Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, CA
Established in 2013, my practice provides personalized and compassionate mental health treatment tailored to individual needs. With nearly two decades of experience as a board-certified psychiatrist, I specialize in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry while serving clients across life stages. My approach combines evidence-based care with a focus on patient empowerment, informed by my roles as an associate professor at UCLA and attending psychiatrist at the UCLA Women's Life Center. I hold distinctions including Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Orange County Physician of Excellence, reflecting my commitment to clinical excellence and education.Services integrate psychotherapy, medication management, and specialized care for perinatal mental health, with telepsychiatry options available for California residents. My practice philosophy centers on active listening, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical care.
Services
Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Women's Mental Health
College Mental Health
Telepsychiatry
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Board-certified psychiatrist with 20 years of clinical experience
- Specialized expertise in women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry
- Offers HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry services for California residents
- Integrates academic research with personalized, patient-centered treatment
- Maintains active academic appointments and professional leadership roles
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- American Psychiatric Association
What people say
Saving grace
Empathy and thoughtfulness
Compassionate and patient
Exceptionally stand out doctor
Life-changing care
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy tailored to personal needs, combining relational and insight-oriented approaches. Sessions focus on building coping strategies, enhancing self-awareness, and improving relationships through collaborative, non-judgmental support. Treatment duration and structure adapt to each patient's unique circumstances and goals.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication evaluations and ongoing management for mental health conditions. Services include detailed benefit-risk assessments, personalized treatment plans, and coordination with therapists to optimize combined care approaches while prioritizing patient safety and treatment transparency.
Women's Mental Health
Specialized treatment for women's mental health concerns including perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy-related mental health, and reproductive life transitions. Evidence-based care integrates understanding of hormonal changes and gender-specific psychosocial challenges across the lifespan.
Telepsychiatry
Secure online psychiatric consultations via HIPAA-compliant video platform for California residents. Services include remote evaluations, medication management, and therapy sessions that maintain clinical quality while offering convenient, accessible mental healthcare options.
College Mental Health
Targeted mental health support for young adults navigating academic and life transitions. Services address common student concerns including anxiety, depression, and stress management, informed by clinical experience in university health centers and evidence-based collegiate mental health practices.
People
Sonya Rasminsky
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 20 years of experience specializing in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. Associate Professor at UCLA, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and 5-time Orange County Physician of Excellence.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide psychotherapy, medication management, and specialized care for women's mental health, including perinatal psychiatry and college student mental health services.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not accept insurance directly but provide super-bills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Check with your PPO plan for specific coverage details.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, I offer secure telepsychiatry services via HIPAA-compliant platform for California residents seeking convenient mental health care options.
What makes your practice unique?
Combining academic expertise with personalized care, I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs with specialized focus on women's mental health across the lifespan.
How is confidentiality handled?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent safety risks or legal requirements, with no information shared without written patient authorization.
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