
She is committed to providing the highest quality of care for her patients, and offers personalized attention with state-of-the-art knowledge, dedicated to fully educating patients about their health.
Care Philosophy
“My practice is based on evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems using an integrative approach. As a psychiatrist, I am also a medical doctor and feel it is important to approach patient care as holistically as possible, keeping in mind non-psychiatric medical diagnoses, and potential nutritional and hormonal contributions to a patient’s condition. I like to understand my patients in terms of their individual family backgrounds, childhood environments, unique cultural customs and personal lifestyles because — while we all have genetic predispositions — environmental stressors are what often trigger the expression of many illnesses. By approaching each patient from an integrative point of view, I can address patients’ specific biological imbalances and coping difficulties with techniques and therapy that are personalized and specific, such as physical exercise, nutritional changes, light therapy, talk therapy, non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and medication.” — Kira Stein, MD
Approaches
Dr. Stein evaluates and treats adult men and women with mood, anxiety, attentional and other behavioral difficulties using a variety of approaches, including:
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Psychopharmacology for adults (medication management)
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Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques
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Integrative Approach
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy
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Trauma-focused Therapy
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Mindfulness
“I have been a medical doctor for 18 years and feel very fulfilled by my work helping people reach and maintain mental health and balance. I chose psychiatry as my medical specialty because I thoroughly enjoy both the science of medicine and the application of psychotherapy – both effective tools that can be used independently or in combination to achieve emotional wellness. l am also very interested in the use of supplements (such as omega-3 fatty acids, certain herbs, vitamins and minerals), relaxation techniques and exercise in the management of mental health.” — Kira Stein, MD
Areas of Focus
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Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Dysthymic Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, phobias
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Trauma: Grief, Loss, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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ADHD: attentional difficulties
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Life Cycle Challenges and Losses
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General Adult Psychiatry
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Reproductive and perinatal psychiatry
Associations
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, diplomate
Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association, UCLA, member
American Psychiatric Association, member
California Psychiatric Association, member
Southern California Psychiatric Society, member