Dialectical Behavior (DBT) 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.
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!
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!
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!
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Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Benjamin Chang, an adult psychiatrist, and I’m honored to be a part of your mental health journey. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that’s tailored specifically for you, based on the latest medical evidence and best practices.
Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Benjamin Chang, an adult psychiatrist, and I’m honored to be a part of your mental health journey. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that’s tailored specifically for you, based on the latest medical evidence and best practices.
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!
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 board certified in psychiatry and treat a wide variety of conditions. I most recently worked at a state psychiatric hospital before moving to private practice. My residency training in general psychiatry and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry were completed at the University of Miami. During my time there, I saw a high volume of patients from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural contexts. My medical degree, M.D., is from the University of Louisville, my hometown, and my undergraduate degree is in Religious Studies.
I am board certified in psychiatry and treat a wide variety of conditions. I most recently worked at a state psychiatric hospital before moving to private practice. My residency training in general psychiatry and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry were completed at the University of Miami. During my time there, I saw a high volume of patients from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural contexts. My medical degree, M.D., is from the University of Louisville, my hometown, and my undergraduate degree is in Religious Studies.
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
I am Allison, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in Nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
My approach to psychiatry is rooted in collaboration, combining evidence-based psychopharmacology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), mindfulness-oriented somatic modalities, and thoughtfully chosen supplements within a patient-led framework.
I am Allison, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to creating an inclusive, compassionate space where every patient feels seen, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s in Nursing from San Francisco State University, and a master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from California State University, Los Angeles. I have worked in both acute inpatient and outpatient medical settings for over 6 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or simply tired of trying to manage everything on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress, or difficulty focusing in your daily life. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, burned out, emotionally drained, or disconnected from themselves and are looking for thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that goes beyond a quick fix. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or simply tired of trying to manage everything on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, stress, or difficulty focusing in your daily life. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, burned out, emotionally drained, or disconnected from themselves and are looking for thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that goes beyond a quick fix. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
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.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or simply not like yourself, you're not alone. I work with adults who want thoughtful, compassionate support and a clear path forward. Together, we can explore what’s been weighing on you, make sense of your symptoms, and build a plan that supports both your mental health and your overall well-being so you can feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or simply not like yourself, you're not alone. I work with adults who want thoughtful, compassionate support and a clear path forward. Together, we can explore what’s been weighing on you, make sense of your symptoms, and build a plan that supports both your mental health and your overall well-being so you can feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
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!
Hello! I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with licenses in California and Florida. I earned my Master's degree from West Coast University in California. Over the past five years, I have dedicated my expertise to the mental health unit at a county hospital in Los Angeles. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with patients facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including severe depression, anxiety, psychosis, addiction, anger management, and issues related to violence.
Hello! I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with licenses in California and Florida. I earned my Master's degree from West Coast University in California. Over the past five years, I have dedicated my expertise to the mental health unit at a county hospital in Los Angeles. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with patients facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including severe depression, anxiety, psychosis, addiction, anger management, and issues related to violence.
In therapy, I draw from psychodynamic, strengths-based, CBT, DBT, and logotherapy approaches.
I help complex, treatment-resistant cases make sense and move toward lasting, whole-person wellness. I’m a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry & Family Medicine) specializing in Functional, Integrative and Metabolic Psychiatry. Through my private practice, Brain Garden Psychiatry (out of network) , I offer longer visits and a root lens approach, exploring micronutrient deficiencies, hormonal, inflammatory, genetic, and lifestyle factors. I specialize in Autistic Adults & AuDHD as well as the treatment of ADHD with non-stimulant approaches. I do not prescribe stimulant medications in my practice unless tapering off.
In therapy, I draw from psychodynamic, strengths-based, CBT, DBT, and logotherapy approaches.
I help complex, treatment-resistant cases make sense and move toward lasting, whole-person wellness. I’m a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry & Family Medicine) specializing in Functional, Integrative and Metabolic Psychiatry. Through my private practice, Brain Garden Psychiatry (out of network) , I offer longer visits and a root lens approach, exploring micronutrient deficiencies, hormonal, inflammatory, genetic, and lifestyle factors. I specialize in Autistic Adults & AuDHD as well as the treatment of ADHD with non-stimulant approaches. I do not prescribe stimulant medications in my practice unless tapering off.
When life becomes overwhelming, you deserve more than a quick fix. I offer expert, compassionate psychiatric care to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and behavioral challenges. With 15+ years of experience and dual board certifications in Adult and Addiction Psychiatry, I help clients who are truly ready to heal—who know that transformation is a journey and want support that honors who they are. My approach is warm, grounded, and deeply supportive. This is a space free of judgment and full of loving accountability. Together, we go beyond symptom relief into lasting change that reshapes your life.
When life becomes overwhelming, you deserve more than a quick fix. I offer expert, compassionate psychiatric care to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and behavioral challenges. With 15+ years of experience and dual board certifications in Adult and Addiction Psychiatry, I help clients who are truly ready to heal—who know that transformation is a journey and want support that honors who they are. My approach is warm, grounded, and deeply supportive. This is a space free of judgment and full of loving accountability. Together, we go beyond symptom relief into lasting change that reshapes your life.
I oftentimes use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice in combination with techniques from other schools of psychotherapy such as the psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy depending on the current needs and goals of the patient.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
I oftentimes use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice in combination with techniques from other schools of psychotherapy such as the psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy depending on the current needs and goals of the patient.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
Dr. Negar H. Mehmandari is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. Dr. Mehmandari differentiates her approach to patient care by dedicating time to truly listen and understand them as individuals, considering their needs and concerns as a whole rather than just focusing on specific symptoms In her spare time, Dr. Mehmandari enjoys reading and traveling.Dr. Negar H. Mehmandari is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. Dr. Mehmandari differentiates her approach to patient care by dedicating time to truly listen and understand them as individuals, considering their needs and concerns a
Dr. Negar H. Mehmandari is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. Dr. Mehmandari differentiates her approach to patient care by dedicating time to truly listen and understand them as individuals, considering their needs and concerns as a whole rather than just focusing on specific symptoms In her spare time, Dr. Mehmandari enjoys reading and traveling.Dr. Negar H. Mehmandari is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. Dr. Mehmandari differentiates her approach to patient care by dedicating time to truly listen and understand them as individuals, considering their needs and concerns a
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!
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi 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, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi 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, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.