Culturally Sensitive Psychiatrists in Studio City, CA
Steve Soldinger
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
My practice provides care on the cutting edge of psychiatry, including both psychodynamics and psychopharmacology, and I treat many complex medical and neurological illnesses that interface with psychiatry. I offer the future of psychiatry today. Please visit my other site at sanfernandovalleypsychiatrist.com.
Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor (1981-2013),University of California at Los Angeles. Teaching course on film and Psychiatry to residents at Sepulveda VA . Have given over two hundred educational lectures over the past thirty years to undergraduates, medical students, residents, and colleagues. Received the award for best outside lecture of the year from Cal State Northridge.
My practice provides care on the cutting edge of psychiatry, including both psychodynamics and psychopharmacology, and I treat many complex medical and neurological illnesses that interface with psychiatry. I offer the future of psychiatry today. Please visit my other site at sanfernandovalleypsychiatrist.com.
Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor (1981-2013),University of California at Los Angeles. Teaching course on film and Psychiatry to residents at Sepulveda VA . Have given over two hundred educational lectures over the past thirty years to undergraduates, medical students, residents, and colleagues. Received the award for best outside lecture of the year from Cal State Northridge.
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Alice Wong
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides culturally sensitive integrative mental health care by listening with empathy, inquiring with curiosity, and understanding with humility. I have experience in working with diverse cultural backgrounds and understand the struggles one may face in wanting to assimilate while retaining their cultural heritage. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety/depression/trauma, managing family expectations, navigating transitions, or striving for a fulfilling life, I'm dedicated to walking this path with you.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides culturally sensitive integrative mental health care by listening with empathy, inquiring with curiosity, and understanding with humility. I have experience in working with diverse cultural backgrounds and understand the struggles one may face in wanting to assimilate while retaining their cultural heritage. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety/depression/trauma, managing family expectations, navigating transitions, or striving for a fulfilling life, I'm dedicated to walking this path with you.
Rodney Fox
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Drawing from two decades of experience with the LGBTQI+ community, I offer a deeply empathetic and culturally sensitive approach to your care.
I support the LGBTQI+ community through a holistic approach that combines medication management and therapy. Feeling like every day is an uphill battle? Spending most of your time trying to manage restlessness, anxiety, impulsivity, and your emotions? These common community experiences are often intensified by societal pressures, discrimination, and healthcare disparities.
Drawing from two decades of experience with the LGBTQI+ community, I offer a deeply empathetic and culturally sensitive approach to your care.
I support the LGBTQI+ community through a holistic approach that combines medication management and therapy. Feeling like every day is an uphill battle? Spending most of your time trying to manage restlessness, anxiety, impulsivity, and your emotions? These common community experiences are often intensified by societal pressures, discrimination, and healthcare disparities.
Varendra J Gosein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90069
I believe in an empathic and culturally sensitive approach to my practice.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed training at the NYU School of Medicine. I understand that the decision to ask for help can be a scary one for many reasons. Your mental health can be impacted by your current stressors, prior stressful life experiences, and your cultural background. The first step towards achieving wellness is asking for help. My approach to mental health and wellbeing recognizes these experiences and provides a professional, safe and confidential place to address your concerns and get the care that you need.
I believe in an empathic and culturally sensitive approach to my practice.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed training at the NYU School of Medicine. I understand that the decision to ask for help can be a scary one for many reasons. Your mental health can be impacted by your current stressors, prior stressful life experiences, and your cultural background. The first step towards achieving wellness is asking for help. My approach to mental health and wellbeing recognizes these experiences and provides a professional, safe and confidential place to address your concerns and get the care that you need.
The Happiness Psychiatrist | Sheenie Ambardar MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Do you feel like you're trudging through life, weighed down by a constant sense of sadness & worry? Perhaps the joy you once knew has faded, replaced by a persistent feeling of being stuck. You're not alone. Millions of adults struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a cycle of negativity. I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on your daily life. The relentless drain of energy, the crippling anxieties, & the sense of hopelessness can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. You may yearn for the vibrant life you once had, but the path forward seems unclear.
Do you feel like you're trudging through life, weighed down by a constant sense of sadness & worry? Perhaps the joy you once knew has faded, replaced by a persistent feeling of being stuck. You're not alone. Millions of adults struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a cycle of negativity. I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on your daily life. The relentless drain of energy, the crippling anxieties, & the sense of hopelessness can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. You may yearn for the vibrant life you once had, but the path forward seems unclear.
