Medication Management Therapists in California

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Hillside Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
At Hillside Wellness Center we are dedicated to provide affordable inclusive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families who reside in Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas. We offer Individual therapy ; Family Therapy; Couples therapy; and Groups.
At Hillside Wellness Center we are dedicated to provide affordable inclusive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families who reside in Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas. We offer Individual therapy ; Family Therapy; Couples therapy; and Groups.
(818) 532-5195 View (818) 532-5195
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Psych Partners
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, LCSW
Temecula, CA 92590
Specializes in Military families, couples therapy and those suffering from grief, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
Specializes in Military families, couples therapy and those suffering from grief, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
(949) 558-3265 View (949) 558-3265
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Bahia Health
Psychologist, PhD, MSCP, LMFT, LCSW
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Specialized behavioral health services tailored to the unique needs of active-duty military personnel, their dependents, and veterans. Our team of clinicians comes with a wealth of experience and relevant backgrounds, including military service and expertise in trauma-related mental health issues. Our comprehensive approach ensures personalized, evidence-based care designed to address the specific challenges and stressors associated with military life and service.
Specialized behavioral health services tailored to the unique needs of active-duty military personnel, their dependents, and veterans. Our team of clinicians comes with a wealth of experience and relevant backgrounds, including military service and expertise in trauma-related mental health issues. Our comprehensive approach ensures personalized, evidence-based care designed to address the specific challenges and stressors associated with military life and service.
(619) 404-2134 View (619) 404-2134
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Brian Clear
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you'd like to stop or reduce your use of alcohol, or opioids like prescription pain medications, kratom, 7-OH, fentanyl, or heroin, my practice can help. My approach is based on over a decade of personal experience and success across many care settings, and I find that telemedicine can be the most engaging and often the most effective. You'll have direct access to concierge-quality care, and I'm invested in the success of each person I work with. Learn more or schedule online at www.ourera.health
If you'd like to stop or reduce your use of alcohol, or opioids like prescription pain medications, kratom, 7-OH, fentanyl, or heroin, my practice can help. My approach is based on over a decade of personal experience and success across many care settings, and I find that telemedicine can be the most engaging and often the most effective. You'll have direct access to concierge-quality care, and I'm invested in the success of each person I work with. Learn more or schedule online at www.ourera.health
(510) 738-3249 View (510) 738-3249
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Vanessa Evans
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in health coaching & medication management, offering clients both conventional and non-conventional healing methods.
Chronic Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Burnout. These aren't just words for me. They're experiences I've lived through. Now, I am dedicated to supporting others as they navigate these same challenges and emerge stronger. Recognizing that healing is multifaceted, I believe in whole-person health optimization by choosing integrative medicine as an opportunity to heal — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Drawing from my own experiences of overcoming stagnation, I support others to reclaim their light & zeal for life — allowing you to return to a place of wholeness.
I specialize in health coaching & medication management, offering clients both conventional and non-conventional healing methods.
Chronic Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Burnout. These aren't just words for me. They're experiences I've lived through. Now, I am dedicated to supporting others as they navigate these same challenges and emerge stronger. Recognizing that healing is multifaceted, I believe in whole-person health optimization by choosing integrative medicine as an opportunity to heal — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Drawing from my own experiences of overcoming stagnation, I support others to reclaim their light & zeal for life — allowing you to return to a place of wholeness.
(213) 674-2869 View (213) 674-2869
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Elizabeth Preston
Psychologist, PhD
Oakland, CA 94619
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults. I provide highly indiviudalized therapy to each and every client. I integrate techniques from several theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems theory, and psychodynamic theory, to formulate an indiviudalized treatment plan for each client. Within the session, I create a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for clients to address their core issues and to work out past and present difficulties.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults. I provide highly indiviudalized therapy to each and every client. I integrate techniques from several theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems theory, and psychodynamic theory, to formulate an indiviudalized treatment plan for each client. Within the session, I create a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for clients to address their core issues and to work out past and present difficulties.
