Psychiatrists in Beverly Hills, CA
S.E. Specter MD PhD
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
With clinical academic appointments in the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Specter has experience treating a wide range of mental health/behavioral issues, including mood dysregulation (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, thought disorders (psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder), and relationship or work difficulties. He's a former Professor of Nutrition and most recent Medical Director for the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hosp. Adult Eating Disorders Program -- work with eating behavior/body image issues is a practice specialty. For more information, go to www.psychiatry-nutrition.com.
With clinical academic appointments in the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Specter has experience treating a wide range of mental health/behavioral issues, including mood dysregulation (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, thought disorders (psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder), and relationship or work difficulties. He's a former Professor of Nutrition and most recent Medical Director for the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hosp. Adult Eating Disorders Program -- work with eating behavior/body image issues is a practice specialty. For more information, go to www.psychiatry-nutrition.com.
Matthew Montgomery
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Matthew Montgomery, M.D. is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. His work with complex psychiatric patients in numerous practice settings makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat a broad range of patients. Dr. Montgomery's approach includes a thorough diagnostic assessment which allows for a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. While he enjoys working with a variety of patients, he has notable experience working with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including PTSD and OCD), and ADHD. His practice includes work with the LGBTQ community.
Matthew Montgomery, M.D. is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. His work with complex psychiatric patients in numerous practice settings makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat a broad range of patients. Dr. Montgomery's approach includes a thorough diagnostic assessment which allows for a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. While he enjoys working with a variety of patients, he has notable experience working with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including PTSD and OCD), and ADHD. His practice includes work with the LGBTQ community.
Leyla Mallak
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. With a passion for mental health, I offer a comprehensive range of services, including various types of psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expertise in addressing marital, relationship, and familial conflicts. My commitment to adhering to the latest advancements in psychiatric care ensures that I provide the best possible care.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. With a passion for mental health, I offer a comprehensive range of services, including various types of psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expertise in addressing marital, relationship, and familial conflicts. My commitment to adhering to the latest advancements in psychiatric care ensures that I provide the best possible care.
Mottsin Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Cheryl L Green
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I welcome people of all ages and genders, but I have special expertise in working with women and adolescent girls who suffer from depression, mood swings, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, and/or ADHD. I see patients in person in Beverly Hills and in Redlands, California, and I also see patients via telepsychiatry throughout California. I use an approach that combines psychiatry-as-usual, that is, medications and therapy, with lifestyle changes in six domains. I work with patients to help them to achieve all-around vibrant health, both mental and physical.
I welcome people of all ages and genders, but I have special expertise in working with women and adolescent girls who suffer from depression, mood swings, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, and/or ADHD. I see patients in person in Beverly Hills and in Redlands, California, and I also see patients via telepsychiatry throughout California. I use an approach that combines psychiatry-as-usual, that is, medications and therapy, with lifestyle changes in six domains. I work with patients to help them to achieve all-around vibrant health, both mental and physical.
Sarah Oreck
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
Jaspreet Takhar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
Jaspreet Takhar is a board certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with several years of experience. Jaspreet attended the University of California Los Angeles for both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing. She holds a post master’s certification in psychiatry from Regis College.
Jaspreet Takhar is a board certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with several years of experience. Jaspreet attended the University of California Los Angeles for both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing. She holds a post master’s certification in psychiatry from Regis College.
BiBi Psych
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Availability—-only through TELEHEALTH/ ZOOM/ SKYPE/ FACETIME/WHATSAPP. Appointments are available within 48- 72 hours. Focus—MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & THERAPY. My clinic is all about you, making you feel better and productive in your life.Daily grind of life can bring anyone down and our goal is to make you go up and stay there. Each treatment is customized to your needs utilizing the latest scientific knowledge with minimal medication side effects. We treat vast spectrum of psychiatric and psychological disorders. Your privacy and safety is extremely important to me and we monitor it very closely aided by a professional staff.
Availability—-only through TELEHEALTH/ ZOOM/ SKYPE/ FACETIME/WHATSAPP. Appointments are available within 48- 72 hours. Focus—MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & THERAPY. My clinic is all about you, making you feel better and productive in your life.Daily grind of life can bring anyone down and our goal is to make you go up and stay there. Each treatment is customized to your needs utilizing the latest scientific knowledge with minimal medication side effects. We treat vast spectrum of psychiatric and psychological disorders. Your privacy and safety is extremely important to me and we monitor it very closely aided by a professional staff.
