We heal in connection to ourselves and to others.

Welcome to my practice. I'm Dr. Hani Atallah, an integrative psychiatrist dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental wellness and personal growth. With a background in both medicine and psychiatry, I offer a unique approach that combines traditional psychiatric care with complementary modalities to address the complexities of the human psyche.

My journey into psychiatry was inspired by a desire to better understand the human condition and alleviate emotional suffering after growing up in a post-civil war generation suffering with high rates of PTSD and excessive substance use. However, it was my interactions with patients, hearing their stories, and witnessing their struggles that fueled my passion for psychiatry. I realized the importance of empathy, connection, and understanding the whole person in the healing process.

Beyond my clinical work, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my personal experiences. As a middle child from immigrant parents, I understand the importance of family, resilience, and identity. It reinforced the importance of speaking one’s truth and values—. cCreating boundaries and being honest and clear instead of prioritizing and suppressing one’s boundaries and values for the sake of maintaining the peace. I understood the impacts to one’s self image and self esteem when one’s values are compromised and the impacts of how the subconscious communicates through depression, anxiety, dreams and physical symptoms.

Through these experiences I’ve realized just how quickly our mental health can take a hit, but at the same time, I see how people can rebound and recover from terrible things.

In my free time, I indulge my adventurous spirit through exercise and surfing, which helps me stay centered and present, and find solace and control in the demands of family life and work. I'm a devoted father of two with twins on the way while navigating the challenges of balancing family life and a demanding career.

Credentials:

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Medical training at Paul L Foster School of Medicine - TTUHSC
• Residency training at UCLA & Veterans Affairs, with emphasis on trauma, excessive use of substances, and mood disorders.
• B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Irvine

Thank you for considering me as your partner in mental health and personal growth. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness.