PTSD Psychiatrists in California

I specialize in treating depression and anxiety. I acknowledge that while medications can be necessary, they are not magic, and a holistic approach is essential for achieving mental health. With this understanding, I spend time getting to know my patients, focusing on helping them achieve mental wellness rather than simply prescribing medications. When I became a doctor, I made a pledge to "do no harm." I take this commitment seriously and only prescribe medications, especially those with addictive properties, when it is safe and clearly indicated.

The first one or two appointments focus on a thorough assessment to establish a provisional diagnosis, which is essential for effective treatment planning. Once this initial diagnosis is made, I collaborate with my patients to develop tailored treatment recommendations. During follow-up appointments, I actively listen to my patients and propose adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed my residency at the University of Southern California. I have experience working in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, and correctional facilities.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and have been practicing for over 16 years. My practice focuses on medication management, which I typically combine with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. If I feel you would benefit from working with a therapist in conjunction with medication management, I welcome collaboration with your therapist to make for the best outcome. I specialize in psychopharmacology, especially tailoring individualized treatment to serve the needs of patients with a variety of conditions. I have a lot of experience in treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, insomnia, and ADHD, as well as experience in treating patients with medical comorbidities.

I am a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, PR. I completed my residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. My years of experience started as a medical officer for the Army, including a deployment to Iraq. My working experience after my military service includes working as a medical director of a community health center, a medical director of a community hospital, a medical director of an inpatient unit, and working for an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) specializing in the Serious Mentally Ill population.

I take a collaborative and compassionate approach to both medication management and psychotherapy. I enjoy utilizing various forms of psychotherapy to empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, and I particularly enjoy incorporating elements of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies in all visits. I practice thoughtful and evidence-based medication management. I enjoy working with students and adults with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and mood disorders, and I also have a special interest in women's mental health.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University, where I graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's in neuroscience, and I later attended medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. My interest in neuroscience, combined with a passion for the humanistic side of medicine, led me to pursue a psychiatry residency at NYU, where I gained experience working with a diverse patient population. After completing residency in 2018, I chose to pursue private practice to allow more time with patients and to build on my interest in psychotherapy. I spent over 6 years in solo and group private practice in Los Angeles. I am committed to working with insurance-based practices, as I am passionate about providing affordable access to quality healthcare.

I believe that every patient brings their own mosaic of experiences embedded in a unique story. I understand that building a strong therapeutic relationship through empathy, compassion, trust, and respect is essential. I enjoy taking time to understand my patients' goals, offer psychoeducation, and create a collaborative plan for treatment with the patient. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health treatment, which includes medication management, supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, as well as mind-body medicine techniques. I also have a special interest in psychodynamic therapy, an in-depth therapy modality, which I incorporate in all patient interactions and sessions.

I am a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist. I received my undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and completed my medical degree at Oakland University William Beaumont in Rochester, MI. I am a graduate of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI, and I have also completed a psychotherapy fellowship through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.

Due to the diversity and richness of culture in southeast Michigan, I have experience working with patients from varied backgrounds. I enjoy the challenge such a heterogeneous environment brings and am particularly fond of working with young adults experiencing life transitions. I also have experience working with patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as adolescents and geriatric populations.

I am a general adult psychiatrist specializing in medication management. I value building strong connections with patients from all walks of life and tailoring treatments to their unique needs. My working style is characterized by attentive listening, detailed follow-up questions, and straightforward communication, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment.

I obtained my medical doctorate degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and my PhD from New York University, where I also completed my psychiatry residency. I provide medication management for a variety of psychiatric conditions and am licensed to practice in California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. I am fluent in English and Mandarin.

I offer a warm, approachable, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and supported. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to identify the root of their struggles and develop a personalized plan for growth and healing. My personable nature and tailored care help clients feel comfortable and empowered throughout the process. I support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, life transitions, anger management, and relationship challenges.

In the first session, I review teletherapy expectations and confidentiality, and conduct a psychosocial assessment to better understand your background and goals. Together, we'll explore current challenges, create a vision for your future, and build a practical plan. Using CBT and ACT, I help you develop tools and insights to apply between sessions for continued progress.

I am a proud HBCU graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a Master's in Counseling and over eight years of experience in the mental health field. I have provided care in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, partial and intensive outpatient programs, community mental health, and private telehealth practice.

My practice focuses on medication management, typically in conjunction with supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. On occasion, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I am double board-certified in geriatric and adult psychiatry.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and my medical degree from Penn State University. Following medical school, I completed general psychiatry residency training at the University of Connecticut, where I was Chief Resident of outpatient psychiatric services. During that time, I was also chosen as an Honors Scholar by the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry. After training, I moved to California to complete my geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Stanford. Following my fellowship, I worked at Kaiser Permanente in clinical roles of outpatient, geriatric, and C/L.

I practice a patient-centered approach to mental health care. I work collaboratively on goals of treatment, with a focus on medication management while incorporating supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I treat a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I majored in biology and neuroscience at Brandeis University, attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed residency training at Stony Brook University Hospital.

My approach to patient care combines evidence-based medicine while recognizing the individual factors that can influence well-being. I emphasize a holistic approach to mental health treatment using the biopsychosocial foundation. I have a special interest in Cultural Psychiatry and prioritize providing personalized and effective care to a diverse patient population.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who began my interest in Psychiatry while studying Psychobiology at UCLA. I completed my General Psychiatry residency at the University of Rochester.

