Integrative Psychiatry

San Francisco, CA Integrative Psychiatry

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Our San Francisco Integrative Psychiatry services focus on treating Depression, Anxiety, Adult ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PMDD, Trauma, Chronic Insomnia, Codependency, Narcissistic Abuse, and a host of other common conditions and life issues.

Our Integrative Psychiatry services focus on treating Depression, Anxiety, Adult ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Chronic Insomnia, Codependency, Narcissistic Abuse and a host of other common conditions and life issues.
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Psychiatry Services + Fees

Holistic Psychotherapy

San Francisco Holistic Psychotherapy

Good therapy is transformational and can help us understand who we are, why we do the things we do, and how we can change our behavior in order to lead happier, more satisfying lives.
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Psychotherapy Services + Fees

San Francisco Medical Weight Care

Medical Weight Care

Get help for Binge-Eating Disorder, Emotional Eating, Food Chatter, and Overweight with GLP-1 therapy. GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, etc) offer much hope and promise to those who have struggled with these debilitating lifelong issues.
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Medical Weight Care + Fees

San Francisco Happiness Coaching

Online Personal Coaching

Personal coaching is the secret weapon of many successful people and is proven to help you clarify your values, discover what you really want, set and meet important goals, and transform your life.
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Coaching Services + Fees

What We Treat

Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents

Financial Abuse

Indian-American & Hindu-American Intergenerational Issues

Difficulties with Assertiveness

Culturally Competent Therapy

Testimonials

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

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Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

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Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

"I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands."

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Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

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B.S.

"The quality of care I received from Dr. Ambardar was unlike any other doctor patient relationship I've ever experienced. Her calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence helped me navigate one of the darkest periods of my life. I came to Dr. Ambardar in a complete crisis, and over the years of us working together she helped me completely reframe and rebuild my mental health. The progress I've made since working with her has been astounding. I'll be eternally grateful for her support in processing and accepting some very challenging diagnoses. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone in need of one of the best psychiatrists in LA. You won't be disappointed with her support."

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MF

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much."

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Former Patient

"Life Changing Care. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Dr. Ambardar! After struggling with binge eating disorder for over a decade and seeing other professionals with no success, I finally found the help I needed with Dr. Ambardar. Her compassionate and personalized approach combined with GLP-1 treatment has been life changing for me. I feel in control and optimistic about my health and future for the first time. If you're looking for someone who truly listens and can make a real difference I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She is nothing short of amazing."

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S.H.

"I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her."

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Former Patient

"Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care."

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Former Patient

"I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!"

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Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

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Current Patient

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

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Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

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Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

"I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands."

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Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

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B.S.

"The quality of care I received from Dr. Ambardar was unlike any other doctor patient relationship I've ever experienced. Her calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence helped me navigate one of the darkest periods of my life. I came to Dr. Ambardar in a complete crisis, and over the years of us working together she helped me completely reframe and rebuild my mental health. The progress I've made since working with her has been astounding. I'll be eternally grateful for her support in processing and accepting some very challenging diagnoses. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone in need of one of the best psychiatrists in LA. You won't be disappointed with her support."

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MF

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much."

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Former Patient

"Life Changing Care. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Dr. Ambardar! After struggling with binge eating disorder for over a decade and seeing other professionals with no success, I finally found the help I needed with Dr. Ambardar. Her compassionate and personalized approach combined with GLP-1 treatment has been life changing for me. I feel in control and optimistic about my health and future for the first time. If you're looking for someone who truly listens and can make a real difference I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She is nothing short of amazing."

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S.H.

"I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her."

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Former Patient

"Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care."

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Former Patient

"I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!"

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Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

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Current Patient

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

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Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

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Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

"I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands."

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Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

—

B.S.

"The quality of care I received from Dr. Ambardar was unlike any other doctor patient relationship I've ever experienced. Her calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence helped me navigate one of the darkest periods of my life. I came to Dr. Ambardar in a complete crisis, and over the years of us working together she helped me completely reframe and rebuild my mental health. The progress I've made since working with her has been astounding. I'll be eternally grateful for her support in processing and accepting some very challenging diagnoses. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone in need of one of the best psychiatrists in LA. You won't be disappointed with her support."

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MF

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much."

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Former Patient

"Life Changing Care. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Dr. Ambardar! After struggling with binge eating disorder for over a decade and seeing other professionals with no success, I finally found the help I needed with Dr. Ambardar. Her compassionate and personalized approach combined with GLP-1 treatment has been life changing for me. I feel in control and optimistic about my health and future for the first time. If you're looking for someone who truly listens and can make a real difference I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She is nothing short of amazing."

—

S.H.

"I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her."

—

Former Patient

"Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care."

—

Former Patient

"I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!"

—

Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

—

Current Patient

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

—

Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

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Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

"I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands."

—

Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

—

B.S.

"The quality of care I received from Dr. Ambardar was unlike any other doctor patient relationship I've ever experienced. Her calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence helped me navigate one of the darkest periods of my life. I came to Dr. Ambardar in a complete crisis, and over the years of us working together she helped me completely reframe and rebuild my mental health. The progress I've made since working with her has been astounding. I'll be eternally grateful for her support in processing and accepting some very challenging diagnoses. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone in need of one of the best psychiatrists in LA. You won't be disappointed with her support."

—

MF

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much."

—

Former Patient

"Life Changing Care. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Dr. Ambardar! After struggling with binge eating disorder for over a decade and seeing other professionals with no success, I finally found the help I needed with Dr. Ambardar. Her compassionate and personalized approach combined with GLP-1 treatment has been life changing for me. I feel in control and optimistic about my health and future for the first time. If you're looking for someone who truly listens and can make a real difference I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She is nothing short of amazing."

—

S.H.

"I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her."

—

Former Patient

"Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care."

—

Former Patient

"I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!"

—

Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

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Current Patient

Best Psychiatrist Near Me For Anxiety and Depression

About Dr. Ambardar

Sheenie Ambardar, M.D. is a Physician specializing in Adult Psychiatry, with expertise in psychopharmacologic medication management as well as psychotherapy.

Dr. Ambardar graduated with Honors in Biological Sciences from Stanford University where she served as Managing Editor of The Stanford Biologist, the university’s premier undergraduate journal of biomedical research. She completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, a top-ranked institution for Psychiatry training, and home of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. Dr. Ambardar then did a clinical postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY and completed her Adult Psychiatry residency training at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan/New York Medical College where she was nominated for both the IAPA Outstanding Psychiatry Resident Award and the PRITE Fellowship.

You Deserve to Feel Happier

At The Happiness Psychiatrist®, our patient philosophy centers around treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. We believe that the judicious use of psychopharmacology, coupled with psychotherapy and other holistic treatments (such as integrative functional medicine, meditation, Kundalini yoga, and walking therapy), can bring about transformative changes in the lives of those suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Adult ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Binge-Eating Disorder, Insomnia, and other common mental health conditions and life issues.

As a female psychiatrist-owned online business, we're proud to serve all parts of California, including the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Westwood/UCLA, Pasadena, Malibu, Burbank, Artesia, Glendale, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Newport Beach, San Diego, La Jolla, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Irvine, Marin County, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, San Ramon, San Rafael, Mountain View, Cupertino, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Stanford, Silicon Valley, Fresno, Santa Clara, Menlo Park, & San Jose areas.
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We're also proud to serve all parts of New York, including New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Greenwich Village, the Upper East Side (UES), the Upper West Side (UWS), the Hudson Valley area, Staten Island, Long Island, Ithaca, and Buffalo, NY.