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At Helios Psychiatry, we offer a revolutionary, whole-person approach to mental wellness—where cutting-edge science meets compassionate care. Rooted in the Bay Area, our integrative practice blends evidence-based psychiatry with functional medicine, nutritional therapies, and transformative tools like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues or burnout, we’re here to help you feel better—not just faster, but deeply and sustainably

Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting.

After your consultation with our wellness concierge, you will be matched with a provider. Before your initial two hour appointment, we will provide you with links to our patient portal where you will access your intake form and other important consents. Please review and complete these documents carefully as they will inform your treatment course. During your intake session, your provider will learn more about you and begin to map an appropriate treatment course. Your goals for treatment are critical for our team to understand. If you’re not sure of them, that’s ok. As we learn more about you, our team will be able to help you cultivate a plan and strategy designed to help you feel better, more integrated and empowered.

More than therapy.

As you spend more time at Helios, you will discovery a the variety of exciting options available to you, all under one roof. From photobiomodulation (red-light therapy) to somatic therapies including bodywork, to Jungian shadow work and hypnosis, Helios’s providers are trained across a variety of methods, allowing our team to adapt to your individual needs. For individuals who feel “stuck” in the current treatment plan and who are ready to explore new and exciting options, Helios is an ideal environment.

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The Conditions that Impact Ourselves and Our Families

Anxiety & Stress

At Helios, we understand that anxiety and stress are not simply symptoms to suppress, but rather signals from your inner wisdom that deserve careful attention and respect. Our patient-centered approach recognizes that each person’s experience with anxiety is unique, shaped by their individual history, circumstances, and innate healing capacity. Through our integrative treatment model, we combine evidence-based psychopharmacology with psychodynamic psychotherapy, drawing from attachment theory and developmental psychology to address root causes. Whether you’re experiencing treatment-resistant anxiety or seeking support during times of intense change, our diverse team creates a refuge-like environment where you can safely explore, understand and ultimately address the factors standing as obstacles to your individual progress.

Depression

Depression is far more than a chemical imbalance—it’s a complex constellation of experiences that affects the whole person. At Helios, we honor the depth of your struggle while connecting you with your inherent healing intelligence. Our team brings extensive experience treating everything from mild depressive episodes to severe, treatment-resistant depression, always maintaining our core belief that you are not your diagnosis. Through our integrative approach combining psychopharmacology and individual psychotherapy, we work to understand the unique factors contributing to your depression, whether they stem from recent life changes, unresolved trauma, or longstanding patterns. Our treatment refuge offers both traditional therapeutic interventions and pioneering approaches like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, supported by Dr. Dore’s groundbreaking research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. Every treatment plan is carefully tailored to your individual response and needs, because what works for you is what truly matters.

Post-traumatic Stress

Trauma lives in the body and the psyche, creating complex patterns that require both compassion and clinical expertise to address. At Helios, we approach post-traumatic stress with deep respect for your resilience and an understanding that healing is not linear. Our team combines diverse clinical backgrounds from academic research institutions to community settings, bringing varied perspectives to trauma treatment. We utilize principles from psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and developmental psychology to help you process and integrate difficult experiences at your own pace. Our therapeutic approach recognizes that trauma affects the whole person, which is why we offer a variety of wellness services including somatic therapies and bodywork alongside traditional psychotherapy and medication management.

Attention and Cognition (ADHD)

Adult ADHD is often misunderstood, but at Helios, we recognize it as a neurological difference that affects how you navigate the world—not a character flaw or lack of willpower. Our comprehensive approach to attention and cognitive challenges goes beyond symptom management to explore how ADHD intersects with your unique personality, relationships, and life goals. Through careful evaluation and ongoing collaboration, we develop treatment strategies that may include psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, or both, always tailored to your individual response and preferences. We understand that ADHD often coexists with other conditions like anxiety or depression, and our integrative model addresses these interconnected aspects of your mental health. Our patient-centered approach means we work with you to find solutions that enhance your natural strengths while providing support for areas of challenge, helping you develop sustainable strategies for focus, organization, and emotional regulation in a world that isn’t always designed for neurodivergent minds.

High-Impact Life Events

Life’s most profound transitions—divorce, death of loved ones, career changes, health crises—can shake us to our core and challenge our sense of identity and meaning. At Helios, we understand that these high-impact life events often serve as catalysts for deeper psychological work and growth, even as they bring tremendous pain and disruption. Our therapeutic approach honors both the difficulty of these experiences and the potential for transformation they contain. Through our patient-centered, integrative model, we provide a safe refuge where you can process grief, navigate major life transitions, and explore how these events connect to your broader life story. Our clinicians draw from psychoanalytic principles, attachment theory, and developmental psychology to help you understand your responses and develop healthy coping strategies. Whether you’re facing immediate crisis or working through the long-term effects of major life changes, we offer both traditional psychotherapy and innovative treatments like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to support your healing journey, always with respect for your own timing and wisdom.

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More than therapy…Explore what else you’ll find at Helios:

Massage & Bodywork at Helios

Our bodies communicate profoundly through movement and posture. Bodywork when performed by an expert, is a therapeutic dialogue with the body like no other. Our therapist-in-residence, Karina Hoog is a certified CMT specializing in myofascial alignment, Asian therapies, posture and breath-work. Karina’s techniques help drive systematic pain release and to jump start the body’s own healing energies. Her focus includes myofascial-release, a full array of circulatory system work, acupressure, stress release and regular massage.

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Photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy)

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold laser therapy, is a non-invasive form of medical treatment that uses low-intensity light to stimulate or inhibit cellular functions in the body. PBMT has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, neuropathy, skin conditions, and even depression. The therapy is considered safe and generally well-tolerated, with few reported side effects. Helios is excited to welcome Kristina Chancholo a visiting therapist experienced in administering this revolutionary treatment.