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Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD
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Amir E Ettekal

Psychiatrist, MD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
1460 7th Street, Suite 201, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Let's Connect (310) 341-2905
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*Offices in Hermosa Beach & Santa Monica.* I am a psychiatrist specialized in understanding both the biological and psychological factors of human emotions. I take the time to understand what my patients need and through a collaborative approach, we create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs. Through my work in clinical trials, I stay on the forefront of medication innovation and safety, giving me first-hand experience in the most effective, and safe treatments. Through my training in psychotherapy I continue to address the emotional and psychological aspects of that person.
Most psychiatrists only prescribe medications; my advanced medical training, coupled with my training in ISTDP psychotherapy, help me to understand people on multiple levels. Ultimately, this allows me to provide unique and quality care as well as the flexibility and knowledge to address multiple varying issues.
My greatest reward is when patients comment that their experience working with me has helped them more than they could have expected. I believe that beyond my experience, and extensive training in the field, I am able to help by offering kind and compassionate service.
Take the first step to help. Call Amir E Ettekal now - (310) 341-2905

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

1460 7th Street, Suite 201

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 341-2905

1200 Artesia Blvd Suite 204

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Mood Disorders 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

1460 7th Street, Suite 201

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 341-2905

1200 Artesia Blvd Suite 204

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Mood Disorders 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A91433 Amir E Ettekal
  • Board Certification by Psychology and Neurology
  • Certificate from UCLA Bachelor / 1996
  • Certificate from Intensive Short-Term Psychothe ISTDP Core Group Certification / 2011
  • USC Keck School of Medicine, Graduated 2003
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Medication Management
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
Do these issues align with your needs? - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD
Do these issues align with your needs? - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD

2 Endorsements

Jeremy Bartz
Jeremy Bartz
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Ettekal is the main psychiatrist that I trust to refer my patients. He is very unique in that he not only understands the medical piece but he also understands the human psyche and how therapy interfaces with medicine better than the vast majority
Dr. Erin Foster
Dr. Erin Foster
Marriage & Family TherapistEdDLMFT
Dr. Ettekal takes a collaborate approach that destigmatizes seeking psychiatric help. I trust his medical opinion and value his insights.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Farsi
Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Farsi
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Gestalt
  • Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD

Location

Primary Location

1460 7th Street, Suite 201

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 341-2905

Additional Location

1200 Artesia Blvd Suite 204

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

(310) 341-2905
Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (310) 341-2905
Photo of Amir E Ettekal, MD, Psychiatrist
Amir E Ettekal
Psychiatrist, MD