Children (6 to 10) Psychiatrists in Santa Cruz, CA
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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).
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Force 10 Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ACNP-BC
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
At Force 10 Psychiatry, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Our goal is empowering you to achieve your fullest potential and lead a fulfilling life.
At Force 10 Psychiatry, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Our goal is empowering you to achieve your fullest potential and lead a fulfilling life.
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Jaime Jimenez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Are you frustrated with clinicians not calling you back or whose costs are prohibitive? Have you been wondering if medications may be an appropriate treatment for your persistent mental health symptoms? I will listen carefully and patiently to you and reflect not only your concerns, but also the strengths and motivations you bring to improving your mental health. I will work “with” you to develop a holistic assessment of your needs, suggest evidence-based treatments, and explain how these address the goals we establish collaboratively.
Are you frustrated with clinicians not calling you back or whose costs are prohibitive? Have you been wondering if medications may be an appropriate treatment for your persistent mental health symptoms? I will listen carefully and patiently to you and reflect not only your concerns, but also the strengths and motivations you bring to improving your mental health. I will work “with” you to develop a holistic assessment of your needs, suggest evidence-based treatments, and explain how these address the goals we establish collaboratively.
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I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), trained across the lifespan but specialized with children, adolescents and families. In addition to practicing from a strengths-based perspective, I have taught child/adolescent/family psychotherapy at UCSF, where I am a Professor Emeritus in the PMHNP and DNP programs. Furthermore, I am a Fellow with American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), trained across the lifespan but specialized with children, adolescents and families. In addition to practicing from a strengths-based perspective, I have taught child/adolescent/family psychotherapy at UCSF, where I am a Professor Emeritus in the PMHNP and DNP programs. Furthermore, I am a Fellow with American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).
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Integrated Psychiatric Nursing Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I offer comprehensive psychiatric services to children, teens and adults. I work with adolescents and adults with bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. l enjoy helping kiddos navigate ADHD, ODD, DMDD treatment options and psychotherapeutic interventions which may be beneficial. My goal is to help each client reach their goals and explore all domains of life and evaluate areas which may need some extra care. Whether you're going through a life stressor and need help navigating that or are ready to work on a chronic problem, I am here to help see you through this and provide you with comprehensive care.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric services to children, teens and adults. I work with adolescents and adults with bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. l enjoy helping kiddos navigate ADHD, ODD, DMDD treatment options and psychotherapeutic interventions which may be beneficial. My goal is to help each client reach their goals and explore all domains of life and evaluate areas which may need some extra care. Whether you're going through a life stressor and need help navigating that or are ready to work on a chronic problem, I am here to help see you through this and provide you with comprehensive care.
Online Psychiatrists
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Welcome to your journey towards wellbeing. I am currently accepting new patients. Please feel free to book a complimentary consultation at calendly.com/drsarachowdhury/15mins. I have in person appointments available in Virginia and virtual appointments across the DC-MD-VA area and in CA.
Welcome to your journey towards wellbeing. I am currently accepting new patients. Please feel free to book a complimentary consultation at calendly.com/drsarachowdhury/15mins. I have in person appointments available in Virginia and virtual appointments across the DC-MD-VA area and in CA.
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I am a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Adult Psychiatrist with over 19 years of service to children, families and adults. I use a strength based approach to healing focused on developing self-awareness through compassion. As part of the healing process, I support families in their journey to uncover the wisdom hidden in their distress. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum disorders and PTSD. I specialize in Mind Body approaches to healing, integrating movement, exercise, nutrition and restful sleep strategies into treatment plans.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Adult Psychiatrist with over 19 years of service to children, families and adults. I use a strength based approach to healing focused on developing self-awareness through compassion. As part of the healing process, I support families in their journey to uncover the wisdom hidden in their distress. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum disorders and PTSD. I specialize in Mind Body approaches to healing, integrating movement, exercise, nutrition and restful sleep strategies into treatment plans.
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I work best with patients who have a clear idea of their goals and are motivated to learn skills as well as gain deeper insights into themselves that will assist in fulfillment of their potential.
I work best with patients who have a clear idea of their goals and are motivated to learn skills as well as gain deeper insights into themselves that will assist in fulfillment of their potential.
![Photo of Ranvinder K Rai, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a20f673a-d8a4-42ea-86d7-9917a56f0d06/3/320x400.jpeg)
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination” (Carl Rogers). Discovering one’s healthy balance can be the pursuit of a lifetime and taking steps to further your health can be challenging initially but rewarding simultaneously. I will be privileged to facilitate your path toward achieving healthy emotional well-being. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and my consultation visit starts with a thorough understanding of your treatment needs and symptoms.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination” (Carl Rogers). Discovering one’s healthy balance can be the pursuit of a lifetime and taking steps to further your health can be challenging initially but rewarding simultaneously. I will be privileged to facilitate your path toward achieving healthy emotional well-being. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and my consultation visit starts with a thorough understanding of your treatment needs and symptoms.
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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.