Shannon Enochs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90070 (Online Only)
Are you ready to think outside the box when it comes to your mental health? There are many tools that can be used to help improve your mental health, and medication is only one of them. I will take the time necessary to assess your history, patterns of illness, symptoms, and how you live your life. I will help you identify your strengths, and together we will develop a plan of care that is unique to you and your needs.
Are you ready to think outside the box when it comes to your mental health? There are many tools that can be used to help improve your mental health, and medication is only one of them. I will take the time necessary to assess your history, patterns of illness, symptoms, and how you live your life. I will help you identify your strengths, and together we will develop a plan of care that is unique to you and your needs.
Roberto Figueroa
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
If you are suffering from anxiety or depression you should know you are not alone. Millions of people in the US and about half a billion people in the world have significant depression or anxiety. Anxiety and depression may be caused by psychological, physical, social, and spiritual factors. Struggling with depression or anxiety can cause intense suffering, affect your ability to have or enjoy relationships and disrupt your ability to function at work or home. Problems with your emotional health can prevent you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest.
If you are suffering from anxiety or depression you should know you are not alone. Millions of people in the US and about half a billion people in the world have significant depression or anxiety. Anxiety and depression may be caused by psychological, physical, social, and spiritual factors. Struggling with depression or anxiety can cause intense suffering, affect your ability to have or enjoy relationships and disrupt your ability to function at work or home. Problems with your emotional health can prevent you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest.
Gerald P Perman, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
I have been in the private practice of psychodynamic psychiatry for over three decades. I provide psychotherapy and prescribe medication when indicated as an adjunct to your psychotherapy. I offer a safe, warm and trusting environment in which you can discuss your deepest concerns and you can feel that you are being listened to and truly heard. Together we would work to understand the conflictual issues that are contributing to your difficulties and that are preventing you from achieving your goals in your interpersonal, occupational and academic life. I can treat patients in DC, MD, VA, NY, NJ, and CA.
I have been in the private practice of psychodynamic psychiatry for over three decades. I provide psychotherapy and prescribe medication when indicated as an adjunct to your psychotherapy. I offer a safe, warm and trusting environment in which you can discuss your deepest concerns and you can feel that you are being listened to and truly heard. Together we would work to understand the conflictual issues that are contributing to your difficulties and that are preventing you from achieving your goals in your interpersonal, occupational and academic life. I can treat patients in DC, MD, VA, NY, NJ, and CA.
Kristine Daugherty
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Kristine Daugherty, a seasoned Physician Assistant with a passion for patient-centered healthcare. With over 10 years of experience, I've dedicated myself to empowering individuals in achieving their health and wellness goals. My journey in healthcare has been diverse, encompassing areas such as pain management, mental health, functional medicine, and urgent care. Throughout my career, I've cultivated a holistic approach to care, placing emphasis on understanding each patient's unique needs and circumstances.
Welcome! I'm Kristine Daugherty, a seasoned Physician Assistant with a passion for patient-centered healthcare. With over 10 years of experience, I've dedicated myself to empowering individuals in achieving their health and wellness goals. My journey in healthcare has been diverse, encompassing areas such as pain management, mental health, functional medicine, and urgent care. Throughout my career, I've cultivated a holistic approach to care, placing emphasis on understanding each patient's unique needs and circumstances.
Jacqueline Constantino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90028
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
Leenoy Hendizadeh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Leenoy Hendizadeh is a skilled physician licensed by the Medical Board of California specializing in psychiatry. As a Los Angeles native, she is happy to serve the city that is home. She believes the genuine human connections built in psychiatry are fundamental to the treatment itself. Dr. Hendizadeh provides a warm and nurturing place for her patients to freely express themselves. She offers evidence-based treatment recommendations that include therapy and self kindness practices to promote well being. She also prescribes the appropriate medications for those dealing with significant emotional distress.
Dr. Leenoy Hendizadeh is a skilled physician licensed by the Medical Board of California specializing in psychiatry. As a Los Angeles native, she is happy to serve the city that is home. She believes the genuine human connections built in psychiatry are fundamental to the treatment itself. Dr. Hendizadeh provides a warm and nurturing place for her patients to freely express themselves. She offers evidence-based treatment recommendations that include therapy and self kindness practices to promote well being. She also prescribes the appropriate medications for those dealing with significant emotional distress.
