Best Psychiatry Specialists in Encino, CA

Comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care for the entire family

Dr. Christina advocates for a multifaceted approach toward achieving optimal health through improving mental and physical health, including diet, exercise, and self-care. She is a strong advocate for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a modality for treatment-resistant psychiatric illnesses and has seen the beneficial transformation of TMS treatment in people’s lives.

Verretta has over 20 years of medical nursing experience and over six years of experience as a mental and behavioral health professional. She helps patients manage their symptoms across the lifespan and integrates medication management. Verretta is passionate about breaking the stigma associated with receiving mental health care. She was born in Mississippi, raised in Atlanta, and lived in Indianapolis before moving to Southern California. Verretta enjoys watching movies, practicing yoga, and eating great food.

Behrod has over ten years of experience and believes in individualized, evidence-based, and holistic care. He is confident that recovery is possible and emphasizes total health through healthy eating, exercise, self-care, and work-life balance. Behrod enjoys walking, playing table tennis and chess, cooking, meditation, and spending time with family, friends, and dogs.

Dr. Lukman-afis Babajide focuses on transgender psychiatry and gender-affirming mental health care. Dr. Babajide manages medication and completes diagnostic evaluations and treatment for individuals seeking gender-affirming mental health care. Dr. Babajide enjoys anime, playing sports, and being outdoors. Dr. Babajide cannot ride a bike and has no interest in learning.

Paul provides a holistic approach to patient care, encompassing each person's experiences, needs, and aspirations. He fosters a trust-based relationship, which he views as foundational to effective healing. As an active listener, Paul tailors his evidence-based care to the unique stories and needs of each individual. He credits empathy as one of his greatest strengths in connecting with patients. Driven by an initial curiosity about the workings of the mind and human behavior, Paul found his calling in mental health. His deepened understanding confirmed his dedication to guiding individuals toward a more content and balanced life. Convinced that insights into our thoughts and actions are key to healing, Paul remains committed to his role in making significant, positive changes in people's lives.

Dr. Conny Huthsteiner has a strong interest in the biopsychosocial aspects of psychiatry, as seen in her holistic perspective. Dr. Huthsteiner enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them to grow. She trained in Europe and has worked in academic settings, public health, and private practice.

Brianna is collaborative, considering the whole person, psychosocial factors, and co-occurring disorders. She has experience working in mobile treatments, outpatient clinics, primary care offices, and homeless shelters. Brianna enjoys playing soccer, listening to live music, and exploring new places.

Melissa has over five years of experience in mental health care. She uses a holistic, individualized, evidence-based approach using the collaborate problem-solving model. Melissa has experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital specializing in family systems.

Dr. Jorge Dubin wanted to be a doctor at six years old after observing his father as a physician. Dr. Dubin pursued this dream, and while in residency, was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served for two years as a medical officer with the Special Forces (Green Berets). After serving in the U.S. Army, Dr. Dubin later moved to Los Angeles and worked for the county mental health department for ten years.