Samuel Penney Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
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Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Smith & O'Brien Psychiatric Group, we work with teens (17+) and adults managing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and emotional challenges. Dr. Samuel Smith has over 40 years of experience as a psychiatrist, and provides compassionate, evidence-based care through medication management and collaboration. He listens, explains options clearly, and creates plans that fit your life. We offer services through telehealth only anywhere in California. We're here to support you on your path to healing, balance, and renewed hope.
I focus on helping people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and PTSD. I combine medication management with a holistic approach to care—prioritizing emotional well-being, physical health, and personal development. I'm here to help you find clarity, peace, and lasting stability, whether it's stress, mood changes, or significant life changes.
Taking that first step toward treatment can be a bit daunting, but you truly deserve care that’s respectful, collaborative, and focused on you. I would be honored to partner with you if you’re ready to embark on your healing journey. Reach out to me today to set up your first appointment and take that critical step toward feeling better.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- Out of Network
Samuel Penney Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: California / A41530 Samuel Penney Smith
Samuel Penney Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (213) 583-0697
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Smith & O'Brien Psychiatric Group
Ontario, CA 91764
(213) 583-0697