Holistic psychiatrists & experts in whole-person treatments
Compassionate, holistic treatments for: anxiety, overwhelm, depression & mood swings, attention challenges, relationship struggles, grief, loss, fertility problems, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, & perimenopause & other hormonal shifts.
What is a Holistic Psychiatrist?
A holistic psychiatrist focuses on mental well-being and wellness rather than just illness. It means looking at the entire person - the biological, genetic, lifestyle, social, and psychological factors - when determining what might be contributing to symptoms & using that holistic approach to craft a treatment plan.
What are the benefits of seeing one?
Our holistic psychiatrists go beyond symptoms to identify & address the root causes of mental health challenges via the mind-body-spirit connection. We integrate diverse, evidence-based treatment options beyond medication, creating a highly personalized and collaborative care experience. Ultimately, the focus is on fostering long-term mental & emotional well-being for each of our patiens.
What our Holistic Psychiatrists Treat
✔ Anxiety
✔ Overwhelm
✔ Depression & Mood Swings
✔ Attention Challenges
✔ Relationship Struggles
✔ Grief and Loss
✔ Fertility Problems
✔ Pregnancy & Postpartum Transitions
✔ Perimenopause & Other Hormonal Shifts
Our Specialized Holistic Treatment Tools
As holistic, reproductive psychiatrists, we believe in treating the whole person—mind and body. Our approach blends conventional psychiatry with natural, integrative treatments.
We'll create a personalized plan to help you thrive, and we'll collaborate with your other healthcare clinicians to ensure everything works seamlessly.
Our treatment tools include:
✔ Biological tools such as prescription medications, repleting micronutrients, botanicals, and hormones
✔ Psychotherapy tools, from cognitive behavioral therapy, to trauma focused therapy, to mindfulness and more (individual, group, & couples)
✔ Evidence-informed nutraceuticals & botanicals
✔ Long-term medication management
✔ Complementary tools such as acupuncture, yoga, light-boxes, & more
✔ Lifestyle medicine interventions, such as nutritional psychiatry, exercise, sleep optimization, & social connectedness)
What Makes Our Holistic Psychiatrists Unique?
Clinical Expertise & Patient-Centric, Individuaized Care
Founded & clinically led by Dr. Glezer, a Harvard & UCSF trained reproductive & holistic psychiatrist, & a highly sought after advisor, speaker, & pioneer in the field
Board-certified women’s reproductive & holistic psychiatrists offering compassionate, evidence-based care for broad array of conditions & life circumstances
Patient-centric care model that places a premium on your time, convenience, and experience. We offer highly flexible scheduling (urgent, same, and next-week availability), virtual visits to minimize disruption, and seamless communication with your clinician(s)
Our highly collaborative, 360 degree care model across our clinic & with patients' extended medical team (e.g. your therapist, OB/GYN, PCP)
Case Study: A Holistic Treatment Plan for Suzie
Suzie is a woman in her 30s with a toddler, and came to see us several weeks postpartum with her second child citing her primary concern as anxiety and a sense of overwhelm.
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By listening to her entire history, we learned that she has a predisposition to anxiety because of a family history & some personal experience.
She shared that her sleep is impacted by her baby & toddler & often lays awake ruminating, often does not have time to sit down & eat because of how busy the home is, & hasn’t been able to make time to see her friends since delivery. She struggled initially with breastfeeding & the upcoming return to work makes her feel anxious, especially as she’s felt more forgetful recently. She described perfectionist tendencies & feelings of guilt as a mom.
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After an extensive assessment, which included some labs, questionnaires, and extensive conversations, we discussed that Suzie is likely experiencing postpartum anxiety, which is quite treatable.
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We discussed a holistic plan that included a variety of options —
Botanicals to help her sleep; Micronutrients due to low levels, the option of gentle medication;
Psychotherapy;
Reconnecting with her social network and strategies to accomplish this;
Nutritional recommendations and the importance of the gut-brain connection, & more!
We saw Suzie regularly on her journey and she was able to have a successful transition back to work and enjoy her postpartum experience!
