Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in California
At Advanced Psychiatry Associates, we are dedicated to transforming mental health care through personalized, evidence-based treatments. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and behavioral health professionals serve communities across California with compassion and expertise. Specializing in conditions ranging from depression and anxiety to complex disorders like schizophrenia and treatment-resistant depression, we utilize cutting-edge approaches including genetic testing, Spravato esketamine therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). With offices in Sacramento County, Placer County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, we prioritize accessible care through flexible scheduling options including telehealth appointments.Our commitment to patient-centered care is reflected in our meticulous diagnostic process, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing support through medication management and psychotherapy. We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a warm, non-judgmental environment where patients feel heard and understood. Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in psychiatric care, ensuring patients receive the most effective, scientifically validated treatments available today.
Services
Medication Management
Spravato Treatment
TMS Therapy
Psychotherapy
Genetic Testing
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
ADHD Assessment
Substance Abuse Care
Sleep Disorders Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized psychiatric care with genetic testing integration
- Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists and experienced nurse practitioners
- We provide innovative treatments like Spravato esketamine therapy and TMS
- Our clinics operate across major California metropolitan areas
- We maintain 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM availability for patient consultations
What people say
Excellent psychiatrist
Best Doctor I had
Helpful and kind
Compassionate care
Prompt appointment scheduling
Services
Medication Management
Our personalized medication management service begins with comprehensive symptom assessment and medical history review. Board-certified psychiatrists create tailored treatment plans that evolve through regular follow-ups, adjusting prescriptions to maximize effectiveness while minimizing side effects. This ongoing process ensures optimal medication combinations and dosages for conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, supported by genetic testing insights to guide treatment decisions.
Spravato Treatment
Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression. Administered under professional supervision during in-office sessions, this NMDA receptor-targeting treatment provides an alternative when traditional antidepressants prove ineffective. Our clinical team closely monitors patients throughout treatment, combining this innovative approach with ongoing psychiatric care to address severe depressive symptoms that haven't responded to other interventions.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
FDA-approved TMS therapy delivers non-invasive brain stimulation for depression treatment. Using targeted magnetic pulses to regulate mood-related neural pathways, this drug-free option requires no anesthesia and allows immediate return to daily activities. Our specialists customize treatment protocols for patients who haven't achieved relief through medication, offering a structured course of sessions in comfortable clinical settings with continuous professional monitoring.
Psychotherapy
Our evidence-based psychotherapy services create safe spaces for exploring emotional challenges through structured counseling sessions. Experienced therapists employ cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and other proven therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs. This collaborative process addresses anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma, helping patients develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve measurable improvements in mental well-being through regular, goal-oriented sessions.
Genetic Testing
Our genetic testing service analyzes medication-metabolizing genes to guide personalized psychiatric treatment. This scientific approach identifies how individual patients will process specific medications, reducing trial-and-error prescribing. By examining genetic markers related to drug response, our clinicians create more precise treatment plans that increase medication effectiveness while minimizing adverse reactions, improving outcomes for complex mental health conditions.
People
Hisham Soliman MD MPH
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with public health expertise specializing in evidence-based mental health treatment. Provides comprehensive psychiatric care at our Folsom office with focus on medication management and innovative therapies.
Cortney Thompson FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified family nurse practitioner delivering psychiatric care in Elk Grove. Specializes in holistic treatment approaches and patient-centered mental health management through comprehensive assessment and follow-up.
Dennis Padla MD
Psychiatrist
Experienced psychiatrist offering specialized mental health services at our Folsom location. Focuses on diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment plans incorporating both pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.
Sara Reed NP-BC
Clinical Lab Manager
Board-certified nurse practitioner overseeing clinical lab operations in Folsom. Combines laboratory expertise with psychiatric nursing to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment monitoring through biological markers.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide medication management, Spravato esketamine therapy, TMS, psychotherapy, genetic testing, and treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, and sleep disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with multiple insurance providers - please contact our offices for specific coverage verification.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our online portal, mobile app, or by calling 1-877-APA-5818 during business hours (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
What makes your treatment approach unique?
We combine genetic testing with personalized treatment plans to optimize medication effectiveness and minimize trial-and-error approaches.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer virtual consultations through our secure patient portal for added convenience.
What should I do in a mental health emergency?
For life-threatening emergencies, immediately call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
