PSYCHIATRY IN LOS ANGELES
Blackburn Clinical Services is an outpatient psychiatry and therapy practice at 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, serving clients across West Los Angeles. Our board certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and ongoing medication management, coordinated with therapy so medication, therapy and the rest of a treatment plan work together as one. To get started, call (888) 870 7405 or email info@blackburnclinical.com.
Our psychiatric team provides thorough evaluations and ongoing medication management. Every plan is built around one person's goals, and it changes as those goals and needs change.
Your first visit
Your first visit is a psychiatric evaluation: a thorough look at your history, symptoms and goals. From there your psychiatrist recommends a plan that fits your life, including whether medication makes sense, and follows up regularly to adjust what is not working. If you also see a Blackburn therapist, your care is coordinated so everyone works from the same plan. Read What to Expect at Your First Psychiatrist Appointment. We are an out-of-network practice and provide superbills; see Fees and Insurance. For substance use, see Addiction Psychiatry in Los Angeles.
What we treat
- Anxiety. Persistent worry, panic and the physical symptoms that come with them.
- Depression. Low mood, loss of interest and the patterns that keep people stuck.
- Mood disorders. Careful diagnosis and steady, monitored medication care.
- Addiction and co-occurring conditions. Substance use treated alongside the mental health conditions that often come with it.
What to expect
- Psychiatric evaluation. A thorough assessment of your history, symptoms and goals.
- A plan built for you. Recommendations that fit your life, including whether medication makes sense.
- Ongoing medication management. Regular follow-up to see what is working and adjust what is not.
- Coordinated care. Your psychiatrist works with your therapist and other providers so everyone is working from the same plan.
Addiction psychiatry and outpatient detox
When substance use is part of the picture, our psychiatrists treat it together with mental health rather than one at a time. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help reduce cravings and support stability in early recovery.
For people who qualify medically, our outpatient detox is a structured alternative to a hospital stay. It begins with an intake assessment by a board certified addiction psychiatrist, followed by daily check-ins with a licensed nurse and medications as needed to manage withdrawal and cravings, while you stay at home.
Care that works together
Psychiatric care at Blackburn connects with individual therapy, family services, psychoeducation and neuropsychological testing. For clients who need more support than weekly appointments, our Concierge Outpatient Program offers 3 to 5 hours a week of one-on-one care with no groups.
The goal is not only to reduce symptoms. It is to help clients stabilize, feel more in control of their mental health and build a life that holds up over time. Meet our psychiatrists and clinicians.
Our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners
Psychiatric care at Blackburn is provided by board certified psychiatrists and experienced nurse practitioners, working alongside our therapists.
- Jason Kellogg, MD, Psychiatrist
- Lincoln Bickford, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist
- Ariella Morrow, MD, Integrative Addiction Medicine Physician
- Elizabeth Strada, MD, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
- Sarah Sicher, MD, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
- Clint Salo, MD, Psychiatrist
- Nathan Ngo, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Brejon Harris, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Lisa Kelley, FNP, Family Nurse Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
What does a psychiatrist at Blackburn do?
Our psychiatrists provide evaluations, diagnosis and ongoing medication management for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction and other conditions.
Do I need to be in therapy to see a psychiatrist?
No, but we recommend it for many clients. When you do both at Blackburn, your psychiatrist and therapist coordinate so care works as one plan.
Do you treat addiction and mental health together?
Yes. Our psychiatrists treat co-occurring conditions together, including medication-assisted treatment when it is appropriate.
Can I detox at home?
For people who qualify medically, our outpatient detox provides daily medical oversight from a licensed nurse, overseen by a board certified addiction psychiatrist.
How do I get started?
Call (888) 870 7405 or email info@blackburnclinical.com. Care begins with a psychiatric evaluation.