Business Details
Women's Mental Health Specialist Los Angeles
Dr Katie MD is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Reproductive Psychiatry and Women's Mental Health. With over a decade of clinical experience, she provides evidence-based treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perinatal mood disorders, and perimenopausal mental health conditions. As Director of the UCLA Women's Life Center and Medical Director of the UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program, she combines academic leadership with personalized private practice care in Santa Monica. Dr. Unverferth's expertise extends to medication management and psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression. She actively contributes to medical education as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA and has developed national training modules for reproductive psychiatry.Her research background and national lecturing experience ensure patients receive cutting-edge care informed by the latest scientific advancements. The practice maintains strict clinical standards through regular patient follow-ups and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Treatment plans emphasize holistic approaches while maintaining rigorous medical oversight for pregnant and postpartum women. Dr. Unverferth's commitment to patient education is demonstrated through her participation in professional conferences and development of specialized mental health curricula. The practice operates with full transparency regarding billing procedures and treatment expectations.
Services
Reproductive Psychiatry
Postpartum Depression Treatment
PMDD Management
Perimenopausal Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Women's Mental Health
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Depression Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based treatment developed through UCLA's leading women's mental health programs
- Our practice combines academic expertise with personalized clinical care
- We provide specialized medication management for pregnant and postpartum women
- Our treatment protocols incorporate the latest research from national reproductive psychiatry curricula
- We maintain strict clinical follow-up standards for ongoing patient care
Services
Reproductive Psychiatry
Specialized psychiatric care addressing mental health concerns related to hormonal changes across a woman's lifespan. Our practice focuses on evidence-based treatment for perinatal mood disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and perimenopausal mental health conditions. Combining academic expertise with personalized care, we provide medication management and psychotherapy tailored to reproductive health needs.
Postpartum Depression Treatment
Comprehensive treatment programs for mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum periods. We offer specialized medication management considering maternal and fetal safety, alongside cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Our approach integrates regular clinical monitoring and collaboration with obstetric care providers to ensure optimal maternal mental health outcomes.
PMDD Management
Targeted treatment plans for severe premenstrual mood symptoms meeting PMDD diagnostic criteria. Our evidence-based approach combines hormonal sensitivity understanding with medication protocols and psychotherapeutic interventions. We provide ongoing symptom tracking and treatment adjustments to effectively manage cyclical mood disturbances impacting daily functioning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Structured psychotherapy sessions applying evidence-based CBT techniques for anxiety disorders, depression, and related conditions. Our practice utilizes CBT frameworks adapted for reproductive mental health concerns, focusing on skill development for symptom management and cognitive pattern modification in individual therapy sessions.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for accurate treatment planning. Initial assessments include detailed clinical history review, symptom analysis, and development of personalized care plans. We conduct thorough evaluations for various mental health conditions while considering reproductive health factors that may influence diagnosis and treatment approaches.
People
Dr Katie MD
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist specializing in reproductive mental health with academic leadership roles at UCLA. Director of the UCLA Women's Life Center and Medical Director of the Maternal Mental Health Program. Assistant Clinical Professor teaching reproductive psychiatry to medical trainees.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in reproductive psychiatry conditions including PMDD, postpartum depression/anxiety, perimenopausal mood disorders, and related anxiety/depression conditions.
Do you offer psychotherapy services?
Yes, we provide individual cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating disorders, but do not offer couples or family therapy.
How are appointments scheduled and managed?
Initial evaluations require 60-90 minutes. Follow-ups are 25-45 minutes. Pregnant patients need monthly visits with minimum 3-month follow-ups.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash and credit card payments at session end. Superbills are provided for potential insurance reimbursement through private insurance plans.
What is your cancellation policy?
Appointments must be canceled 48 hours in advance to avoid full session charges. Last-minute changes incur full fees.
