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Your Trusted Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine Partner in Menlo Park
At SiliconPsych, we specialize in integrating psychiatry and sleep medicine to address the essential connection between mind, body, and heart. Our Stanford-trained, dual board-certified experts combine over a decade of experience with cutting-edge solutions to optimize mental health, sleep, and overall well-being. We employ a holistic approach that merges psychology, biology, and lifestyle strategies, empowering patients to reduce stress, enhance focus, and restore balance. Our team has been nationally recognized in media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, and Psychology Today, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. We prioritize personalized care, offering services ranging from minimal medication to transformative therapy, ensuring tailored treatment plans that address individual needs.Our collaborative model includes seamless communication with existing care teams, ensuring continuity and comprehensive support. With expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, and sleep apnea, we deliver evidence-based interventions backed by research and clinical experience. Our goal is to help patients achieve lasting results through a combination of mindfulness, pharmacology, and advanced therapeutic techniques. We are dedicated to advancing mental health and sleep science, driving breakthroughs that improve patient outcomes. By fostering a culture of compassion, expertise, and trust, we strive to be a leader in psychiatry and sleep medicine, empowering individuals to thrive in both personal and professional aspects of life.
Services
Psychiatry
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Ketamine Therapy
Sleep Medicine
Insomnia Treatment
ADHD Optimization
Bipolar Disorder Care
Sleep Apnea Testing
Telepsychiatry Consultations
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in psychiatry and sleep medicine.
- Our team consists of Stanford-trained, dual board-certified experts.
- We are leaders in research and innovation in mental health and sleep science.
- Trusted voices in major media outlets like The New York Times and Forbes.
- Nationwide recognized expertise in treating complex psychiatric and sleep conditions.
What people say
Sleep better, tons of energy
Listens and works with you
Extreme compassion and care
Caring and knowledgeable clinicians
Helped achieve personal goals
Services
Psychiatry
Our psychiatry services address anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD using evidence-based treatments. We combine medication management with therapy to create personalized plans. Our Stanford-trained experts focus on minimal intervention for maximum results, prioritizing long-term mental wellness through holistic approaches.
Sleep Medicine
Specialized sleep medicine diagnoses and treats insomnia, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disorders. We use home sleep testing and behavioral therapies to improve sleep quality. Our integrated approach addresses daytime fatigue and cognitive issues caused by poor sleep patterns.
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy treats treatment-resistant depression and severe anxiety. This innovative approach delivers rapid symptom relief when traditional methods fail. Combined with counseling, it helps patients achieve breakthroughs in mental health recovery through neuroplasticity enhancement.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety treatment combines medication, CBT, and mindfulness techniques. We address generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety with personalized care plans. Our specialists help patients develop coping mechanisms for long-term symptom management and improved quality of life.
Insomnia Treatment
Our insomnia treatment uses cognitive behavioral therapy and sleep hygiene education. We address underlying causes like stress and circadian disruption without over-reliance on medication. Personalized programs help patients achieve consistent, restorative sleep patterns for better daytime functioning.
People
Alex Dimitriu
Founder & Psychiatrist
Dr. Dimitriu is a dual board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist with Stanford training. He has over 15 years of experience in mental health and sleep optimization. His work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times and Forbes.
Perry Maliuanag
Psychiatrist
Dr. Maliuanag specializes in consultation-liaison psychiatry with expertise in pharmacology and mindfulness-based treatments. He has taught at multiple medical schools and developed protocols for depression and geriatric mental health management. Fellowship-trained at Stanford University.
Lauren Varma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lauren Varma is a Yale-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner with expertise in treating complex psychiatric conditions. She specializes in holistic approaches combining medication management with lifestyle interventions. Board-certified with experience in treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
Jeff Leininger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jeff Leininger offers medication management and mindfulness-based therapies for anxiety, depression, and attention disorders. He integrates nutrition and exercise into treatment plans after completing specialized training at Vanderbilt University. Board-certified with experience in substance use and life transition challenges.
Rachel Hilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Hilton specializes in data-informed, holistic treatment for mental health and sleep disorders. She has contributed to clinical trials at Stanford and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Board-certified with training in precision psychiatry and translational neuroscience.
Questions
What psychiatric conditions do you treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, insomnia, and treatment-resistant mental health conditions using personalized, evidence-based approaches.
Do you offer sleep disorder diagnostics?
Yes, we provide comprehensive sleep disorder diagnosis including home sleep apnea testing and daytime sleepiness assessments for accurate treatment planning.
What is ketamine-assisted therapy?
Ketamine therapy combines low-dose ketamine administration with psychotherapy to rapidly alleviate treatment-resistant depression and severe anxiety symptoms.
Are telehealth appointments available?
We offer telepsychiatry consultations for medication management and therapy sessions to provide accessible mental health care options.
How do you approach medication management?
Our approach emphasizes minimal effective dosing combined with therapy and lifestyle changes to achieve lasting mental health improvements with fewer pharmaceutical dependencies.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Bay Area including Menlo Park, Palo Alto, San Jose, and surrounding communities for both in-person and virtual appointments.
Reviews (6)
Patrick Cooke
Sep 07, 2021
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My experience with Dr Dimitriu was outstanding! His ability to listen and understand my situation resulted in overcoming sleep difficulties that had been plaguing me for years. I felt like he really cared and was very easy to communicate from the start.
Ina Pottorff
Sep 23, 2018
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After suffering for months not sleeping and being in a manic state, Dr Dimitriu was recommended to me and after a wait for an appointment I went with eyes wide open. Caring staff took care of me getting my meds squared away and getting me on track with when best to take them and what meds I shouldn't be taking. Within a few days I was sleeping an additional hour per night until I was sleeping 9 hours per night. I also found out I had sleep apnea that I dealt with. The attention I received from all staff proved caring and my needs were always put first. Dr Dimitriu and Lauren Varma are tops in
Pamela Carey
Nov 18, 2015
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Dr. Dimitriu is a highly certified Psychiatrist and Sleep Medicine doctor. He's the only doctor who resolved my insomnia, depression and anxiety. He knew exactly what medications to put me on and they worked brilliantly. I've never been happier with any other doctor. Dr. Dimitriu is a wonderful listener. He's very caring and makes me feel proud of the progress I've made since I've been seeing him. I highly recommend Dr. Dimitriu. He ROCKS!
Renee Morgan Sullivan
Sep 13, 2015
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Dr. Dimitriu was of great assistance to my daughter. He helped her through a very difficult time in her life. He was to able to help her get back to stable sleep patterns. He as very professional, kind and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Dimitriu to anyone who is in need of his services.
Chris Mannix
Aug 14, 2015
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I have been seeing Dr. Dimitriu for a few months now. He is a great Dr, He is understanding to your needs. He listens and works with you and your needs. I was in a bad mental state when I first saw him and he worked with me and medications and I now feel 100% better. I would highly recommend Dr. Dimitriu to anyone who wants professional, understanding and a highly Dr. educated with mental situations. He saved my life.
Mark Ratner
Sep 28, 2014
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I came to California seeking medical help for an unknown, undiagnosed disease that I've been dealing with for 12+ years. My doctors at home had essentially given up on me and left me to fend for myself. There was no more empathy, no more concern. If they couldn't see it, it didn't exist. I will not get into details but I've lost 50 lbs. and a whole host of other daily problems. It was/is not a pleasant host of symptoms I deal with to put it mildly. I had the FORTUNE to meet with Dr. Dimitriu earlier this week. The first thing that struck me was his extreme compassion, concern and how he immediately
