Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Diagnoses and treats clients across the lifespan. Registered and qualified prescriber and psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent and addiction. Proficient in medication management and individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
“Amanda is a great therapist, I've seen her off and on many years to help me with various struggles. I appreciate her calm, direct advice on how to handle my issues”
Amanda Wilkman, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist
1000 N. Sepulveda Blvd
Suite 210
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
4.98(71)
Faisal Ahmed, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 3.3 mi
I provide a safe environment coupled with active listening to establish a trusting rapport with my clients. I use evidence based practice to treat the identified diagnosis and meet my client's specific needs. I attended school at California State University Long Beach. I have been practicing as a nurse practitioner, in several settings, for 5 years. I have 30 years of clinical experience and was first trained in healthcare at LAC/USC level 1 trauma center allowing me to develop efficient assessment skills, effective critical thinking and a compassionate bedside manor. I encourage patients and families to participate in their treatment plan.
Helix Neuropsychiatric Center (Helix NPC) is a psychiatry treatment center that offers cutting-edge, evidence-informed, holistic mental health care for children, teens, and adults living in and around El Segundo, South Bay, Los Angeles, California, in person, and by telepsychiatry across California.
Gil Hoftman, MD, PhD, is our founder and lead psychiatrist, double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. With expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions, psychosis, schizophrenia, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and motivational interviewing, he is passionate about building relationships to better the lives of those who are suffering. He devotes his time and expertise to providing comprehensive mental health care to those who feel confused, afraid, or vulnerable about their mental fitness. Fighting stigma is a key component of the treatment approach.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hoftman continues to serve as a Faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA, which allows him to continue investigating adolescent psychosis risk and contribute to the scientific community’s understanding of the neuropsychiatric basis of psychosis and schizophrenia. Dr. Hoftman is also active as a treating psychiatrist at PAND CA OnTrack, where he provides psychiatric services to individuals experiencing early psychosis: https://pandhealth.com/
Helix Neuropsychiatric Center’s mission is to build strong, therapeutic relationships and use every tool available to prevent illness, fight illness, restore health, and maintain health. Our office offers a safe, nonjudgmental environment for people to begin restoring their health from conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. We also provide compassionate care for those with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Call us at Helix Neuropsychiatric Center to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hoftman, or request an appointment online today.
Dr. Valentina Park is a board-certified child, adolescent, and young adult psychiatrist who takes a warm, thoughtful, and thorough approach to care. Dr. Park seeks to understand the full picture, including family dynamics, life experiences, and environment, so that care is truly personalized. She works collaboratively with patients and their families to develop treatment plans that may include therapeutic interventions, lifestyle changes, and, when appropriate, medication - always aiming to create the most effective and sustainable plan tailored to the individual. She places strong emphasis on foundational habit building and guides her patients in improving sleep, physical activity, nutrition, social connection, and mindfulness, key elements that support long-term emotional and mental wellness. Dr. Park is deeply committed to helping young people navigate challenges, build resilience, and lead meaningful, healthy lives.
I provide a safe environment coupled with active listening to establish a trusting rapport with my clients. I use evidence based practice to treat the identified diagnosis and meet my client's specific needs. I attended school at California State University Long Beach. I have been practicing as a nurse practitioner, in several settings, for 5 years. I have 30 years of clinical experience and was first trained in healthcare at LAC/USC level 1 trauma center allowing me to develop efficient assessment skills, effective critical thinking and a compassionate bedside manor. I encourage patients and families to participate in their treatment plan.
