Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist in Novato, CA
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 42 years of experience in the Bay Area, dedicated to treating individuals holistically by addressing psychological, spiritual, and medical needs. My practice integrates contemporary psychoanalysis, relational psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to provide personalized care for depression, anxiety, creative blocks, and spiritual concerns. I specialize in working with artists and individuals facing life transitions, aging, and chronic illness, offering both psychotherapy and medication management.My approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and treating patients as whole human beings rather than diagnoses. I hold a medical degree from Columbia University and completed my psychiatry residency at UCSF, combining rigorous training with a compassionate, integrative philosophy. I am also an ordained interfaith minister, allowing me to address spiritual dimensions of mental health. My practice spans telehealth appointments across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving adults and couples seeking relief from a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychiatry
Medication Management
Counseling for Artists
Spiritual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Anxiety Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 42 years of experience in Bay Area mental health care
- Integrates psychotherapy, psychiatry, and spiritual counseling
- Specializes in treating artists and creative professionals
- Offers sliding scale fees for accessible care
- Provides both individual and couples therapy sessions
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addressing depression, anxiety, and life transitions through integrative approaches combining mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic therapy. Specialized care for artists facing creative blocks and individuals navigating spiritual concerns. Treatment emphasizes holistic healing of mind, body, and spirit.
Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for mental health conditions. Combines evidence-based pharmacology with holistic treatment planning for anxiety, depression, and complex psychological needs. Available as standalone service or integrated with psychotherapy.
Spiritual Counseling
Spiritual guidance for existential concerns, fear of aging, and end-of-life issues. Provided by ordained interfaith minister using compassionate, non-denominational approach. Integrates psychological and spiritual perspectives to address meaning and purpose in life.
Creative Blocks
Specialized counseling for artists experiencing creative stagnation. Addresses psychological barriers to creativity through tailored therapeutic techniques. Combines artistic understanding with mental health expertise to restore creative flow and professional motivation.
Couples Therapy
Therapeutic support for relationship challenges and communication difficulties. Utilizes interpersonal psychotherapy to improve connection and resolve conflicts. Focuses on building emotional intimacy and collaborative problem-solving skills for couples.
People
Stamm, Patricia J MD
Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 42 years of Bay Area practice, combining medical expertise with spiritual counseling. Specializes in holistic mental health care for adults and artists, offering integrated therapy approaches.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide psychotherapy, psychiatry, and medication management for anxiety, depression, creative blocks, and spiritual concerns. Specialized services include couples therapy and treatment for artists.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate on a private pay basis with a sliding scale fee structure. Payment is due at time of service, and I can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, I offer remote video and phone psychotherapy sessions to patients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area from Marin and East Bay locations.
What is your therapeutic approach?
I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and interpersonal therapies with spiritual counseling. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.
How do medication management sessions work?
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management as standalone service or integrated with psychotherapy, focusing on holistic treatment planning and regular progress monitoring.
What experience do you have with creative professionals?
As an artist myself, I specialize in helping creative professionals overcome blocks through targeted therapy addressing psychological barriers while respecting artistic processes and professional demands.
