A psychiatric diagnostic assessment is a comprehensive clinical evaluation. It is the essential first step for any new patient — and the foundation upon which an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan are built. At our practice, you are guaranteed to be seen by a board-certified psychiatrist for your assessment — not non-physician practitioners.

Not all patients receive medications — this is an important decision to discuss with your psychiatrist. However, if you decide to take medications and it is appropriate for you, our psychiatrists will work with you to find right one that treats your specific symptoms with as few side effects as possible. Our psychiatrists are experts at managing complicated psychiatric medication regimens.

We strongly encourage patients to engage in psychotherapy, as we believe medications cannot solve all of our difficulties in life. Our psychiatrists have expertise in many different forms of psychotherapy, and will tailor the right fit for your needs. If we are not able to offer the right style for you, we are well-connected to excellent therapists in the Los Angeles area.

We offer the convenience of telehealth video visits via Spruce Health, a HIPAA-secure platform. This is ideal for patients with busy schedules or mobility issues that make getting to a doctor’s office difficult. Save time by seeing your clinician from the convenience of your own home. As long as you are in the state of California, we are able to see you for a visit.

Women can have a unique set of mental health issues, such as premenstrual dysphoria (PMDD) or postpartum depression. Additionally, the use of medications while pregnant or breastfeeding requires expert guidance. Our doctors have trained at the renowned Women’s Life Center at UCLA and have deep knowledge and experience dealing with these issues.

We support mind-body health and can counsel you about a number of different issues including sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness techniques. We are also experts in giving you proper evidence-based guidance in supplements and natural remedies that have been shown scientifically to be helpful in certain mental health conditions.

Several of our psychiatrists have undergone specialized year-long trainings to be certified as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapists. As the medical and legal landscape change regarding psychedelics and their potential to powerfully facilitate healing, our practice will be adding services as they become accessible.