David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD
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Carlsbad, CA 92008
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I practice Integrative Psychiatry.A truly holistic or integrative approach addresses the mind, the body, and the mind-body connection. I utilize amino acid therapy and other nutrients for healing the body. For the mind I use a number of psychotherapy modalities, including mental imagery, breath work, meditation, and paradoxical approaches.I utilize Polyvagal techniques for rebalancing the autonomic nervous system, which is important work when dealing with trauma and is usually helpful in alleviating anxiety and depression.My goal is to provide a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental environment in which you feel you are "not simply a diag
Amino Acid Therapy (X35 years). Every neurotransmitter except for one is made from amino acids. I test for serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, acetylcholine, GABA, and taurine. If you’ve tried numerous medications that didn’t work or no longer work, try a natural approach. Psychotherapy modalities: guided imagery and Polyvagal Theory..
1. I believe my patients are supposed to get better. That belief creates expectations of success. 2. Every mental problem has physical components; every physical problem has mental/emotional components. 3. 99.9% of neurotransmitters are made from amino acids. 4. Most people have spiritual issues that need to be addressed.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
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David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / G32898 David Gersten
- In Practice for 46 Years
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- UC San Diego, Graduated 1978
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David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
Expertise
- Amino Acid Therapy, Spiritual Emergency
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
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David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Amino Acid Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Interactive Guided Imagery, PolyVagal Theory
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
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David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD
Location
Nearby Areas
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David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD