Inspire Psychiatric is a leading psychiatric and mental health clinic in Carlsbad, California, proudly serving patients throughout North County San Diego. Our team of board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, Spravato® (esketamine) treatment, and evidence-based mental health care for adolescents, adults, and older adults. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and many other mental health conditions through compassionate, individualized care.

During your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, your psychiatric provider will complete an in-depth mental health assessment, review your medical history, discuss previous psychiatric treatment, evaluate symptoms, and develop an individualized psychiatric treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

Your initial visit will take approximately 50-75 minutes. During this time, we will discuss your medical history, including symptoms, previous treatments, and medications. Together, we will establish your goals and create a personalized treatment plan.

Once your first appointment is scheduled, we will send you new patient forms via email. Please complete and return these forms at least 48 hours before your appointment to ensure your provider has adequate time to review them. We may also request prior psychiatric records to be reviewed by your provider prior to your visit.

Follow-up visits will be shorter, typically lasting around 20-25 minutes.

Medication management is one of the core services offered at Inspire Psychiatric. Our psychiatric providers carefully evaluate each patient's symptoms, diagnosis, medical history, and treatment goals to determine whether psychiatric medications may be beneficial.

Inspire Psychiatric provides evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of mental health conditions through psychiatric medication management, supportive psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and collaborative care with therapists and primary care providers.

Psychiatric conditions often have an underlying biological basis, and medications can play a crucial role in managing symptoms alongside therapy and alternative approaches. Our practice takes a conservative approach when prescribing controlled medications, such as benzodiazepines and stimulants. While we recognize the importance of these medications for some individuals, we prioritize using evidence-based research in our care.

For example, research has shown that long-term benzodiazepine use can lead to decreased cognitive abilities. Therefore, we strive to explore alternative treatments to ensure your long-term health is prioritized alongside managing your current symptoms.

Medication adjustments will only be made during scheduled appointments. If you experience side effects from a recently prescribed medication, please contact us promptly so we can address your concerns appropriately.

At Inspire Psychiatric, we are committed to providing safe, ethical, and evidence-based psychiatric medication management. When prescribing controlled medications, including stimulants, benzodiazepines, and certain medications used to treat opioid use disorder, we follow all applicable federal and California regulations, as well as current clinical best practices.

As part of our commitment to patient safety, our providers utilize California's Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES), the state's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). CURES allows healthcare providers to review a patient's controlled substance prescription history to promote safe prescribing, reduce the risk of medication misuse or diversion, and help identify potentially harmful medication interactions.

California law requires healthcare providers to review the CURES database before prescribing a controlled medication and at specified intervals throughout treatment. This process is an important part of ensuring responsible prescribing and providing the highest quality psychiatric care.

In addition, patients who are prescribed a controlled medication, or who may be prescribed one as part of their treatment plan, are required to complete an in-person evaluation at least once every 12 months, in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. When clinically appropriate, follow-up appointments between these annual visits may be conducted through our secure telehealth platform.

If you have questions about controlled medications, our prescribing policies, or whether these requirements apply to your care, our team is happy to discuss them with you.

We strive to make accessing quality psychiatric care as convenient as possible. Our friendly team is available to answer questions, assist with scheduling, and help guide you through the process of becoming a patient.

Contact Us

• Phone: 858-209-9871

• Email: admin@inspirepsychiatric.com

We offer both in-person appointments at our welcoming office in Carlsbad, California, as well as HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry appointments for patients throughout California. Whether you prefer to meet with your psychiatric provider in person or from the comfort of your home, we are committed to providing compassionate, accessible mental health care for a variety of psychiatric diagnoses.

Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We make every effort to respond to phone calls, emails, and patient portal messages as promptly as possible during normal business hours.

Please note that we are unable to provide emergency or crisis services by phone, email, or through the patient portal. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, are concerned for your safety or the safety of someone else, or require immediate assistance, please:

• Call 911

• Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Go to your nearest emergency department

Additional crisis resources and community support services can be found on our Resources page.

Inspire Psychiatric provides evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of mental health conditions through psychiatric medication management, supportive psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and collaborative care with therapists and primary care providers. 

Research consistently shows that the combination of medication management and therapy yields the most effective results. Therefore, we integrate supportive therapy into our practice and collaborate closely with your therapist to ensure your care remains consistent throughout your treatment journey.

Many issues stem from a variety of causes that are best addressed holistically. Life disruptions can arise from a mix of biological, genetic, cultural, and spiritual factors, including stress and unhealthy coping mechanisms. We believe that the most effective treatment blends evidence-based practices with approaches tailored to your unique personality and core beliefs.

Depressive Disorders 

Treatment for:

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Treatment Resistant Depression

• Persistent Depressive Disorder

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

• Seasonal Affective Disorder 

Anxiety Disorders

Treatment for:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Panic Disorder

• Social Anxiety Disorder

• Trauma & PTSD 

• Phobias 

• Acute Stress Disorder 

• Agoraphobia 

Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders 

Treatment for:

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder 

• Hoarding Disorder 

• Trichotillomania (hair pulling) Disorder 

• Excoriation (skin picking) Disorder 

ADHD

Treatment for:

• ADHD in teens

• Adult ADHD

• Executive functioning difficulties

Sleep-Wake Disorders & Parasomnias 

Treatment for: 

• Insomnia

• Hypersomnia

• Nightmare Disorder 

• Restless Legs Syndrome 

Substance Use Disorders 

Treatment for: 

• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) 

• Opioid Use Disorder: Medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone are used to prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings

• Alcohol Use Disorder: Medications such as acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone are used to deter alcohol use and reduce the urge to drink 

• Cannabis Use Disorder 

• Anxiolytic-Related Disorders 

• Stimulant Use Disorder 

• Tobacco Use Disorder 

• Dual Diagnosis 

Eating Disorders 

Treatment for: 

• Anorexia Nervosa 

• Bulimia Nervosa 

• Binge Eating Disorder 

• Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) 

Life Circumstances 

Treatment for

• Grief & Loss 

• Life Transitions 

• Stress

• Personality Disorders 

Populations Served 

• Healthcare professionals

• Women’s Mental Health 

• Perinatal Psychiatry 

• Adolescent & Teen Mental Health 

• Geriatric Mental Health 

• Men’s Mental Health 

• Executive Mental Health 

• LGBTQ+ Mental Health