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My Philosophy
The relationship between physical (brain-body), mental (mind), and environmental processes is very complex. Recent advances in the behavioral neurosciences are just beginning to explain how these processes influence our emotional and physical health. Thus, it would be unrealistic to expect that functional disorders of the body-brain-mind could be managed successfully with a single treatment modality.
Our upbringing, our relationships, our work, our home life, our hobbies, our financial stability, our spirituality, and our sociocultural milieu interact with our biology to become who we are. Our basic human needs such as adequate sleep, a well-balanced diet, body movement, and meaningful relationships are the foundations for building resilience and strength mentally and physically.
Therefore, I believe in a holistic approach to recovery that investigates the biological, psychological, and experiential factors that contribute to health and wellbeing.
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.
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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.
For detailed information about rates and payment click here.
Yes, Dr. Ingram offers both virtual and in-office sessions. All virtual appointments are provided through Doxy.me, a secure HIPAA compliant video conferencing software. No account needed. If you already have a virtual appointment, click here to enter Dr. Ingram’s Virtual Waiting Room.
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 Luminello, a patient-friendly HIPAA compliant electronic medical record. With Luminello, patients can login, make appointments, request refills, cancel appointments, generate billing receipts, fill out forms, make payments, and message Dr. Ingram directly.
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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.
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Contact Us
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
The Mind-Body Approach
An important goal in recovery from mental suffering is an awareness of, and appreciation for, our bodies. Many mental health and medical problems result from protective defenses we put up to avoid feeling uncomfortable in the present moment. Some people ruminate about the past, worry about the future, hyperfocus on performance, or bury themselves in work to avoid those uncomfortable feelings. Others use drugs, alcohol, sex, self-harm, anger, or aggression (or a combination) to achieve the same.
If being in the present moment means feeling pain and discomfort, then it’s understandable why we avoid it. But over time the avoidance of the present moment only disconnects us even more. When we don’t have a safe place to express our feelings, our body manifests our emotions through physical symptoms like fatigue, chronic pain, or headaches to name a few. We may also retreat into our thoughts hoping to regain a sense of control.
Spinning on the hamster wheel of worrying and thinking protects us from the intolerable bodily sensations that overwhelm us. By avoiding uncomfortable bodily sensations, we slowly lose the mind-body connection that is so essential to our sense of “self.” We become disintegrated–we lose our sense of “self.”
Most therapy modalities are talk-therapies. Finding the words to describe our feelings can be an essential part of healing, but it may not be enough to fully integrate ourselves. Therefore, part of healing requires mind-body integration practices such as yoga, meditation, martial arts, and/or breathing exercises to name a few. These practices are essential components to recovery so we can reconnect with our bodies and feel whole.
Combination Treatment (Psychotherapy + Medication)
How you feel has to do with both your feelings and your reactions to the things that are happening (or have happened) in your life.
Psychotherapy can help you experience things differently by changing the way you perceive and relate to yourself, others, and your future. It can also help you connect with your emotions and provide important insights into how your past experiences (e.g., relationships, family-life, work-life, traumatic events) have influenced your current relationships, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Medication, on the other hand, can help to reset relevant brain circuits to address specific symptom domains such as low mood, mood instability, low motivation, concentration problems, low energy levels, emotional sensitivity/reactivity, panic anxiety and worrying, and impulsivity.
Medication and psychotherapy can work separately or together, depending on what is going on with you.
More About Psychotherapy
Most people seek traditional psychotherapy for one or more of the following core problems:
- Depression
- Neuroticism/Overthinking/Over-analyzing
- Fear of Abandonment/Rejection Sensitivity
- Low Self-Confidence
- Anxiety
- Trauma
This is not an exhaustive list, but for most people, one or more of the above problems predominates. Depending on the core problem(s), Dr. Ingram will recommend one or more of the following therapy modalities:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Supportive Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Logotherapy (Existential Therapy)
The goals of therapy are unique for each individual and will be developed together. Therapy sessions are 45 minutes and occur at a frequency that fits your needs.
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