Asian Psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

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Silicon Valley Executive Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
A Stanford psychiatry professor and Director of Stanford’s Lab for Mental Health Innovation, Dr. Nina Vasan drew on her experience in management, entrepreneurship, and Stanford MBA to create Silicon Valley Executive Psychiatry, a first-of-its-kind boutique concierge clinic for executives, entrepreneurs, and elite performers in CA & NY. We optimize your mental fitness and provide a comprehensive, individualized program targeting your unique stressors. The exceptional care and nuanced understanding that only we provide is an investment in your health, leadership, success, wellbeing, and ability to flourish.
A Stanford psychiatry professor and Director of Stanford’s Lab for Mental Health Innovation, Dr. Nina Vasan drew on her experience in management, entrepreneurship, and Stanford MBA to create Silicon Valley Executive Psychiatry, a first-of-its-kind boutique concierge clinic for executives, entrepreneurs, and elite performers in CA & NY. We optimize your mental fitness and provide a comprehensive, individualized program targeting your unique stressors. The exceptional care and nuanced understanding that only we provide is an investment in your health, leadership, success, wellbeing, and ability to flourish.
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Dr. Perez @ Evolve Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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.
(650) 675-5957 View (650) 675-5957
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Catherine Shir
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Stanford-trained, Bay Area-based psychiatrist and therapist offering personalized and compassionate care. My practice is devoted to alleviating suffering and helping people live fulfilling and meaningful lives. If you are someone who is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to grapple with difficult thoughts and feelings, I can help guide you toward healing, purpose, and recovery.
I am a Stanford-trained, Bay Area-based psychiatrist and therapist offering personalized and compassionate care. My practice is devoted to alleviating suffering and helping people live fulfilling and meaningful lives. If you are someone who is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to grapple with difficult thoughts and feelings, I can help guide you toward healing, purpose, and recovery.
(408) 703-6683 View (408) 703-6683
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Lalaine Otadoy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (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!
(650) 284-3856 View (650) 284-3856
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Empower Psychiatry: Dr. Diane Wu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Stanford-trained psychiatrist providing patient-centered, personalized, culturally-informed, and evidence-based virtual mental health care for adults in California. I am currently accepting new patients. I am committed to helping you gain control over your mental health and well-being. I aim to get to know you as a person and partner with you to empower and support you in your path to wellbeing. We have special expertise in treating ADHD, Anxiety, depression, and OCD and provide both medication management and psychotherapy.
Welcome! I am a Stanford-trained psychiatrist providing patient-centered, personalized, culturally-informed, and evidence-based virtual mental health care for adults in California. I am currently accepting new patients. I am committed to helping you gain control over your mental health and well-being. I aim to get to know you as a person and partner with you to empower and support you in your path to wellbeing. We have special expertise in treating ADHD, Anxiety, depression, and OCD and provide both medication management and psychotherapy.
(415) 980-4025 View (415) 980-4025
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Limitless Psychiatry: ADHD Speciality
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Coach, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Labeled as a PROCRAStINATOR, perpetually LATE, battling BRAIN-fog, or viewed as a time waster? These descriptors often strike a chord for those with ADHD, reflecting not a lack of effort or ambition but the complex challenges of an overlooked and undermanaged condition. As a PMHNP with a focus on ADHD, I've walked in your shoes. I know firsthand the frustration these labels can bring and how misleading they can be. My personal journey with ADHD, alongside my professional expertise, ignites my passion for offering care that goes beyond traditional management. Let's change the narrative. Together, we can rewrite your story.
Labeled as a PROCRAStINATOR, perpetually LATE, battling BRAIN-fog, or viewed as a time waster? These descriptors often strike a chord for those with ADHD, reflecting not a lack of effort or ambition but the complex challenges of an overlooked and undermanaged condition. As a PMHNP with a focus on ADHD, I've walked in your shoes. I know firsthand the frustration these labels can bring and how misleading they can be. My personal journey with ADHD, alongside my professional expertise, ignites my passion for offering care that goes beyond traditional management. Let's change the narrative. Together, we can rewrite your story.
(628) 345-2803 View (628) 345-2803
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Ryuko Ishikawa
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94302
Bio for Dr. Ishikawa Dr. Ishikawa is an internationally acclaimed, bilingual psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience and dual licensure in the United States and Japan. She is a champion of contemporary psychiatric methods, including Family Systems Psychotherapy and telepsychiatry. Her extensive global training and advanced independent research give her a unique perspective on modern psychiatry. Dr. Ishikawa was instrumental in establishing Japan's first psychiatric hospital for children and has held leadership roles as Medical Chief of Psychiatry and Vice President in major hospital systems.
