Medication Management Psychiatrists in Thousand Oaks, CA
I use an integrative, evidence‑based, and holistic approach that combines psychotherapy with thoughtful medication management to support healing.
I am Wendy Colocho, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Drawing on my advanced clinical training and experience, I work with teens and adults seeking clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful change, helping them move toward improved well‑being and a stronger sense of self.
I use an integrative, evidence‑based, and holistic approach that combines psychotherapy with thoughtful medication management to support healing.
I am Wendy Colocho, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Drawing on my advanced clinical training and experience, I work with teens and adults seeking clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful change, helping them move toward improved well‑being and a stronger sense of self.
Welcome to Moxie Psychiatric Group! We are committed to delivering personalized and compassionate mental health services to individuals seeking support and guidance in the journey towards mental wellness. At Moxie Psychiatric Group, we understand mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being and we believe in a holistic approach to mental healthcare. We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds, offering a safe and inclusive space where everyone can receive the specialized care they deserve.
Welcome to Moxie Psychiatric Group! We are committed to delivering personalized and compassionate mental health services to individuals seeking support and guidance in the journey towards mental wellness. At Moxie Psychiatric Group, we understand mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being and we believe in a holistic approach to mental healthcare. We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds, offering a safe and inclusive space where everyone can receive the specialized care they deserve.
Derek VanCamp, DNP is a psychiatric specialist with 30 years of experience in emergency care, family practice, critical care, and psychiatric disorders. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from West Coast University Los Angeles, a Master’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a Doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University, and a Postdoctoral degree in psychiatry and mental health from Regis College of Boston. He is board-certified in acute care, gerontology, and psychiatry/mental health and specializes in treating children, adult, and geriatric patients.
Derek VanCamp, DNP is a psychiatric specialist with 30 years of experience in emergency care, family practice, critical care, and psychiatric disorders. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from West Coast University Los Angeles, a Master’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a Doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University, and a Postdoctoral degree in psychiatry and mental health from Regis College of Boston. He is board-certified in acute care, gerontology, and psychiatry/mental health and specializes in treating children, adult, and geriatric patients.
Leyla is especially dedicated to working with patients who face complex or challenging circumstances. She offers care for those recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, individuals participating in court-ordered treatment, and patients navigating disability-related needs and documentation. She approaches these sensitive situations with a nonjudgmental, collaborative style, ensuring her patients feel respected and supported while receiving the treatment they need.
Leyla is especially dedicated to working with patients who face complex or challenging circumstances. She offers care for those recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, individuals participating in court-ordered treatment, and patients navigating disability-related needs and documentation. She approaches these sensitive situations with a nonjudgmental, collaborative style, ensuring her patients feel respected and supported while receiving the treatment they need.
Is your child or adolescent needing mental health support? With a background rooted in evidence-based medicine and an emphasis on patient-centered care, I integrate traditional psychiatric approaches with holistic modalities to support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her practice reflects her belief that healing extends beyond symptom management, incorporating mindfulness, therapeutic support, and opportunities for community connection.
Is your child or adolescent needing mental health support? With a background rooted in evidence-based medicine and an emphasis on patient-centered care, I integrate traditional psychiatric approaches with holistic modalities to support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her practice reflects her belief that healing extends beyond symptom management, incorporating mindfulness, therapeutic support, and opportunities for community connection.
Meet Chelsea, a dedicated PMHNP with a fervor for transforming lives. With a heart for the adult and geriatric populations, she specializes in treating psychiatric illnesses like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar 1 and 2, and schizophrenia. Chelsea's compassionate care blends clinical expertise with unwavering empathy, ensuring her patients feel seen and heard. Her mission? To restore hope, foster resilience, and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. In her hands, mental health becomes a journey of healing and growth.
Meet Chelsea, a dedicated PMHNP with a fervor for transforming lives. With a heart for the adult and geriatric populations, she specializes in treating psychiatric illnesses like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar 1 and 2, and schizophrenia. Chelsea's compassionate care blends clinical expertise with unwavering empathy, ensuring her patients feel seen and heard. Her mission? To restore hope, foster resilience, and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. In her hands, mental health becomes a journey of healing and growth.
