Best Psychiatry Specialists in La Jolla, CA

Dr. Joseph Wurbel strives to provide comprehensive care through all stages of life while collaborating with patients to achieve their treatment goals and improve their well-being. Dr. Wurbel is approachable, empathetic, easy-going, and non-judgmental. Outside work, he enjoys cinematography, outdoor recreation, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Jack Perlov, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience as a University professor, psychotherapist and treating all ages and most conditions. He attended medical school at The University of Manitoba and went on to complete his psychiatric residency at McMaster University Medical Center and the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Perlov completed his Child and Adolescent fellowship at the University of Toronto, where he also served as a Chief Resident at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Perlov has extensive experience in outpatient psychiatric settings where he cared for patients of all ages and most diagnoses including but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, as well as, physician and therapist “burnout”. Dr. Perlov can be expected to practice with empathy, compassion, respect, and collaboration.

Nikki integrates empathy and compassion into her treatment philosophy, using both person-centered and holistic approaches. She combines mindfulness and wellness strategies with traditional psychiatric treatments to nurture both the mind and body, enhancing her patients' overall well-being. Motivated to positively impact others' lives, Nikki finds it both humbling and rewarding to support individuals during their toughest times and to witness their paths to recovery and resilience. Outside work, Nikki enjoys hiking, cycling, practicing yoga, and continuous learning through reading and workshops, activities that enrich her personal growth and deepen her patient connections. Passionate about culinary arts, Nikki also shares recipes and cooking tips with her patients, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Kora is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and helps adults with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of anxiety, mood, and thought disorders. She uses a collaborative and holistic approach to address biological, psychological, and social factors that impact a patient’s health. Kora aims to improve mental health and overall well-being.

Ryan has a holistic approach to treatment and collaborates with patients to create treatment plans. Ryan believes medications are one of many tools to achieve overall mental wellness. Ryan encourages establishing healthy sleep patterns, nutrition, and regular exercise.

Josh works collaboratively with patients to use their strengths and help improve areas of weakness. Each patient is different, and medication is not the only tool for improvement.

Dr. Scott Cologne empowers patients to achieve healthier, happier lives through tailored treatments that prioritize safety and minimize side effects. He incorporates relaxation techniques, exercise, diet, and therapy to support well-being. Dr. Cologne has received additional training to manage insomnia and other sleep-related disorders and their interrelatedness to mental health. He became a psychiatrist because of his interest in the brain's physical and psychological functions and the transformative impact of receiving mental health care. Dr. Cologne grew up in a military family and values connecting with diverse people and cultures.

Dr. Jennifer Rego Kearney is a board-certified psychiatrist who treats children, adolescents, and adults age 6 and older. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Vijay believes that physical and mental health share a symbiotic relationship, and it is important to prioritize total health. Dr. Vijay was raised in Arizona, and in his free time, he enjoys staying active, playing tennis, and surfing.

Dr. Christopher Morache is an active listener. Dr. Morache finds joy in seeing patients master their struggles and find joy in life.

Dr. Ann Massion helps with mind-body approaches, mindfulness-based stress management, and spiritual issues in healing. Dr. Massion fosters wholeness by looking at how we exile parts of ourselves and how we can call ourselves home. She hopes her work will enable people to enlarge the possibilities of being alive. Dr. Massion has experience helping patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.