Bio for Dr. Ishikawa Dr. Ishikawa is an internationally acclaimed, bilingual psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience and dual licensure in the United States and Japan. She is a champion of contemporary psychiatric methods, including Family Systems Psychotherapy and telepsychiatry. Her extensive global training and advanced independent research give her a unique perspective on modern psychiatry. Dr. Ishikawa was instrumental in establishing Japan's first psychiatric hospital for children and has held leadership roles as Medical Chief of Psychiatry and Vice President in major hospital systems.
(650) 844-0631 View (650) 844-0631
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Dr. Marlynn Wei, MD, JD
Psychiatrist, MD, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy? I am a Harvard- and Yale-trained integrative holistic psychotherapist, psychiatrist, anxiety expert, and author of the Harvard Medical School Guide to Yoga. I offer psychotherapy for deep change and specialize in working with high-achieving individuals across industries, including professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives in finance, tech, startups, law, and innovative fields. We will work together toward your goals, whether it is to improve life-work balance, reduce stress, improve relationships, envision your career, or find a fulfilling future.
Are you looking for a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy? I am a Harvard- and Yale-trained integrative holistic psychotherapist, psychiatrist, anxiety expert, and author of the Harvard Medical School Guide to Yoga. I offer psychotherapy for deep change and specialize in working with high-achieving individuals across industries, including professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives in finance, tech, startups, law, and innovative fields. We will work together toward your goals, whether it is to improve life-work balance, reduce stress, improve relationships, envision your career, or find a fulfilling future.
(415) 855-7654 View (415) 855-7654
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Dr. Kevin Luo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Welcome! I am a pediatric and adult psychiatrist who provides talk therapy and medication management. As a Bay Area native, I understand the unique charms and challenges of growing up here- and I am happy to help.
Welcome! I am a pediatric and adult psychiatrist who provides talk therapy and medication management. As a Bay Area native, I understand the unique charms and challenges of growing up here- and I am happy to help.
(650) 761-7392 View (650) 761-7392
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Doctor Xia Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94305  (Online Only)
Holistic mind and body treatment using psychiatric medication and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). I specialize in management of mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Visit www.drxia.org for more info.
Holistic mind and body treatment using psychiatric medication and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). I specialize in management of mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Visit www.drxia.org for more info.
(415) 943-2762 View (415) 943-2762
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Jeffrey Chen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults. I attended Northwestern University for my medical school training and completed a General Psychiatry Residency at Emory University and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington. My areas of expertise include Depression, Anxiety, OCD and ADHD.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults. I attended Northwestern University for my medical school training and completed a General Psychiatry Residency at Emory University and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington. My areas of expertise include Depression, Anxiety, OCD and ADHD.
(408) 722-3312 View (408) 722-3312
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Lisa Chan
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (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!
(650) 910-6028 View (650) 910-6028
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Holly Ann Olalia
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (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!
(650) 628-6802 View (650) 628-6802
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Grace Lee
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94304  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford and provide personalized therapy and/or medication services in my private practice. Whether you are seeking to overcome specific challenges or better understand how your history impacts your present day, I will partner with you to bring your goals to fruition. My approach is rooted in warmth and honesty, prioritizing building a genuine connection that fosters trust, insight, and healing.
Welcome! I am a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford and provide personalized therapy and/or medication services in my private practice. Whether you are seeking to overcome specific challenges or better understand how your history impacts your present day, I will partner with you to bring your goals to fruition. My approach is rooted in warmth and honesty, prioritizing building a genuine connection that fosters trust, insight, and healing.
(650) 405-0990 View (650) 405-0990
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Elena Urbiztondo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Elena Urbiztondo, a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation. My approach is compassionate and integrative, combining medication management and psychotherapy, focusing on collaboration and tailored care to support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
Hello, I'm Elena Urbiztondo, a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation. My approach is compassionate and integrative, combining medication management and psychotherapy, focusing on collaboration and tailored care to support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
(424) 424-8911 View (424) 424-8911
