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# Adelpha Psychiatric Group: Elite Psychiatric Care For More Than Just The Elite Few

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://adelphapsych.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Understanding Psychiatric Evaluations: What to Expect at Your First Visit](https://adelphapsych.com/blog/understanding-psychiatric-evaluation-what-to-expect-at-your-first-visit/): For many people, scheduling a psychiatric evaluation is itself a significant step. There may be uncertainty about what the appointment will involve, what questions will be asked, or what kind of care might be recommended afterward. At Adelpha, we believe that clarity before the first visit is part of the care itself.
- [Recognizing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Parents](https://adelphapsych.com/blog/recognizing-anxiety-in-children-and-adolescents-a-guide-for-parents/): Childhood anxiety does not always look the way parents expect. This guide explains some of the early signs of anxiety in children and teens, how symptoms may appear differently at different ages, and when it may be helpful to seek professional support.
- [Psychotherapy and Medication Together: Why Combined Treatment Often Works Best](https://adelphapsych.com/blog/psychotherapy-and-medication-together-why-combined-treatment-often-works-best/): Medication and psychotherapy often support different parts of healing. This article explains why many patients benefit from a coordinated approach that includes both thoughtful medication management and evidence-based therapy.
- [How TMS Therapy Works: A Non-Medication Path to Treating Depression and OCD](https://adelphapsych.com/blog/how-tms-therapy-works-a-non-medication-path-to-treating-depression/): Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared treatment that has helped many people with depression, anxious depression or OCD find relief without adding another medication. This guide explains how TMS works, who it may be appropriate for, and what patients can expect throughout the treatment process.

## Pages
- [Terms of Use](https://adelphapsych.com/terms-of-use/): You access third-party links at your own risk. Third-party services may collect information directlyfrom you and may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, session-replay tools, chat technologies,advertising or conversion tracking, maps, embedded content, or similar technologies. Our use ofthese tools is described in a separate Website Privacy Policy and, where applicable, in HIPAA/CMIAnotices and vendor agreements.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://adelphapsych.com/accessibility-statement/): Reach out by phone, CHAT, or message.
- [Thank You](https://adelphapsych.com/thank-you/): Thank you for your interest in Adelpha Psychiatric Group. Our team will send out an email to notify you when the new site is launched.
- [Sitemap](https://adelphapsych.com/sitemap/): Sitemap
- [Providers](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/): Experienced physicians and therapists working together to support thoughtful, individualized care.
- [Insurance and Courtesy Billing](https://adelphapsych.com/insurance-and-courtesy-billing/): Understanding insurance coverage and healthcare costs can feel overwhelming. Our team is committed to making the financial side of care as transparent and straightforward as possible.
- [Our Approach](https://adelphapsych.com/our-approach/): About / Our Approach to Care
- [Our Team](https://adelphapsych.com/about-adelpha/our-team/): Our Team
- [Schizoaffective Disorder](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/schizoaffective-disorder/): Schizoaffective Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Women’s Mental Health](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/womens-mental-health/): ADHD services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Schizophrenia](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/schizophrenia/): Schizophrenia services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Reproductive Psychiatry](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/reproductive-psychiatry/): Reproductive Psychiatry services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Psychotic Disorders](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/psychotic-disorders/): Psychotic Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [PTSD](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/): Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Panic Disorder](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/panic-disorder/): Panic Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Mood Disorders](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/mood-disorders/): Mood Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [OCD](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/): Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Gender Dysphoria Disorder](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/gender-dysphoria/): Gender Dysphoria services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Grief & Stress Management](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/grief-stress-management/): Grief and Stress Management services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Depression](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/depression/): Depression services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Eating Disorders](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/eating-disorders/): Eating Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Bipolar](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/bipolar-disorder/): Bipolar Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Autism](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/): Autism Spectrum Disorder services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Anxiety](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/anxiety/): Anxiety services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [ADHD](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/adhd/): ADHD services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Psychiatric Consultation & Evaluation](https://adelphapsych.com/services/psychiatric-consultation-evaluation/): Psychiatric Consultation and Evaluation services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Pasadena Office Providers](https://adelphapsych.com/locations/pasadena/): Yes. A child psychiatrist in Pasadena can consider school difficulties and behavioral concerns within the same evaluation. Development, emotional health, family circumstances, attention, and school functioning can all provide useful context when deciding what kind of support may be appropriate.
- [Telehealth & In-Person Care](https://adelphapsych.com/services/telehealth-in-person-care/): Flexible options based on clinical needs.
- [Couples & Family Therapy](https://adelphapsych.com/services/couples-family-therapy/): Couples and Family Therapy services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Child & Adolescent Psychiatry](https://adelphapsych.com/services/child-adolescent-psychiatry/): Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services offered in Encino and Pasadena, CA
- [Adult Psychiatry](https://adelphapsych.com/services/adult-psychiatry/): Adult Psychiatry services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Oakland Office Providers](https://adelphapsych.com/locations/oakland/): Comprehensive Psychiatry for Adults, Couples, and Families
- [Psychotherapy](https://adelphapsych.com/services/psychotherapy/): Psychotherapy services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Medication Management](https://adelphapsych.com/services/medication-management/): Adelpha provides medication management for children, adolescents, and adults both in person and through telehealth when clinically appropriate. Our physicians also have experience with specialized areas of psychiatric medication management, including outpatient Suboxone treatment, clozapine management, treatment with MAOI’s, and medication considerations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- [Faqs](https://adelphapsych.com/faq/): FAQ / Answers to Common Questions About Psychiatric Care
- [Locations](https://adelphapsych.com/locations/): Locations
- [Blog](https://adelphapsych.com/blog/): Insights from our physicians.
- [Addiction](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/addiction/): Addiction services offered in Encino, Pasadena and Oakland, CA
- [Encino Office](https://adelphapsych.com/locations/encino/): Comprehensive Psychiatry for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families
- [Resources](https://adelphapsych.com/resources/): Helpful Information, Forms, and Support Resources
- [Careers](https://adelphapsych.com/careers/): Join a Team Dedicated to Exceptional Psychiatric Care
- [Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation](https://adelphapsych.com/services/tms-therapy/): Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation services offered in Encino and Pasadena, CA
- [About](https://adelphapsych.com/about-adelpha/): About Adelpha
- [Services](https://adelphapsych.com/services/): Adelpha brings medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, psychiatric evaluation, and specialized psychiatric services together under one roof. Our physicians and therapists work collaboratively to understand the whole person and recommend care that is thoughtful, evidence-based, and tailored to individual needs.
- [Testimonials](https://adelphapsych.com/testimonials/): Thoughtful care. Meaningful relationships. Real outcomes.
- [Contact Us](https://adelphapsych.com/contact-us/): Reach out by phone, CHAT, or message.
- [Conditions](https://adelphapsych.com/conditions/): Comprehensive treatment and long-term psychiatric support for individuals living with schizophrenia and related conditions.
- [Home](https://adelphapsych.com/): Elite psychiatric care for more than just the elite few.
- [Privacy Policy](https://adelphapsych.com/privacy-policy/): Reach out by phone, CHAT, or message.

