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Expert Psychiatrist & Addiction Treatment in Santa Monica, CA
At Matthew Goldenberg, D.O, we are dedicated to providing exceptional psychiatric and addiction treatment services tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our practice, founded on principles of evidence-based care and personalized attention, serves individuals across California, Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah through secure telehealth platforms. Dr. Matthew Goldenberg, a double board-certified psychiatrist and certified Medical Review Officer, brings extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use disorders.Our focus on patient-centered care ensures that every individual receives comprehensive evaluations, customized treatment plans, and ongoing support to achieve optimal mental health and wellness. We specialize in serving safety-sensitive professionals, including pilots and healthcare providers, with specialized FAA and fitness-for-duty evaluations. By prioritizing transparency, accessibility, and clinical excellence, we strive to empower our patients through every stage of their treatment journey.
Services
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
FAA Mental Health Evaluations
Suboxone Treatment
Second Opinions
Telepsychiatry Services
Addiction Treatment
Fitness for Duty Assessments
Expert Witness Services
Mental Health Consultations
Highlights and features
- We offer double board-certified expertise in psychiatry and addiction treatment.
- Our team provides HIMS-trained FAA psychiatric evaluations for aviation professionals.
- Personalized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Telehealth services available for patients in California, Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah.
- Specialized experience in fitness-for-duty evaluations for healthcare providers.
What people say
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Smooth certification process
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Improved mental health
Services
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations identify mental health and substance use disorders through detailed symptom history, treatment reviews, and functional assessments. Patients receive accurate diagnoses and customized treatment plans integrating biological, psychological, and social factors. This evidence-based approach ensures optimal medication and therapy recommendations tailored to individual needs.
Medication Management
Ongoing medication management sessions optimize treatment efficacy through regular monitoring of symptoms, side effects, and progress toward therapeutic goals. Adjustments to medication regimens are made based on patient response, with appointments spaced according to stability levelsfrom biweekly to quarterly sessions for maintained wellness.
FAA Mental Health Evaluations
Specialized HIMS-trained evaluations for pilots and air traffic controllers meet FAA requirements through 90-minute assessments including psychiatric reviews, collateral interviews, and drug testing. Comprehensive reports address specific FAA concerns while maintaining patient confidentiality and treatment continuity.
Suboxone Treatment
Medication-assisted treatment programs combine suboxone prescriptions with behavioral interventions to address opioid use disorders. Treatment plans include detoxification support, relapse prevention strategies, and referrals to complementary therapies like counseling and recovery groups for sustained sobriety.
Second Opinions
Comprehensive diagnostic reassessments evaluate current treatment effectiveness and explore alternative approaches for patients seeking confirmation or changes to their mental health care plans. Sessions include detailed history reviews, symptom analyses, and evidence-based recommendations for optimized outcomes.
People
Matthew Goldenberg
Psychiatrist & Addiction Treatment Specialist
Dr. Matthew Goldenberg is a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in mental health and addiction treatment. With expertise in FAA evaluations and healthcare provider assessments, he provides personalized care through evidence-based practices and telehealth services across four states.
Questions
Do you accept insurance plans?
Our practice does not accept insurance directly but provides superbills for PPO insurance reimbursement. Patients receive detailed cost disclosures before appointments.
Are telehealth services available?
Telepsychiatry consultations are available for patients located in California, Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah through secure HIPAA-compliant platforms.
What FAA evaluation services do you provide?
We offer HIMS-trained psychiatric evaluations for pilots and air traffic controllers, including comprehensive assessments and required documentation for FAA certification processes.
How are medication management appointments structured?
Follow-up sessions occur every 2-4 weeks initially, extending to quarterly visits as stability improves. Each 15-25 minute appointment focuses on medication effectiveness and treatment adjustments.
Do you treat healthcare professionals?
Yes, we specialize in fitness-for-duty evaluations and addiction treatment for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other safety-sensitive workers requiring board-compliant assessments.
