Dissociative Disorders (DID) Psychiatrists in Torrance, CA
Dr. Stephany Lavigne, a distinguished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with honors from the University of South Alabama. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in forensic psychiatry at Metropolitan State Hospital, caring for patients under penal codes and conservatorship. Dr. Lavigne has also demonstrated her commitment in diverse outpatient settings, providing quality mental health care.
Dr. Stephany Lavigne, a distinguished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with honors from the University of South Alabama. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in forensic psychiatry at Metropolitan State Hospital, caring for patients under penal codes and conservatorship. Dr. Lavigne has also demonstrated her commitment in diverse outpatient settings, providing quality mental health care.
Great to meet you! My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients, I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance!
Great to meet you! My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients, I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance!
Dr. Stephany Lavigne, a distinguished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with honors from the University of South Alabama. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in forensic psychiatry at Metropolitan State Hospital, caring for patients under penal codes and conservatorship. Dr. Lavigne has also demonstrated her commitment in diverse outpatient settings, providing quality mental health care.
Dr. Stephany Lavigne, a distinguished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with honors from the University of South Alabama. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in forensic psychiatry at Metropolitan State Hospital, caring for patients under penal codes and conservatorship. Dr. Lavigne has also demonstrated her commitment in diverse outpatient settings, providing quality mental health care.
Samantha McKinnon is a dual-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and family nurse practitioner (FNP) with 14 years of nursing experience caring for patients of all ages. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at The University of Texas and her post-master’s psychiatric mental health certification at Johns Hopkins University. Samantha is dedicated to understanding each patient’s story, ensuring they feel valued, supported and heard.
Samantha McKinnon is a dual-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and family nurse practitioner (FNP) with 14 years of nursing experience caring for patients of all ages. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at The University of Texas and her post-master’s psychiatric mental health certification at Johns Hopkins University. Samantha is dedicated to understanding each patient’s story, ensuring they feel valued, supported and heard.
Hello, I'm Elena Urbiztondo, a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation. My approach is compassionate and integrative, combining medication management and psychotherapy, focusing on collaboration and tailored care to support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
Hello, I'm Elena Urbiztondo, a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation. My approach is compassionate and integrative, combining medication management and psychotherapy, focusing on collaboration and tailored care to support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
Accepting new patients! Dr. Kartik Ananth, a double board-certified psychiatrist and pain management specialist, provides compassionate, comprehensive care for chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. He offers advanced treatments such as Ketamine Infusions, TMS therapy, medication management, psychotherapy, and telemedicine. Dr. Ananth's personalized approach focuses on creating tailored treatment plans that address your individual goals, helping you achieve lasting emotional relief, improved mental wellness, and enhanced quality of life.
Accepting new patients! Dr. Kartik Ananth, a double board-certified psychiatrist and pain management specialist, provides compassionate, comprehensive care for chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. He offers advanced treatments such as Ketamine Infusions, TMS therapy, medication management, psychotherapy, and telemedicine. Dr. Ananth's personalized approach focuses on creating tailored treatment plans that address your individual goals, helping you achieve lasting emotional relief, improved mental wellness, and enhanced quality of life.
Sophia Rabiee - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Torrance, CA 90503
Sophia is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University. She has NP experience in a variety of settings including homeless outreach. Sophia values a person-centered treatment approach and is passionate about supporting patients in their journey toward mental wellness. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, being in nature, and traveling the world.
Sophia is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University. She has NP experience in a variety of settings including homeless outreach. Sophia values a person-centered treatment approach and is passionate about supporting patients in their journey toward mental wellness. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, being in nature, and traveling the world.
Dr. Heather Mak is a psychiatrist with experience in helping patients with issues like hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Heather Mak is a psychiatrist with experience in helping patients with issues like hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Burwell specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in both adults and the geriatric population. His board certification in psychiatry serves as a testament to his expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier care.
Dr. Burwell specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in both adults and the geriatric population. His board certification in psychiatry serves as a testament to his expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier care.
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. Our mental health treatment center in Long Beach provides a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness.
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. Our mental health treatment center in Long Beach provides a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Available appointments within 3-5 business days. After-hours and weekend appointments. Are you or your loved ones struggling to balance mental and physical health? Are you suffering from anxiety? If this somewhat sounds familiar, I would like to help you in your healing journey. I provide Telemedicine Services so that you can conveniently be seen from your home for psychiatry appointments and medication management without the need to travel. I provide the same psychiatry services as an in-person office visit and I can also address other aspects that encompass your complete wellness. My aim is to help you to thrive at your best.
Available appointments within 3-5 business days. After-hours and weekend appointments. Are you or your loved ones struggling to balance mental and physical health? Are you suffering from anxiety? If this somewhat sounds familiar, I would like to help you in your healing journey. I provide Telemedicine Services so that you can conveniently be seen from your home for psychiatry appointments and medication management without the need to travel. I provide the same psychiatry services as an in-person office visit and I can also address other aspects that encompass your complete wellness. My aim is to help you to thrive at your best.