I have provided direct services through Cedars-Sinai Hospital, USC, and other major neuropsychiatric departments for psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients with mental health disorders, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, and critical care.
With my background, I can help assess the right course of medication with considerable consideration of pre-existing health-related concerns and diagnoses.
I have provided direct services through Cedars-Sinai Hospital, USC, and other major neuropsychiatric departments for psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients with mental health disorders, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, and critical care.
With my background, I can help assess the right course of medication with considerable consideration of pre-existing health-related concerns and diagnoses.
I see my role as a psychiatrist similar that of a consultant. While the client is the CEO of their body, I feel it takes teamwork and proper collaboration with their family, physician and other mental health providers to come to a well-rounded treatment plan that fits them personally. It is vital to collaborate with their PCP and associated mental health providers to help them heal as seamlessly as possible. Good communication is one of my hallmarks. I do not simply “push pills”, but rather seek a holistic and varied treatment approach that focuses on therapy, mindfulness, minimizing substances, nutrition, exercise and self-care.
I see my role as a psychiatrist similar that of a consultant. While the client is the CEO of their body, I feel it takes teamwork and proper collaboration with their family, physician and other mental health providers to come to a well-rounded treatment plan that fits them personally. It is vital to collaborate with their PCP and associated mental health providers to help them heal as seamlessly as possible. Good communication is one of my hallmarks. I do not simply “push pills”, but rather seek a holistic and varied treatment approach that focuses on therapy, mindfulness, minimizing substances, nutrition, exercise and self-care.
Throughout her career, Mina has assisted individuals who have faced various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and PTSD. Every person is unique and extraordinary, deserving of respect and personalized care. Mina’s approach is to develop a partnership as we embark on a journey toward achieving optimal mental wellness and healing. Your time together is a safe and therapeutic place for you to talk about how you feel and what you're thinking. Accepting that each person is unique, each person's experiences and struggles are too.
Throughout her career, Mina has assisted individuals who have faced various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and PTSD. Every person is unique and extraordinary, deserving of respect and personalized care. Mina’s approach is to develop a partnership as we embark on a journey toward achieving optimal mental wellness and healing. Your time together is a safe and therapeutic place for you to talk about how you feel and what you're thinking. Accepting that each person is unique, each person's experiences and struggles are too.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
He integrates evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to support medication management and long-term recovery.
He is especially passionate about working with individuals who have developmental or neurological differences, including those on the autism spectrum or those with head injuries. He also has experience supporting first responders, military veterans, and individuals from the LGBTQ+ and foster care communities. Dr.
He integrates evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to support medication management and long-term recovery.
He is especially passionate about working with individuals who have developmental or neurological differences, including those on the autism spectrum or those with head injuries. He also has experience supporting first responders, military veterans, and individuals from the LGBTQ+ and foster care communities. Dr.
