Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Sherman Oaks, CA

Biography: Dr. Eric Michael’s role is to be a helpful guide for his patients and to provide support, insight, and knowledge. Dr. Michael grew up playing the piano and played competitively for 13 years. He also sang in a co-ed a cappella group throughout college.

Biography: 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.

Biography: Dr. Allie R. Shapiro is a board-certified pediatrician and board certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. She graduated from Miss Porter’s School in 2004, Brandeis University in 2008, and St. George’s University of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Shapiro has a specific interest in treating children with co-morbid psychiatric and medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and asthma. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, chocolate making, and hiking.