Autism Psychiatrists in Venice, CA
Mental health challenges can make it feel like you've lost touch with the person you want to be. As both a physician and someone with personal experience navigating mental health, I understand that effective treatment is about more than reducing symptoms.
That's why I provide thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric care for adults throughout California via telehealth. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, burnout, and other mental health concerns, helping them find relief while staying connected to the relationships, creativity, goals, and values that give life meaning.
Mental health challenges can make it feel like you've lost touch with the person you want to be. As both a physician and someone with personal experience navigating mental health, I understand that effective treatment is about more than reducing symptoms.
That's why I provide thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric care for adults throughout California via telehealth. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, burnout, and other mental health concerns, helping them find relief while staying connected to the relationships, creativity, goals, and values that give life meaning.
She supports diverse populations including individuals in adoption or foster care systems, autistic and developmentally diverse patients, and LGBTQ+ communities, while also welcoming first responders and military/veteran patients
Katherine is especially passionate about assisting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those needing support with disability-related documentation. She understands the vulnerability and uncertainty that often accompany these circumstances and strives to make the transition back into daily life feel safer, more structured, and medically supported. Her clinical approach emphasizes clear communication, accessible guidance, and thoughtful coordination of care.Katherine is especially passionate about assisting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those needing support with
She supports diverse populations including individuals in adoption or foster care systems, autistic and developmentally diverse patients, and LGBTQ+ communities, while also welcoming first responders and military/veteran patients
Katherine is especially passionate about assisting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those needing support with disability-related documentation. She understands the vulnerability and uncertainty that often accompany these circumstances and strives to make the transition back into daily life feel safer, more structured, and medically supported. Her clinical approach emphasizes clear communication, accessible guidance, and thoughtful coordination of care.Katherine is especially passionate about assisting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those needing support with
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
I am a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist, as well as Psychotherapist. I believe in taking the time to fully understand each person’s unique situation because one’s state of mind is inseparable from the family and social systems that surround us. Each patient is seen as an individual and encouraged to be an active participant and collaborator in their own treatment planning. For some, this will involve medications, after a thorough discussion of risks, benefits, and side effects. And for others the best course may be to start with psychotherapy or other supportive treatments before meds are considered.
I am a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist, as well as Psychotherapist. I believe in taking the time to fully understand each person’s unique situation because one’s state of mind is inseparable from the family and social systems that surround us. Each patient is seen as an individual and encouraged to be an active participant and collaborator in their own treatment planning. For some, this will involve medications, after a thorough discussion of risks, benefits, and side effects. And for others the best course may be to start with psychotherapy or other supportive treatments before meds are considered.
Phoebe Shinn, PMHNP, helps adults across California find stability and clarity through personalized psychiatric care and medication management. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder using evidence-based approaches tailored to everyone's needs. Her care emphasizes thoughtful assessment, ongoing collaboration, and practical strategies that support long-term mental wellness.
Phoebe Shinn, PMHNP, helps adults across California find stability and clarity through personalized psychiatric care and medication management. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder using evidence-based approaches tailored to everyone's needs. Her care emphasizes thoughtful assessment, ongoing collaboration, and practical strategies that support long-term mental wellness.
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Over the last 10 years, I developed expertise with late-diagnosed autistic adults without intellectual disability.
In French I co-authored "Le Manuel du Borderline" (2014), "Le Manuel du Bipolaire" (2017) & "Le Manuel de l'Autiste" (2022)—first comprehensive French guides on BPD, Bipolar & Adult Autism for patients/families (Eyrolles, Paris).
Over the last 10 years, I developed expertise with late-diagnosed autistic adults without intellectual disability.
In French I co-authored "Le Manuel du Borderline" (2014), "Le Manuel du Bipolaire" (2017) & "Le Manuel de l'Autiste" (2022)—first comprehensive French guides on BPD, Bipolar & Adult Autism for patients/families (Eyrolles, Paris).
Accepting New Patients - Hi there! I am dual board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is taking on new patients by video appointments. I treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma, depression, bipolar, oppositional defiant disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Accepting New Patients - Hi there! I am dual board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is taking on new patients by video appointments. I treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma, depression, bipolar, oppositional defiant disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
My ideal client may feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected—possibly navigating life as an autistic adult or struggling with trauma, ADHD, or chronic health issues.
I am a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, also certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. I offer medication management and supportive care that affirms neurodiversity, addresses complex health needs, and centers your unique voice and experience.
My ideal client may feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected—possibly navigating life as an autistic adult or struggling with trauma, ADHD, or chronic health issues.
I am a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, also certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. I offer medication management and supportive care that affirms neurodiversity, addresses complex health needs, and centers your unique voice and experience.
I strive to deeply understand my youths with academic/career (ADHD, Autism) and emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, obsessions, mania, and anger issues), families with dynamic issues, those with substance use issues, as well as those with psychotic issues.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
I strive to deeply understand my youths with academic/career (ADHD, Autism) and emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, obsessions, mania, and anger issues), families with dynamic issues, those with substance use issues, as well as those with psychotic issues.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
She primarily specializes in working with young people with autism and other neurodivergencies, such as ADHD and learning differences, and those who are highly talented or knowledgeable in one or more domains.
Dr. Viani provides in-person care in Los Angeles, and telehealth throughout California, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
She primarily specializes in working with young people with autism and other neurodivergencies, such as ADHD and learning differences, and those who are highly talented or knowledgeable in one or more domains.
