Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, CA
Founded in 2013, my practice provides personalized and compassionate mental health treatment rooted in evidence-based practices. With nearly two decades of experience in psychiatry, I specialize in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry, serving clients across life stages. My approach prioritizes collaboration, listening to patients' stories, and creating tailored treatment plans that integrate the latest scientific research.I hold academic appointments at UCLA and UC Irvine, contribute to professional literature, and maintain active involvement in teaching and mentoring psychiatric residents. My practice combines clinical expertise with a warm, down-to-earth style to create a safe space for healing and growth.
Services
Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Women's Mental Health
Telepsychiatry
College Mental Health
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 20 years of clinical experience in psychiatry
- Specialized expertise in women's mental health
- Telepsychiatry services for California residents
- Academic leadership at UCLA and UC Irvine
- Collaborative approach with other healthcare providers
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- American Psychiatric Association
What people say
Saving grace
Compassionate care
Improved mental health
Exceptional psychiatrist
Life-changing treatment
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy sessions focus on building resilience and developing coping strategies. The relational, insight-oriented approach adapts to each patient's needs, whether seeking structured guidance or exploratory self-discovery. Treatment emphasizes self-awareness to improve well-being and relationships.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication evaluations help determine appropriate treatment options. Ongoing monitoring ensures optimal medication effectiveness while addressing side effects. Collaborative care available for patients working with therapists who cannot prescribe medications.
Women's Mental Health
Specialized care addresses perinatal mental health, pregnancy/postpartum depression, and reproductive life transitions. Services include medication consultation during pregnancy and breastfeeding, integrating medical history with patient preferences and current research findings.
Telepsychiatry
Secure virtual appointments available for California residents through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Telepsychiatry maintains the same quality of care as in-person visits while offering convenience and accessibility from patients' homes.
College Mental Health
Specialized support for young adults addresses academic stress, life transitions, and emerging mental health concerns. Treatment combines evidence-based practices with understanding of college student needs, including collaboration with campus health services.
People
Sonya Rasminsky
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 20 years of experience specializing in women's mental health. Associate professor at UCLA, former UC Irvine faculty, and multiple-time Orange County Physician of Excellence recipient.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide psychotherapy, medication management, and specialized care for women's mental health including pregnancy/postpartum support.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't accept insurance directly but provide super-bills for out-of-network PPO reimbursement. Medicare patients require private contracts.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, I offer secure HIPAA-compliant video visits for California residents through my patient portal.
What makes you specialize in women's mental health?
I have specialized training and experience in reproductive psychiatry, focusing on perinatal mental health and women's behavioral health issues.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial sessions are 90 minutes, with follow-ups available in 25 or 50-minute formats based on individual needs.
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