Find a Psychiatrist in Oakland, CA

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who strives to form strong therapeutic and collaborative environments with patients and values patient empowerment. My practice focuses primarily on medication management, or pharmacotherapy, and I routinely incorporate supportive therapy into my 30-minute follow-up visits. My interests and expertise are in helping patients struggling with depression, anxiety, including social/obsessive compulsive and generalized anxiety disorders, and ADHD. I provide psychiatric medication management along with supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities of therapeutic treatment. I may occasionally recommend that a therapist be part of the care team to provide optimal outcomes. The philosophy of my practice is to actively involve patients in the decision-making process to improve adherence to treatment and build trusting relationships with all patients.

I received my medical degree from the Chicago Medical School and then went on to complete my residency in psychiatry at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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 psychiatrist who specializes in adult psychiatry. My practice focuses primarily on medication management but often incorporates aspects of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies into my 30-minute follow-up visits. I also strongly believe in working in conjunction with therapists to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. I feel it is important to create strong therapeutic relationships with my patients in order to help them achieve their treatment goals.

I received my undergraduate degrees in Human Biology and Spanish from Michigan State University. I then completed my medical education and a master's degree in medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University, and completed my adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington. I have authored papers in medical education and LGBTQ advocacy.

I now live in Pennsylvania with my husband, Kevin, and three dogs: Taquito, Fergie, and Mimi. While I treat adults of all backgrounds, I have a particular interest in working with young adults, students, and LGBTQ individuals.

Dr. Travis Valdez earned a medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed a psychiatry residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Prior to joining Talkiatry, Dr. Valdez served in the U.S. Navy as Director of Psychological Health, caring for veterans, adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dr. Valdez strives to create an approachable, supportive environment where patients feel comfortable and respected. Recognizing that beginning mental health care can feel overwhelming, Dr. Valdez emphasizes trust, open communication, and collaboration to build a meaningful therapeutic relationship centered on each patient's goals.

The initial appointment focuses on understanding each patient's background, medical history, interests, and priorities to develop an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Valdez considers medication alongside therapy, sleep, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors to improve quality of life while treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, substance use, personality disorders, gender dysphoria, eating disorders, and related conditions.

My focus is always to provide patient-centered care by prioritizing open communication and collaboration with my patients. I am committed to continuously evolving as a provider in order to provide the best care. I have experience providing care for a variety of psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD, among others.

I am a board certified psychiatrist who treats adults. I graduated Cum Laude from Drexel University and attended medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) and was elected to serve as Chief Resident during my final year of training. I have worked as an outpatient psychiatrist in California and Florida and have experience in medication management, individual and group therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

I am dedicated to constantly learning and have previously published numerous articles and book chapters on various topics in the fields of psychiatry, dermatology, and psychodermatology. I am also very passionate about education and medical journalism. During my residency training, I worked at ABC News in New York City as a member of their medical unit, providing consultation on medical stories for programs including Good Morning America and World News with David Muir. I have published a number of articles on the websites for ABC News and Good Morning America, and I have experience presenting as an on-air expert for ABC News and for mental health podcasts.

I provide psychiatric medication management as well as a combination of therapeutic interventions such as supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and lifestyle interventions. I am adept at incorporating psychotherapy principles in all patient care encounters and am trained in treating multiple disorders and diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as others.

I completed my psychiatry residency training at Trinity Health Hospital in Livonia, MI, where I was selected to be chief resident. Prior to this, I received my undergraduate bachelor's degree in Neurology and Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, and my medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. I also completed the psychodynamic psychotherapy fellowship from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.

I have experience treating adult patients of all ages in multiple treatment settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, and emergency departments.

I am Vivian Hong Le, DO, a board-certified psychiatrist whose passion for mental health grew from a desire to help reduce human suffering. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology from UCLA, my medical degree from WesternU/COMP, and completed psychiatry residency training at UofA/Banner Health. I have additional training in integrative medicine and psychiatry and a strong interest in Cultural Psychiatry, Women’s Mental Health, LGBTQIA+ care, and Trauma-Informed Care.

My goal is to provide a safe, open, and collaborative environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe the best outcomes come from considering the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of your well-being. I work with you to understand your individual needs and goals and identify approaches that fit your life.

During the first appointment, I complete a comprehensive history to better understand who you are, your concerns, and your goals. Together, we create an individualized plan that may include lifestyle changes, coping skills, medication management, and psychotherapy. Treatment can evolve over time as your needs change.