Dr. Tamoria is a California native whose career has taken him around the country. As a medical student at Temple School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA he worked in a culturally diverse, urban community. He was Chief Resident at the “President’s Hospital” in Washington DC and spent the first part of his career serving as an active-duty Navy psychiatrist helping servicemembers and veterans. After the Navy, he returned west to WA whereas a Medical Director he led one of the state’s most successful behavioral health programs through COVID and into the telehealth revolution. Now he serves as Talkiatry’s first West Coast Chief leading and supporting psychiatrists across the western US.

Dr. Tamoria works with adults to diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and more. He uses a combination of medication management and psychotherapy treatment to help patients improve and thrive. He is well experienced in caring for patients with complex histories or co-morbid medical conditions.

In the first appointment with Dr. Tamoria he completes a comprehensive evaluation of mental health symptoms, medical history, social supports, and stressors. He works collaboratively with patients to develop a treatment plan that may include lab tests, managing medications, initiating psychotherapy, or referring to other specialists. Over time he builds on the patient’s strengths and resilience to lead to recovery.

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I am a Board-Certified psychiatrist who is an expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. I specialize in medication management combined with supportive therapy during 30-minute follow-up sessions. I recognize that each patient is unique and believe in an environment of collaboration, in which the patient and psychiatrist work together to develop the best individualized treatment plan.

A California local, I obtained my undergraduate education at University of California, Davis, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Human Development. I then attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, obtaining my Medical Doctorate. Following this, I completed my adult psychiatry residency training at the distinguished University of California, Irvine. I have worked in a diverse range of healthcare settings, including county and community clinics, and am very experienced in telepsychiatry.

I pay close attention to not only an individual's emotional state, but also their physical, spiritual, and social well-being, in order to provide my patients with exceptional holistic care.

I am an adult psychiatrist who holds board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I focus on medication management combined with supportive therapy during initial and follow-up visits. I practice whole-person medicine, caring for the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit and helping you enjoy your relationships with those around you.

I received my medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, NV, before moving to southern California to complete my residency at Loma Linda University. After completing training, I began working with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group in Riverside, CA, where I treated a variety of psychiatric disorders in an outpatient setting. In March of 2020, as the pandemic changed life and medicine forever, I adopted a strictly telepsychiatry role at my clinic. I have also held a staff psychiatrist position as an adult inpatient psychiatrist in Tennessee. I treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders within the adult demographic.

I am a psychiatrist interested in the mind-body connection in overall emotional and mental well-being. I have worked extensively with medically complex patients, including a special focus in psycho-oncology with cancer patients. I like to integrate therapy modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, mindfulness and meditation with medication management to optimize a patient's mental health.

I am double board-certified in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing for over 7 years. Before Talkiatry, I worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. I also worked as an Assistant Professor and was Director of Emergency Psychiatry at the University of Chicago. I have presented nationally at the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and written a book chapter about psycho-oncology.

I attended medical school at John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. I then completed an Adult Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, followed by a Consultation-Liaison fellowship at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

My practice is based on a holistic approach to mental health care, with special emphasis on self-care and mindfulness practices in addition to medication treatment. I truly believe that focusing on wellness in conjunction with medication-mediated symptom reduction will lead to better outcomes for patients. I have a lot of experience treating patients with depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, Bipolar type 2, and ADHD, and I often tailor individualized treatment to serve the needs of patients with a variety of conditions. As a result, patients often enjoy the supportive therapy, insight-oriented therapy, and psychoeducation provided during our sessions.

I am a board certified adult psychiatrist and have been in practice since 2010. I received my doctorate degree in medicine at the University of Florida and completed my residency training at the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry. I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I have worked mainly in outpatient settings throughout my career.

My approach to medication management is that it is one tool to be used in the broader context of a multi-modal evidence-based treatment approach that draws upon psychotherapy, mindfulness skills, Buddhist psychology, psychedelic (AKA "mind manifesting") studies, yoga philosophy, and other integrative practices. I understand that healing is an individualized process that cannot unfold without a safe space, and I am dedicated to holding an approachable, empathic space where you can feel empowered to write the next chapter of your life. I have an interest in working with immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities.

I am well versed in treating the full spectrum of mental illness. Having worked on multidisciplinary teams in acute inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, psychiatric emergency rooms, and mental health urgent cares for the better part of 10 years, I am comfortable helping with not just mild to moderate illness, but also the most severe cases of mental illness. I am especially motivated to work with you to maintain stability, avoid hospitalization, and more broadly, to achieve wellness.

I completed Adult Psychiatry Residency Training at Los Angeles County, University of Southern California, where I focused two years of training in conducting Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I received my Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in 3 years with Phi Beta Kappa honors at the University of Miami, Florida. In medical school at Stony Brook School of Medicine in New York, I was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society while earning my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. I have held academic appointments at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Western University of Health Sciences, and Ventura Community Memorial Health System Psychiatric Residency Training Program.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker eager to help others suffering from mental health issues or just adjusting to new circumstances. I have an eclectic approach to care and treatment based on strengths and person-centered care, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused approaches, Rogerian theory, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theory, cognitive processing therapy, and many others. I am more eclectic in my approach because people are different and need a style that fits their individual needs. I am always seeking feedback from my clients to improve clinical outcomes. I do what is necessary and required to make this the best treatment anyone can get, and I want everyone I treat to reach their full potential.

I was trained as an undergraduate in psychology at the University of Alabama, graduating in 1991, and received my MSW in 1997 from the University of Alabama. I became licensed clinically in 2000. Over 24 years, I have treated everything from adjustment disorders to Depressive Disorders, Anxiety disorders, and trauma, and I have extensive experience and training in a variety of modalities and therapeutic interventions.