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Hope Therapy Center
  • Home
  • Meet Our Team
    • Jennie Marie Battistin, LMFT
    • Dr. Michael Broukhim, DO
    • Maliha “Milli” Azeem, MFT Trainee
    • Rebecca Callahan, MFT Trainee
    • Aaron Caluza, AMFT
    • Dr. Megan Cannon, PsyD
    • Lisa Clemente, LMFT
    • Alyssa Collins, LMFT
    • Kylie Crespi, AMFT
    • Max Dembow, MFT Trainee
    • Ginny Goodwin, LMFT
    • Virginia Hall, CNP, PMHNP
    • Naima Hardy Knox, MFT Trainee
    • George Holbrook, LMFT
    • Grace Kadiman, AMFT
    • William Kappen, AMFT
    • Dr. Amanda Levy, OTD OTR/L
    • Omar Lorente, LMFT
    • Frank Lyon MFT Trainee
    • Courtney Mayer, MFT Trainee
    • Moushumi Mukerji, PMHNP
    • Nadia Naim, LMFT
    • Jasmine Nicole, MCLC
    • Melissa Russell, PCC Trainee
    • Marat Shpolyansky, PMHNP
    • Stacey Simmons, PhD, LMFT
    • Monique Stuck, MFT Trainee
    • Sarah Trank, AMFT
    • Sarah van der Pol, LMFT
    • Phillip Vazquez, AMFT
    • Gillian Vigman, AMFT
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • EMDR Trauma Therapy
    • Brainspotting Therapy
    • Psychiatry Medication Management
    • Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Treatment
      • Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
      • Psychedelic Assisted Group Therapy
      • Psychedelic Processing Group
    • Entertainment Industry Focused Therapy
    • Tabletop Group Therapy
    • Couples and Family Therapy
      • Benefits of Couples Therapy
      • Advantages of Family Therapy
      • Relationship Workshop
      • Parenting Workshop
    • Therapy for Teens and Children
    • Queen’s Path Retreat
    • Mental Wellness Retreat
    • Food and Supplements for Mood
  • Fees
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    • Print
    • Television
    • Podcasts
    • Mindfulness For Teens
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us Today
    • Join Our Team
    • Bakersfield
    • Burbank Therapy
    • Beverly Hills
    • Long Beach Therapy
    • Marin County Psychiatry and Therapy
    • Online Therapy (Telehealth)
    • Porterville Therapy
    • Sacramento Psychiatry and Therapy
    • Santa Clarita And Valencia Therapy
    • Sherman Oaks Psychiatry and Therapy
    • Ventura Therapy
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Psychiatry Medication Management

Ezra John June 14, 2025

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Psychiatry Medication Management

Psychiatry Medication Management

Psychiatry California

Our Approach to Psychiatry & Medication Management
Holistic, Collaborative, and Rooted in True Mental Health Recovery

At Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center, we believe that psychiatric care should be compassionate, collaborative, and deeply personalized. Our team of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners takes an integrative approach to medication management—combining the best of traditional psychiatric knowledge with holistic practices that support long-term wellness, not just short-term symptom relief.

We know that medication can be a powerful tool—but it’s not the only one. Our goal is to reduce prolonged reliance on psychotropic medications, support true healing, and help our clients thrive emotionally, physically, and mentally.

Collaborative, Integrative Psychiatry Care

We believe mental health is not isolated from the rest of your life. That's why our psychiatric providers collaborate closely with:
  • Therapists in our practice and beyond
  • Primary care doctors and specialists
  • Nutritionists, functional medicine providers, and holistic practitioners
This team-based approach allows us to look at the full picture—your history, biology, lifestyle, relationships, and trauma—so we can address the root causes of your symptoms, not just manage them. Our providers use medications strategically and conservatively, always working toward healing and tapering, not indefinite prescriptions.
We offer a variety of integrative supports, including:
  • Nutritional guidance and supplement support
  • Mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic regulation techniques
  • Exploration of underlying infections or inflammation that may be impacting mental health

What Is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

A psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice clinician trained and licensed to diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide psychotherapy. Psychiatric nurse practitioners hold master's or doctorate degrees in nursing and undergo rigorous clinical training in psychiatry.