Patrick Sassoon
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
Ana Jimenez
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
Armin Hoes, MD | Latitude Mental Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Dr. Hoes completed his medical degree at Howard University and psychiatry residency at UCLA. He founded Latitude Mental Health in 2018, creating LA's premier Sports Psychiatry practice, focusing on enhancing mental fitness and performance through psychiatry, therapy, and coaching. By 2020, he established SportsPsychMDs, a nonprofit aimed at improving public health by introducing mental health education into schools. Additionally, Dr. Hoes launched MUUD Technology, a startup aimed at integrating mental health into mobile tech via community engagement. He also contributes as an NFL Players Association expert examiner.
Dr. Hoes completed his medical degree at Howard University and psychiatry residency at UCLA. He founded Latitude Mental Health in 2018, creating LA's premier Sports Psychiatry practice, focusing on enhancing mental fitness and performance through psychiatry, therapy, and coaching. By 2020, he established SportsPsychMDs, a nonprofit aimed at improving public health by introducing mental health education into schools. Additionally, Dr. Hoes launched MUUD Technology, a startup aimed at integrating mental health into mobile tech via community engagement. He also contributes as an NFL Players Association expert examiner.
Psychiatry Unplugged
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Bacchus is highly-skilled, warm, well-regarded. Empathy, compassion and understanding buttress all evaluations. She is board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychosomatic medicine and geriatric psychiatry. Integrative psychiatry is a biopsychosocial approach to total health. Functional capability and full mind and body health restoration is the goal. This approach is comprehensive, simple, fast and highly customized for each patient. Dr. Bacchus is able to help you identify the core issues of difficulty and address them with medication assisted treatment and psychotherapy in the quickest and easiest way possible.
Dr. Bacchus is highly-skilled, warm, well-regarded. Empathy, compassion and understanding buttress all evaluations. She is board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, psychosomatic medicine and geriatric psychiatry. Integrative psychiatry is a biopsychosocial approach to total health. Functional capability and full mind and body health restoration is the goal. This approach is comprehensive, simple, fast and highly customized for each patient. Dr. Bacchus is able to help you identify the core issues of difficulty and address them with medication assisted treatment and psychotherapy in the quickest and easiest way possible.
Arjun Kumar
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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.
Tom Xia
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Online Only)
Dr. Tom Xia is a licensed physician with a whole-person approach to mental health. He incorporates a combination of medication management and psychotherapy in treating a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other common and complex conditions. His clinical interests include intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, long-term dynamic psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Dr. Tom Xia is a licensed physician with a whole-person approach to mental health. He incorporates a combination of medication management and psychotherapy in treating a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other common and complex conditions. His clinical interests include intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, long-term dynamic psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.
The Happiness Psychiatrist | Sheenie Ambardar MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Do you feel like you're trudging through life, weighed down by a constant sense of sadness & worry? Perhaps the joy you once knew has faded, replaced by a persistent feeling of being stuck. You're not alone. Millions of adults struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a cycle of negativity. I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on your daily life. The relentless drain of energy, the crippling anxieties, & the sense of hopelessness can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. You may yearn for the vibrant life you once had, but the path forward seems unclear.
Do you feel like you're trudging through life, weighed down by a constant sense of sadness & worry? Perhaps the joy you once knew has faded, replaced by a persistent feeling of being stuck. You're not alone. Millions of adults struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a cycle of negativity. I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on your daily life. The relentless drain of energy, the crippling anxieties, & the sense of hopelessness can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. You may yearn for the vibrant life you once had, but the path forward seems unclear.
Dan Begel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Begel received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University, where he also completed his residency in psychiatry. At Yale he studied the conceptual foundations of psychiatry and the core principles of diverse treatment methods. Today he treats people for a wide variety of issues, from the seemingly mild to the severe. He is up to date on psychiatric research and treatment, and utilizes the full range of methods in his work, including genetic analysis, psychotherapy, and medication management.
Dr. Begel received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University, where he also completed his residency in psychiatry. At Yale he studied the conceptual foundations of psychiatry and the core principles of diverse treatment methods. Today he treats people for a wide variety of issues, from the seemingly mild to the severe. He is up to date on psychiatric research and treatment, and utilizes the full range of methods in his work, including genetic analysis, psychotherapy, and medication management.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.