Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in San Diego
HudlerMD.com Elizabeth R. Hudler is a psychiatric practice in San Diego, California, founded in 2002. With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Elizabeth R. Hudler specializes in evidence-based, holistic treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, maternal mental health, and women's issues. Our approach integrates psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and coordination with primary care providers to address body and mind. We offer personalized care through in-person and telehealth sessions, emphasizing patient partnership and wellness. Dr. Hudler co-created the Sharp Maternal Mental Health Program, the only perinatal mental health intensive outpatient program in San Diego. Our practice prioritizes confidentiality, flexibility, and compassionate care for adults across the lifespan.We utilize psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to individual needs. Our expertise extends to treating older adults, postpartum conditions, and complex psychiatric cases requiring comprehensive assessment and lab work. We maintain affiliations with leading psychiatric institutions and adhere to rigorous professional standards. Our commitment to patient-centered care ensures transparent communication, respect for patient autonomy, and continuous adaptation to evolving mental health needs.
Services
Psychiatric Treatment
Psychotherapy
Maternal Mental Health
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Women's Issues
Telehealth Services
Postpartum Depression
Psychopharmacology
CBT Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 23 years of specialized psychiatric experience in San Diego
- Our holistic approach integrates lab work and primary care coordination
- We pioneered San Diego's only perinatal mental health IOP program
- Our treatment combines psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based practices
- We maintain affiliations with top psychiatric institutions like Menninger Clinic
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Postpartum Support International (PMH-C)
What people say
Accurate diagnoses
Personalized treatment
Respectful partnership
Effective medication management
Expertise in complex cases
Services
Psychiatric Treatment
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans addressing mood disorders, anxiety, and complex mental health conditions. Our approach combines medication management with holistic assessments, including lab work and coordination with primary care providers. Patients receive personalized care tailored to their unique biological, psychological, and social needs through in-person or telehealth consultations.
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based psychotherapy sessions utilizing psychodynamic principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. Treatment focuses on understanding emotional patterns, improving coping strategies, and addressing life transitions. Sessions emphasize patient autonomy and active participation in the healing process, with flexible durations to accommodate individual therapeutic needs.
Maternal Mental Health
Specialized care for women experiencing prenatal and postpartum mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Our services include the Sharp Maternal Mental Health Program, an intensive outpatient program addressing perinatal mood disorders through multidisciplinary treatment approaches tailored to maternal needs during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Mood Disorders
Targeted treatment for bipolar disorder, major depression, and persistent depressive disorder using integrated pharmacological and therapeutic interventions. Our approach addresses symptom management, underlying psychological factors, and lifestyle modifications to achieve long-term stability and improved quality of life for patients experiencing mood regulation challenges.
Anxiety Disorders
Comprehensive care for anxiety conditions including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, and OCD. Treatment combines medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to identify and modify thought patterns, develop coping mechanisms, and reduce anxiety's impact on daily functioning through structured therapeutic sessions.
People
Elizabeth R. Hudler
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 23 years of experience in San Diego. Specializes in mood disorders, maternal mental health, and integrated treatment approaches. Completed training at Menninger Clinic and holds PMH-C certification in perinatal mental health.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for mood disorders, anxiety, maternal mental health issues, and women's mental health concerns.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact our San Diego office at 858-208-3280 during business hours to schedule an initial consultation or request telehealth services.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide telehealth consultations for patients who prefer remote psychiatric care while maintaining the same quality of service.
What makes your maternal mental health program unique?
Our Sharp Maternal Mental Health Program is San Diego's only intensive outpatient program specializing in perinatal mood disorders with evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Are you accepting new patients?
Please contact our office directly to inquire about availability for new patients and specific treatment specialties.