Elizabeth Tata-Acha
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
Elizabeth Tata-Acha is a board-certified Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is a seasoned healthcare provider who offers a holistic approach to patient care and has won numerous awards for her excellence in patient care. Her specialties include but are not limited to mental health conditions like ADD/ ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, and PTSD. She is a strong patient advocate and educator, helping patients participate in their healing process. Elizabeth offers personalized care and diagnoses and treats patients of all ages.
Elizabeth Tata-Acha is a board-certified Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is a seasoned healthcare provider who offers a holistic approach to patient care and has won numerous awards for her excellence in patient care. Her specialties include but are not limited to mental health conditions like ADD/ ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, and PTSD. She is a strong patient advocate and educator, helping patients participate in their healing process. Elizabeth offers personalized care and diagnoses and treats patients of all ages.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Nancy S Wolf
Psychiatrist, MD, PsyD, FAPS
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Have you ever felt the concern that your child is marching to a different drummer. That they may not be making friends, or are laughed at, or learning differently. Most of us feel a bit guilty and may feel that we have done something wrong, or worse that no one else sees what we do. There are answers her. What about the teenagers who are afraid of standing out, succumbing to the pressures of drug use or experiences had too early for their years. How can we move them past these roadblocks into their emerging adulthoods as they will need clarity of mind and heart to gain their independence and take the road into their future?
Have you ever felt the concern that your child is marching to a different drummer. That they may not be making friends, or are laughed at, or learning differently. Most of us feel a bit guilty and may feel that we have done something wrong, or worse that no one else sees what we do. There are answers her. What about the teenagers who are afraid of standing out, succumbing to the pressures of drug use or experiences had too early for their years. How can we move them past these roadblocks into their emerging adulthoods as they will need clarity of mind and heart to gain their independence and take the road into their future?
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Psychiatrist, DO, MHS
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
It is important to me that I collaborate closely with my patients and their families in their treatments since it is their health and wellbeing that we are focusing on. I believe spending individual time with each of my child and adolescent patients is an important part of the therapeutic process, as well as a providing a separate space and time for parents to share their own experiences. The patients and families that I would like to work with are those that are interested in investing in their child's and their health and needs so that they can progress towards a happier lifestyle and develop healthy relationships with others.
It is important to me that I collaborate closely with my patients and their families in their treatments since it is their health and wellbeing that we are focusing on. I believe spending individual time with each of my child and adolescent patients is an important part of the therapeutic process, as well as a providing a separate space and time for parents to share their own experiences. The patients and families that I would like to work with are those that are interested in investing in their child's and their health and needs so that they can progress towards a happier lifestyle and develop healthy relationships with others.
Beata Pearce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
Beata Pearce, FNP/PMHNP has been in the healthcare field since 2009, with different roles in clinical practice both in the hospital and outpatient settings. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Charles R. Drew, University of Medicine and Science. She also obtained a certification in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialty from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Prior to joining Mindpath Health, she has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for over 6 years now.
Beata Pearce, FNP/PMHNP has been in the healthcare field since 2009, with different roles in clinical practice both in the hospital and outpatient settings. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Charles R. Drew, University of Medicine and Science. She also obtained a certification in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialty from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Prior to joining Mindpath Health, she has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for over 6 years now.
Jacob Moussai
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in an unwanted repetitive pattern or struggling to find a healthy relationship? I will work with you to shift gears and overcome the obstacles which are holding you back. I use the appropriate treatment for your needs, i.e. psychotherapy and/or medications. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my training at Yale School of Medicine. I provide a comprehensive evaluation using an integrated approach to care, and build on your strengths.
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in an unwanted repetitive pattern or struggling to find a healthy relationship? I will work with you to shift gears and overcome the obstacles which are holding you back. I use the appropriate treatment for your needs, i.e. psychotherapy and/or medications. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who completed my training at Yale School of Medicine. I provide a comprehensive evaluation using an integrated approach to care, and build on your strengths.