At Hope, our PMHNPs work side-by-side with psychiatrists, offering the same high level of care and medication expertise. What sets them apart is often their strong foundation in holistic health, patient-centered care, and integrative mental health practices.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Healing & Medication Reduction

Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is a groundbreaking treatment that combines the dissociative, neuroplasticity-boosting effects of Ket-IV or Ket-Injection medication with the guidance of a trained therapist. At Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center, we offer PAT sessions in a safe, monitored setting with mental health professionals who understand its unique healing potential.

Research and our clinical experience show that PAT can rapidly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic stress, especially in individuals who haven't responded to traditional treatments. Many clients who participate in PAT experience:
  • Improved mood regulation and reduced emotional reactivity.
  • Breakthroughs in trauma processing and insight
  • The ability to taper or discontinue long-term psychiatric medications
PAT is not appropriate for everyone. Those with conditions such as bipolar disorder with manic features or schizophrenia may not be candidates for psychedelic therapy, as it may increase the risk of symptom exacerbation. Our team conducts thorough evaluations to determine if this option is safe and right for you
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Exploring Medical Root Causes of Psychiatric Symptoms

We recognize that mental health symptoms often stem from physical imbalances, including undiagnosed infections and inflammatory conditions. Many of our clients come to us after years of conventional psychiatric treatment that never addressed what was actually driving their symptoms.

Some of the underlying medical conditions we consider include:
  • Lyme disease and co-infections such as Bartonella
  • Viral illnesses like Epstein-Barr
  • Virus (EBV), herpes viruses, and Long COVID
Autoimmune responses and brain inflammation

These biological factors can disrupt neurotransmitter balance, cognitive function, and mood regulation. When identified and treated in collaboration with your medical team, patients often experience a significant reduction in psychiatric symptoms and are able to decrease or even fully taper off medications.

True Recovery Is Possible

At Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center, we don't believe in managing symptoms forever. We believe in resolving what's underneath them. Whether through integrative psychiatry, thoughtful medication management, ketamine-assisted therapy, or root-cause exploration, we are committed to helping you reclaim your clarity, stability, and joy.
You deserve care that treats your whole self, not just your diagnosis.

Let's create a plan that empowers you to heal—not just cope. Reach out today to schedule an evaluation with our psychiatric team.

Our Psychiatry Team

integrative psychiatrist

Dr. Michael Broukhim, DO

Medical Director
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Virginia Hall, CNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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women's mental health

Moushumi Mukerji, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Marat Shpolyansky, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center is a therapy center that offers services to people of all ages. In addition to traditional therapy services, we also offer Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, an incredibly effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues. Our vision is to help as many people as possible find relief from their mental health struggles and live happier, healthier lives. Come experience Hope!

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  • Individual Therapy
  • Medication Management
  • Couples Therapy
  • Advantages of Couples Therapy
  • Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Child & Teen Therapy
  • Brainspotting Therapy
  • Entertainment Industry Therapy
  • Queen’s Path Retreat

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Our Locations

Burbank

1201 S Victory Blvd #206,
Burbank, CA 91502

Beverly Hills

8500 Wilshire Blvd #740,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Sherman Oaks

14724 Ventura Blvd #809,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Long Beach

4401 Atlantic Ave #430,
Long Beach, CA 90807

Novato

4 Commercial Blvd #5,
Novato, CA 94949

Bakersfield

3250 Coffee Rd #400,
Bakersfield, CA 99312

Porterville

263 N. 3rd St #114,
Porterville, CA 93257

Sacramento

2023 N Street, #100,
Sacramento, CA 95811

Santa Clarita

23504 Lyons Ave #304B,
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Ventura

1560 East Main Street,
Ventura, CA 93001

California Online Therapy Available Corporate Office Located in Burbank Sliding-Scale Available with Master’s Graduate Students

Business Hours

Mon – Thurs, Therapy Appointments 8am – 9pm
Fri – Sat, Therapy Appointments 8am – 7pm
Mon – Fri , Psychiatry Available 9am – 5pm
Sat, Psychiatry by Appointment 10am – 4pm
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