Geriatric and Seniors Psychiatrists in California

Dr. Jazi is a double-board certified Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist. Dr. Jazi can help you or your loved one dealing with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, different types of dementia, and especially caregiver burden in those who take care of dementia patients. Dr. Jazi practices dynamic psychotherapy alone or combined with medications to treat his patients. Combination of psychotherapy and medications results the most successful outcome in many patients.

Haleh Nekoorad-Long, M.D., a certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist has been in practice for more than 26 years. She is board certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry and is a member of the American Medical Association and American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists.

We warmly welcome adults who are navigating the complex journey of aging, encountering challenges such as cognitive changes or feelings of depression or anxiety. Whether you or your loved one are grappling with dementia or transitioning to a new living environment, we are here to provide heartfelt support & guidance. Our goal is to work closely with you to enhance your quality of life & foster nurturing relationships with your loved one. We are committed to offering a compassionate, collaborative approach that integrates family members, caregivers, & medical teams. Together, we can strive towards achieving the best possible outcome.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, and treat adult individuals of all ages and backgrounds. My areas of interest and experience include college mental health, integrating psychotherapy with medication, mood disorders, thought disorders, depression and anxiety, healthy aging and memory issues, as well as psychiatric issues in pregnancy and post partum. I strongly believe that understanding and knowing my patients well is crucial to forming a strong alliance and providing good care that is tailored to the whole person--whether through medication, therapy or both.

Stanley Terman's career focuses on empowering people to make informed decisions so they can successfully meet challenges in their lives with more pleasure, less suffering, and improved relationships. He helps couples and families in several ways. These include reducing the suffering of terminally ill patients and their loved ones, especially if they face huge challenges of Advanced Dementia and desire an "Ironclad Strategy" to compel others to honor their end-of-life wishes. In collaboration with clinicians, bioethicists, chaplains, and attorneys, he founded a non-profit organization, wrote three books, and created the patient decision aid, "My Way Cards."

Dr. Kumar is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist seeing patients at his Los Angeles office and virtually. Dr. Kumar believes in a humane and comprehensive approach to mental health care across the lifespan. He emphasizes the impact of past experiences on emotional well-being, practicing trauma-informed care that draws from his work with military veterans. He enjoys helping patients through major life transitions like graduation and career changes, aging and retirement, and relationship conflict. He is also experienced at helping older adults confront late-life challenges like chronic disease, memory loss, and grief.

My practice is directed primarily to adult and geriatric patients. People’s behavior is rooted in biology and shaped by experience. Thus, the more we know about the biological, psychological, social and cultural issues that affect our patients, the better we practice. Hence, I have strong interest in psychopharmacology, therapy, and neuromodulation.

Dr. Lee is a psychiatrist specializing in general adult and geriatric psychiatry. She has worked with patients from diverse backgrounds in various settings including academic institutions, city/county hospitals, and the Veterans Administration Hospital. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After working as a research fellow at UCLA for a year, she completed psychiatry residency training at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, where she received the Dirk Berger Award for Scholarly Activities in 2017 and 2019. She completed fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry.

I'm a Duke-trained holistic Adult and Geriatric psychiatrist who specializes in working with adults, mothers, and older adults who struggle with ADHD, trauma, depression, and anxiety while navigating through major life transitions such as parenthood and the aging process. I help my patients break the cycle of failure and self-doubt, reconnect to their life’s purpose, optimize their health and longevity, and overall feel more fulfilled in their personal and professional lives. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care, where individuals are seen as more than their symptoms, and treatment encompasses both mind and body.

I specialize in diagnosis and treatment for a variety of chronic mental health diagnoses. Specifically ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,

Dr. Ellen Akemi Machikawa, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare-Rancho Santa Margarita (Phone: 949 490-6362), SavantCare-Orange (Phone: 657 657-7673 ) and SavantCare-Long Beach (Phone: 559 550-1764). Dr. Ellen Machikawa's ideal client seeks compassionate psychiatric care, spanning geriatric patients facing complex mental health challenges to individuals with acute psychiatric distress. These clients value comprehensive evaluations, collaborative treatment plans, and a multidisciplinary approach. They aspire to enhance their mental well-being, seeking support for chronic mental conditions

Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

I am a board certified psychiatrist and scientist with over 10 years experience in the practice of evidence-based medicine. While I specialize in treating patients experiencing disturbed moods and poor impulse control (e.g. Bipolar disorder and ADHD), I treat nearly the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. With expertise in psychiatry and neurobiology I provide patients with an individualized approach that combines the most effective tools including cognitive-behavioral therapy and state-of-the-art psychopharmacology.

I am board certified in psychiatry and neurology, and trained in functional medicine. I specialize in adult/geriatric, reproductive, and adolescent psychiatry. I focus on the whole individual -- not just a constellation of symptoms -- and the treatment I provide is comprehensive, and integrative. My focus is on the relationship with my patients, maintaining trust, and providing excellent care. I approach my patients with the same dedication I would want my own loved ones and family to receive. I do not accept insurance but provide a superbill that you can submit for out of network benefits.

Hi, I am Dr. Shawn Harvey. I treat anxiety, memory issues, insomnia, depression and many other mental health issues.

I am a licensed physician and a board certified psychiatrist in San Diego specializing in adult psychiatry. I have a wide range of clinical interests and experiences. I recognize that everyone's situation is unique and make every effort to understand all aspects of one's life in order to bring the optimum health and best outcome for my patients. I firmly believe that a healthy mind leads to a healthy life.

I believe we are created with intention and to live a life w purpose. As we go about with life, we face challenges, stressors, and trauma. We find ourselves being defined and trapped by those moments. Depression, anxiety, despair, and mental health illness begin to be part of the narrative of our life. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it would be an honor to be part of your mental health journey to help you heal, rediscover who you are, and find your life’s purpose. To start creating a new narrative of your life that is lived out w intention.

"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love, and to be greater than our suffering." - Ben Okri Dr. Samer Kamal is a highly respected, licensed psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorders in Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area, and Palm Springs, California. Dr. Kamal completed his MD at Loma Linda University, followed by a residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Kamal is passionate about life and people whose goal is to heal the mind and make a real difference in his patients lives.

Jasung Kim, MD, Office: 505 Shatto Place, #204, LA, CA 90020. Phone: (213)797-5953, Email: Dr.jasungkim@gmail.com, Medical school: Seoul National University. Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell campus, Westchester division. Fellowship: Yale University, Brain Imaging program. Psychoanalytic experience: Columbia Psychoanalytic institute, training analysis by Dr.Otto Kernberg. Board certified in General Psychiatry, both in S Korea & US. Board certified in Child Adolescent Psychiatry, S Korea. Practice scope: Varieties of conditions from children to adult/geriatric age groups.