Depression Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA
Dr Priti Bhardwaj - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Priti Bhardwaj knows how difficult it can be to seek help, but by doing so you’re taking a step closer to where you want to be. Struggles with anxiety, depression, attention, and insecurity interfere with our emotional and physical well-being as well as our ability to connect with others. Her goal with patients and families is to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment for them to communicate the difficulties and challenges they face and work on finding solutions that nourish them toward becoming the healthiest and best version of themselves.
Dr. Priti Bhardwaj knows how difficult it can be to seek help, but by doing so you’re taking a step closer to where you want to be. Struggles with anxiety, depression, attention, and insecurity interfere with our emotional and physical well-being as well as our ability to connect with others. Her goal with patients and families is to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment for them to communicate the difficulties and challenges they face and work on finding solutions that nourish them toward becoming the healthiest and best version of themselves.
Kara Ditto
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90015 (Online Only)
My name is Kara Ditto, MD and I am a board-certified psychiatrist offering online medication management to adults. I treat an array of conditions, however, my specializations include bipolar, depression, psychotic disorders, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, and women's issues. I do not prescribe controlled substances or stimulants.
My name is Kara Ditto, MD and I am a board-certified psychiatrist offering online medication management to adults. I treat an array of conditions, however, my specializations include bipolar, depression, psychotic disorders, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, and women's issues. I do not prescribe controlled substances or stimulants.
Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Lucy Yusun Won
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90010
I have extensive experience in working with patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Schizophrenia, and Autism spectrum disorder.
It is okay to reach out for help. In fact, acknowledging that you need help tells me you are being honest with yourself, and reaching out for help tells me you are being brave. You want stability and balance back in your life. I see that and I will help you reach it. You and I just need to work together as a team. you may need medication or psychotherapy or both. Whatever it is, I will be here taking one step at a time with you, together.
I have extensive experience in working with patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Schizophrenia, and Autism spectrum disorder.
It is okay to reach out for help. In fact, acknowledging that you need help tells me you are being honest with yourself, and reaching out for help tells me you are being brave. You want stability and balance back in your life. I see that and I will help you reach it. You and I just need to work together as a team. you may need medication or psychotherapy or both. Whatever it is, I will be here taking one step at a time with you, together.
Jamie Fauth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001
Hi, I’m Jamie. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of experience in the field. I specialize in treating women’s issues, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders as well as working with the LGBTQIA+ community. During sessions, I use a compassion focused and client centered therapeutic approach. I take a holistic perspective on mental health medication treatment and will carefully evaluate your background, lifestyle, and health history to help you choose the right medication.
Hi, I’m Jamie. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of experience in the field. I specialize in treating women’s issues, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders as well as working with the LGBTQIA+ community. During sessions, I use a compassion focused and client centered therapeutic approach. I take a holistic perspective on mental health medication treatment and will carefully evaluate your background, lifestyle, and health history to help you choose the right medication.
Daniel Mattox
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
As an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide high-quality mental healthcare services to patients through telemedicine. With a strong background in both nursing and psychiatry, I possess the necessary skills and expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and specialize in ADHD. Please note that I offer medication management for clients as another tool to help improve your mental health. Looking forward to meeting you and making some life improvements. Please visit my website to book or for more info.
As an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide high-quality mental healthcare services to patients through telemedicine. With a strong background in both nursing and psychiatry, I possess the necessary skills and expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and specialize in ADHD. Please note that I offer medication management for clients as another tool to help improve your mental health. Looking forward to meeting you and making some life improvements. Please visit my website to book or for more info.
Claudette Banda
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know 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. Now, Welcoming New Patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know 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. Now, Welcoming New Patients!
Roberto Figueroa
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I use an integrated approach that combines cognitive behavioral (CBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy with medication treatment when indicated. I have 15 years of experience and advanced specialization in psychopharmacology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Columbia University.
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I use an integrated approach that combines cognitive behavioral (CBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy with medication treatment when indicated. I have 15 years of experience and advanced specialization in psychopharmacology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Columbia University.
Desiree Bonomo
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
Gol Ara
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
She specializes in treating complex patients, including those with treatment-resistant depression.
Accepting New Patients - Dr. Ara completed her fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) at UCLA. CLP is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on treating mental health issues in patients with complex medical conditions. Before her fellowship training, she completed her psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico and earned her M.D. degree from Tehran University.
She specializes in treating complex patients, including those with treatment-resistant depression.
Accepting New Patients - Dr. Ara completed her fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) at UCLA. CLP is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on treating mental health issues in patients with complex medical conditions. Before her fellowship training, she completed her psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico and earned her M.D. degree from Tehran University.
Linda Iwuoha
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I help high functioning adults struggling with mental health issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and sleep disorders to achieve Mental Health stability.
Hi there, my name is Linda. Do you feel like the world is crashing around you and you don't know how to fix it? Are you struggling with mood problems such as experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness ,lack of energy and motivation? Have you noticed any increase in anxiety that constantly interferes with your ability to function in your daily life ? Do you struggle with a lack of focus/task completion or maybe unable to get a good night's sleep? Are there other mental health issues that bother you? You are not alone; I am here to help with medication management and supportive care.
I help high functioning adults struggling with mental health issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and sleep disorders to achieve Mental Health stability.
Hi there, my name is Linda. Do you feel like the world is crashing around you and you don't know how to fix it? Are you struggling with mood problems such as experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness ,lack of energy and motivation? Have you noticed any increase in anxiety that constantly interferes with your ability to function in your daily life ? Do you struggle with a lack of focus/task completion or maybe unable to get a good night's sleep? Are there other mental health issues that bother you? You are not alone; I am here to help with medication management and supportive care.
