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Expert Psychiatrist Services in San Francisco
I am a board-certified psychiatrist offering psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. My practice integrates psychoanalytic principles with specialized training in EMDR therapy and Infant Parent Psychotherapy. With a medical degree from the University of California San Francisco and residency training at San Mateo Behavioral Health, I combine clinical expertise with a collaborative approach to address relationship issues, trauma, mood disorders, and developmental challenges.My work spans the lifespan, emphasizing empathetic care and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. I maintain affiliations with recognized institutions like the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and the Parnell Institute for EMDR training. My background in early childhood education complements my clinical practice, fostering a holistic understanding of patient care. I prioritize personalized treatment plans that balance psychotherapy with psychiatric medication when indicated.
Services
Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Consultation
EMDR Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Highlights and features
- Board-certified psychiatrist with specialized EMDR training
- Integrates psychoanalytic principles with evidence-based practices
- Offers lifespan approach from childhood to adulthood
- Collaborative treatment planning with patient-centered focus
- Combines psychiatric medication management with psychotherapy
Services
Psychotherapy
Providing individual psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. Treatment addresses relationship issues, trauma, and mood disorders through weekly to multiple sessions. Combines psychoanalytic principles with modern therapeutic techniques.
Medication Management
Comprehensive evaluation and management of psychiatric medications for adolescents and adults. Services include collaborative decision-making about medication initiation and ongoing monitoring. Integrates pharmacological treatment with psychotherapeutic approaches when appropriate.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for trauma processing. Evidence-based approach for resolving distressing memories and improving emotional regulation. Delivered by Parnell Institute-trained practitioner.
People
Laura Rubenstein
Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Board-certified psychiatrist with training from UCSF and San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. Specializes in lifespan mental health care, EMDR therapy, and infant-parent psychotherapy. Combines medical expertise with psychoanalytic principles.
Questions
What age groups do you treat?
I work with patients across the lifespan from childhood through adulthood.
Do you offer medication management?
Yes, I provide psychiatric medication evaluation and management for adolescents and adults.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My practice integrates psychoanalysis, EMDR therapy, and evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to individual needs.
Are you accepting new patients?
Please contact the office directly for current availability and scheduling information.
