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Kristen Lee

Psychiatrist, MD

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Available both in-person and online
528 Arizona Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401
You may appear high-functioning yet struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the stress of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or major life transitions. You’re capable and driven, but tired of overthinking, compulsions, or feeling mentally stuck. You want clarity, stability, and expert psychiatric care - not surface-level support. I am a UCLA-trained psychiatrist with over 12 years of postgraduate medical training, specializing in OCD treatment, advanced medication management, reproductive psychiatry, depression, and complex anxiety disorders.
I provide concierge-level psychiatric care throughout California, offering telehealth, office visits, and private home visits for patients seeking discretion, flexibility, and highly personalized medical care.
As a former U.S. Army combat medic, I bring calm, decisive medical expertise and real-world experience to complex psychiatric cases. If you are looking for a psychiatrist with advanced medical training, deep clinical experience, and a direct, thoughtful approach, I would be honored to work with you.
Call or Kristen Lee now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 667-5773

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

528 Arizona Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401 map

(424) 667-5773

1762 Westwood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90024 map

My website
I offer sessions in-person in my office in Santa Monica, online via video, and in the clients home in select cases.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
Initial Session Fee $700, Standard Visit $300  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (424) 667-5773
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

528 Arizona Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401 map

(424) 667-5773

1762 Westwood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90024 map

My website
I offer sessions in-person in my office in Santa Monica, online via video, and in the clients home in select cases.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
Initial Session Fee $700, Standard Visit $300  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Initial Session Fee $700
  • Standard Visit $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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I am out of network with all insurance companies, but I can provide a superbill for my clients to help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.
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Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773
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I am out of network with all insurance companies, but I can provide a superbill for my clients to help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A196979 Kristen Lee
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • University of California Los Angeles, MD
  • Additional Credentials

  • Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Certificate from Seleni Institute- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Perinatal Grief 2024
  • Certificate from Functional and Integrative Medicine for ADHD 2025
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I'm a board-certified psychiatrist, having completed both medical school and residency at UCLA, and I'm licensed in California. I have over 12 years of postgraduate education, with advanced training in OCD treatment, holistic ADHD treatment, and reproductive psychiatry.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773
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I'm a board-certified psychiatrist, having completed both medical school and residency at UCLA, and I'm licensed in California. I have over 12 years of postgraduate education, with advanced training in OCD treatment, holistic ADHD treatment, and reproductive psychiatry.
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Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Anxiety
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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During our initial sessions, we'll take time to explore your experiences and work together to create a personalized plan for support and healing. I work with clients navigating OCD and OCD spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, bereavement, perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns, and challenging life transitions.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773
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During our initial sessions, we'll take time to explore your experiences and work together to create a personalized plan for support and healing. I work with clients navigating OCD and OCD spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, bereavement, perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns, and challenging life transitions.
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Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773

4 Endorsements

Dr. Mariel Herbert
Dr. Mariel Herbert
PsychiatristMD
Dr. Lee is a psychiatry colleague who values holistic psychiatry and works with individuals in different settings. She works with each person no matter where they are in their mental health treatment plan. And she is dedicated to trauma-informed care.
Mary Youssef
Mary Youssef
PsychiatristMDPhD
Dr. Lee is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is knowledgeable, caring, and thoughtful with her patients. Her patients are in excellent hands.
Ellen Charles, MD
Ellen Charles, MD
PsychiatristMD
Dr. Lee is an extraordinarily empathetic and skillful psychiatrist. She's highly knowledgable, but also warm, authentic and wise. She has helped many people attain better functioning and flourishing, and I would confidently send my loved ones to her.
Dr. Thalia P. Sullivan Nicholson
Dr. Thalia P. Sullivan Nicholson
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Lee is a knowledgeable & highly skilled psychiatrist with extensive experience supporting veterans & first responders. She provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, OCD, ADHD, & more complex mental health concerns.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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For my OCD clients, I often use a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also provide trauma-informed therapy and use dialectical behavior skills/concepts throughout.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773
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For my OCD clients, I often use a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also provide trauma-informed therapy and use dialectical behavior skills/concepts throughout.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 667-5773

Location

Primary Location

528 Arizona Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(424) 667-5773

Additional Location

1762 Westwood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90024

(424) 667-5773
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I offer sessions in-person in my office in Santa Monica, online via video, and in the clients home in select cases.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 667-5773
"
I offer sessions in-person in my office in Santa Monica, online via video, and in the clients home in select cases.
Photo of Kristen Lee, Psychiatrist, MD
Kristen Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 667-5773