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Edward Valkov, MD

Psychiatrist

1304 Ella St., Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 541-6000
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Douglas P. Murphy, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

1304 Ella St., Suite B
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Regina Bahten, DO

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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Douglas L. Williamson, DNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Richard Altesman, MD

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Mia E. Pasini, PMHNP

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Katie J. Bailey, PMHNP-BC

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Kira Mesman-Hallman, PA-C

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Mary B. Garrett, NP

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Allyson Gelman, PA-C

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Denis G. Tamas

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Madhu C. Jagadish, PA-C

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Julia E. Davison, PA-C

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Does Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. Provide Teleheath Services?

Yes! Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. offers the following telemedicine options for remote consultation:

  • Athena Telemedicine System

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Pacific Psychiatry, Inc.

Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry

Languages: English

About Pacific Psychiatry, Inc.

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc., (Pacific Psychiatry) is a family-friendly full-service private psychiatric practice. We believe that behavioral health is a basic element of overall health and wellness. We offer a range of mental health assessment and treatment services in a warm and supportive atmosphere. By promoting and supporting an overall healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a healthy diet, patients frequently achieve optimal outcomes with minimal complications.

Psychiatric conditions are serious health issues that impact sufferers as well as families, caregivers, and communities. Optimal prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and case management of these conditions are often accomplished in the context of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. At Pacific Psychiatry, our professional staff works with you to develop a treatment plan which is both personalized and in accordance with evidence-based best practices. Our case management and educational resources enable clients to play active roles in their own care.

Accessibility
  • Family Restrooms
  • Gender Neutral Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking & Transportation
  • Free Parking

Psychiatry

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. is a Psychiatry practice in San Luis Obispo, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. Psychiatrists at Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. perform mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatry practices include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry practice in San Luis Obispo, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying and treating emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders that affect the health and well-being of patients under 21 years of age. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists at Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. perform mental health diagnosis, medication treatment, and psychotherapy for children. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Child & Adolescent Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child & Adolescent Psychiatry practices include performing diagnostic evaluations on patients, providing individual, group, and family counseling, prescribing medication, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Child Adolescent Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Adult Psychiatry

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. is an Adult Psychiatry practice in San Luis Obispo, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders in adults. Adult Psychiatrists at Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. perform diagnostics and treatment procedures to address psychological disorders. Adult Psychiatry is medical care of adult mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult Psychiatry practices include panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, visual and auditory hallucinations, and suicidal tendencies. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Psychiatry practices include psychological evaluations, cognitive behavior therapy, medication prescriptions, and electroconvulsive therapy.

Adult Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Adolescent Psychiatry

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. is an Adolescent Psychiatry practice in San Luis Obispo, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders that affect young adults. Adolescent Psychiatrists at Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. perform assessments, prescribes treatments, and consults at schools, juvenile courts, and other institutions and organizations. Adolescent Psychiatry is the psychiatric care of adolescents in conjunction with their families. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adolescent Psychiatry practices include ADD, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, depression, anxiety, bullying, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Psychiatry practices include diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, and medication prescription.

Adolescent Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. is an Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry practice in San Luis Obispo, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in addressing psychological disorders in adolescents and adults. Adult & Adolescent Psychiatrists at Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. perform evaluations and creates custom therapies. Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry is the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry practices include evaluations, diagnoses, treatment plans, therapy, and medication prescriptions.

Adult Adolescent Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Clinical Depression
  • Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Depression in Men
  • Depression in Women
  • Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Eating Disorder
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transition Issues
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Manic Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attack Disorder
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorder
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Stress
  • Tic Disorders (Motor Tics)
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Trauma
  • Acute Stress Disorder Treatment
  • Adjustment Disorder Therapy
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Management
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Treatment
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Counseling
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment
  • Bipolar Disorder Treatment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Conduct Disorder Treatment
  • Depression Treatment
  • Disruptive Behavior Treatment
  • Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Grief and Loss Counseling
  • Integrative Medicine Therapy
  • Life Transitions Counseling
  • Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
  • Medication Management
  • Mental Health Care
  • Mental Health Evaluation
  • Mood Disorder Treatment
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder Treatment
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment
  • Psychiatric Diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders Treatment
  • Schizophrenia Management
  • Stress Management
  • Tourette Syndrome Treatment
  • Trauma Counseling
  • Adventist Health Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna [Aetna Health of California Inc.]

  • Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

  • Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

  • CenCal Health [Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority]

  • Coastal Communities Physician Network (CCPN)

  • Holman Professional Counseling Centers

  • Magellan Health [Magellan Health, Inc.]

  • TriCare

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. Locations

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc.

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc.
Psychiatry

1304 Ella St., Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

miles away

(805) 541-6000