Psychiatrist Beverly Hills: Katherine Watkins MD

Posted on: January 25, 2016

As a psychiatrist with an office conveniently located in West Los Angeles, I welcome residents of Beverly Hills who are seeking diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of psychiatric disorders and emotional problems.

Treatment For A Variety Of Issues

I provide evaluation and treatment for psychiatric disorders and emotional issues, which include:

Mood problems, including depression, dysthymia, irritability, mood instability and bipolar disorder
Anxiety, and more specifically panic, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and generalized anxiety
Adult attention-deficit disorder.
Personality disorders
Adjustment difficulties with life transitions, bereavement and aging
Medical illness-related mood and anxiety problems
Please note that I do not diagnose and treat dementia and generally do not see people with psychotic disorders

Women’s Mental Health

Along with expertise in psychopharmacology (medications) and psychotherapy for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, I have specialized experience in women’s mental health. Specifically, I provide evaluation or treatment for psychological issues related to menstruation, pregnancy, infertility, and menopause, as well as treatment of psychiatric disorders through pregnancy and postpartum periods.

As a psychiatrist, I believe that people can best realize their potential to grow in the context of supportive relationships. In addition, I believe that a good relationship with a therapist can change your life. I stay abreast of the research literature to give you state-of-the-art treatment that is scientifically supported by the most current evidence. I also believe in shared decision-making. This means that I strive to make sure that you understand the choices you have in terms of treatment options and the risks and benefits of treatment.

If you’re looking for a Beverly Hills psychiatrist, I invite you to explore my website to learn more about my practice – please see a partial list of topics I’ve written about below.

You may contact me by email with the form on my contact page, or by calling (310) 470-1534. I look forward to talking with you.

A Partial List of Published Works

Along with my private practice, I am also a senior scientist at the RAND Corporation. In this capacity I conduct mental health policy research and write about how we as Americans can improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse treatment. In addition, I write about general topics that I have compiled as blog posts. Please see the topics below for more information.

Fundamentals

What Is A Core Emotion?

Intimacy – How Does It Affect Your Well Being?

Sadness – Can It Be “Fixed?”

Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)

What Is ISTDP?

What Does It Look And Feel Like?

What Makes It So Effective?

Psychiatric Issues and Public Policy

How Often Are Psychiatric Problems Involved In DUI Case?

Does The ACA Provide An Opportunity To Improving Care For Substance Abuse Disorders?

Adolescent Drug Use – What Do School Counselors Need To Know?