Your Treatment Journey With Us
Step 1
Free Consult with Dr. Glezer
Let's start your journey with a free phone consultation with Dr. Glezer, our founder & head reproductive & holistic psychiatrist. We'll use this time to understand what you're going through, explain our clinical approach, and see if we're the right fit for each other.
Step 2
Holistic Treatment Plan
Next, you'll have a 75-minute intake session with one of our women’s holistic psychiatrists.
We'll talk about your current symptoms & how you're doing, review your history, & create a personalized treatment plan.
Step 3
Ongoing Care & Support
We'll continue supporting you with follow-up sessions to ensure progress and make any necessary modifications.
We also offer one-time 2nd opinion consultations with Dr. Glezer.
About our Founder:
Dr. Glezer began her training at Harvard and then transitioned to UCSF, where she had been a practicing physician, teacher, mentor, and an associate professor. She is board certified in adult psychiatry, a distinguished fellow of the APA, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a past President of the Northern California Psychiatric Society.
She has worked with hundreds of women going through the emotional challenges of conception, pregnancy, loss, and postpartum. She has been interviewed for, and her written work has appeared on multiple leading sites, including Huffington Post, Fit Pregnancy, Healthline, Help Guide, and more. She has presented at local and national conferences and published in academic journals.
She began her private practice to help women across the Bay Area access reproductive mental health services and is really passionate about helping as many women as possible. Read full bio
Free Phone Consult with head Holistic Psychiatrist, Dr. Glezer
We’ll review your current state, prior medical history, a brief overview of my services, and options moving forward.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to provide a truly individualized and best standard of care, our practice is out-of-network. Please read this brief article explaining why accepting insurance may oftentimes compromise care.
We are a telehealth practice and see patients virtually across California.
San Francisco Bay Area (Walnut Creek)
1460 Maria Lane, Suite 300 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 650.275.3939
Los Angeles
1849 Sawtelle Blvd #610 | Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 650.275.3939
Frequently Asked Questions
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The costs of seeing a holistic psychiatrist across CA will vary considerably depending on factors like location, education & experience of the clinicians, in vs. out-of-network, and others. Women’s Wellness Psychiatrists specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care that demands a personalized, tailor-made approach. As such, we do not follow the one-size-fits-all treatment guidelines dictated by most insurance companies and are out-of-network. Our fees are commensurate with our unique expertise and can be viewed under the Services/Rates page.
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Yes! We are accepting new patients. We have same and next-week availability. Our concierge care model caps the volume of patients each physician sees to help ensure flexible scheduling for patients, especially for any urgent needs. We primarily see patients via Telehealth (i.e. virtually), throughout the state of California. In-person visits, when necessary, can be arranged in our S.F. Bay Area or Los Angeles offices.
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Our goal is to provide personalized care without dictation of treatment by an insurance company or administrator. Therefore, at this time, I do not accept any insurance plans. Please read this important notice by Dr. Glezer outlining the key significant challenges that come with accepting insurance for mental health treatment.
If you have a PPO plan, you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance company for out of network services. If so, I am happy to provide a monthly invoice (AKA superbill) to submit. I recommend you contact your insurance company and check. Here are several questions to consider asking:
** Do I have an annual deductive for outpatient mental health services with a psychiatrist?
** How much is my co-pay or co-insurance per visit?
** How many visits do I have annually?
** Are there limitations on the conditions/diagnoses that can be reimbursed?
You can also consider using your FSA (Flexible Savings Account) for reimbursement of service fees.
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Our holistic psychiatrists specialize in taking an individualized whole-person approach to your mental health, paying special attention to the mind, body, lifestyle, and environment.
Instead of focusing only on diagnosing and medicating symptoms, we also explore root causes and integrative treatments.
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Patients seeking a holistic psychiatrist across CA and who intend to pay out-of-pocket are not required to obtain a referral from a primary care physician. This allows for direct access to psychiatrists and empowers women to seek specialized treatment without navigating additional administrative steps.
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We are primarily a telehealth practice, as this allows us to serve our hundreds of patients residing throughout California. When necessary, we can arrange in-person appointments in either our S.F. Bay Area or Los Angeles offices.