In Person Psychiatrists in Escondido, CA

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Gabrielle Totton
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I am an associate provider at Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility - and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering./ We want to help you, give us a call.
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I am an associate provider at Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility - and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering./ We want to help you, give us a call.
(442) 302-2721 View (442) 302-2721
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABFM, ABPM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92025
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in San Diego to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in San Diego to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
(442) 280-7695 View (442) 280-7695
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABPM, ABFM
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Sacramento to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Sacramento to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
(442) 276-3545 View (442) 276-3545
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Dr. Perez @ Evolve Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
(760) 938-9129 View (760) 938-9129
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Dr. Anushree Parashar
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
We are going through a major mental health crisis. I specialize in depression, and anxiety, mood disorders, especially childhood trauma- the topic of my research at UPenn, eating disorders, autism,ADHD. I work well with schools, blended/ mixed families, and have a special interest in College Mental health, having worked at CAPS clinic at UPenn and the Depression Project at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have a collaborative approach to patient care where parents and the patient are partners in treatment with the doctor. My approach is - start low and go slow on meds. Any meds I will not give my own kids, I wouldn't yours!
We are going through a major mental health crisis. I specialize in depression, and anxiety, mood disorders, especially childhood trauma- the topic of my research at UPenn, eating disorders, autism,ADHD. I work well with schools, blended/ mixed families, and have a special interest in College Mental health, having worked at CAPS clinic at UPenn and the Depression Project at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have a collaborative approach to patient care where parents and the patient are partners in treatment with the doctor. My approach is - start low and go slow on meds. Any meds I will not give my own kids, I wouldn't yours!
(619) 675-7346 View (619) 675-7346
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Dr. Riz @ Evolve Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances? These uncertainties can leave us in a never ending struggle that keeps us from achieving our true potential. If you’re finally ready to find out answers, then you need Evolve Psychiatry to navigate you out of this maze.
(760) 377-9352 View (760) 377-9352
Marina Katz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Dr Marina Katz graduated in a medical school in the Republic of Moldova. She completed United States Medical Licensing Examination requirements in 1998 and graduated from a psychiatric residency program at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, in 2003. Dr. Marina Katz has been practicing psychiatry from 2003. She has been seeing patients in various settings, including office stetting, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms. Her interests include telemedicine, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders. Dr Marina Katz sees patients ages 18 and older.
Dr Marina Katz graduated in a medical school in the Republic of Moldova. She completed United States Medical Licensing Examination requirements in 1998 and graduated from a psychiatric residency program at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, in 2003. Dr. Marina Katz has been practicing psychiatry from 2003. She has been seeing patients in various settings, including office stetting, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms. Her interests include telemedicine, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders. Dr Marina Katz sees patients ages 18 and older.
(858) 251-8204 View (858) 251-8204
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Psychiatric Evaluations - Dr. Alex Sahba
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
I'm Dr. Alex Sahba, board certified in general psychiatry/forensic psychiatry and trained at UCLA. As a recognized leader in the fields of psychiatry and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs), I am called upon to provide excellent service in various settings, including medical, legal, and academics. I conduct various types of evaluations, including: Legal/Forensics, Risk Assessment (Violence/Sexual), Drug/Alcohol Evals, Cognitive Evals, Competency Evals, Diagnostic Clarification, Fitness For Duty Evals.,​ Pre-employment Evals., Immigration-related Evals., and Workers’ Comp. (QME/AME).
(442) 259-8098 View (442) 259-8098
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABPM, ABFM
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Orange County to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Orange County to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
(442) 276-3541 View (442) 276-3541
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Dr. Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABPM, ABFM
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Arizona to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Arizona to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
(442) 276-3517 View (442) 276-3517
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Christian Small
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. I am the founder of Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
Thanks for visiting! My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. I am the founder of Headlands ATS, a leader in addiction psychiatry. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help you achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering. We want to help you, give us a call.
(812) 615-2575 View (812) 615-2575
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Brittany Murray
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Brittany Murray is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After gaining extensive experience as a nurse across several disciplines, she then went on to obtain her Post-Master's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of South Alabama in 2018.
Brittany Murray is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After gaining extensive experience as a nurse across several disciplines, she then went on to obtain her Post-Master's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of South Alabama in 2018.
(858) 299-1253 View (858) 299-1253
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LifeStance Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(844) 701-0498 View (844) 701-0498
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Dr. Christian Small
Psychiatrist, MD, ABPN, ABPM, ABFM
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Colorado to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
We offer on-site ( in person) as well as tele-health evaluations to patients admitted to residential, detox, or IOP/PHP levels of care.
My professional experience encompasses General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Our group contracts with addiction treatment and other mental health programs in Colorado to provide high quality patient care. Our services are professional, personable, and based on methods proven to help patients achieve sustainable recovery from substance use. At Headlands, we understand that the underpinnings of addiction have little to do with morality, character or personal responsibility – and everything to do with an individual trying desperately to cope with their suffering.
(760) 975-7673 View (760) 975-7673
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Dmitry Primak
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92029
Dmitry E. Primak, M.D. is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has been practicing psychiatry since 1973 after graduation from Zaporozhye Medical University, Ukraine. Dr. Primak has completed psychiatry residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY and has extensive experience in treatment of variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chemical addiction, and other psychological disorders.
Dmitry E. Primak, M.D. is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has been practicing psychiatry since 1973 after graduation from Zaporozhye Medical University, Ukraine. Dr. Primak has completed psychiatry residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY and has extensive experience in treatment of variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chemical addiction, and other psychological disorders.
(858) 879-6107 View (858) 879-6107
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Catvy Nguyen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92029
Catvy Nguyen takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness.
Catvy Nguyen takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness.
(619) 492-5910 View (619) 492-5910
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Brainpower Wellness Institute
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92026
Brainpower Wellness Institute is a leading center for children and adolescent psychiatry. We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 5 through 18. Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
Brainpower Wellness Institute is a leading center for children and adolescent psychiatry. We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 5 through 18. Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
(858) 293-1573 View (858) 293-1573
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Brooke Marino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92027
The best part of what I do is getting to meet individuals from all different walks of life. No matter where your journey began or where you currently are, I acknowledge that in this life, we all could use a little support sometimes. When it comes to your mental health, I recognize that your needs are specific to you; treatment is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to be the best advocate I can be for my patients and to provide holistic care, addressing patient concerns from all angles. I am passionate about the relationship between mental and physical health. I firmly believe that they must work together to promote overall wellbeing.
The best part of what I do is getting to meet individuals from all different walks of life. No matter where your journey began or where you currently are, I acknowledge that in this life, we all could use a little support sometimes. When it comes to your mental health, I recognize that your needs are specific to you; treatment is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to be the best advocate I can be for my patients and to provide holistic care, addressing patient concerns from all angles. I am passionate about the relationship between mental and physical health. I firmly believe that they must work together to promote overall wellbeing.
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Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
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Rachael Mehl
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92025
Helping individuals achieve optimal health and happiness is my greatest calling. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan. With a strong nursing foundation and specialized psychiatric training, I offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care. My goal is to empower those struggling with mental health challenges through a holistic, patient-centered approach, fostering trust and mutual respect.
Helping individuals achieve optimal health and happiness is my greatest calling. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan. With a strong nursing foundation and specialized psychiatric training, I offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care. My goal is to empower those struggling with mental health challenges through a holistic, patient-centered approach, fostering trust and mutual respect.
(760) 392-7623 View (760) 392-7623
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