Comprehensive Psychiatry for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families
Psychiatric Care in Encino, California
Adelpha provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care from our Encino office. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and licensed therapists who work collaboratively to help patients navigate everything from anxiety and depression to ADHD, OCD, trauma-related concerns, complex psychiatric conditions, and treatment-resistant symptoms.
Whether you are looking for medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, psychiatric evaluation, or specialized psychiatric care, our team is here to help you understand the next step.
Locations
Location Information
Serving Southern California, the Bay Area, and patients across California when clinically appropriate.
Encino
6345 Balboa Blvd., Ste 365, Building 3
Encino, CA 91316
Fax: 818-643-7098
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed: Saturday–Sunday
Admin Staff Away From Desk: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Daily
Telehealth available: Many patients may be able to use telehealth for some visits after the initial in-person evaluation, depending on clinical needs, medication monitoring, safety, location, and provider recommendation.
Meet the Encino Providers
Glenna Smith
- M.D.
- Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist, Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
- English
Kara Tabor-Furmark
- M.D.
- Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist, Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
- English, Spanish (Fluent)
Karen Mendez
- M.D.
- Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist, Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
- English, Spanish (Fluent)
Sungeun Melanie Lee
- M.D., Ph.D.
- Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist
- English, Korean (Fluent)
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
No. Patients do not need a referral to schedule. Just reach out and our team can help you learn more about our practice and explain any insurance requirements before scheduling.
Do you offer child and adolescent psychiatry in Encino?
Do you provide TMS treatment in Encino?
Do you accept insurance?
Can I use telehealth?
Psychiatric care should feel thoughtful, coordinated, and personalized.
Why Patients Choose Adelpha
At Adelpha, patients have access to multiple forms of care within one practice. Depending on your needs, treatment may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, family support, or specialized psychiatric services.
Our goal is not simply to provide a service. Our goal is to understand what will be most helpful for you and build an individualized treatment plan that helps you achieve your goals.
No need to decide alone.
Services Available in Encino
Services may include:
- 01 Psychiatric Consultation & Evaluation
- 02 Medication Management
- 03 Psychotherapy
- 04 Adult Psychiatry
- 05 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- 06 Couples & Family Therapy
- 07 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- 08 Telehealth Services (when clinically appropriate)
One coordinated practice. Multiple areas of expertise.
Conditions Commonly
Treated
You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis. Our role is to listen carefully, understand your situation, and help determine the most appropriate next step.
Patients seek care at our Encino office for many different concerns, including:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorders
- ADHD
- Schizophrenia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Addiction & Substance Use Concerns
- PTSD & Trauma-Related Concerns
- Reproductive Psychiatry
- Panic Disorder
- Women's Mental Health
- Grief & Stress Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
If you are unsure where to begin, reaching out is a reasonable first step.
Adelpha provides thoughtful, comprehensive psychiatric care for patients and families who want clear guidance, qualified support, and care that sees the whole person.