Jeffrey S. Gandin, M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I treat various psychiatric disorders including the following: mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders; addiction - substance, sex/love, and others; geriatric psychiatric disorders, with the utilization of comprehensive memory evaluations; women's mental health (concerns about psychotropic medications during pregnancy & breast feeding); transgender Issues. I utilize psychopharmacology and/or individual psychotherapy to best address the problem at hand.
I treat various psychiatric disorders including the following: mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders; addiction - substance, sex/love, and others; geriatric psychiatric disorders, with the utilization of comprehensive memory evaluations; women's mental health (concerns about psychotropic medications during pregnancy & breast feeding); transgender Issues. I utilize psychopharmacology and/or individual psychotherapy to best address the problem at hand.
Allie Shapiro
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Dr. Allie R. Shapiro is a board-certified pediatrician and board certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. She graduated from Miss Porter’s School in 2004, Brandeis University in 2008, and St. George’s University of Medicine in 2012.
Dr. Allie R. Shapiro is a board-certified pediatrician and board certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. She graduated from Miss Porter’s School in 2004, Brandeis University in 2008, and St. George’s University of Medicine in 2012.
Beverly Hills Concierge Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Meet The Performance Psychiatrist, Brook Choulet, M.D. The Performance Psychiatrist is the premier destination for mental health care with a specialize focus on performance enhancement and mental health optimization. Dr. Choulet, a sports and performance psychiatrist, has a passion for helping high-achieving professionals, top executives, professional athletes, and their families reach their potential through personalized, concierge mental health services. As a distinguished board-certified concierge psychiatrist, Dr. Choulet specializes in working with child, adolescents, and adults.
Meet The Performance Psychiatrist, Brook Choulet, M.D. The Performance Psychiatrist is the premier destination for mental health care with a specialize focus on performance enhancement and mental health optimization. Dr. Choulet, a sports and performance psychiatrist, has a passion for helping high-achieving professionals, top executives, professional athletes, and their families reach their potential through personalized, concierge mental health services. As a distinguished board-certified concierge psychiatrist, Dr. Choulet specializes in working with child, adolescents, and adults.
Deidra Howard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBA MSN, PMHNP-C, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (Online Only)
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner with over 25 years in nursing with experience working in a variety of settings including emergency psychiatry, inpatient, acute care psychiatric, rehabilitation, and residential treatment facilities.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner with over 25 years in nursing with experience working in a variety of settings including emergency psychiatry, inpatient, acute care psychiatric, rehabilitation, and residential treatment facilities.
Joseph W Keene
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Not accepting new clients
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile on Psychology Today. I specialize in treating all primary psychiatric illnesses as well as substance use disorders.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile on Psychology Today. I specialize in treating all primary psychiatric illnesses as well as substance use disorders.
Gerald P Perman, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Online Only)
I have been in the private practice of psychodynamic psychiatry for over three decades. I provide psychotherapy and prescribe medication when indicated as an adjunct to your psychotherapy. I offer a safe, warm and trusting environment in which you can discuss your deepest concerns and you can feel that you are being listened to and truly heard. Together we would work to understand the conflictual issues that are contributing to your difficulties and that are preventing you from achieving your goals in your interpersonal, occupational and academic life. I can treat patients in DC, MD, VA, NY, NJ, and CA.
I have been in the private practice of psychodynamic psychiatry for over three decades. I provide psychotherapy and prescribe medication when indicated as an adjunct to your psychotherapy. I offer a safe, warm and trusting environment in which you can discuss your deepest concerns and you can feel that you are being listened to and truly heard. Together we would work to understand the conflictual issues that are contributing to your difficulties and that are preventing you from achieving your goals in your interpersonal, occupational and academic life. I can treat patients in DC, MD, VA, NY, NJ, and CA.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Beverly Hills, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$300
Psychiatrists in Beverly Hills, CA who prioritize treating:
96% | Depression |
96% | Anxiety |
81% | Medication Management |
80% | Bipolar Disorder |
77% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
76% | ADHD |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
88% | Cigna and Evernorth |
84% | Aetna |
80% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Beverly Hills, CA see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
55% | Male | |
44% | Female | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Beverly Hills?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.