse people from different cultures. I specialize in working with people of color by providing a safe space to focus on complete mental health.
I am a dual-certified in family and psychiatric mental health care as a Nurse Practitioner. I believe in treating patients with respect and compassion. I have practiced for over eight years in a variety of settings, including internal medicine, family medicine, and mental health. I enjoy working with diverse people from different cultures. I specialize in working with people of color by providing a safe space to focus on complete mental health.
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FAQ - Weight Loss Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with weight loss?
While weight loss is often seen as primarily a physical change, its mental and emotional components can be equally important. A person's beliefs, attitudes, and expectations about weight loss can significantly impact their ability to lose weight. In some cases, underlying mental health conditions—such as depression, anxiety, or trauma—may contribute to weight gain or interfere with effective weight loss efforts. Psychiatrists with expertise in weight management understand the complex interaction between physical and psychological factors and can be valuable members of a multidisciplinary treatment team to help support a client's weigh loss goals.
What does psychiatric treatment for weight loss involve?
Psychiatrists who treat individuals seeking weight loss typically begin sessions with an assessment to understand the client's current lifestyle, eating habits, mental health history, and any underlying medical issues. This evaluation helps identify both physical and psychological contributors to weight-related challenges. Based on these findings, the psychiatrist will develop a treatment plan that may include lifestyle modifications, medication to address any co-occurring mental health conditions—such as antidepressants or mood stabilizers—and ongoing psychotherapeutic support.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in weight management?
Not all psychiatrists specialize in weight loss, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. Psychology Today's online directory offers helpful search tools to locate psychiatrists who focus on weight management. Users can filter results based on specialty, insurance accepted, location, and other preferences. When evaluating a potential provider, consider asking about their experience with weight loss treatment, their use of behavioral therapy and/or medication, and whether they coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, such as primary care physicians, dietitians, or fitness experts. Practical considerations—such as appointment availability and insurance coverage—are also essential when choosing the right provider.