WORKING TOGETHER

Take the first step toward lasting mental well-being. We’ll start with a brief call and discuss your current goals and challenges, answer any questions about the therapeutic process, and determine if we're the right fit for working together.

An Integrative Approach to Mental Wellness

My practice combines the precision of modern psychiatry with comprehensive whole-person care, recognizing that mental health is deeply connected to physical, emotional, and environmental well-being. Through this integrative approach, I carefully blend evidence-based psychiatric treatments with holistic wellness strategies to address the root causes of mental health challenges.

As a lifestyle psychiatrist, I believe in the thoughtful use of medication when appropriate, while also exploring how factors like nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and lifestyle choices impact your mental health. This comprehensive strategy allows us to create personalized treatment plans tailored to you.

    • Evidence-based psychotherapy

    • Psychiatric medication when beneficial

    • Evaluation of biological factors

    • Nutrition and exercise guidance

    • Sleep optimization strategies

    • Stress reduction techniques and mindfulness practices

    • Lifestyle modifications that support mental wellness

  • Your path to better mental health begins with understanding your treatment goals. After scheduling a brief introductory call, our work together typically unfolds through secure virtual sessions, where we'll blend traditional psychiatric approaches with lifestyle and wellness strategies.

    Each session builds upon the last as we develop and refine your personalized treatment plan. This may include medication management when appropriate, lifestyle modifications, nutritional guidance, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

    I believe in collaborative care, working together to find the right balance of interventions that align with your goals and values. Throughout our work, we'll regularly assess your progress and adjust our approach to ensure you're moving toward optimal mental wellness. Whether we meet weekly or adjust the frequency to better suit your needs, you'll always have a dedicated space to explore, heal, and grow.

    Your commitment to health deserves comprehensive support. By combining the precision of modern psychiatry with whole-person wellness strategies, we create a foundation for lasting positive change.

Services

  • Dr. Yudofsky practices several different modalities of psychotherapy to meet each patient’s needs. Psychotherapy can be extremely beneficial and can improve interpersonal relationships, enhance understanding and processing of emotions and thoughts, and reduce feelings of emotional distress. 

  • Psychiatric medications can improve one’s mental state, mood, and overall functioning in life. Dr. Yudofsky can prescribe medications, as indicated, for those patients who may benefit from them.

  • Dr. Yudofsky is well-versed in mindfulness-based therapy and has treated many patients using these techniques at the Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine. She has also given several lectures on mindfulness and written book chapters on this subject.

  • Dr. Yudofsky can help patients reach their weight related goals using a multifaceted approach. She has significant experience in this arena and was the Director of Behavioral Health and Medicine for 4 years at Found Health, an obesity medicine and weight care telehealth platform.

  • This modality involves both the patient and the physician exercising during psychotherapy sessions. Exercise has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

  • Dr. Yudofsky can help individuals improve their sleep quality using different techniques.

  • Dr. Yudofsky can help athletes improve their mindset and mental health to enhance their performance. She previously worked at the Stanford Sports Psychiatry Clinic and was the director of this clinic for a period of time.

  • There are multiple modalities of lifestyle therapy which can be effective for those impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

  • Dr. Yudofsky can help individuals quit smoking with specialized therapy and medications. She was able to help a number of patients quit smoking during her time working at the Stanford Tobacco Cessation Clinic.

  • Positive psychology is a specialized way to help patients improve their mental health and wellbeing by utilizing cognitive reframing and fostering positive strengths within each individual.

Get Started

Free Discovery Call

During this 15-minute conversation, we’ll determine if we're the right fit for working together. This initial call helps ensure I’m well suited to help you, and you feel comfortable and confident in your choice of care.

Questionnaire

To make the most of our time together, you'll receive a comprehensive questionnaire before your first appointment. This thoughtful assessment helps me understand your background, current concerns, and goals for our sessions together.

Ongoing Care

Your ongoing sessions will take place virtually through secure video conferencing, allowing you to engage in treatment from the comfort of your chosen space. Sessions typically occur weekly, though we can adjust the frequency to best support your therapeutic goals.