Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Psychiatric Care in San Francisco
Gateway Psychiatric Services is dedicated to advancing psychiatric care through evidence-based treatments, professional education, and organizational consultation. Founded on the principle of integrating innovative approaches, we specialize in mood disorders, telehealth services, and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals committed to personalized care. With decades of collective experience, we employ cutting-edge therapies such as genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and ketamine infusion therapy. Our telehealth platform extends care across California, ensuring accessibility while maintaining rigorous clinical standards. We prioritize patient education through resources like MoodSurfing.com and regular blog updates.Accredited by Best Doctors in America, our practice emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers and adherence to ethical, transparent practices. Dr. Peter Forster, our Clinical Director and UCSF-affiliated psychiatrist, leads ongoing research and clinical advancements. We maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and focus on delivering care that combines medical expertise with compassionate support.
Services
Psychiatric Consultations
Telehealth Services
Mood Disorders Treatment
Psychotherapy
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
TMS Therapy
Family Consultation
Genetic Testing
Neurocognitive Testing
Online Health Resources
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in mood disorder treatment
- Our team integrates cutting-edge therapies like TMS and ketamine infusion
- Multidisciplinary approach combining psychiatry, therapy, and holistic care
- Telehealth services available across California
- Led by a UCSF Clinical Professor with Best Doctors recognition
Associations and certifications
- Best Doctors in America
What people say
BEST psychiatrist
Life-changing treatment
Compassionate care
Thorough consultations
Effective therapy
Services
Psychiatric Consultations
Our psychiatric consultations provide comprehensive assessments for mood and anxiety disorders. We evaluate biological, psychological, and social factors through detailed interviews, medical record reviews, and diagnostic testing. Patients receive personalized treatment plans incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and complementary therapies.
Telehealth Services
Statewide telehealth consultations enable remote psychiatric care across California. Our platform supports secure video appointments for medication management, therapy sessions, and follow-up consultations. This service maintains HIPAA compliance while ensuring accessibility for patients in underserved areas.
Mood Disorders Treatment
Specialized programs address bipolar disorder, major depression, and treatment-resistant mood conditions. We combine pharmacotherapy with evidence-based psychotherapies like CBASP and DBT, supported by neurocognitive testing and genetic profiling to optimize treatment outcomes.
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Ketamine infusions offer rapid relief for severe depression and bipolar disorder. Administered in controlled clinical settings, this innovative treatment targets NMDA receptors to alleviate symptoms when traditional therapies prove ineffective, with careful monitoring by our psychiatric team.
Family Consultation
Guidance for families managing mental health crises includes communication strategies, treatment navigation, and crisis intervention planning. Our specialists provide actionable advice to support loved ones through psychiatric emergencies and ongoing care coordination.
People
Peter Forster
Clinical Director
Board-certified psychiatrist with 35+ years experience, UCSD graduate, former SF Community Mental Health Director, and Best Doctors in America honoree. Specializes in mood disorders and telepsychiatry.
Alana Kivowitz
Therapist
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and mood disorders. Integrates DBT, CBT, and ACT approaches with 10+ years experience in evidence-based mental health treatment.
Andrea Starn
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years experience. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices for treating anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Naomi Muzac
Case Manager
Associate Social Worker specializing in trauma and cultural identity issues. Provides LGBTQ+ affirmative care and addresses intergenerational trauma through strengths-based therapeutic approaches.
Jasmine Teleki
Psychologist
Clinical psychologist with expertise in insomnia and anxiety disorders. Utilizes CBT and mindfulness techniques, teaching at Palo Alto University while maintaining active clinical practice.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide mood disorder treatment, telehealth consultations, ketamine therapy, TMS, psychotherapy, family consultations, and genetic testing for personalized treatment planning.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth services across California for medication management, therapy sessions, and psychiatric evaluations using HIPAA-compliant platforms.
How do I start treatment?
Complete our online form to schedule an initial consultation. New patients typically complete paperwork, review policies, and pay in advance before scheduling their first appointment.
What insurance options exist?
We operate as a private pay practice. Patients receive super bills for potential insurance reimbursement and may use services like GetBetter.co for claims assistance.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Telehealth sessions with Dr. Forster are available early Saturday mornings and select weekdays. In-person appointments follow standard business hours at our three Bay Area locations.
What makes your practice unique?
Our integrated approach combines psychiatry, therapy, and complementary treatments with 30+ years of research-backed expertise, offering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