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My ideal client faces a range of mental health challenges, seeking support to manage anxiety, depression, or other conditions. They need compassionate, personalized care to navigate their journey. Their goals are to achieve emotional stability, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall well-being. They want a provider who listens, understands, and collaborates with them to create an effective treatment plan. My passion for people and their stories, coupled with my dedication to mental health advocacy, drives me to help clients debunk misconceptions and achieve their goals.
My ideal client faces a range of mental health challenges, seeking support to manage anxiety, depression, or other conditions. They need compassionate, personalized care to navigate their journey. Their goals are to achieve emotional stability, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall well-being. They want a provider who listens, understands, and collaborates with them to create an effective treatment plan. My passion for people and their stories, coupled with my dedication to mental health advocacy, drives me to help clients debunk misconceptions and achieve their goals.
You feel so alone. No one seems to understand what you're going through. You don't feel comfortable anywhere. School is a minefield of social interactions, peer pressures, and demands from teachers. At home, your parents are overbearing and never let you forget that every choice you make now will affect your entire future. It feels like everyone has so many expectations for who you are supposed to be, and you never get a chance to figure out who you actually are. You wish there were somewhere you could go to find peace. Someone you could talk to that might help you navigate this complex time. But you're too scared to reach out.
You feel so alone. No one seems to understand what you're going through. You don't feel comfortable anywhere. School is a minefield of social interactions, peer pressures, and demands from teachers. At home, your parents are overbearing and never let you forget that every choice you make now will affect your entire future. It feels like everyone has so many expectations for who you are supposed to be, and you never get a chance to figure out who you actually are. You wish there were somewhere you could go to find peace. Someone you could talk to that might help you navigate this complex time. But you're too scared to reach out.
Welcome! I'm a board-certified psychiatrist offering psychotherapy and medication management. In addition to my time in my confidential private practice, I'm on faculty at Harvard Medical School. I do deep work with clients to help them understand themselves. I'm specialized in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and BPD treatment. I work with clients new to therapy as well as clients who have tried numerous therapies and/or medications and haven't gotten the results they wanted. I listen and work collaboratively with you.
Welcome! I'm a board-certified psychiatrist offering psychotherapy and medication management. In addition to my time in my confidential private practice, I'm on faculty at Harvard Medical School. I do deep work with clients to help them understand themselves. I'm specialized in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and BPD treatment. I work with clients new to therapy as well as clients who have tried numerous therapies and/or medications and haven't gotten the results they wanted. I listen and work collaboratively with you.
Recognizing the uniqueness of each patient's situation, I collaborate closely with a treatment team to find the most effective course of action. I believe in taking an integrative approach, utilizing various treatment modalities such as supportive therapy, psychopharmacology, and alternative treatments. When focusing on mood disorders, my comprehensive medication management is tailored to your needs. We'll collaborate to find the most effective strategies to align with your overall health goals, fostering resilience, recovery, and a renewed sense of hope.
Recognizing the uniqueness of each patient's situation, I collaborate closely with a treatment team to find the most effective course of action. I believe in taking an integrative approach, utilizing various treatment modalities such as supportive therapy, psychopharmacology, and alternative treatments. When focusing on mood disorders, my comprehensive medication management is tailored to your needs. We'll collaborate to find the most effective strategies to align with your overall health goals, fostering resilience, recovery, and a renewed sense of hope.
Hello, I'm Elena Urbiztondo, a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation. My approach is compassionate and integrative, combining medication management and psychotherapy, focusing on collaboration and tailored care to support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
Hello, I'm Elena Urbiztondo, a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation. My approach is compassionate and integrative, combining medication management and psychotherapy, focusing on collaboration and tailored care to support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
My name is Brittnai Johnson. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and have a broad focus, such as Trauma, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and many others! I use person-centered care to create a safe, non-judgmental environment and cater to each person for an individualized treatment plan.
My name is Brittnai Johnson. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and have a broad focus, such as Trauma, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and many others! I use person-centered care to create a safe, non-judgmental environment and cater to each person for an individualized treatment plan.
When you're living with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, finding balance can feel like a constant uphill climb. Moods shift, energy disappears, and it’s easy to feel like you’re losing control of your own life. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with an MS from Walden University and a DNP from Chamberlain University, and I take a holistic approach to medication management that respects your whole story—not just your symptoms.
When you're living with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, finding balance can feel like a constant uphill climb. Moods shift, energy disappears, and it’s easy to feel like you’re losing control of your own life. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with an MS from Walden University and a DNP from Chamberlain University, and I take a holistic approach to medication management that respects your whole story—not just your symptoms.
Depression can leave you feeling emotionally flat—like you're moving through life on autopilot, disconnected from joy, and unsure how to get back to yourself. Anxiety often runs alongside it, keeping you in a constant state of alert, while past trauma quietly shapes how safe you feel in your own body. What initially drew me to this field—and still inspires me daily—is the brain’s capacity for change. Neuroplasticity reminds us that healing isn’t just possible; it’s how we’re wired.
Depression can leave you feeling emotionally flat—like you're moving through life on autopilot, disconnected from joy, and unsure how to get back to yourself. Anxiety often runs alongside it, keeping you in a constant state of alert, while past trauma quietly shapes how safe you feel in your own body. What initially drew me to this field—and still inspires me daily—is the brain’s capacity for change. Neuroplasticity reminds us that healing isn’t just possible; it’s how we’re wired.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Psychiatrists
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.