
Scott Smolar
Psychiatrist, DO, DFASAM, PC
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50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Dr. Smolar's extensive experience treating a full range of ages, backgrounds, mental health and addiction issues makes him well suited to help individuals struggling with a multitude of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Smolar is a triple-board-certified Adult, Child and Adolescent and Addiction psychiatrist. He completed his residency training in adult and child psychiatry at the Oregon Health Sciences University and a two-year research and clinical fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco
"I believe that building connection and trust with patients is first and foremost in my therapeutic role. Helping my patients walk through the challenges of mental health and addiction issues has been the focus of my practice for the past 25+ years. Addressing a persons mental, physical, environmental and spiritual needs is vital to the healing process"
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network

Scott Smolar
Psychiatrist, DO, DFASAM, PC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / 6827 Scott Smolar
- In Practice for 27 Years
- Board Certification by Adult, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction M
- Certificate from American Psychiatric Association
- Certificate from American Society of Addiction Medicine
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Graduated 1991
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Child
- Addiction
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Medical Detox
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Psychodynamic
Location
Additional Location
23 Altarinda Road
Suite 206
Orinda, CA 94563
(415) 407-1198Nearby Areas

Scott Smolar
Psychiatrist, DO, DFASAM, PC