Dr. Viani provides in-person care in Los Angeles, and telehealth throughout California, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
My specialties include autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders
I am a board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who practices psychotherapy, pharmacologic treatment and, when appropriate, refers for interventional psychiatry treatments. I see both children and adults, and approach patients and their families with respect, compassion and care. While I strongly believe in pharmacologic treatments backed by neuroscience, I am also a proponent of not simply medicating a child or an adult, but using the entire spectrum of interventions for a healthy brain (exercise, diet, meditation, mindfulness). I liaison with schools, teachers, parents, guardians, therapists, life coaches.
My specialties include autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders
I am a board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who practices psychotherapy, pharmacologic treatment and, when appropriate, refers for interventional psychiatry treatments. I see both children and adults, and approach patients and their families with respect, compassion and care. While I strongly believe in pharmacologic treatments backed by neuroscience, I am also a proponent of not simply medicating a child or an adult, but using the entire spectrum of interventions for a healthy brain (exercise, diet, meditation, mindfulness). I liaison with schools, teachers, parents, guardians, therapists, life coaches.
Abdel Qader Tayyem is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of diverse nursing experience. He offers a strong clinical background and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Abdel provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment—including medication management and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—for individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. He treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychological distress.
Abdel Qader Tayyem is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of diverse nursing experience. He offers a strong clinical background and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Abdel provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment—including medication management and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—for individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. He treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychological distress.
Utilizing both psychotherapy and medication, I treat a wide variety of issues including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, thought disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
My training included cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, as well as combined treatment utilizing both medication and psychotherapy. I offer psychotherapy and medication management — either alone, in conjunction with therapy visits, or working closely with your existing therapist.
Utilizing both psychotherapy and medication, I treat a wide variety of issues including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, thought disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
My training included cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, as well as combined treatment utilizing both medication and psychotherapy. I offer psychotherapy and medication management — either alone, in conjunction with therapy visits, or working closely with your existing therapist.
I have particular interests in treatment of individuals with autism, athletes of all types.
For me, the decision to go into psychiatry was easy; I am passionate about advocating for people of all ages struggling with their mental health. My approach is to appreciate the human experience and to help make life more fulfilling for those in need of support. Each session with me you can expect a kind, thorough evaluation and personalized evidence-based treatment recommendations. The decision for or against a particular treatment is always shared and I empower patients to participate in formulating a treatment plan together with me.
I have particular interests in treatment of individuals with autism, athletes of all types.
For me, the decision to go into psychiatry was easy; I am passionate about advocating for people of all ages struggling with their mental health. My approach is to appreciate the human experience and to help make life more fulfilling for those in need of support. Each session with me you can expect a kind, thorough evaluation and personalized evidence-based treatment recommendations. The decision for or against a particular treatment is always shared and I empower patients to participate in formulating a treatment plan together with me.
Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Are you experiencing fatigue, frequent mood swings, poor concentration, and anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, feeling sad and anxious? Don’t let these symptoms define you. I treat various conditions with psychotherapy and/or medication management that may include General Anxiety Disorder, depression, OCD, ADD & ADHD, PTSD, phobias, relationship issues, and much more.
Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Are you experiencing fatigue, frequent mood swings, poor concentration, and anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, feeling sad and anxious? Don’t let these symptoms define you. I treat various conditions with psychotherapy and/or medication management that may include General Anxiety Disorder, depression, OCD, ADD & ADHD, PTSD, phobias, relationship issues, and much more.
Working with a younger population or family members is always a welcome challenge, as is the nuanced approach to busy professionals in a rapidly changing world. I believe in mutual respect and teamwork, as well as being able to adapt to individual differences and expectations. I completed my undergraduate degree at Emory University, and received my medical degree from Texas Tech University. I completed general psychiatry training at Louisiana State University and Ochsner Health in New Orleans, and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch.Working with a younger population or family mem
Working with a younger population or family members is always a welcome challenge, as is the nuanced approach to busy professionals in a rapidly changing world. I believe in mutual respect and teamwork, as well as being able to adapt to individual differences and expectations. I completed my undergraduate degree at Emory University, and received my medical degree from Texas Tech University. I completed general psychiatry training at Louisiana State University and Ochsner Health in New Orleans, and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch.Working with a younger population or family mem
As a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about providing patient-centered care for individuals navigating the complexities of mental health. I am experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. I have developed a particular expertise in working with those struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the power of compassion, empathy, and evidence-based treatment to support each patient’s unique journey toward healing. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to reclaim their lives.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about providing patient-centered care for individuals navigating the complexities of mental health. I am experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. I have developed a particular expertise in working with those struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the power of compassion, empathy, and evidence-based treatment to support each patient’s unique journey toward healing. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to reclaim their lives.
Dr. Ryan Scoggins is a double-board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Originally, from Massachusetts Dr. Scoggins graduated from Northeastern University where he majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. After receiving his medical degree from Touro College of Medicine in New York he completed his general psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai in New York City. He went on to complete his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University of Southern California. Dr. Scoggins specializes in treating children, transitional age youth and adults.
Dr. Ryan Scoggins is a double-board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Originally, from Massachusetts Dr. Scoggins graduated from Northeastern University where he majored in psychology and minored in philosophy. After receiving his medical degree from Touro College of Medicine in New York he completed his general psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai in New York City. He went on to complete his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University of Southern California. Dr. Scoggins specializes in treating children, transitional age youth and adults.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. I conduct legal / forensic / psychiatric evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, competency evaluations, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, cognitive evaluations, immigration evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychiatric evaluations / assessments.
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.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.