Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Los Angeles for Holistic Mental Health Care
Christine D. Forest, MD, M.D. has dedicated her psychiatric practice to a patient-centered, holistic approach that integrates evidence-based therapies with personalized care. With over two decades of clinical experience, she combines medication management, EMDR therapy, and animal-assisted therapy to address complex mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the interconnection between mind, body, and environment, emphasizing sustainable healing rather than temporary symptom relief.Certified in EMDR through the Parnell Institute and trained in Reiki, Dr. Forest also incorporates life coaching frameworks like her Strategies for Winning program to support clients through transformative life changes. Her Los Angeles-based practice reflects a commitment to collaborative care, working alongside other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining a focus on individualized treatment plans that honor each person's unique journey.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy
Life Coaching
Medication Management
ADHD Treatment
Mental Health Disorders
Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
Behavioral Modification
Psychiatric Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of psychiatric experience treating complex mental health conditions
- Certified EMDR practitioner with specialized trauma treatment training
- Incorporates animal-assisted therapy for enhanced emotional connection
- Personalized treatment plans combining medication and therapeutic modalities
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals for comprehensive care
Associations and certifications
- Parnell Institute
What people say
Exceptional trauma treatment
River the therapy dog provides comfort
Personalized treatment plans
Lasting mental health improvements
Compassionate professional care
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. This evidence-based approach helps patients with PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood trauma gain new perspectives. Dr. Forest integrates EMDR with traditional psychotherapy to create customized treatment plans that promote lasting healing through memory reprocessing.
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy incorporates trained therapy dog River to enhance emotional connection during sessions. This modality helps patients access emotional states more readily through human-animal bonding. The practice uses River's intuitive nature to create comforting environments that facilitate deeper therapeutic breakthroughs during mental health treatment.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication management addresses mental health conditions through personalized pharmacological treatment. This service combines careful prescription with ongoing monitoring to optimize medication effectiveness. Dr. Forest integrates medication management with therapeutic approaches for holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health disorders.
Life Coaching
Life coaching focuses on goal-oriented personal growth through structured strategies and behavioral modification. The Strategies for Winning program helps clients navigate life transitions and career changes. This service emphasizes practical solutions for improving time management, decision-making, and overall life satisfaction through guided transformation techniques.
ADHD Treatment
Specialized ADHD treatment combines medication management with behavioral modification strategies. The program addresses adult ADHD challenges through customized organizational systems and mindfulness practices. Treatment focuses on developing sustainable habits that improve focus, time management, and overall quality of life for adults with ADHD.
People
Christine D. Forest, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Christine Forest is a board-certified psychiatrist with 20+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in integrative mental health treatment combining EMDR therapy, medication management, and animal-assisted therapy. Certified through the Parnell Institute in EMDR, she also developed the Strategies for Winning life coaching framework for personal transformation.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders using integrated therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact our office directly for current telehealth availability and scheduling options.
How does animal-assisted therapy work?
Our therapy dog River helps patients access emotional states through bonding, creating more effective therapeutic interactions during sessions.
What makes your ADHD treatment different?
We combine medication management with behavioral modification strategies tailored to adult ADHD challenges and lifestyle needs.
Can I use insurance for sessions?
We recommend checking with your insurance provider about out-of-network mental health coverage details before starting treatment.
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