Benjamin Bloxham, MD
Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist

Benjamin Bloxham

M.D.

Thoughtful psychiatric care grounded in expertise, curiosity, and a deep understanding of each patient’s story.

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.

About Dr. Bloxham

Dr. Benjamin Bloxham is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California.

His clinical approach is shaped by a diverse educational and professional background that combines medicine, psychology, psychotherapy, and the study of human experience. He believes that effective psychiatric care begins with understanding a patient’s life story, goals, relationships, and unique circumstances before developing a treatment plan.

Dr. Bloxham works closely with patients experiencing a wide range of psychiatric concerns and is known for taking a thoughtful, collaborative approach to care. He often integrates medication management and psychotherapy to help patients better understand their experiences while addressing symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Conditions Treated

Areas of Clinical Interest

Dr. Bloxham has experience treating:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression and Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
  • ADHD
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Grief and Life Transitions
  • Relationship and Interpersonal Challenges
  • Complex Psychiatric Conditions

His treatment recommendations are individualized and developed collaboratively with each patient based on their needs, goals, and circumstances.

In-Depth Training

Specialized Expertise

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Dr. Bloxham has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), one of the most evidence-based treatments for OCD.

Reproductive Psychiatry

Dr. Bloxham has specialty training in reproductive psychiatry, including:

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Fertility and infertility-related mood and anxiety concerns
  • Pregnancy and postpartum mental health
  • Postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD
  • Psychiatric medication planning before pregnancy
  • Psychiatric care during pregnancy and postpartum

Psychotherapy

In addition to medication management, Dr. Bloxham is certified as an Interpersonal Psychotherapist and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He believes psychotherapy can play an important role in helping patients understand patterns, strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create meaningful change

Approach to Care

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Bloxham believes psychiatric care works best when it is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual.

His goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to understand the broader context of a patient’s life and help them move toward greater well-being, stability, and fulfillment.

He is particularly interested in helping reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and recognizes that conversations about mental health can sometimes be especially difficult within cultural, family, and faith communities. He strives to create a thoughtful, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their experiences.

Academic Background

Education & Training

During medical training, Dr. Bloxham participated in bioinformatics research, volunteered in a rural hospital in Guatemala, and pursued a wide range of academic and personal interests that continue to inform his holistic approach to patient care.

Patient Experience

Why Patients Choose Dr. Bloxham

Patients often appreciate Dr. Bloxham’s:

No need to decide alone.

Finding the Right Fit

Choosing a psychiatric provider is an important decision, and many patients are unsure where to begin.

You do not need to select the “perfect” provider before contacting Adelpha.

Our team can help determine which physician or therapist may be the best fit. The goal is to connect you with the provider who is most appropriate for your situation.

Our team considers:

The goal is to connect you with the provider who is most appropriate for your situation.

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.

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