{"id":7816,"date":"2024-07-31T23:44:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T21:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/amir-e-ettekal\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T17:10:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:40:11","slug":"amir-e-ettekal","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/amir-e-ettekal\/","title":{"rendered":"Amir E Ettekal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c71b1849-3224-4174-a673-ded13f3efa21\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Amir E Ettekal \u2013 Psychiatrist<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Offices in Hermosa Beach &amp; Santa Monica<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About Me:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am a psychiatrist specializing in the interplay between biological and psychological factors affecting human emotions. My approach involves taking the time to understand each patient\u2019s unique needs and crafting a personalized treatment plan through a collaborative process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specializations and Approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Holistic Understanding:<\/strong> By integrating insights from both biological and psychological perspectives, I offer a comprehensive approach to mental health care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medication Innovation:<\/strong> My work in clinical trials keeps me at the forefront of medication innovation and safety, allowing me to provide the most effective and safe treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychotherapy Training:<\/strong> With specialized training in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), I address both emotional and psychological aspects, offering a multifaceted treatment approach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalized Care:<\/strong> Unlike many psychiatrists who focus solely on medication, my advanced training in both medical and psychotherapeutic fields enables me to understand and address issues on multiple levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hermosa Beach Office:<\/strong> [Address]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Santa Monica Office:<\/strong> [Address]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> [Your Phone Number]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> [Your Email Address]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> [Your Website URL]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Philosophy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am dedicated to providing unique and quality care through a combination of advanced medical knowledge and compassionate service. My greatest reward is hearing from patients that their experience with me has exceeded their expectations. Beyond my extensive training and experience, I strive to offer kind and empathetic support to help you achieve your mental health goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking Forward to Working With You,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Amir E Ettekal<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-element heading-element-3 attribute-subheading\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Specialties and Expertise<\/h2>\n<div class=\"attributes-group\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-element heading-element-4 attributes-group-title\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Top Specialties<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"section-list\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-0b6b498c=\"\">\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-2\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-3\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-201\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Mood Disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"attributes-group\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-element heading-element-4 attributes-group-title\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Expertise<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"section-list columns\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-0b6b498c=\"\">\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-6\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">ADHD<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-180\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Adoption<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-166\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Anger Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-251\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Asperger&#8217;s 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