Business Details
Personalized Mental Health Care in Los Angeles
Thompson Psychiatry is a dedicated mental health practice committed to providing personalized psychiatric care tailored to each individual's unique needs. Our approach integrates the latest research with holistic methodologies, emphasizing lifestyle interventions, talk therapy, medication management, and alternative treatment options. We prioritize creating a safe, affirming environment for all patients, respecting diverse identities including cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. Our practice is built on the foundation of comprehensive psychiatric evaluations conducted by experienced professionals with extensive clinical expertise in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health challenges. We specialize in treating conditions such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, postpartum depression, insomnia, and psycho-oncology care for cancer patients and their families.Our team combines evidence-based practices with compassionate care to help patients achieve optimal mental health and lead fulfilling lives. With telehealth capabilities, we extend our services to patients throughout West Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our multidisciplinary treatment approaches, including psychopharmacological treatments, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and innovative options like ketamine infusion therapy. We maintain affiliations with leading academic institutions through our role as a clinical instructor position at UCLA, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of psychiatric advancements. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care that addresses the complete well-being of every patient we serve.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Bipolar Disorder Care
OCD Treatment
Postpartum Depression
ADHD Diagnosis
Insomnia Therapy
Psycho-Oncology Services
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified psychiatric expertise with extensive clinical experience
- Our treatment plans combine evidence-based practices with holistic approaches
- We provide both in-person and telehealth appointment options
- Our psychiatrist completed residency at UCLA with chief resident leadership
- We offer innovative treatment options including ketamine infusion therapy
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective treatment
Genuine concern
Professional expertise
Helpful management
Services
Depression Treatment
Our depression treatment program addresses persistent sadness, loss of interest, and mood disturbances through personalized therapy plans. We combine cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and lifestyle interventions to treat symptoms affecting daily functioning. Our approach incorporates innovative treatments like ketamine infusion therapy alongside traditional methods to help patients regain emotional balance and improve quality of life.
Anxiety Management
We specialize in treating anxiety disorders through comprehensive evaluations and customized treatment plans. Our services include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, and coping strategy development to address persistent worry and physical symptoms. We help patients manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety while addressing co-occurring conditions like depression or substance abuse through integrated care approaches.
Bipolar Disorder Care
Our bipolar disorder treatment focuses on managing extreme mood swings through medication management and psychotherapy. We help patients identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms while providing education about the condition. Our comprehensive approach combines mood-stabilizing medications with behavioral therapies to help patients maintain stability and improve daily functioning despite this chronic condition.
Psycho-Oncology Services
We provide specialized mental health care for cancer patients and survivors dealing with emotional challenges related to diagnosis and treatment. Our services address anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders through individual therapy and family counseling. We work closely with medical teams to ensure comprehensive care that addresses both psychological and physical aspects of cancer treatment and recovery.
ADHD Diagnosis
Our ADHD assessment and treatment program includes comprehensive evaluations to confirm diagnoses and develop effective management strategies. We provide medication management alongside behavioral therapy to address symptoms affecting work, relationships, and daily functioning. Our approach combines clinical expertise with personalized treatment plans to help adult patients improve focus and productivity through evidence-based interventions.
People
Kirsten Thompson, MD
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience treating mental health conditions. Completed residency at UCLA with chief resident leadership. Combines psychopharmacological treatments with various psychotherapies to provide comprehensive care for patients in West Los Angeles.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, postpartum depression, insomnia, and provide psycho-oncology care for cancer patients and their families.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth services for patients throughout West Los Angeles, offering convenient access to psychiatric care from any location.
What treatment approaches do you use?
We combine psychopharmacological treatments, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and alternative options like ketamine infusion therapy to create personalized treatment plans.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Our regular office hours are limited to specific weekday times. We currently don't offer evening or weekend appointments based on the published schedule.
Do you accept insurance?
The practice doesn't display specific insurance information publicly. We recommend contacting our office directly at (562) 784-0487 to discuss payment options and insurance verification.
Reviews (5)
Ki Li
Nov 01, 2021
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Dr Thompson is an amazing physician who truly cares about her patients. Thank you for all you do for our community.
Daniel Shin
Oct 30, 2021
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Dr. Thompson is an amazing psychiatrist! She's empathetic, professional, and had really good insights into my life. I'd recommend her to anyone wholeheartedly.
Nola Girl Kmf
Oct 23, 2021
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Leaving. a review of a doctor seems contrary to the physician patient relationship, but since this is how things are done now, I am happy to recommend Dr Thompson. She is a caring and wise physician!
Olivia Kahr
Oct 21, 2021
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Dr. Thompson is an amazing, caring mental health professional. Under her care, I have been feeling so much better. Thank you, Dr. Thompson!
J. Lee
Dec 21, 2020
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HORRIBLE. This was my first experience with a psychiatrist and they pushed medication on me, even after I explained my hesitations in starting anti depressant medication. I truly felt scammed. When I tried to reschedule my next appointment for a sooner date so we could discuss my questions and concerns before starting the medication, I was told that the dose was for an 8 year old and to just take it and see how I feel next month. I am very careful about what goes into my body but clearly they dont actually care about their patients. When I contacted them to cancel my next appointment and end