Dr. Hill has been practicing Psychiatry for nearly 20 years. He now practices both Psychiatry and TMS at Neuro Wellness Spa. Throughout his medical career, he owned his own private practice for 10 years, was on staff as a consultation psychiatrist for multiple Kansas City hospitals, and served as the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at one of the largest hospitals in the Kansas City Metro area. Additionally, Dr. Hill served as Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Psychiatry at his alma mater, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
Dr. Hill has been practicing Psychiatry for nearly 20 years. He now practices both Psychiatry and TMS at Neuro Wellness Spa. Throughout his medical career, he owned his own private practice for 10 years, was on staff as a consultation psychiatrist for multiple Kansas City hospitals, and served as the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at one of the largest hospitals in the Kansas City Metro area. Additionally, Dr. Hill served as Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Psychiatry at his alma mater, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
Jari Pohankova is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working with psychiatric patients at UCLA. Her focus is on viewing each individual holistically and addressing the root cause of disease by providing an individualized approach and healing all aspects of life that contribute to mental illness (mental, spiritual, physical, nutritional, relational, and stress management). Jari believes that mental health and resilience are a foundation for a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.Jari Pohankova is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working wit
Jari Pohankova is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working with psychiatric patients at UCLA. Her focus is on viewing each individual holistically and addressing the root cause of disease by providing an individualized approach and healing all aspects of life that contribute to mental illness (mental, spiritual, physical, nutritional, relational, and stress management). Jari believes that mental health and resilience are a foundation for a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.Jari Pohankova is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience working wit
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, testing, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Princess is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Born in the Philippines, Princess entered mental health care to help break the stigma around mental illness. She views each person as unique, prioritizing deep listening and individualized treatment plans. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, she strives to support healing and improve each patient’s quality of life.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, testing, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Princess is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Born in the Philippines, Princess entered mental health care to help break the stigma around mental illness. She views each person as unique, prioritizing deep listening and individualized treatment plans. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, she strives to support healing and improve each patient’s quality of life.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Holly is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She brings a diverse clinical background, having experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and correctional nursing settings. As a PMHNP, her mission is to be a guiding light for individuals struggling with their mental health by fostering a safe and compassionate space.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Holly is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She brings a diverse clinical background, having experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and correctional nursing settings. As a PMHNP, her mission is to be a guiding light for individuals struggling with their mental health by fostering a safe and compassionate space.
Are you looking for higher quality medication management?
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 15(+) years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, correctional, geriatric, adult, adolescent, and substance use settings, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. My approach is thorough, collaborative, and focused on delivering thoughtful, individualized care.
Are you looking for higher quality medication management?
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 15(+) years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, correctional, geriatric, adult, adolescent, and substance use settings, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. My approach is thorough, collaborative, and focused on delivering thoughtful, individualized care.
She is known for providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that employs a client-centered approach and integrates medication management with therapy.
As a provider at Bonmente, Vides treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
She is known for providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that employs a client-centered approach and integrates medication management with therapy.
As a provider at Bonmente, Vides treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
She listens closely, offers thoughtful evaluations and conscientious medication management, and works collaboratively with clients to build practical plans that support lasting mental health.
As a provider at Bonmente, Tiffany treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
She listens closely, offers thoughtful evaluations and conscientious medication management, and works collaboratively with clients to build practical plans that support lasting mental health.
As a provider at Bonmente, Tiffany treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Marin is a board-certified osteopathic physician at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Embracing a collaborative approach to mental health care, Dr. Marin draws on her background as an osteopathic physician with additional training in integrative psychiatry. She incorporates a diverse range of treatment options into her practice to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Marin is a board-certified osteopathic physician at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Embracing a collaborative approach to mental health care, Dr. Marin draws on her background as an osteopathic physician with additional training in integrative psychiatry. She incorporates a diverse range of treatment options into her practice to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
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.
Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
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.
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FAQ - Medication Management Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with medication management?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from other mental health professionals is their medical training and ability to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications. Medication management encompasses the ongoing monitoring and adjustment of a client's medications—including types, dosages, and combinations—to ensure optimal treatment of clinical symptoms while minimizing adverse effects. Before prescribing medication, psychiatrists will typically conduct an evaluation that includes an assessment of the client's symptoms, medical history, and previous psychiatric diagnoses. Then, they will develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, if appropriate. Once medication is initiated, psychiatrists work closely with clients to monitor their response to the treatment and make necessary adjustments to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
What is the psychiatrist's approach to medication and overall treatment?
Most psychiatrists take a holistic approach to medication treatment, recognizing that medication alone is rarely most effective. They typically recommend that clients also engage in psychotherapy or counseling to address any underlying causes of their mental health challenges. Additionally, many psychiatrists collaborate with clients to implement lifestyle modifications that can significantly improve mental health outcomes, such as establishing a healthy sleep routine, developing better stress management techniques, incorporating regular exercise, and building healthy relationships.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in medication management?
The Psychology Today directory is a useful tool to find psychiatrists who specialize in medication management. Using the search filters, clients can search for professionals with expertise in specific conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, or trauma. If desired, clients can also narrow their search to providers who share their identity, such as identifying as a specific gender or practicing a given religion. When speaking with potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating your condition and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions in general. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.