## Jobs
- [Medical Administrative Assistant / TMS Treater](https://adelphapsych.com/job/medical-administrative-assistant-tms-treater/): The Medical Administrative Assistant / TMS Treater plays an important role in both patient care and practice operations.
- [Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)](https://adelphapsych.com/job/psychiatrist/): Employment Type
- [Medical Administrative Assistant](https://adelphapsych.com/job/medical-administrative-assistant/): The Medical Administrative Assistant plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive experience for patients while helping ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

## Providers
- [Michael Shu, M.D.](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/michael-shu-md/): Dr. Michael Shu is a board-eligible adult psychiatrist who recognizes that each person's experience of psychiatric illness is unique. His approach begins with a thoughtful understanding of developmental history, clinical symptoms, and the biological factors that can influence mental health.
- [Maya Smolarek](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/maya-smolarek-md/): Dr. Maya Smolarek is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. She combines medication management, psychotherapy, and a holistic understanding of emotional well-being to help patients better understand themselves and move toward meaningful change.
- [Jennifer Cohenmehr](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/jennifer-cohenmehr-md/): Dr. Jennifer Cohenmehr is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides thoughtful, individualized care for adults navigating a wide range of psychiatric concerns. She combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle-focused interventions to help patients improve their mental health, strengthen resilience, and build more fulfilling lives.
- [Glenna Smith](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/glenna-smith-md/): Dr. Glenna Smith is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who provides thorough, empathic, and individualized care across the lifespan. She uses a developmental lens to understand each patient's needs in the context of their age, family, relationships, environment, and stage of life.
- [Elizabeth Casalegno](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/elizabeth-casalegno-md/): Dr. Elizabeth Casalegno is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. She combines medication management, psychotherapy, and advanced treatment options such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- [Conisha Cooper](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/conisha-cooper-md/): Dr. Conisha Cooper is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who approaches treatment with curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to understanding each patient's unique experiences. She combines evidence-based psychiatric care with a holistic perspective, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, social, and personal factors.
- [Yvonne Lu](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/yvonne-lu-md/): Dr. Yvonne Lu is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who provides comprehensive, compassionate care for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. She combines medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle interventions to create individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient's needs, goals, culture, and lived experience.
- [Mikaela Kelly](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/mikaela-kelly-md-mph/): Dr. Mikaela Kelly is a board-eligible adult psychiatrist who provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, reproductive mental health concerns, life transitions, and other psychiatric conditions. Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout treatment.
- [Rahael Gupta](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/rahael-gupta-md/): Dr. Rahael Gupta is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who provides thoughtful, evidence-based care across the lifespan. She combines psychiatric expertise, psychotherapy, and a deep understanding of child development, family systems, and attachment to help patients navigate emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges.
- [Kara Tabor-Furmark](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/kara-tabor-furmark-md/): Dr. Kara Tabor-Furmark is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to mental health care. She works closely with patients and families to develop individualized treatment plans that address emotional, developmental, behavioral, and psychiatric concerns while supporting long-term growth and well-being.
- [Karen Mendez](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/karen-mendez-md/): Dr. Karen Mendez is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who provides comprehensive, individualized
- [Sungeun Melanie Lee](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/sungeun-melanie-lee-md-phd/): Her background combines advanced medical training with extensive scientific research, providing a unique perspective on the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence mental health. She works collaboratively with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that are grounded in evidence-based care while remaining responsive to each person's unique needs and goals.
- [Victoria Huang](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/victoria-huang-md/): Dr. Victoria Huang is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who combines thoughtful medication management, evidence-based psychotherapy, and advanced treatment options to help patients navigate complex psychiatric conditions. Her approach emphasizes understanding the whole person while
- [Melissa Garcia](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/melissa-garcia-lmft/): Melissa Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides thoughtful, individualized care for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, OCD, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. Her approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in
- [Benjamin Bloxham](https://adelphapsych.com/providers/benjamin-bloxham-md/): Dr. Benjamin Bloxham is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who combines evidence-based psychiatric treatment with a genuine interest in understanding the experiences, relationships, values, and circumstances that shape each person's life. His approach emphasizes collaboration, individualized care, and treatment plans tailored to the whole person rather than symptoms alone.