Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Newport Beach
Established in 2013, our practice provides personalized and compassionate mental health treatment rooted in evidence-based practices. As a board-certified psychiatrist with nearly two decades of experience, I specialize in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry, offering tailored care for clients at all life stages. My approach combines clinical expertise with a focus on collaboration, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their mental health.With academic affiliations at UCLA and recognition as an Orange County Physician of Excellence, we prioritize staying at the forefront of psychiatric advancements while maintaining a patient-centered philosophy. Our services include psychotherapy, medication management, and specialized care for perinatal mental health, delivered in a private, comfortable setting with telepsychiatry options for California residents.
Services
Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Telepsychiatry
Women's Mental Health
College Mental Health
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of clinical psychiatry experience with specialized training in women's mental health
- Our practice combines academic expertise with personalized, patient-centered care approaches
- We provide evidence-based treatment for perinatal mental health and reproductive psychiatry
- Our psychiatrist holds academic appointments at top-tier medical institutions
- We offer coordinated care through collaboration with other healthcare providers
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- American Psychiatric Association
What people say
Saving grace
Empathy and thoughtfulness
Compassionate and patient
Gifted psychiatrist
Life-changing improvements
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy sessions focus on building self-awareness and developing coping strategies. Our relational, insight-oriented approach adapts to each patient's needs, whether through structured guidance or open expression. Treatment emphasizes harnessing personal strengths to improve well-being and relationships while maintaining flexibility and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication evaluations determine appropriate pharmacological treatment options. Ongoing monitoring ensures optimal medication effectiveness while addressing side effects and patient concerns. Collaborative care is available for patients working with therapists who cannot prescribe medications, ensuring coordinated treatment approaches for mental health conditions.
Telepsychiatry
Secure telepsychiatry services provide mental health care access from California residents' homes. Using HIPAA-compliant video platforms, patients receive the same quality care as in-person visits. Virtual appointments maintain privacy while offering flexibility for those with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations.
Women's Mental Health
Specialized care addresses women's mental health needs across life stages, with particular focus on pregnancy and postpartum periods. Services include treatment for perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy loss, and reproductive health-related psychiatric concerns. Evidence-based medication guidance considers maternal and fetal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
College Mental Health
Tailored mental health support for college students addresses academic stress, emerging psychiatric disorders, and transitional life challenges. Treatment incorporates understanding of university systems to help students access accommodations and navigate educational demands while managing mental health needs effectively.
People
Sonya Rasminsky
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 20 years of experience specializing in women's mental health. Associate Professor at UCLA and Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Recognized as Orange County Physician of Excellence from 2017-2022.
Questions
What mental health services are available?
We offer psychotherapy, medication management, telepsychiatry, women's mental health specialty care, and college student mental health services.
Do you provide telehealth appointments?
Yes, we offer secure telepsychiatry services for California residents through HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
What women's mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in perinatal mental health, including pregnancy/postpartum depression, reproductive psychiatry, and women's behavioral health concerns.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (949) 734-4912 during business hours Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm and Wednesday 9am-12pm.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a private pay practice. Payment is due at the time of service, and we can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement.
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