Psychiatry near Carlsbad, CA

Biography: Dr. Sheila Cai has experience working in inpatient facilities, providing psychiatric consultation services, and helping pediatric patients. Dr. Cai taught psychopharmacology and supervised fellows at Valleywise Health for over 12 years. Dr. Cai is an associate professor at the University of Arizona College.

Care Philosophy: Mood Health is a mission-driven telepsychiatry company that aims to make high-quality care affordable and accessible. Mood offers telepsychiatry for depression and anxiety – no insurance necessary. We specialize in medication management. Meds aren't right for everyone. But for some, the impact can be profound. Maybe you've tried talk therapy, mindfulness, and exercise, and you're still not feeling great. That's where Mood can help. Reach out to me and Mood via our website moodhealth dot com to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Biography: Dr. Andrea Buckingham’s trauma-informed, holistic, and collaborative approach aims to support and empower patients. Dr. Buckingham dedicates time to completing thorough evaluations for new patients and those continuing psychiatric care. She individualizes treatment plans to fit the patient's needs, often including a combination of evidence-based medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), brief psychotherapeutic interventions, and lifestyle changes. She has experience working with college students and veterans and providing gender-affirming mental health care. Born and raised in Austria, Dr. Buckingham is fluent in German but is still learning to cook Austrian dishes. She is a life-long learner and enjoys time with family, practicing yoga, and watching horror movies.

Biography: Steven has over 10 years of experience working with critically ill and emergency patients. He wants his patients to achieve balance and harmony to return to a high level of functioning, both personally and within the community.

Biography: Traci embraces a holistic philosophy to live one’s life to the fullest. Traci uses cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies and motivational interviewing. Traci has previous experience in community mental health, behavioral home health, residential recovery centers, and unhoused populations.

Biography: Carolyn has an integrative approach to treatment and incorporates mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise. She has experience working in private outpatient psychiatric practices. Carolyn enjoys running, hiking, and camping with her husband and two sons.