Autism Psychiatrists in Westminster, CA
Dr. Ritu Goel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CA 92683
My training across 3 continents and 20 years of experience brings you diverse, holistic and effective mental health care. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism for children, teens and adults who experience sadness, anger, worries, and struggle with focus, social skills, and academics. I help you feel more confident, improve your sleep and mood, perform better at school and work, and enrich your relationships with friends and family. I engage closely with families, empowering parents with the understanding and tools that improve their young ones’ mental well-being and quality of lives
My training across 3 continents and 20 years of experience brings you diverse, holistic and effective mental health care. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism for children, teens and adults who experience sadness, anger, worries, and struggle with focus, social skills, and academics. I help you feel more confident, improve your sleep and mood, perform better at school and work, and enrich your relationships with friends and family. I engage closely with families, empowering parents with the understanding and tools that improve their young ones’ mental well-being and quality of lives
Progeny Psychiatric Clinic - Westminster
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683
Ideal clients are those that are dealing with mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and many more. The goal is to help them become stable and function as normal as possible in their daily lives. Patients want to be helped to become independent in society.
Ideal clients are those that are dealing with mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and many more. The goal is to help them become stable and function as normal as possible in their daily lives. Patients want to be helped to become independent in society.
Jenna N Vo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92683
Jenna is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC). She received her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services for adolescents to older adults. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapports with patients and families. She provides medication management (not therapy service). Besides English, she also speaks Vietnamese fluently.
Jenna is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC). She received her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services for adolescents to older adults. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapports with patients and families. She provides medication management (not therapy service). Besides English, she also speaks Vietnamese fluently.
Phuong T Tran
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
Westminster, CA 92684
Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Dr. Tran the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Dr. Tran the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
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Nisha Warikoo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Warikoo's areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders.
Nisha Warikoo, MD is the Founder and Director of Monarch Psychiatry of California. She is an award- winning, board-certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Warikoo is known for her thorough diagnostic approach across various stages of development as well as the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based and well-rounded treatment for the patients and families she sees. Often times, treatment may include medication management, but it does not end there. Our team of experts work with you and your family to educate you about the resources available in the community, and to connect you with supports and services.
Warikoo's areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders.
Nisha Warikoo, MD is the Founder and Director of Monarch Psychiatry of California. She is an award- winning, board-certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Warikoo is known for her thorough diagnostic approach across various stages of development as well as the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based and well-rounded treatment for the patients and families she sees. Often times, treatment may include medication management, but it does not end there. Our team of experts work with you and your family to educate you about the resources available in the community, and to connect you with supports and services.
Kenneth Neil Sokolski
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
While my specialty is the medical treatment of psychiatric illness, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADD, autism, and schizophrenia, I am invested in getting to know each of my patients and the stresses they are experiencing.
As a graduate of U.C. Irvine School of Medicine and Residency in Psychiatry with 28 years of experience diagnosing and treating behavioral conditions, author of over 35 peer reviewed publications in mood and anxiety disorders, and a professor of psychiatry in charge of the psychopharmacology course for psychiatric residents at U.C.I., I am in a unique position to understand and provide the most appropriate therapy for my patients' emotional needs. I am at the forefront of psychiatric treatments and am sought out by therapists and physicians for treatment of the most difficult psychiatric cases as well as for my compassionate care.
While my specialty is the medical treatment of psychiatric illness, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADD, autism, and schizophrenia, I am invested in getting to know each of my patients and the stresses they are experiencing.
As a graduate of U.C. Irvine School of Medicine and Residency in Psychiatry with 28 years of experience diagnosing and treating behavioral conditions, author of over 35 peer reviewed publications in mood and anxiety disorders, and a professor of psychiatry in charge of the psychopharmacology course for psychiatric residents at U.C.I., I am in a unique position to understand and provide the most appropriate therapy for my patients' emotional needs. I am at the forefront of psychiatric treatments and am sought out by therapists and physicians for treatment of the most difficult psychiatric cases as well as for my compassionate care.
Sayeh Beheshti
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804
I treat children, age 8-19, who are suffering from the following: Suicidal Thoughts, Self Harm/Cutting, Anxiety Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive Disorder, Mild and Moderate Eating Disorders, Divorce/Family Problems, Personality Disorders, LGBTQ+ Related Issues. My therapists do individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatry in a comfortable upscale setting in Costa Mesa. We accept health insurance and we make treatment affordable. We have telehealth available for children anywhere in the state of California.
I treat children, age 8-19, who are suffering from the following: Suicidal Thoughts, Self Harm/Cutting, Anxiety Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive Disorder, Mild and Moderate Eating Disorders, Divorce/Family Problems, Personality Disorders, LGBTQ+ Related Issues. My therapists do individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatry in a comfortable upscale setting in Costa Mesa. We accept health insurance and we make treatment affordable. We have telehealth available for children anywhere in the state of California.
Ronald Blustein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780 (Online Only)
Blustein treats various concerns like hyperactive disorder, sleeping issues, alcoholism, autism, bipolar disorder.
Dr. Ronald Blustein is a caring and compassionate psychiatrist. Dr. Blustein obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He brings extensive experience to his role at Ehab Yacoub, MD Inc. Brain Health USA, across Gardena, Van Nuys, Fullerton, CA.
Blustein treats various concerns like hyperactive disorder, sleeping issues, alcoholism, autism, bipolar disorder.
Dr. Ronald Blustein is a caring and compassionate psychiatrist. Dr. Blustein obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He brings extensive experience to his role at Ehab Yacoub, MD Inc. Brain Health USA, across Gardena, Van Nuys, Fullerton, CA.
