Male Psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA
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Listening Post Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
The most powerful resources for improving mental health are the ones that you might not know you already possess. Finding those inner resources is sometimes best achieved with the help of a fellow human being who knows how to relate in ways that facilitate self discovery. Relationship is the foundation of psychiatry, and then specific evidence-based medication or psychotherapy approaches can be applied toward particular goals.
The most powerful resources for improving mental health are the ones that you might not know you already possess. Finding those inner resources is sometimes best achieved with the help of a fellow human being who knows how to relate in ways that facilitate self discovery. Relationship is the foundation of psychiatry, and then specific evidence-based medication or psychotherapy approaches can be applied toward particular goals.
Dr. Woody Zeidman focuses on diagnosing and treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and sleep issues.
Dr. Woody Zeidman focuses on diagnosing and treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and sleep issues.
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I am a Board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. My holistic approach includes medication management, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes. I use personalized integrative psychiatry methods to help adolescents and working professionals struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Through my process, I help clients reconnect with their friends and family, enjoy alone time without feeling overwhelmed, and find a general sense of purpose and greatness in life.
I am a Board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. My holistic approach includes medication management, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes. I use personalized integrative psychiatry methods to help adolescents and working professionals struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Through my process, I help clients reconnect with their friends and family, enjoy alone time without feeling overwhelmed, and find a general sense of purpose and greatness in life.
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My name is Dr. Gurtej Mann and I am a board-certified psychiatrist offering online services to adolescents and adults.
My name is Dr. Gurtej Mann and I am a board-certified psychiatrist offering online services to adolescents and adults.
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I offer psychiatric medication management and brief psychotherapy to people from all walks of life. My special interests include working with individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse individuals (such as those with ADHD or on the Autism Spectrum). Overall, my goal is to make you feel valued, heard, and cared for regardless of how you identify or present. Together we can make the goal of mental wellness achievable.
I offer psychiatric medication management and brief psychotherapy to people from all walks of life. My special interests include working with individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse individuals (such as those with ADHD or on the Autism Spectrum). Overall, my goal is to make you feel valued, heard, and cared for regardless of how you identify or present. Together we can make the goal of mental wellness achievable.
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Claudio Demb is a boardcertified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Claudio Demb is a boardcertified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
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Stephen B Seager MD has been a board-certified psychiatrist for almost 30 years. He specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. A graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, Dr Seager completed his psychiatry residency at Martin Luther King Hospital in Los Angeles. A former Emergency Room physician, Dr Seager is also a retired Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine.
Stephen B Seager MD has been a board-certified psychiatrist for almost 30 years. He specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. A graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, Dr Seager completed his psychiatry residency at Martin Luther King Hospital in Los Angeles. A former Emergency Room physician, Dr Seager is also a retired Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine.
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Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (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.
![Photo of Thomas A. Gonda Jr, MD, MFT, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fc75fc2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer the physician perspective to help you gain insight and knowledge in a comfortable, confidential and supportive atmosphere. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. I am a psychiatrist who does talk therapy. Offices in: Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, Reno and Las Vegas. I offer weekend and evening hours. I have a DEA license to prescribe Subutex and Suboxone. I offer hypnotherapy as an additional treatment modality. I am a licensed physician in California and Nevada.
I offer the physician perspective to help you gain insight and knowledge in a comfortable, confidential and supportive atmosphere. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. I am a psychiatrist who does talk therapy. Offices in: Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, Reno and Las Vegas. I offer weekend and evening hours. I have a DEA license to prescribe Subutex and Suboxone. I offer hypnotherapy as an additional treatment modality. I am a licensed physician in California and Nevada.
![Photo of Robert Zalewski-Zaragoza, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ca2a5fb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe in a individualized approach to treatment. Although many patients may present with similar symptoms, the causes and context underlying those symptoms can be very different and thus the treatment plans are unique. Some patients may benefit from psychotropic medications either for a short period of time or for long term maintenance treatment. Others would gain more benefit from psychotherapy or talk therapy, where some of the root causes underlying the symptoms can be addressed and healed. The choice to use medications, therapy or a combination of both depends on the context of symptoms and the patient's wishes.
I believe in a individualized approach to treatment. Although many patients may present with similar symptoms, the causes and context underlying those symptoms can be very different and thus the treatment plans are unique. Some patients may benefit from psychotropic medications either for a short period of time or for long term maintenance treatment. Others would gain more benefit from psychotherapy or talk therapy, where some of the root causes underlying the symptoms can be addressed and healed. The choice to use medications, therapy or a combination of both depends on the context of symptoms and the patient's wishes.
![Photo of Mehdi Bubba Thomas, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e3ed7dd-ee5c-4967-ac9b-50ca5d762dcd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92105 (Online Only)
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!
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!