(510) 962-7931 View (510) 962-7931
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Elizabeth Pike
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95355
As a passionate advocate for mental health and emotional well-being, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, understanding, and a deep respect for each person's unique experiences and struggles. I believe that every individual has the potential for growth, healing, and meaningful change, and my role is to help facilitate that journey.
As a passionate advocate for mental health and emotional well-being, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, understanding, and a deep respect for each person's unique experiences and struggles. I believe that every individual has the potential for growth, healing, and meaningful change, and my role is to help facilitate that journey.
(209) 709-2188 View (209) 709-2188
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Olga Yefremenkova
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide psychiatric medication management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and stress-related concerns, with supportive therapy integrated as needed.
You can schedule an appointment through my online booking link to view availability. If your insurance is not listed there, please check the insurance section of my profile or reach out to confirm coverage. If you don’t see a time that works, you’re also welcome to contact me, as I may be able to accommodate scheduling outside of the listed availability.
I provide psychiatric medication management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and stress-related concerns, with supportive therapy integrated as needed.
You can schedule an appointment through my online booking link to view availability. If your insurance is not listed there, please check the insurance section of my profile or reach out to confirm coverage. If you don’t see a time that works, you’re also welcome to contact me, as I may be able to accommodate scheduling outside of the listed availability.
(530) 767-3820 View (530) 767-3820
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Shepard Greene
Verified Verified
Online Only
Every one of us is different despite possibly having a similar diagnosis. Most people want to get back to their old selves or perhaps feel even better than they were in the past.
Every one of us is different despite possibly having a similar diagnosis. Most people want to get back to their old selves or perhaps feel even better than they were in the past.
(530) 288-6654 View (530) 288-6654
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Dr. Angela Venetis-Colon
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Embracing hearts for 20+ years. Guiding through Bipolar, Depression, PTSD & more. Transforming challenges into resilience. Fluent in English & Spanish, and bridging gaps. Your journey to healing starts here. Together, we'll cultivate a stronger, more resilient you, embracing life's challenges with newfound clarity and purpose. Let's forge a path towards lasting transformation and elevated well-being.
Embracing hearts for 20+ years. Guiding through Bipolar, Depression, PTSD & more. Transforming challenges into resilience. Fluent in English & Spanish, and bridging gaps. Your journey to healing starts here. Together, we'll cultivate a stronger, more resilient you, embracing life's challenges with newfound clarity and purpose. Let's forge a path towards lasting transformation and elevated well-being.
(559) 648-8319 View (559) 648-8319
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Headlight / Palm Desert
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to delivering the highest quality mental health care to support you on your unique journey. We offer in-person sessions at our Palm Desert office or the convenience of virtual care from the comfort of your own space. Our goal is to ensure you can begin your wellness journey with ease.
Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to delivering the highest quality mental health care to support you on your unique journey. We offer in-person sessions at our Palm Desert office or the convenience of virtual care from the comfort of your own space. Our goal is to ensure you can begin your wellness journey with ease.
(760) 227-2562 View (760) 227-2562
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Marina Bassili
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Southern California, specializing in child and adolescent intervention. I work with clients across the lifespan, offering compassionate and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. I help address challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues. My approach is integrative, using evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and humanistic modalities to empower clients toward meaningful change.
Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Southern California, specializing in child and adolescent intervention. I work with clients across the lifespan, offering compassionate and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. I help address challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues. My approach is integrative, using evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and humanistic modalities to empower clients toward meaningful change.
(877) 515-8113 View (877) 515-8113
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Levon Ter-Bagdasarian
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91206
Levon Ter-Bagdasarian, NP-BC, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. He received his medical education at California State University, Los Angeles where he received his Master Degree in Nursing in 2002. Levon has experience in both the inpatient and outpatient environment. In addition to his inpatient practice he has a private practice in Glendale where he specializes in treating ADD/ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder. His clinical orientation is biological and psychodynamic.
