Serina Deen MD
Integrative Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Treating the mind, body, and spirit.
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
My Approach
I’m not a typical psychiatrist. I don’t just prescribe medications for symptom relief. I want more for my patients. I want them to find deep self-love, fierceness, freedom, and connection to something larger than themselves.
I work with all my patients in psychotherapy to discover unconscious blocks and ways of thinking that hold us back. I encourage a meditation practice. I provide education about psychedelics. We sit in the mystery of it all together.
As an MD, I consider how medications and supplements could be useful. I also keep in mind how illness, inflammation, diet, and lifestyle could be contributing to symptoms.
I welcome seekers who want to know themselves better and feel more connected to the world around them.
Focusing on Long-Lasting Well Being
I trained at Princeton, Mount Sinai, Columbia, and UCSF, and have over 15 years of experience treating trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Prior to entering private practice, I served as a full-time faculty member at UCSF.
I use Western medicine and Eastern wisdom in my approach to care.
Conditions Treated
Depression
Anxiety
Grief
Trauma
Loss of pleasure or enjoyment in life
Relationship difficulties
Feeling stuck or lost
Repeating unhealthy patterns
Feeling alone
Feeling “other”
Racial trauma
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Physician burnout
Not knowing what’s wrong, just wanting to feel better
“What does it mean to live a fragile, finite life in an infinite, eternal universe?”
-Brian Cox
Incorporating Multiple Modalities for Comprehensive Wellness
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Psychedelic Education
Supplements/Nutraceuticals
Meditation/Mindfulness
Lifestyle Optimization
Testimonials
“Dr. Deen is a force of nature as far as doctors go. She is the type of person who genuinely cares about her patients, going above and beyond to make sure that the doctor/patient relationship is a collaborative one where you have agency in making decisions for yourself about your mental health. She is clearly an expert in her field, and yet never once did I feel condescended to because she is not only an extremely intellectual individual, she is also highly emotionally intelligent. She’s honestly the standard of what health practitioners should aspire be. I always felt like she regarded me with a level of professional care that has yet to be matched by any other doctor I’ve seen in any other field of medicine, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
— Anonymous
“Dr. Deen is a terrific and gifted professional of the highest ability and integrity”
— W.P.
“Dr. Deen is a brilliant psychiatrist and genuine human being. I’ve had the privilege of being her colleague in Portland, OR. I learned so much from her. She has a true passion for learning and patient advocacy. I highly recommend working with her.”
— Dr. Farah Raqib
Visit us
I maintain a small, highly attentive practice and periodically open space for new patients. I work with adults located in California.
If you’re interested in working together, please click below to schedule a free introductory call.