Dr. Nadia Nassar Kuhn, M.D.

​​​​​​​Dr. Nadia Nassar Kuhn, M.D., is the Founder and CEO of Seaside Psychiatry and a psychiatrist specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She provides trusted, highly personalized psychiatric care for executives, high-performing professionals, and their families, with an emphasis on discretion, continuity, and genuine connection.

Dr. Nassar Kuhn works with individuals and families who carry significant responsibility—leaders, professionals, and parents navigating complex personal and professional demands. Her approach is thoughtful and collaborative, grounded in a deep understanding of the emotional pressures that accompany achievement. Care is tailored with precision, supporting clarity, resilience, and sustainable well-being over time.

Her background in education informs a clinical style that is both clear and empowering. Before medicine, Dr. Nassar Kuhn taught science in Los Angeles and with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, an experience that continues to shape her ability to translate complex concepts into meaningful insight and action.

Dr. Nassar Kuhn earned her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed advanced training in Adult Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine, followed by subspecialty fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. She has served in clinical leadership roles, including Medical Director of a women’s recovery center and school psychiatrist for an adolescent day treatment program in San Diego.

At the core of Dr. Nassar Kuhn’s work is a long-term, relationship-centered model of care. She partners closely with patients and families across stages of life, offering a steady, trusted presence as needs evolve.

Clinical Philosophy

Relationship-Centered Care
Therapeutic work is grounded in trust, continuity, and a deep respect for each patient’s experience.

Thoughtful, Individualized Treatment
Care plans are intentionally designed, with extended appointments and a measured approach to treatment.

Clarity Through Education
Patients are supported with insight and understanding, allowing them to engage confidently in their care.

Collaborative Partnership
Decisions are made together, aligning treatment with each patient’s values, goals, and priorities.