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The Happiness Psychiatrist | Sheenie Ambardar MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Have you ever found yourself zoning out during meetings, struggling to finish chores, or losing track of time? These could all be signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It's not about being lazy - it's actually related to your brain's executive functioning, which affects your ability to focus, plan, and organize. ‍As an award-winning psychiatrist with 16 years of experience successfully treating Adult ADHD, I offer a personalized approach that goes beyond managing symptoms. With the right diagnosis & treatment, you can expect improved focus, less distractibility, and a renewed sense of happiness & vitality.
Have you ever found yourself zoning out during meetings, struggling to finish chores, or losing track of time? These could all be signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It's not about being lazy - it's actually related to your brain's executive functioning, which affects your ability to focus, plan, and organize. ‍As an award-winning psychiatrist with 16 years of experience successfully treating Adult ADHD, I offer a personalized approach that goes beyond managing symptoms. With the right diagnosis & treatment, you can expect improved focus, less distractibility, and a renewed sense of happiness & vitality.
(310) 598-7580 View (310) 598-7580
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Jacqueline Constantino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94302  (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as an adult/gerontology primary care NP and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have over 14 years of nursing experience and my goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care to help clients achieve optimal wellness. I am comfortable treating all conditions to include depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge-eating disorder, and weight management.
(510) 405-7488 View (510) 405-7488
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Aimee McArthur
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Dr. McArthur is a distinguished and compassionate psychiatrist, committed to enhancing the lives of adults grappling with psychiatric disorders. With an unwavering dedication to understanding the intricacies of the human mind, Dr. McArthur has been earning respect for her expertise and personalized approach to patient care.
Dr. McArthur is a distinguished and compassionate psychiatrist, committed to enhancing the lives of adults grappling with psychiatric disorders. With an unwavering dedication to understanding the intricacies of the human mind, Dr. McArthur has been earning respect for her expertise and personalized approach to patient care.
(650) 749-7327 View (650) 749-7327
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Dr. Riz @ Evolve Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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.
(650) 648-6407 View (650) 648-6407
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Ahmed Khan
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
I am a Stanford and Emory trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Each patient of mine is a distinct individual with their own unique life experiences, strengths and challenges. Therefore, I create a specialized treatment plan in a collaborative and respectful manner, providing compassionate and evidence-based psychotherapy and/or pharmacologic management in a warm, supportive environment. I have particular expertise in ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and Adult ADHD. I am trained, among other therapeutic methods, in Family-Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Stanford University.
I am a Stanford and Emory trained child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Each patient of mine is a distinct individual with their own unique life experiences, strengths and challenges. Therefore, I create a specialized treatment plan in a collaborative and respectful manner, providing compassionate and evidence-based psychotherapy and/or pharmacologic management in a warm, supportive environment. I have particular expertise in ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and Adult ADHD. I am trained, among other therapeutic methods, in Family-Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Stanford University.
(650) 714-7737 View (650) 714-7737
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Asian Psychiatrists

Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?

A culturally sensitive therapist would be respectful and considerate of different groups, with regard to race, sexual orientation, gender, and other factors that are important to an individual. These considerations can help a client feel understood as well as validated. While some people think highlighting race could promote stereotypes and bias, more understanding and knowledge about cultural differences is a positive for a healthy therapeutic alliance.

How can I recognize an effective Asian therapist?

You can discern a lot by asking how familiar the potential therapist is with different cultures, as well as asking how they might address issues related to identity, values, and beliefs. Also inquire about their education, as well as any particular training they may have completed, such as cultural sensitivity or diversity and inclusion programs.

What if the therapist does not have my exact background?

The therapist may not share a client’s exact background, but the therapist may have plenty of hands-on experience as well as the sensitivity needed for therapeutic progress. Their sensitivity to different populations will help the client feel accepted and comfortable in sharing their concerns and difficulties.

How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Asian clients?

A therapist with an Asian background may have experience within their community, as well as broader cultural sensitivity. Ask the potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share your background. If they have not worked with similar clients, they may well know someone who has such experience.

Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Asian therapists?

The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.