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Some modalities are more time-limited and problem focused, whereas others are more intensive, demanding longer periods of treatment. I offer treatment for individuals, couples, and groups. The specific modalities in which I am trained include: Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Short Term Couples Therapy, Reflective Parenting, and Postpartum Supportive Psychotherapy. Additionally, I have a strong interest in and have attended multiple conferences and talks in the fields of Internal Family Systems therapy, ACT therapy, Hakomi therapy, and Reiki healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/78715a32-745d-475b-9d6b-02a225c9b9df/LA-7.jpg Services - Medication Management Medication can be extremely helpful for both preventing and relieving mental suffering. I am well trained and comfortable in the use of pharmacology, but I also feels strongly about causing the least amount of distress (such as side effects) to my clients. Thus, I tend to use a more conservative approach, often incorporating psychotherapy and/or complementary treatments into my overall treatment plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/79c5f103-81da-47ac-94e5-d3f84b501401/LA-35.jpg Services - Integrative and Complementary Treatment I am very interested in the use of complementary and integrative psychiatry, and try to stay on the leading edge of treatment modalities that are both effective and safe to use in populations suffering from mental distress. This can include herbal supplementation as well as behavioral augmentations. Along these lines, I have found that educating on the practices of mindfulness, self-compassion, and mentalization to be transformative to many of my clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/b4e9868a-8314-4eaf-9bbf-1f468c90860a/AprilMaternity-93.jpg Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Management While training at UCLA, I functioned as the Chief Resident in the Women’s Life Center where I became skilled in pre-pregnancy consultations and followed women for several years postpartum. I co-led support groups for women struggling with mental illness following the birth of their child, as well as Reflective Parenting groups which helped to improve the parent-child relationship. I additionally treated women with menopausal onset of psychiatric syndromes, as well as women suffering from pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder. I continue to participate in a journal and consultation club on a quarterly basis to stay informed of newest research in this specialized field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/4d9f7e34-7777-4062-ad0b-232b6ced2c4f/Singapore2019-41.jpg Services - Areas of Interest and Expertise Psychopharmacology Mood Disorders (including Major Depression, Bipolar I and II, cyclothymia, and dysthymic disorders) Anxiety Disorders (including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder ADHD Reproductive Psychiatry (Including Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, pre and postnatal anxiety and mood disorders, Infertility, and peri -menopausal mood disorder Sleep/Insomnia Integrative and Complementary Psychiatry vitamins and herbal supplements yoga mindfulness meditation Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Internal Family Systems ACT therapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Hakomi Therapy Interpersonal Psychotherapy (for grief and major life changes) https://www.kellyfostermd.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2023-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/ec7f74a4-9c1d-4042-86f4-e9c427eb6318/FosterFamily-2.jpg About - About Me. After completing my residency in adult psychiatry in 2011, I opened a small private practice in Santa Monica, California. In my practice I see a wide variety of patients for both psychotherapy and/or medication management. I deeply believe that proper mental health treatment allows individuals to function at their highest capacity in all domains of life. Whether your goal is to improve relationships (with others or yourself) or target specific areas of functioning (such as at school or in your career), I believe that medications alone or in combination with psychotherapy can be instrumental in your growth. I pride myself in bringing creativity and energy to each doctor-client relationship, and I limit the size of my practice so that I can truly provide the exceptional and personalized care you deserve. https://www.kellyfostermd.com/your-visit-1 daily 0.75 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/bbd16f7e-ed64-4867-a2f0-4b37b595cbd0/RiverShootMtLaurelFloral-42.jpg Your Visit - First, contact. Upon contacting me, I will return your call and spend time discussing your current symptoms and goals for treatment to ensure goodness of fit. I do not have support staff, so you will hear directly from me. I works with all gender and sexual identities between the age of 18 and 65. Patients who are pregnant should anticipate being seen at least monthly during their pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Patients who require less management can go up to 3 months between visits, or we may discuss transitioning you out to be managed by your primary care provider. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/8f154400-f791-4898-86cf-a18537edaf42/Singapore2019-10.jpg Your Visit - Then, connect. Should you decide to schedule a visit, please anticipate the initial consultation lasting 90 minutes (in person for vaccinated individuals, or via telemedicine). Spouses, partners, family members, and other significant people in your life are welcome to join for all or part of the first visit. Should additional treatment visits be scheduled, follow-up appointments are offered at either 25 minutes (medication management) or 45 minutes (therapy +/- medication management). In case of emergencies, I have grouped together with 3 other fantastic providers to provide coverage for after hours or out of office needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618da90386678714a9fef6c0/0e8deb71-1e23-4a31-bb6c-17eb26df1766/Cabo-13.jpg Your Visit - Payment. In order to provide optimal care keep my practice small and personalized rather than rushed and full of paperwork, I have opted out of private insurance and is not a member of any insurance panels. Payment is due at each session and may be made by check, cash, or credit card. Superbills (receipts) are available upon request and may be submitted by the patient to his/her insurance company for reimbursement. Credit cards that are manually entered do have an extra 5% fee charged, to mitigate the fee’s imposed on me by the processing agency. 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