Levon Ter-Bagdasarian, NP-BC, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. He received his medical education at California State University, Los Angeles where he received his Master Degree in Nursing in 2002. Levon has experience in both the inpatient and outpatient environment. In addition to his inpatient practice he has a private practice in Glendale where he specializes in treating ADD/ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder. His clinical orientation is biological and psychodynamic.
(323) 676-2495 View (323) 676-2495
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Pamela Abao
Verified Verified
Online Only
I combine thoughtful medication management with supportive, evidence-based strategies, psychoeducation, and practical coping skills to help clients build resilience and create meaningful progress.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 10 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns. Many of the individuals I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps and are seeking emotional stability, symptom relief, and greater self-understanding.
I combine thoughtful medication management with supportive, evidence-based strategies, psychoeducation, and practical coping skills to help clients build resilience and create meaningful progress.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 10 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns. Many of the individuals I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps and are seeking emotional stability, symptom relief, and greater self-understanding.
(619) 614-8624 View (619) 614-8624
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Headlight/East Lake
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to delivering the highest quality mental health care to support you on your unique journey. We offer in-person sessions at our Eastlake office or the convenience of virtual care from the comfort of your own space. Our goal is to ensure you can begin your wellness journey with ease.
Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to delivering the highest quality mental health care to support you on your unique journey. We offer in-person sessions at our Eastlake office or the convenience of virtual care from the comfort of your own space. Our goal is to ensure you can begin your wellness journey with ease.
(619) 367-1309 View (619) 367-1309
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Brain Wellness Institute
Psychologist, PhD
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluation, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy. I obtained my PhD Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and completed my fellowship at UCLA, pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt University, and Bachelor's degree from USC. I also received clinical training at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluation, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy. I obtained my PhD Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and completed my fellowship at UCLA, pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt University, and Bachelor's degree from USC. I also received clinical training at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute.
(949) 835-4495 View (949) 835-4495
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Headlight / Temecula
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92592
Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to delivering the highest quality mental health care to support you on your unique journey. We offer in-person sessions at our Temecula office or the convenience of virtual care from the comfort of your own space. Our goal is to ensure you can begin your wellness journey with ease.
Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to delivering the highest quality mental health care to support you on your unique journey. We offer in-person sessions at our Temecula office or the convenience of virtual care from the comfort of your own space. Our goal is to ensure you can begin your wellness journey with ease.
(951) 261-8601 View (951) 261-8601
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Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
11 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.
Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.
(714) 654-1570 View (714) 654-1570
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Newport Beach Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Are you tired of your past trauma controlling your present-day life? We are a team of dedicated psychotherapists committed to providing exceptional, high-quality mental health care for individuals and couples. We specialize in helping high-functioning professionals, anxious overachievers, survivors of abuse, and those struggling with CPTSD, PTSD, anxiety, anger, chronic pain, addictions, relationship challenges, and low self-worth. Trauma doesn’t always come from major life events—even experiences that may seem small can leave lasting emotional and physical imprints, affecting how we think, feel, connect, and cope.
Are you tired of your past trauma controlling your present-day life? We are a team of dedicated psychotherapists committed to providing exceptional, high-quality mental health care for individuals and couples. We specialize in helping high-functioning professionals, anxious overachievers, survivors of abuse, and those struggling with CPTSD, PTSD, anxiety, anger, chronic pain, addictions, relationship challenges, and low self-worth. Trauma doesn’t always come from major life events—even experiences that may seem small can leave lasting emotional and physical imprints, affecting how we think, feel, connect, and cope.
(949) 334-5840 View (949) 334-5840
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Marguerite Changala
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
My role within the mental health team consists primarily of medication management.
Our first session will consist of gathering basic mental health as well as medical health history. We will also spend some time getting to know each other and assessing how I can best be of help to you.
My role within the mental health team consists primarily of medication management.
Our first session will consist of gathering basic mental health as well as medical health history. We will also spend some time getting to know each other and assessing how I can best be of help to you.
(619) 789-4140 View (619) 789-4140

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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.