Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Brentwood, CA

Biography: Dr. Zainab Al-Dhaher empowers the family unit and strengthens school and community support when working with children and teenagers. Dr. Zainab Al-Dhaher believes mindfulness, a healthy lifestyle, and strong social connections are crucial to improving mental health. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her loved ones outside of work.

Biography: Dr. Simrita Singh completed her residency and internship in psychiatry at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Singh has taught as a clinical assistant instructor at the University at Buffalo.

Biography: Dr. David Finkelstein has been with Mindpath Health since 2013. Dr. Finkelstein has an insight-oriented approach, providing a warm, engaging therapeutic environment. He values active listening, curiosity, compassion, and humor. Dr. Finkelstein acts as a guide to help patients explore how unconscious influences from past experiences may shape current challenges and behaviors. While this forms the foundation of his work, he also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate. He doesn’t see any patients solely for medication management. Dr. Finkelstein received additional advanced psychoanalytic psychotherapy training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.

Biography: Dr. Shannon Peterson has been with Mindpath Health since 2016. In partnership with another student, she designed and implemented the medical Spanish curriculum for medical students, which is still offered today at the University of Southern California.

Biography: Satoko has over 20 years of experience in mental health care. She has a patient-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family dynamics, and mindfulness. Satoko believes everyone should feel heard, safe, supported, and understood. She empowers patients to explore difficult situations and is dedicated to helping them learn skills to be resilient and gain more insight, balance, peace, and happiness in their lives.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Sinnappan is a dual board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Dr. Sinnappan helps with anxiety, attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder, and mood disorders. He works with his patients and their families collaboratively. Dr. Sinnappan completed his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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