Description: Psychiatrist and psychotherapist located in Newport Beach and Mission Viejo, serving multiple areas of California through telepsychiatry. Medication management and therapy services provided. Expertise in women's mental health, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Read more about Dr. Karla Benzl at karlabenzlmd.com
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There are many factors that can contribute to feeling out of balance emotionally. The path to feeling well again can be challenging, but no doubt life changing. As a psychiatrist, I can guide you through the process with psychotherapy, medication management, or a combination of both.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I completed my training in adult psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, with a focus in women’s mental health. Prior to this, I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, and my medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. I provide both medication management and psychotherapy, and I tailor my treatment recommendations to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
As a therapist, I help patients process life transitions, relational problems, emotional difficulties, and work-life balance issues. I take an eclectic approach to psychotherapy. I help patients strengthen their own insight and emotional awareness, while also building coping skills to navigate stressful situations. My training includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy. I also incorporate mindfulness practices and lifesty