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I am a board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist licensed in California and New York. I have extensive experience in diagnosing and practicing evidence-based treatments in children, adolescent and adults who have anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, mood disorder, PTSD, and psychosis as well as providing parenting, behavioral strategies and life style modification to improve relationship and quality of life. I have a thorough knowledge of the neuroscience that is related to psychiatric illnesses. We also provide parent support group at Beverly Mental Health Service.
I am a board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist licensed in California and New York. I have extensive experience in diagnosing and practicing evidence-based treatments in children, adolescent and adults who have anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, mood disorder, PTSD, and psychosis as well as providing parenting, behavioral strategies and life style modification to improve relationship and quality of life. I have a thorough knowledge of the neuroscience that is related to psychiatric illnesses. We also provide parent support group at Beverly Mental Health Service.
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Hello! I'm a Stanford and University of California trained child & adolescent & adult psychiatrist in a small, concierge-style practice. I work with a therapy dog who helps my patients to feel safe and comfortable. I have special interests in trauma-related disorders, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD. My style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, warm, patient-centered, and therapy-oriented. When prescribing medication I practice based on the latest scientific evidence, so that my patients have the highest chance of meeting their mental health goals without unnecessary side effects. I connect especially well with teens and young adults.
Hello! I'm a Stanford and University of California trained child & adolescent & adult psychiatrist in a small, concierge-style practice. I work with a therapy dog who helps my patients to feel safe and comfortable. I have special interests in trauma-related disorders, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD. My style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, warm, patient-centered, and therapy-oriented. When prescribing medication I practice based on the latest scientific evidence, so that my patients have the highest chance of meeting their mental health goals without unnecessary side effects. I connect especially well with teens and young adults.
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Hello. I specialize in providing high-end therapy (+/- medications) to motivated teenagers and adults who want to make change happen relatively fast. I enjoy working with clients who are open to making behavioral changes and struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, relationship challenges, addiction, procrastination.
Hello. I specialize in providing high-end therapy (+/- medications) to motivated teenagers and adults who want to make change happen relatively fast. I enjoy working with clients who are open to making behavioral changes and struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, relationship challenges, addiction, procrastination.
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Dr. Kanwarjeet Singh Brar treats children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, and psychosis. Dr. Brar uses a biopsychosocial approach to provide his patients with individualized and multidimensional treatment.
Dr. Kanwarjeet Singh Brar treats children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, and psychosis. Dr. Brar uses a biopsychosocial approach to provide his patients with individualized and multidimensional treatment.
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Brittany Lute is a warm and dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about providing care with a gentle touch of kindness and compassion. With experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, community healthcare centers, and other facilities, Brittany has gained diverse knowledge and expertise in her field. She takes great joy in connecting with people from all walks of life and is especially enthusiastic about working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
Brittany Lute is a warm and dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about providing care with a gentle touch of kindness and compassion. With experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, community healthcare centers, and other facilities, Brittany has gained diverse knowledge and expertise in her field. She takes great joy in connecting with people from all walks of life and is especially enthusiastic about working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
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Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
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Britney Shipman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
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PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. Dr. Shivani Chmura is an expert in treating patients with an evidence based, compassionate approach. She also has extensive experience with medication management for eating disorders. Dr. Chmura is trained in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry from UCSF and Stanford Universities. She uses a warm, holistic approach to treating every individual, couple, and family. Dr. Chmura is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, (CBT, DBT, Supportive). She is an expert on pharmacologic management for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and post-partum depression and anxiety.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. Dr. Shivani Chmura is an expert in treating patients with an evidence based, compassionate approach. She also has extensive experience with medication management for eating disorders. Dr. Chmura is trained in both Child and Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry from UCSF and Stanford Universities. She uses a warm, holistic approach to treating every individual, couple, and family. Dr. Chmura is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, (CBT, DBT, Supportive). She is an expert on pharmacologic management for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and post-partum depression and anxiety.
![Photo of Grace Marian, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13456da7-3646-41ab-b571-11a83f52f211/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. I offer integrative and holistic psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents and young adults, in particular. I also treat older adults and my understanding of development and early challenges better informs my work with them as well.
I am a licensed child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. I offer integrative and holistic psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents and young adults, in particular. I also treat older adults and my understanding of development and early challenges better informs my work with them as well.
![Photo of Terri King, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68d4c676-a973-43d7-b360-e1fb069c2169/2/320x400.jpeg)
In my work with clients, I prefer to use a strength based approach and I strive to understand what makes life meaningful and worth celebrating. At the same time, I also try to uncover and collaborate with other treatment providers to address barriers to health and wellness. I am a strong believer in team building and advocacy for adults, adolescents and children under my care. I completed an undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies and Integrated Biology at UC Berkeley. I attended Medical School, Adult Psychiatry Residency and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
In my work with clients, I prefer to use a strength based approach and I strive to understand what makes life meaningful and worth celebrating. At the same time, I also try to uncover and collaborate with other treatment providers to address barriers to health and wellness. I am a strong believer in team building and advocacy for adults, adolescents and children under my care. I completed an undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies and Integrated Biology at UC Berkeley. I attended Medical School, Adult Psychiatry Residency and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
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