Harry B. Rauch
Psychiatrist, DPh, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92866
Your child or teen may be dealing with school, concentration, emotional and behavioral issues. I offer assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical management of children and adolescents. My services are provided in a private, comfortable setting using the latest techniques and knowledge. I spend the time every patient needs, and deserves, for optimal psychiatric care: listening carefully, asking relevant questions, explaining my observations and recommendations to family members, educating patients and parents about the therapeutic process. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Your child or teen may be dealing with school, concentration, emotional and behavioral issues. I offer assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical management of children and adolescents. My services are provided in a private, comfortable setting using the latest techniques and knowledge. I spend the time every patient needs, and deserves, for optimal psychiatric care: listening carefully, asking relevant questions, explaining my observations and recommendations to family members, educating patients and parents about the therapeutic process. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Salina Lum
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I received my Master's Degree at Cal State LA, Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences at UC-Irvine, and my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at West Coast University. I see clients ages 6 and above for medication management. I am passionate about providing quality and compassionate care and recognize the importance of building a trusting relationship.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I received my Master's Degree at Cal State LA, Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences at UC-Irvine, and my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at West Coast University. I see clients ages 6 and above for medication management. I am passionate about providing quality and compassionate care and recognize the importance of building a trusting relationship.
Dr Riz @ Evolve Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances?
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances?
Emily Lippincott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMNHP
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Online Only)
In network with most insurance carriers. Emily Lippincott is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and specializes in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults as well as children and adolescents. She works in collaboration with a team of psychiatrists and psychologists in a large group practice that accepts most insurance plans. Championing a whole person approach to health and well-being, she employs a combination of medical and holistic practices into her treatment plans, and believes in an interdisciplinary approach in treating psychological conditions.
In network with most insurance carriers. Emily Lippincott is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and specializes in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults as well as children and adolescents. She works in collaboration with a team of psychiatrists and psychologists in a large group practice that accepts most insurance plans. Championing a whole person approach to health and well-being, she employs a combination of medical and holistic practices into her treatment plans, and believes in an interdisciplinary approach in treating psychological conditions.
Erin Fraser Benesch
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Online Only)
Dr. Erin Benesch is double Board Certified in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She provides treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in children, adolescents and young adults using medications, psychotherapy, and other alternative modalities of treatment. Dr. Benesch believes in the optimization of medication management while minimizing polypharmacy and addictive medications. She strongly encourages comprehensive mental health treatment in a collaborative model with therapists practicing primary evidence-based intervention.
Dr. Erin Benesch is double Board Certified in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She provides treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in children, adolescents and young adults using medications, psychotherapy, and other alternative modalities of treatment. Dr. Benesch believes in the optimization of medication management while minimizing polypharmacy and addictive medications. She strongly encourages comprehensive mental health treatment in a collaborative model with therapists practicing primary evidence-based intervention.
Sachin Relia
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92803
I strive to partner with my patients in achieving mental health wellness. I utilize psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic skills in developing a truly individualized treatment plan. In addition, I focus on impact of sleep on mental health outcomes and therefore, utilize my background in sleep medicine and incorporate those principles while providing psychiatric care.
I strive to partner with my patients in achieving mental health wellness. I utilize psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic skills in developing a truly individualized treatment plan. In addition, I focus on impact of sleep on mental health outcomes and therefore, utilize my background in sleep medicine and incorporate those principles while providing psychiatric care.
Dawei Wang
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Have you ever taken time off from your busy job or pulled your child from school mid-day because of a behavioral health appointment? Here at Weekend Behavioral Health, we believe psychiatric appointments don't have to be a disruption to you or your child’s daily life. Weekend Behavioral Health primarily operates on the weekend. However, we also offer evening appointments during weekdays. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments.
Have you ever taken time off from your busy job or pulled your child from school mid-day because of a behavioral health appointment? Here at Weekend Behavioral Health, we believe psychiatric appointments don't have to be a disruption to you or your child’s daily life. Weekend Behavioral Health primarily operates on the weekend. However, we also offer evening appointments during weekdays. We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments.
City PsychMD
Psychiatrist, Shadi, Aramesh, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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.
Light Care Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868
Chika is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Fresno Ca, who works with children and adults and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar, sleep difficulties etc. Chika has experience with medication management and use of psychotherapy and has been a board certified PMHNP for over 2 years. Chika’s treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practice utilizing medication and psychotherapy. Chika studied at Walden University, where she obtained a Masters in Nursing science. She has also worked as an RN for more than 8 years which has been helpful in providing care
Chika is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Fresno Ca, who works with children and adults and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar, sleep difficulties etc. Chika has experience with medication management and use of psychotherapy and has been a board certified PMHNP for over 2 years. Chika’s treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practice utilizing medication and psychotherapy. Chika studied at Walden University, where she obtained a Masters in Nursing science. She has also worked as an RN for more than 8 years which has been helpful in providing care
Janet Agu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703
Do you feel as though no one understands you? Do ruminating thoughts dominate your day? Can you visualize the life your heart desires, but aren’t sure what steps to take next? I provide a safe and caring place to share your thoughts, worries, goals, and traumas. You can say anything to me that you need to begin or continue your healing process. Together, we will create a personalized care plan, utilizing proven tools and techniques. If you are ready to take the first step, I’ll be at your side as your journey unfolds.
Do you feel as though no one understands you? Do ruminating thoughts dominate your day? Can you visualize the life your heart desires, but aren’t sure what steps to take next? I provide a safe and caring place to share your thoughts, worries, goals, and traumas. You can say anything to me that you need to begin or continue your healing process. Together, we will create a personalized care plan, utilizing proven tools and techniques. If you are ready to take the first step, I’ll be at your side as your journey unfolds.
Phuong Tran
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP, PMHNP-BC takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. The influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP, PMHNP-BC takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. The influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, he places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatment.
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Autism Psychiatrists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.