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Al Alam
Psychiatrist, MD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12264 El Camino Real, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92130
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (858) 358-5135
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Al works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. He seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Al believes that establishing a strong alliance with his clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, he partners with his clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scripps Health Plan
- Sharp Health Plan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Al Alam
Psychiatrist, MD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: California / C156719 Al Alam
- Degree/Diploma from Damascus University School of Medicine MD / 1997
- Nassau University Medical Centre, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Anxiety
- ADHD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
Arabic
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
Arabic
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
12264 El Camino Real
Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 358-5135Email me
Additional Location
LifeStance Health
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 358-5135Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 358-5135
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Al Alam
Psychiatrist, MD