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Salisu Aikoye, MD, is a board-certified adult and addiction psychiatrist. At Sal Psychiatry Services, located in Norwalk, California, they adhere to strict controlled substance protocol. Dr. Salisu attended medical school at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and completed his psychiatry residency at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Nigeria. Dr. Salisu then completed a psychiatry residency at Central Michigan University, Saginaw, and completed his addiction psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles/VA. Dr. Salisu also obtained a master’s in public health at the University of Southern California with a special interest in global mental health. He is a passionate and well-rounded psychiatrist known for his excellent listening skills, knowledge of psychiatry/dual diagnoses, and ability to work well with diverse patient populations. Dr. Salisu promotes evidence-based biological treatments with an emphasis on the role of psychotherapy in mental health care.

Dr. Rod Amiri is a highly trained, double board certified adult psychiatrist in Beverly Hills, California, with over 20 years of experience helping his patients heal and transition to the restored, high quality of life they deserve. His comprehensive approach to patient care integrates advanced psychotherapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), underscoring his commitment to utilizing evidence-based practices. With personalized care, Dr. Amiri ensures that each patient receives comprehensive and compassionate attention. His practice philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding each patient’s unique circumstances and tailoring treatment plans to meet their specific needs. This patient-centered approach has earned him high praise in the community, specifically from patients he has treated over the years, many of whom have highlighted his compassionate demeanor and unwavering commitment to their well-being.

Dr. Amiri specializes in treating mental health disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), as well as various other primary psychiatric disorders. He also specializes in and is renowned for his expertise in treating substance use disorders and the psychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injuries. He focuses on internal stability, emotional and spiritual healing, neurological strength and development, and overall physical health and mental well-being.  

Dr. Amiri utilizes GeneSight® genetic testing to determine the medications that work best for the patient’s individualized needs and genetic makeup. He also offers lifestyle counseling and individualized psychotherapy to help patients overcome the mental health barriers and battles they face. He compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to his practice and looks forward to help transform their lives.

Salisu Aikoye, MD, is a board-certified adult and addiction psychiatrist. At Sal Psychiatry Services, located in Norwalk, California, they adhere to strict controlled substance protocol. Dr. Salisu attended medical school at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and completed his psychiatry residency at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Nigeria. Dr. Salisu then completed a psychiatry residency at Central Michigan University, Saginaw, and completed his addiction psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles/VA. Dr. Salisu also obtained a master’s in public health at the University of Southern California with a special interest in global mental health. He is a passionate and well-rounded psychiatrist known for his excellent listening skills, knowledge of psychiatry/dual diagnoses, and ability to work well with diverse patient populations. Dr. Salisu promotes evidence-based biological treatments with an emphasis on the role of psychotherapy in mental health care.

Sara Bobak, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 12 years of experience in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. She helps patients improve their quality of life at Bowman Medical Group in Beverly Hills, California. 

Dr. Bobak studied at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where she earned both a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and her medical degree. She completed her residency and child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Bobak’s approach to care involves taking the time to uncover and understand the biological components, life stressors, and psychological contributions underlying certain conditions. She works collaboratively with her patients to develop custom treatment plans and takes the time to educate them on their diagnosis and treatment options. 

Dr. Bobak’s specialties and areas of interest include depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. She draws from a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychopharmacology, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression. 

She looks forward to working with new patients and continuing her care of returning clients at Bowman Medical Group.

 

Salisu Aikoye, MD, is a board-certified adult and addiction psychiatrist. At Sal Psychiatry Services, located in Norwalk, California, they adhere to strict controlled substance protocol. Dr. Salisu attended medical school at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and completed his psychiatry residency at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Nigeria. Dr. Salisu then completed a psychiatry residency at Central Michigan University, Saginaw, and completed his addiction psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles/VA. Dr. Salisu also obtained a master’s in public health at the University of Southern California with a special interest in global mental health. He is a passionate and well-rounded psychiatrist known for his excellent listening skills, knowledge of psychiatry/dual diagnoses, and ability to work well with diverse patient populations. Dr. Salisu promotes evidence-based biological treatments with an emphasis on the role of psychotherapy in mental health care.

Melissa Quinn, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and psychiatrist. Dr. Quinn provides holistic, integrative mental and developmental health services for children and adults in and around the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Quinn has a passion for helping patients with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) thrive in every aspect of life. She also works closely with patients struggling academically or at home because of symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

As an integrative and holistic medicine physician, Dr. Quinn has extensive experience in relieving persistent symptoms of a mental health condition using a range of psychotherapy techniques and traditional medications.

