Psychiatry Designed
Around You.
Private psychiatric care for adults, children, and families in Encinitas — unhurried, discreet, and built on a relationship that deepens with every appointment.
Our Approach
More Than Symptom Management
Exceptional psychiatric care begins with understanding the person behind the symptoms.
At Seaside Psychiatry, we take the time to understand your history, relationships, responsibilities, and goals. Through an ongoing relationship with your physician, we develop a thoughtful, individualized approach that considers the full picture of your life—not just what brings you through the door.
PHYSICIAN-LED CARE · UNHURRIED APPOINTMENTS · INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT
Our Services
Psychiatric Care for Every Stage of Life
Thoughtful psychiatric care and therapeutic support for adults, children, adolescents, and families.
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Adult Psychiatry
Personalized psychiatric care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, insomnia, burnout, life transitions, and the demands of high-performance professional and personal life.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Developmentally informed psychiatric care for children and adolescents ages 5–18 experiencing anxiety, ADHD, mood concerns, emotional regulation challenges, perfectionism, academic pressure, and the complexities of adolescence.
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Personalized Medication Management
Individualized medication management based on your symptoms, history, health, goals, and response to treatment. When appropriate, we consider lifestyle strategies, supplements, and pharmacogenetic testing as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
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Psychotherapy & Parent Support
Individual psychotherapy, family sessions, and parent coaching designed to strengthen emotional health, communication, relationships, and resilience.
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Lifestyle & Performance Optimization
A whole-person approach incorporating sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, executive functioning, and sustainable performance.
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PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR HIGH PERFORMERS
High Performance and Mental Well-Being Can Coexist.
Success does not make you immune to anxiety, ADHD, burnout, depression, or the effects of chronic stress.
We work with executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, professionals, athletes, high-achieving students, and families who want thoughtful psychiatric care that respects the complexity of their lives.
Our approach is designed to support meaningful performance while keeping health, relationships, and quality of life at the center.
EXECUTIVES & ENTREPRENEURS
PHYSICIANS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
ATHLETES & PERFORMERS
TECH W CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS
PHYSICIANS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
ATHLETES & PERFORMERS
TECH W CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS
CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS & FAMILIES
Supporting the Whole Family
Children and adolescents don't experience emotional health in isolation.
Academic expectations, friendships, family dynamics, extracurricular commitments, social pressures, sleep, technology, and developmental changes can all affect how a young person feels and functions.
We work collaboratively with children, teens, parents, and families to understand what's happening beneath the surface and develop practical, individualized strategies for moving forward.
CHILDREN AGES 5-12
ADOLESCENTS (AGES 13-18)
PARENT COACHING
SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL GROWTH
ADOLESCENTS (AGES 13-18)
PARENT COACHING
SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL GROWTH
OUR APPROACH
The Seaside Experience
A more personal approach to psychiatric care, where meaningful relationships, whole-person care, and individualized treatment come together to support lasting health, resilience, and quality of life.
Time to Listen
Extended appointments allow us to understand your story and goals.
Care Built Around You
Personalized treatment plans aligned with your values and lifestyle.
One Relationship, Over Time
Continuity with your physician for long-term support.
Whole-Person Perspective
Integrating medication, therapy, and lifestyle strategies.
Collaborative Care
Working alongside therapists, primary care providers, and other members of your care team when helpful.
Meet the Physicians
Experienced Physicians.
Meaningful Relationships.
Our physicians bring extensive training and a deep commitment to individualized, relationship-centered psychiatric care for adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Dr. Nadia Nassar Kuhn M.D.
Founder and CEO
Child and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Nadia Nassar Kuhn, M.D., is a distinguished psychiatrist specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. With a focus on professionals, executives, high performers, and their families,
Dr. Nisha Patel M.D.
Child and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Nisha Patel, M.D., is a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist who believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where children, adolescents, and adults alike can openly explore their emotional well-being and receive personalized treatment plans.
CONDITIONS & CONCERNS
Areas We Commonly Address
Individualized psychiatric care for a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
ADHD
Attention, executive functioning, organization, impulsivity, and challenges with focus and follow-through.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, perfectionism, panic symptoms, social anxiety, performance anxiety, and anxiety affecting daily life.
Depression
Low mood, loss of interest, low motivation, changes in sleep or appetite, and other depressive symptoms.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, excessive reassurance-seeking, checking, avoidance, and other obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Mood Disorders
Mood changes, irritability, depressive episodes, elevated or activated mood, and other patterns affecting emotional well-being and functioning.
Insomnia &
Sleep Concerns
Sleep Concerns
Difficulty falling or staying asleep, non-restorative sleep, disrupted sleep patterns, and the relationship between sleep and mental health.
Burnout &
Chronic Stress
Chronic Stress
Emotional exhaustion, reduced motivation, difficulty recovering, persistent stress, and the impact of demanding professional or personal responsibilities.
Emotional
Regulation
Regulation
Intense emotions, irritability, frustration tolerance, impulsive reactions, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty recovering after becoming upset.
Life
Transitions
Transitions
Support during major changes such as adolescence, college, career transitions, parenthood, relocation, relationship changes, loss, and other significant life transitions.
Executive
Functioning
Functioning
Challenges with organization, planning, prioritization, time management, task initiation, attention, follow-through, and managing competing demands.
Our approach is individualized to each patient's history, symptoms, strengths, goals, and needs. We take the time to understand the broader picture and develop thoughtful treatment recommendations tailored to the individual.
PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR HIGH PERFORMERS
High Performance and Mental Well-Being Can Coexist.
Success does not make you immune to anxiety, ADHD, burnout, depression, or the effects of chronic stress.
We work with executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, professionals, athletes, high-achieving students, and families who want thoughtful psychiatric care that respects the complexity of their lives.
Our approach is designed to support meaningful performance while keeping health, relationships, and quality of life at the center.
OUR PRACTICE
Private-Pay Care
Seaside Psychiatry is a private-pay practice. We do not accept insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. Many patients choose to use out-of-network benefits, and we provide superbills upon request. This model allows us to provide more time, flexibility, and personalized care without the limitations of insurance.
THE BENEFITS OF A PRIVATE-PAY MODEL
Maresme for theuringlu
Personalized flexible care
Focus on your goals, not insurance limitations
Same physician for ongoing care
Coordination with your other providers
Supervisors provided for out-of-network benefits
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