![Photo of Arlin Bhattacharjee, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/698228ba-3c56-464f-b9c1-bb4952a92fe0/2/320x400.jpeg)
For those who battle depression, anxiety, or the relentless combination of both, life can become an intricate labyrinth of suffocating emotions and endless exhaustion. Perhaps the racing thoughts in your mind makes it impossible to concentrate, or maybe undiagnosed ADHD compounds your struggles. Insomnia may be an unwelcome companion, stealing precious moments of rest. I understand how daunting this journey can be, especially when it seems that no one is there to truly hear your story, to grasp the unique turmoil you're experiencing. But I'm here to assure you, there is hope. There is a way to get better.
For those who battle depression, anxiety, or the relentless combination of both, life can become an intricate labyrinth of suffocating emotions and endless exhaustion. Perhaps the racing thoughts in your mind makes it impossible to concentrate, or maybe undiagnosed ADHD compounds your struggles. Insomnia may be an unwelcome companion, stealing precious moments of rest. I understand how daunting this journey can be, especially when it seems that no one is there to truly hear your story, to grasp the unique turmoil you're experiencing. But I'm here to assure you, there is hope. There is a way to get better.
![Photo of Ryan Ley, MD, MBA, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/514606a8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Two of the most important aspects of a relationship with my patients is that they know how much I care about them and the issues they come to me for. Secondly, I want my patients to know how much I value their trust in me. My patients can count on me to give them my presence, focus and attention as we work through their mental health issues.
Two of the most important aspects of a relationship with my patients is that they know how much I care about them and the issues they come to me for. Secondly, I want my patients to know how much I value their trust in me. My patients can count on me to give them my presence, focus and attention as we work through their mental health issues.
![Photo of Jeremy Flagel, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/474bf258-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying an integrative and functional approach to psychiatry provides a more complete model to treating chronic illness. We partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. Taking a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease we can focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit.
Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying an integrative and functional approach to psychiatry provides a more complete model to treating chronic illness. We partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. Taking a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease we can focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit.
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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.
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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Our Wellness Project - Kevin Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my experience includes multiple behavioral health outpatient clinics as well as substance abuse clinics throughout New York City. Through these experiences, I have always felt a calling to assist individuals with mental health issues. My training crosses a life-span while utilizing Evidence-Based Practice. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as utilizing various treatment modalities to adequately treat each individual client. I am capable of helping individuals who are experiencing difficulties with the ability to physically function, due to the inability to manage their emotions.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my experience includes multiple behavioral health outpatient clinics as well as substance abuse clinics throughout New York City. Through these experiences, I have always felt a calling to assist individuals with mental health issues. My training crosses a life-span while utilizing Evidence-Based Practice. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as utilizing various treatment modalities to adequately treat each individual client. I am capable of helping individuals who are experiencing difficulties with the ability to physically function, due to the inability to manage their emotions.
A psychiatrist with over forty years of combined experience in private practice in Adult Psychiatry and pain management, research activities within hospitals, integrated healthcare delivery systems, teaching institutions and managed care organizations. Founder and Co-Founder of Southwest Medical Pain Management Program, Former Director of Outpatient Department and Department of Psychiatry at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
A psychiatrist with over forty years of combined experience in private practice in Adult Psychiatry and pain management, research activities within hospitals, integrated healthcare delivery systems, teaching institutions and managed care organizations. Founder and Co-Founder of Southwest Medical Pain Management Program, Former Director of Outpatient Department and Department of Psychiatry at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
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Tony Akpengbe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92105 (Online Only)
My name is Tony Akpengbe and I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice offering online behavioral health services to adults. I treat an array of conditions, however, my specializations include depression, anxiety, bipolar, and borderline personality disorder.
My name is Tony Akpengbe and I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice offering online behavioral health services to adults. I treat an array of conditions, however, my specializations include depression, anxiety, bipolar, and borderline personality disorder.
![Photo of Matthew Carpinello - Sonoran Psychiatric Care, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a3440d59-6760-4df3-9c2f-f95b7814a564/1/320x400.png)
Sonoran Psychiatric Care offers expert Concierge Psychiatry in the comfort of your home or office. Dr. Carpinello specializes in complex cases and treats all patients, regardless of age or diagnosis. Whether you are in your golden years, seeking care for your child, or frustrated with providers who haven’t delivered results, you’ve finally found what you’re looking for. Experience the Sonoran difference today. Now serving patients in Arizona and California.
Sonoran Psychiatric Care offers expert Concierge Psychiatry in the comfort of your home or office. Dr. Carpinello specializes in complex cases and treats all patients, regardless of age or diagnosis. Whether you are in your golden years, seeking care for your child, or frustrated with providers who haven’t delivered results, you’ve finally found what you’re looking for. Experience the Sonoran difference today. Now serving patients in Arizona and California.
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Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? 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.
Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Which emotions stem from genetics and which are rooted in circumstances? How can you even begin to accurately express yourself? How much change is even possible? What if medications change you for the worse? 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.
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Male Psychiatrists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.