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.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and a deep understanding of the unique needs that arise across different stages of development.
Her clinical training and professional experience have focused extensively on the mental health needs of children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout her career, she has been committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that recognizes the complex biological, psychological, social, and developmental factors that influence mental health.
Dr. Tabor-Furmark believes psychiatric treatment works best when patients, families, and providers work together to develop a shared understanding of challenges and goals. She takes a collaborative approach that emphasizes individualized care and long-term support.
Conditions Treated
In-Depth Training
Dr. Tabor-Furmark completed the prestigious Max Gray Mood Disorders Fellowship at UCLA and later served as an Associate Physician in the UCLA Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Clinic. She has specialized experience evaluating and treating mood disorders across different developmental stages.
Approach to Care
Dr. Tabor-Furmark believes psychiatric care works best when it is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual.
She takes a holistic view of mental health and recognizes that emotional well-being is shaped by many interconnected factors, including development, family relationships, school experiences, community support, and individual strengths.
Her goal is to help patients and families better understand challenges, identify effective treatment strategies, and build a foundation for long-term wellness and resilience.
Academic Background
Dr. Tabor-Furmark incorporates evidence-based treatment approaches that may include:
Approach to Care
Academic Background
Dr. Tabor-Furmark received the UCLA Gertrude Rogers Greenblatt Award in Child Psychiatry, an honor awarded annually to a child psychiatry fellow recognized for a deeply humane commitment to children and families requiring psychiatric care.
This recognition reflects the compassion, dedication, and patient-centered approach that continue to define her clinical work today.
Approach to Care
After growing up in Hawaii, Dr. Tabor-Furmark was happy to trade East Coast winters for Southern California sunshine.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her dogs, traveling, practicing yoga, running, and spending as much time near the ocean as possible.
Patient Experience
No need to decide alone.
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 based on:
The goal is to connect you with the provider who is most appropriate for your situation.
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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