Mood Disorders Dysthymia and Cyclothymia near Culver City, CA

Biography: Dr. Allie R. Shapiro is a board-certified pediatrician and board certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. She graduated from Miss Porter’s School in 2004, Brandeis University in 2008, and St. George’s University of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Shapiro has a specific interest in treating children with co-morbid psychiatric and medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and asthma. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, chocolate making, and hiking.

Biography: Dr. Lukman-afis Babajide focuses on transgender psychiatry and gender-affirming mental health care. Dr. Babajide manages medication and completes diagnostic evaluations and treatment for individuals seeking gender-affirming mental health care. Dr. Babajide enjoys anime, playing sports, and being outdoors. Dr. Babajide cannot ride a bike and has no interest in learning.

Biography: Dr. Jorge Dubin wanted to be a doctor at six years old after observing his father as a physician. Dr. Dubin pursued this dream, and while in residency, was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served for two years as a medical officer with the Special Forces (Green Berets). After serving in the U.S. Army, Dr. Dubin later moved to Los Angeles and worked for the county mental health department for ten years.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Sewell utilizes a biopsychosocial approach that is patient-centered. She prescribes judiciously, with safety as paramount, according to the American Psychiatric Association's recommendations. She also includes complementary and alternative medicines as adjunctives to support holistic health and healing. Dr. Sewell is on staff at Brightside Health. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing Psychiatry & Therapy services available to all 50 states. Recently named the "Best online psychiatry service of 2024" by Forbes, Everyday Health, & Yahoo. Brightside Health specializes in depression & anxiety, as well as Suicide Prevention, Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD, Postpartum Depression, Acute/Adjustment Disorders, Social/General Anxiety, Affective Disorders, Insomnia, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, ADHD.

Biography: Dr. Ayoosh Kakkar was born in New Delhi and is experienced with individuals with various cultures and backgrounds. Dr. Kakkar enjoys traveling, running, hiking, swimming, and playing tennis.