Heidemarie Ernst
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
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1225 Crane Street, Suite 108, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Welcome to my profile in Psychology Today. I am a Stanford-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who has provided mental health care to a variety of populations over the last 18 years. In my private practice, I see adults over 18 years old, and I have expertise with diagnoses, such as anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. When I first meet new patients, they are frequently unsure what kind of treatment they might benefit from. By providing a warm and collaborative environment, I help the patients understand their needs and identify treatment options, such a medications, therapy, or a combination of both. I strongly believe that ‘no patient is a diagnosis’ – instead, we are all a complex combination of genetic predisposition, upbringing, and other influences that make us the people we are.
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Originally born and raised in Germany, I arrived in the US for postdoctoral studies in molecular biology. Through my interactions with physicians who were able to combine research with patient care, I realized that I wanted to become more involved in helping people directly. Therefore, I returned to medical school, followed by my residency in psychiatry. I have maintained my curiosity regarding the genetic contributions to mental illness. I also attend at least two psychiatric conferences a year to stay up-to-date on the newest developments in mental health care.
I am comfortable working with patients from many different backgrounds. In addition, while I do provide individual psychotherapy for some patients, I also greatly enjoy working together with other mental health professionals since some clients best benefit from a team approach. I encourage prospective patients to give me a call to explore whether they might benefit from my services.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Elevance
- Out of Network
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Heidemarie Ernst
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: California / A 73163 Heidemarie Ernst
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Board Certification by Psychiatry and Neurology
- Certificate from American Psychiatric Association 2002
- Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Graduated 2003
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Women's Issues
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
German
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
German
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Location
Primary Location
Heidemarie Ernst, MD, PhD
1225 Crane Street
Suite 108
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Heidemarie Ernst
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD