Business Details
14 Years
experience
Psychiatry Services in San Diego
Elizabeth Hudler MD has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care in San Diego for over two decades. Our practice emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health, integrating psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs. With specialized expertise in maternal mental health, mood disorders, and geriatric psychiatry, we prioritize evidence-based practices and collaborative care models.Our founder, Dr. Elizabeth Hudler, brings extensive experience from her training at the renowned Menninger Clinic and her role in co-creating San Diego's only perinatal mental health intensive outpatient program. We offer flexible treatment options, including in-person and telehealth sessions, to ensure accessibility and personalized care for all patients.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Maternal Mental Health Treatment
Mood Disorder Management
Geriatric Psychiatry
Telehealth Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 22 years of specialized psychiatric experience in San Diego
- Co-creator of Sharp Maternal Mental Health Program
- Holistic treatment combining medication and therapy
- Board-certified psychiatrist with Menninger Clinic training
- Flexible telehealth and in-person appointment options
What people say
Compassionate care
Accurate diagnoses
Effective treatment plans
Collaborative approach
Expertise in complex cases
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mood disorders, anxiety, and perinatal mental health conditions. Our assessments include lab work coordination and collaboration with primary care providers to create personalized treatment plans addressing both mental and physical health needs.
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based psychotherapy combining psychodynamic approaches with CBT and mindfulness techniques. Sessions address life transitions, women's issues, and behavioral aspects of dementia, focusing on building coping strategies and improving emotional well-being through a partnership model of care.
Maternal Mental Health Treatment
Specialized treatment for prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions through San Diego's only intensive outpatient program. Our services address postpartum anxiety, depression, and psychosis with a multidisciplinary approach that includes medication management and therapeutic support for new mothers.
Mood Disorder Management
Long-term management of bipolar disorder, major depression, and persistent depressive disorder. Treatment combines medication optimization with psychotherapy to stabilize mood swings and improve daily functioning while addressing co-occurring conditions like insomnia and anxiety.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Specialized care for older adults addressing behavioral aspects of dementia and age-related mental health challenges. Our approach includes family support and coordination with neurologists to manage cognitive decline while maintaining quality of life for patients and caregivers.
People
Elizabeth R. Hudler
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 22 years of experience in San Diego. Completed training at The Menninger Clinic and co-created Sharp Maternal Mental Health Program. Specializes in integrated treatment approaches for complex mental health conditions.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for mood disorders, maternal mental health conditions, and geriatric psychiatry through in-person and telehealth appointments.
Do you accept new patients?
We currently accept new patients for most psychiatric conditions except primary ADHD diagnoses. Please call 858-208-3280 to schedule an initial consultation.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for psychiatric evaluations and therapy. This option provides flexible access to care while maintaining confidentiality and treatment quality.
What mental health specializations do you have?
Our practice specializes in maternal mental health, mood disorders, women's issues, and geriatric psychiatry. We also manage complex cases requiring integrated psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches.
How do you coordinate care with other providers?
We collaborate with primary care physicians, specialists, and therapists to ensure comprehensive treatment. This includes lab coordination, medication management, and sharing treatment plans with your healthcare team.
