We are a group of two psychiatrists and a psychotherapist specializing in addiction psychiatry, psychedelic psychiatry, child psychiatry and offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy to the greater westside of Los Angeles including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Marina Del Rey. Additionaly services include medication management, psychotherapy, evaluation and treatment planning for a variety of problems.
We aim to facilitate an empathic, warm, welcoming environment to foster collaboration in developing an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
We aim to facilitate an empathic, warm, welcoming environment to foster collaboration in developing an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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Dr. Ryan is a board certified addiction psychiatrist. His diverse experiences and training in pharmacology and psychotherapy allow for individually tailored medication management, therapeutic interventions, and lifestyle changes in an empathic, non-judgmental, safe space, effectively helping clients find their motivation for change and improvement.
Private practice psychiatry offering medication management, psychotherapy, ketamine for treatment resistant depression, evaluation, and diagnosis for a variety of general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry problems. General and addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, psychedelics consultations.
Dr. Hanft is a board certified child psychiatrist. His diverse experiences and training in pharmacology and psychotherapy allow for individually tailored medication management, therapeutic interventions, and lifestyle changes in an empathic, non-judgmental, safe space, effectively helping clients find their motivation for change and improvement.
Erica Siegal is a licensed clinical social worker (CA #86622), psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy researcher, and professional harm reduction educator. Erica specializes in trauma-informed therapy, anxiety management, compassion fatigue/professional burnout in first responders and caregivers, and the integration of non-ordinary states.
We are able to offer both ketamine and esketamine, and always provide them in tandem with psychotherapy; we can discuss options during the first visit. Ketamine is FDA-approved for anesthesia and used off label to treat depression, bipolar depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders, while esketamine nasal spray (Spravato) is FDA-approved for depression.
Reviews (8)
Natalie R.
Sep 27, 2021
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When one medication he prescribed didn't work for me and came with pretty bad side effects, he suggested it was all in my head. The replacement prescription was a higher dose, which wasn't intentional, because he didn't convert the dosage correctly. Needless to say, I never went back and proceeded to find an MD that actually helped. I see that the negative reviews on this page seem to get a vote for being "funny," and while I don't want to make any accusations, I wouldn't be completely surprised if the business owner shared that sentiment.
Robert W.
Mar 25, 2020
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This is NOT a man I would recommend that anyone pay for ongoing emotional support. Meds sure, but not empathy. While his intellectual skills (and charm) are intact, they sadly drew me into believing that he actually 'cared' about me as a patient and not simply an ATM. IF you plan to see him for 'med managment' that will likely work out for you as he knows his meds.
BUT if you seek reflective compassion, a thoughtful therapeutic connection or even compassionate interest .. forget it. The man is an empty nest. Don't let the MD or UCLA imprint fool you, that isn't
BUT if you seek reflective compassion, a thoughtful therapeutic connection or even compassionate interest .. forget it. The man is an empty nest. Don't let the MD or UCLA imprint fool you, that isn't
Michael M.
Jun 10, 2018
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I was in search of help. Instead
I received criticism ,and multiple visits to pick up one medication, He actually would not fill my prescription until I showed him an Empty Bottle ? He charged for another office visit ! When I questioned him about a few issues he walked in the other room, returned and handed me a piece of paper saying that I needed to find another doctor within 30 days . He lied about having to take a prescription into the Pharmacy and then phoned it in, after I questioning him . This doctor is always rushing and making demands , putting charges on my credit card, without
I received criticism ,and multiple visits to pick up one medication, He actually would not fill my prescription until I showed him an Empty Bottle ? He charged for another office visit ! When I questioned him about a few issues he walked in the other room, returned and handed me a piece of paper saying that I needed to find another doctor within 30 days . He lied about having to take a prescription into the Pharmacy and then phoned it in, after I questioning him . This doctor is always rushing and making demands , putting charges on my credit card, without
Mootzer M.
Oct 10, 2016
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Very intelligent and accommodating. Easy to stay in touch. Evidence-based but also open to new treatments for hard-to-treat conditions. More due diligence than many other professionals I've seen.
And JUST the right amount of dry wit and sassiness to keep your visits entertaining too. :) Excellent physician overall!
And JUST the right amount of dry wit and sassiness to keep your visits entertaining too. :) Excellent physician overall!
A. A.
Aug 31, 2016
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Ben K.
Mar 22, 2016
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Dr. Ryan is incredibly helpful, understanding, and practical. He has an open mind in his approach to treatment, while being incredibly knowledgeable. He will listen thoroughly to all your concerns in a nonjudgmental way, and ensure you fully understand your treatment options. I highly recommend Dr Ryan's to anyone seeking out psychiatric care.
Alexis B.
Feb 25, 2016
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Dr. Ryan has all the characteristics I look for in a psychiatrist. He's professional, emphathetic, reliable, and extremely intelligent.
I usually feel nervous and vulnerable during therapy, but he immediately put me at ease and created a warm and non-judgmental environment I felt comfortable opening up in. He's a great listener and worked with me to create a treatment plan specifically tailored for my needs. I appreciate that he takes the time to thoroughly explain how and why specific medications work and the potential side effects I can expect instead of just giving me prescriptions
I usually feel nervous and vulnerable during therapy, but he immediately put me at ease and created a warm and non-judgmental environment I felt comfortable opening up in. He's a great listener and worked with me to create a treatment plan specifically tailored for my needs. I appreciate that he takes the time to thoroughly explain how and why specific medications work and the potential side effects I can expect instead of just giving me prescriptions
Tommy R.
Feb 20, 2016
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