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8 Years
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Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Los Angeles
Dr. Kyle P. Smith is a Harvard-educated, Cornell-trained psychiatrist based in Los Angeles, specializing in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. With over a decade of clinical experience, including roles at UCLA and Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Smith provides personalized mental health care tailored to young adults, creatives, high-achieving professionals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. His approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy, emphasizing accessibility, direct communication, and long-term patient well-being. Recognized for his expertise, Dr. Smith prioritizes individualized treatment plans and maintains a small patient load to ensure focused, high-quality care. His practice addresses complex mental health needs, including crisis intervention and support for first-time patients and those with treatment-resistant conditions.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
ADHD Evaluation
PTSD Therapy
Bipolar Disorder Care
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Borderline Personality Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer Harvard- and Cornell-trained expertise in mental health care.
- Our team specializes in treating complex and hard-to-treat mental health conditions.
- We provide personalized, direct communication with no receptionists or assistants.
- Our practice caters to diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and first-time patients.
- We prioritize individualized treatment plans over high-volume, insurance-driven models.
What people say
Razor-sharp insights
Non-judgmental support
Accessible and thorough
Life-saving treatment
Exceptional follow-up
Services
Depression Treatment
Dr. Smith provides evidence-based treatment for depression, combining medication management with psychotherapy to address symptoms like persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest. His approach focuses on restoring daily functioning and long-term emotional well-being through personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Anxiety Management
Specialized care for anxiety disorders includes targeted medication and cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce excessive worry, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Dr. Smith emphasizes practical coping strategies and lifestyle adjustments to help patients regain control over their daily lives and reduce anxiety's impact.
ADHD Evaluation
Comprehensive ADHD evaluations identify symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in adults. Dr. Smith develops individualized treatment plans combining medication, behavioral strategies, and organizational tools to improve focus and productivity for professionals and creatives struggling with attention challenges.
PTSD Therapy
Dr. Smith offers trauma-informed care for PTSD, integrating medication and talk therapy to process traumatic experiences. His approach helps patients manage flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness while building resilience and restoring healthy relationships through evidence-based interventions.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Culturally competent mental health services address unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including identity exploration and discrimination-related anxiety. Dr. Smith creates a safe, affirming environment to support mental wellness, gender transition processes, and overall emotional resilience for queer patients.
People
Kyle P. Smith, M.D
Psychiatrist
Harvard-educated psychiatrist with 8+ years of clinical experience, specializing in complex mental health conditions. Former UCLA resident and award-winning educator committed to personalized, direct patient care in Los Angeles.
Questions
What mental health conditions does Dr. Smith treat?
Dr. Smith specializes in depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and LGBTQ+ mental health needs.
Does Dr. Smith accept insurance?
No, Dr. Smith does not accept insurance to maintain personalized care and protect patient privacy.
What are the session fees?
Initial evaluations cost $550; follow-up appointments are $275, with variable durations based on complexity.
What makes Dr. Smith's practice unique?
Direct communication, small patient load, and integrated medication management with psychotherapy distinguish his approach.
Reviews (1)
Crushell Caines
Jun 26, 2022
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I decided to see a psychiatrist because I am experiencing severe ptsd. Dr. Kyle is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. I felt incredibly relieved after meeting with him.