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Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a board certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of refractory psychiatric conditions. My treatment approach includes psychopharmacology (medications), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). I have successfully treated hundreds of patients in my private practice in West LA since 1999. My areas of focus include mood disorders (major depression, bipolar, mania), anxiety disorders (social phobia, OCD, generalized anxiety, panic), trauma (PTSD, grief & loss), as well as tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and its associated neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a board certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of refractory psychiatric conditions. My treatment approach includes psychopharmacology (medications), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). I have successfully treated hundreds of patients in my private practice in West LA since 1999. My areas of focus include mood disorders (major depression, bipolar, mania), anxiety disorders (social phobia, OCD, generalized anxiety, panic), trauma (PTSD, grief & loss), as well as tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and its associated neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Jasmine Sawhne
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Online Only)
Sawhne specializes in mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis and ADHD through diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Your psychological state affects every aspect of your life, including your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing.
Sawhne specializes in mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis and ADHD through diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Your psychological state affects every aspect of your life, including your relationships, work, and overall wellbeing.
Gennady Musher, M.D., Ph.D., TMS Neuro Institute
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
He is one of the earliest adopters in using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression in California.
Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly many years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations.
He is one of the earliest adopters in using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression in California.
Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly many years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations.
Remedy Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
We treat a wide range of mental health symptoms – anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, insomnia and more.
Are you struggling in your daily life and wondering if prescription medication might help you? But, you don't want to wait weeks to get an appointment or pay alot to get personalized medication management? You are not alone, and that is why we started Remedy. See one of our mental health specialists for an in-depth mental health evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing medication management care. Treating adults, teens and children from the comfort of home or comfort space over video - days, nights and weekends.
We treat a wide range of mental health symptoms – anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, insomnia and more.
Are you struggling in your daily life and wondering if prescription medication might help you? But, you don't want to wait weeks to get an appointment or pay alot to get personalized medication management? You are not alone, and that is why we started Remedy. See one of our mental health specialists for an in-depth mental health evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing medication management care. Treating adults, teens and children from the comfort of home or comfort space over video - days, nights and weekends.
Roberto Montenegro
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
I specialize in addressing a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, attention deficit disorders, low self-esteem, "impostor syndrome," and the unique stress of physician burnout.
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist with vast experience in treating children and adults. I use various treatment approaches, such as therapy, medication management, or a combination of both to help my patients achieve their mental health goals. I specialize in providing mental health services to high-stakes professionals and was trained at Yale University and the University of Washington (UW). In addition to my clinical work, I teach and conduct research at the UW School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital. I'm licensed to see patients in WA, CA, and AK, and I'm dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care.
I specialize in addressing a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, attention deficit disorders, low self-esteem, "impostor syndrome," and the unique stress of physician burnout.
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist with vast experience in treating children and adults. I use various treatment approaches, such as therapy, medication management, or a combination of both to help my patients achieve their mental health goals. I specialize in providing mental health services to high-stakes professionals and was trained at Yale University and the University of Washington (UW). In addition to my clinical work, I teach and conduct research at the UW School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital. I'm licensed to see patients in WA, CA, and AK, and I'm dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care.
Maria Delia Fortunato
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Online Only)
I utilize psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and holistic interventions in treating various mental health conditions including: anxiety, depression, bipolar/mood disorders, psychosis, sleep disorders, and more.
Have you been feeling anxious, hopeless, unmotivated, tired, confused, angry, or discouraged? Do you feel guilty about unintentionally causing pain/hurt towards people you love and care about? Are you feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, or wonder how you even got to where you are now in the first place? I want to hold your hand through the process. You can always choose today as the start of your healing journey towards better health!
I utilize psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and holistic interventions in treating various mental health conditions including: anxiety, depression, bipolar/mood disorders, psychosis, sleep disorders, and more.
Have you been feeling anxious, hopeless, unmotivated, tired, confused, angry, or discouraged? Do you feel guilty about unintentionally causing pain/hurt towards people you love and care about? Are you feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, or wonder how you even got to where you are now in the first place? I want to hold your hand through the process. You can always choose today as the start of your healing journey towards better health!
Kelly Virs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I have spent that last 10 years working in the field of psychiatry helping adults and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness such as schizophrenia through medication management and psychotherapy.
Hello! I'm a Licensed and Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in California. I received my Masters degree and post Masters certification from Azusa Pacific University.
I have spent that last 10 years working in the field of psychiatry helping adults and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness such as schizophrenia through medication management and psychotherapy.
Hello! I'm a Licensed and Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in California. I received my Masters degree and post Masters certification from Azusa Pacific University.
Judith Afonta
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients! Judith Afonta is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in treating a broad range of mental health conditions such as: Depression, anxiety, bipolar/mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, insomnia & more. She utilizes a culturally inclusive approach & integrates evidence-based pharmacology & brief psychotherapy into every session in order to best help create a personalized treatment plan for each of her clients.
Accepting New Patients! Judith Afonta is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in treating a broad range of mental health conditions such as: Depression, anxiety, bipolar/mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, insomnia & more. She utilizes a culturally inclusive approach & integrates evidence-based pharmacology & brief psychotherapy into every session in order to best help create a personalized treatment plan for each of her clients.
The Focus Doc
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90028
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
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Depression Psychiatrists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.