M.T.I.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
--Viktor Frankl (Psychiatrist and Holocaust Survivor)
My Philosophy
The Dance of Mind, Body, and Environment
The connection between our physical body, mental states, and environment is intricate and dynamic. Advances in behavioral neuroscience are beginning to unravel how these elements influence one another, but one thing is clear: no single treatment can effectively address the complex interplay of brain, body, and mind.
Our upbringing, relationships, work, home environment, hobbies, financial situation, spirituality, and cultural background all intertwine with our biology to shape who we are. Basic human needs like quality sleep, balanced nutrition, physical activity, and meaningful connections lay the foundation for building resilience and strength — both mentally and physically.
This is why I believe in a holistic approach to healing that considers the biological, psychological, and experiential aspects of your life, guiding you toward a path of authenticity, health and well-being.
In-Office Visits
See Dr. Ingram at one of his offices located in West Hollywood or Larchmont Village.
Virtual Visits
Meet with Dr. Ingram from the comfort of your own home! Virtual visits are offered through doxy.me, a HIPAA-Compliant telemedicine software. Doxy.me is very easy to use and does not require any downloading.
Home Visits
Upon request, Dr. Ingram may visit you at your home in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and surrounding areas.
Your First Visit
What to expect
Your comfort and wellbeing are my top priorities. Your first visit will include a 75-90 minute evaluation, a discussion of your mental health goals, and formulation of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored for you.
common questions
Dr. Ingram is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
Consultation-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry, formerly psychosomatic medicine, is a subspecialty of psychiatry aiming to bridge the gap between physical and mental health care.
C-L psychiatrists work in a variety of settings, both inpatient and outpatient, collaborating with providers from other medical disciplines to provide integrated mental health care for medically and surgically ill patients. The psychiatric consultant must have clinical competency in the physical and neurological disorders that often lead to abnormal emotional states and behaviors. C-L Psychiatrists are competent diagnosticians with an ability to supervise and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, offering the most up-to-date and evidence-based recommendations on psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. Lastly, C-L psychiatrists are well informed about federal, state, and regional medicolegal aspects of psychiatric and medical care.
C-L Psychiatrists have additional expertise in a variety of medically and neurologically informed psychiatric disciplines including, but not limited to, HIV Psychiatry, Psycho-oncology, Addiction Medicine, Transplant Psychiatry, Perinatal Psychiatry, Traumatic Brain Injury, Behavioral Neurology, and Neuropsychiatry.
In order to provide the highest level of personalized treatment, Dr. Ingram does not accept insurance. He can provide you with a Super Bill, or receipt, that you may submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.
For information about rates and payment, click here.
Dr. Ingram provides comprehensive evaluations and treatments for the following conditions:
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Peripartum Psychiatric Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders
- Gender Dysphoria
- Psychiatric Disorders associated with HIV/AIDS
- Catatonia
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Behavioral symptoms associated with Neurological Disorders
- Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia)
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms due to medical conditions
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Frequency of follow ups are determined on a case-by-case basis. Most patients follow up every 6-8 weeks. If prescribed a controlled medication, Dr. Ingram requires follow ups at least every two (2) months. Psychotherapy sessions are 45 minutes at a frequency of every 1-2 weeks.
Please use the following link to request a consultation OR call/text our office at 949-436-9099.
We take your privacy seriously. All information shared in session is confidential and protected by state law. Exceptions to this rule may be discussed at your first visit.
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Yes, Dr. Ingram offers both virtual and in-office sessions. All virtual appointments are HIPAA compliant and provided through your patient portal.
If preferred, Dr. Ingram can also see you via ZOOM.
Dr. Ingram has two office locations.
West Hollywood Office
- 8271 Melrose Ave, Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Larchmont Village Office
- 627 North Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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Yes, Dr. Ingram has an up-to-date DEA License and is able to prescribe all psychiatric medications if clinically indicated based on a thorough psychiatric evaluation. He may also recommend reducing medication depending on your needs.
Dr. Ingram uses HIPAA compliant electronic prescribing software and is able to prescribe to most pharmacies. If a requested pharmacy does not accept electronic prescriptions through this software and a medication is NOT a controlled medication, Dr. Ingram will work with your requested pharmacy to best meet your needs.
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Dr. Ingram uses Simple Practice, a patient-friendly HIPAA compliant electronic medical record. With Simple Practice, patients can login, make appointments, cancel appointments, generate billing receipts, fill out forms, make payments, join virtual appointments, and message Dr. Ingram directly.
The Process
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Questionnaires & Forms
After requesting a consultation, you will be asked to complete a variety of forms and questionnaires. The more information you provide, the better. This will optimize your initial consultation visit with Dr. Ingram.
Initial Consultation Visit(s)
The initial consultation visit(s) may require one or two visits depending on your needs. A psychiatric consultation report will be provided within one week and will include a summary of findings, diagnostic information, and treatment recommendations specific to you (i.e., an initial treatment plan).
Formulation of a comprehensive treatment plan
This may include any combination of additional laboratory studies, genetic testing, lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, medication(s), ketamine therapy, or referrals.
Follow Up
Frequency of follow up visits will depend on your needs. Your treatment plan will be reviewed and modified, if needed, at each visit.
24/7 Access to your Personalized Patient Portal
Dr. Ingram's Approach to Care
Medications
From a psychopharmacologic perspective, treatment involves identifying symptom patterns that may reflect dysfunction in specific brain systems and selecting medications that target those systems. While this approach is necessarily reductionistic, it provides a practical and evidence-informed framework for symptom relief.
Psychotherapy
Medication is one tool for recovery. Psychotherapy is often essential in helping you understand and change how you relate to yourself, others, and your experiences. It can deepen emotional awareness, clarify the impact of past experiences, and shift patterns of thinking and behavior.
I commonly integrate several evidence-based approaches:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
Medication and therapy may be used together or separately, depending on your needs.
Integrated Perspective
Many forms of psychological distress are tied to attempts to avoid emotional pain—through overthinking, worry, perfectionism, or behaviors such as substance use, overwork, or avoidance. When emotions are not processed, they often manifest physically or mentally in ways that feel overwhelming or out of control.
Healing involves learning to face these experiences with awareness and compassion, rather than avoidance. Reconnecting with the present moment and the mind-body relationship is central to this process.
My approach is multidimensional: helping you understand yourself more deeply, accept where you are, and make meaningful, sustainable changes.
On Diagnoses in Psychiatric Medicine
Psychiatric diagnoses are useful as a shared language, but they have limitations. Symptoms often overlap, life experiences are underrepresented, and diagnoses rarely capture the complexity of an individual. My primary focus is understanding your unique experience rather than fitting you into a fixed category.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor Frankl
West Hollywood
(213) 277-8372
8271 Melrose Ave, STE 110, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Thursdays 8:00am-6:00pm PST
Email: assistant@mtipsychiatry.com
Fax: (475) 313-1260
Larchmont Village
(213) 277-8372
627 North Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm PST
Email: assistant@mtipsychiatry.com
Fax: (475) 313-1260
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