Innovative treatments like ketamine infusion therapy, exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are also available for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.

Dr. Quinn is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and completed her adult psychiatry residency and internship at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. She also completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

After becoming passionate about integrative medicine, Dr. Quinn became board certified in integrative and holistic medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) in La Jolla, California. 

She later finished a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) through Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, to treat depression without medication. 

As part of her holistic approach to care, Dr. Quinn offers life coaching, mindfulness training, and nutraceuticals that transform a patient’s wellness and quality of life. She values the benefits of lifestyle interventions and dietary improvements to support long-term mental health. 

Medication management services are also available to optimize treatment effectiveness and reduce risk factors for medication misuse or abuse.

In addition to in-office evaluations and follow-up visits, Dr. Quinn connects with patients through an online telemedicine platform. She can accommodate busy schedules and urgent care needs without patients having to travel to the office.

To schedule a diagnostic evaluation, call the office of Melissa Quinn, MD, today or book an appointment online.

Victoria Huang, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California.

Dr. Huang graduated with honors from Northwestern University with a degree in Cognitive Science. She then attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine, before pursuing her residency training at UCLA. She was the chief resident of UCLA’s Interpersonal Psychotherapy Clinic and the West Los Angeles VA’s Schizophrenia Inpatient Treatment Unit.

Dr. Huang has expertise working with patients with various mood, thought, and anxiety disorders. However, she specializes in reproductive psychiatric treatments and the treatment of PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Dr. Huang is well-versed in several evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g., Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure), medication management, and neuromodulation, specifically transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Dr. Huang is an active member of the Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association at UCLA providing lectures and professional mentorship to psychiatry residents. She previously volunteered in the UCLA Interpersonal Psycho-therapy Clinic providing direct clinical supervision for 10 years.

Glenna Smith, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California. 

She has long been devoted to a career working with children and families and it was with this goal in mind that she pursued her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Columbia University, followed by medical school at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Subsequently, Dr. Smith completed residency in adult psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania before moving to Los Angeles to complete advanced fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at UCLA. While there she served as chief fellow of the child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit and the resident psychotherapy clinic. After fellowship, she stayed on at UCLA as an associate physician at the UCLA Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Clinic (CHAMP).

Dr. Smith uses a developmental lens to provide thorough, empathic, and individualized care for patients and families. Her style is marked by warmth, curiosity, and collaboration. She is experienced in treating the full spectrum of psychiatric and mental health disorders across the lifespan and has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and beyond. She has a particular interest and expertise in working with adolescents, transitional age youth, and young adults, supporting their unique needs as they navigate critical developmental transitions.

Her therapeutic approach draws heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and family systems work. 

Outside of work, Dr. Smith can be found on adventures with her family, including her rescue dachshund, Ruby, who greets patients nervously when they come into the office. 

 

Jennifer Cohenmehr, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California. 

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with a minor in Music from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her Master’s in Public Health from UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Her medical education was completed at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, where she demonstrated her commitment to patient care by creating a therapeutic arts group, leading a student-run mobile clinic for underserved communities, and being elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her dedication to humanism in medicine.

During her psychiatry residency at UCLA-Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute, Dr. Cohenmehr served as Chief of Community and Global Psychiatry and focused on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and women’s mental health, including reproductive psychiatry.

Dr. Cohenmehr has specialized expertise in treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, perinatal mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD. She utilizes evidence-based psychopharmacology and various psychotherapy modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. Dr. Cohenmehr’s approach incorporates lifestyle interventions to address the unique needs of each patient, promoting holistic well-being.

Passionate about empowering individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, Dr. Cohenmehr combines her clinical expertise with a patient-centered philosophy to deliver compassionate, personalized care.

Conisha Cooper, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California. 

Dr. Cooper graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in Psychology. After college, she joined the Harvard University Lab for Developmental Studies, where she was involved in research on developmental cognition, before transitioning to the Harvard University Center for Primary Care to study healthcare quality improvement. She later pursued medical training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where she was inducted in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She went on to complete Psychiatry Residency at UCLA-Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute.

Dr. Cooper takes a holistic approach to treating psychiatric illness. In addition to thoughtful medication management, she employs various psychotherapeutic modalities. She also prioritizes use of mindfulness and the patient’s own spiritual practice into treatment, when possible. Outside of treating patients, Dr. Cooper enjoys getting outdoors with her dogs, hiking and writing poetry.

Benjamin Bloxham, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California. 

Dr. Bloxham graduated with honors from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies. At NYU, he spent a year in London studying Psychology and Biology. He then attended medical school at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. There, he conducted bioinformatics research, spent a month volunteering in a hospital in rural Guatemala, and starred in two musicals. He pursued Psychiatry Residency training at UCLA-Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute and West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, where he mentored junior residents as Chief Resident of the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. His background lends itself to taking an interest in understanding his patient’s life story to tailor effective treatments to address their concerns.

Dr. Bloxham has experience treating patients by combining medications and psychotherapy for complex psychiatric problems, including Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, ADHD, interpersonal issues, and grief. He has specialty training in Reproductive Psychiatry (including assessment and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility-associated mood/anxiety changes, postpartum depression/anxiety/OCD, and counseling patients taking medication who plan to become pregnant).

He is certified as an Interpersonal Psychotherapist and has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Exposure with Response Prevention for OCD). He is especially interested in reducing the stigma that often surrounds mental illness in general, including within religious/faith communities.​

Kara Tabor-Furmark, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California.  

Dr. Tabor-Furmark graduated with honors from Harvard University, dual majoring in cognitive neuroscience and Spanish language. She attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine before pursuing her adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at UCLA.

As part of her training, Dr. Tabor-Furmark spent time in specialty clinics focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, bipolar spectrum disorders, and anxiety/OCD/tic disorder, among others. While in fellowship, she worked at a non-profit organization offering mental health services to foster youth and families. She received the UCLA Gertrude Rogers Greenblatt Award in Child Psychiatry, given to one fellow annually noted for their “deeply humane commitment to children and families requiring psychiatric care.” She also completed the Max Gray Mood Disorders Fellowship at UCLA and worked as an associate physician at the UCLA Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Clinic for several years. 

Dr. Tabor-Furmark strongly believes in a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to patient care and is excited to be part of the team at Adelpha. After growing up in Hawaii, she could not be happier to have escaped the East Coast cold for sunny Los Angeles. She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, playing with her dogs, traveling, yoga, running, and spending as much time in the ocean as possible. 

Karen Mendez, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California.

Dr. Mendez graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychobiology. She spent four years working at the UCLA Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program, providing evaluations, assessments, and multidisciplinary therapy for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. She empowered children with cognitive, academic, social, and self-care skills through one-on-one discrete trial training, direct instruction, response pivotal training, and applied behavioral analysis.

Dr. Mendez obtained her medical degree at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and stayed at UCLA to complete a psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, serving as the Program Chief Fellow. During her fellowship, she completed the national curriculum in reproductive psychiatry and became a certified facilitator of the Circle of Security International Early Intervention Program for Parents and Children (an attachment-based, reflective parenting program).

Dr. Mendez has specialized training in mood disorders, reproductive psychiatry, anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a holistic approach, she utilizes evidence-based psychopharmacology and various psychotherapy modalities, including internal family system (IFS), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), structural family therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Dr. Mendez is a native of Lima, Peru, and fluent in Spanish.

Sungeun Melanie Lee, MD, PhD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California. 

Dr. Lee graduated from Harvey Mudd College with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Piano. After college, she pursued her medical training and research training at USC Keck School of Medicine and Caltech’s joint MD/PhD program. She completed her Psychiatry Residency at UCLA-Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute. During her residency, Dr. Lee served as a Research Chief and went on to spend a year of research fellowship at UCLA in pursuit of studying the relationship between the gut microbiota and various neuropsychiatric conditions of inflammatory nature.  

Dr. Lee takes a holistic and personalized approach to treating psychiatric illnesses utilizing a blend of medication management, psychotherapy and TMS. She is experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric illnesses including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, OCD, sleep-related disorders and psychosomatic disorders.  Dr. Lee employs various psychotherapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each patient including Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Dr. Meghan Jain is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She is a co-founder of Ocean Bay Psychiatry. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Southern California with a degree in Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Natural Science. She received her medical degree from State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She then completed her general psychiatric residency training at UCLA San Fernando Valley and was Chief Fellow at her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCLA Harbor Medical Center. Dr. Jain has a passion for mental health and promoting wellness. When working with patients, Dr. Jain strives to treat people with a compassionate and person-centered clinical approach. She will work closely with each family to create a comprehensive mental health treatment plan within a holistic framework.