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The Happiness Psychiatrist®: Sheenie Ambardar, M.D.

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Award-winning, Concierge Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Medical Weight Care, and Coaching

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You Deserve to Feel Happier

In Happiness Psychiatry, our patient philosophy centers around treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. We believe that the judicious use of psychopharmacology (using psychiatric medications to treat mental health conditions), coupled with psychotherapy (talk therapy), and other alternative treatments (such as meditation, Kundalini yoga, and walking therapy), can help bring about transformative changes in the lives of those suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorder, OCD, binge-eating disorder, ADHD, and other common mental health conditions and life issues.

In our current fast-paced culture of high-stress and hard work, where we’re constantly scrambling to compete, climb the career ladder, juggle the demands of work and family, and maintain our mental health and sanity all at the same time, it is vitally important that we take time out for ourselves on a regular basis to check in with our own personal needs and desires.

While it’s true that mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety have strong genetic underpinnings that may be out of our control, it is equally true that our ways of thinking and looking at the world, as well as our individual daily behaviors, contribute significantly to our overall levels of well-being.

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In Happiness Psychiatry, we believe that happiness is a state of mind that takes practice, effort, and vigilance and that it is within our reach if we are willing to put in the time and effort for authentic self-reflection and personal growth. To this end, our unique integrative and holistic treatment method blends modern medicine with ancient Hindu and Buddhist spiritual philosophies for the optimal benefit of our patients.

We use low-dose psychiatric medications in conjunction with an eclectic blend of psychotherapeutic modalities including psychodynamic or insight-oriented therapy, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, inner child work, journal therapy, walking therapy, meditation, and Kundalini Yoga.

If you are finally ready to:

  • understand the underlying and deep-seated reasons for your unhelpful behaviors
  • transform your life from the inside-out and reduce feelings of fear, sadness, inadequacy, and shame
  • stop feeling trapped and stuck by seemingly unchangeable life circumstances
  • heal the past, live mindfully in the present, and reach your highest potential
  • have healthy, loving, and mutually rewarding personal relationships
  • confidently pursue your dreams and live the life you were born to live
  • and experience more happiness, peace, joy, and contentment…

then our Happiness Psychiatry services are right for you.

To schedule a free 15-minute phone call, please reach out to us today.

Awards

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2022

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2022

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2021

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2021

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2020

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2020

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2019

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER DOCTORS 2019

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2018

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2018

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2017

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2017

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2016

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS 2016

Featured In

Health Magazine - Erin Andrews
Shape Magazine - Marisa Miller
Women's Health - The 8 Hour Diet
Top Doctors Los Angeles Magazine
Best of LA Magazine (2016)
Best of LA Magazine Cover (2017)
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About Dr. Ambardar

Sheenie Ambardar, M.D. is a Physician specializing in Adult Psychiatry, with expertise in psychopharmacologic medication management as well as psychotherapy.

Dr. Ambardar graduated with Honors in Biological Sciences from Stanford University where she served as Managing Editor of The Stanford Biologist, the university’s premier undergraduate journal of biomedical research. She completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, a top-ranked institution for Psychiatry training, and home of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. Dr. Ambardar then did a clinical postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY and completed her Adult Psychiatry residency training at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan/New York Medical College where she was nominated for both the IAPA Outstanding Psychiatry Resident Award and the PRITE Fellowship.

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Testimonials

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

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Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

—  
Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands.

—  
Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

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B.S.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much.

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Former Patient

I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her.

—  
Former Patient

Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care.

—  
Former Patient

I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!

—  
Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

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Current Patient

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

—  
Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

—  
Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands.

—  
Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

—  
B.S.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much.

—  
Former Patient

I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her.

—  
Former Patient

Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care.

—  
Former Patient

I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!

—  
Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

—  
Current Patient

“As a professional colleague of Dr. Ambardar’s who has worked closely with her in both the outpatient clinic and ER hospital settings, I can attest to Dr. Ambardar’s superb clinical and diagnostic skills, her agreeable bedside manner, and her genuine concern for patients. Dr. Ambardar is a consummate professional and a wonderful, caring psychiatrist. Her patients have always spoken very highly of her and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a bright, compassionate physician for themselves or their family members.”

— 
Sidney Gold, M.D., Former Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Sherman Terrace Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar maintains a true professionalism and calm that is not equaled by many of her colleagues. She has a quiet, unassuming demeanor, but underneath she is intelligent, hard working, and her psychiatric evaluations of patients are well thought out, organized, and sound. Sheenie is a good person. She is honest, decent, and fun. She is well liked by the faculty and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ambardar. She would be an asset to any faculty or medical school.”

— 
Sofia Matta, M.D., former Unit Chief and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Ambardar for the past 3 years. She is a highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful practitioner. I am confident in her skills and am happy to refer my patients to her for their psychiatric care as I know they will be in excellent hands.

— 
Patrice Robins, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.

“Dr. Ambardar has tremendous insight into personal and collective trauma and the impact of ancestral trauma on a person's life. It is not often you come across a professional who has an in-depth understanding of collective trauma and its impact on an individual's life. Her work and her insights have been supportive in my own healing journey. I highly recommend anyone wanting to connect with their ancestral histories, collective trauma, and current life experiences to work with Dr. Ambardar. She is a caring professional.”

— 
B.S.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I greatly appreciate it. I really think you are a wonderful doctor and I tell everybody about you. I really feel that you are the best doctor I’ve ever been to and that you really listen to me. Again thanks so much.

— 
Former Patient

I highly recommend Dr. Ambardar to anyone looking for an empathetic therapist. She is truly concerned about improving her patients’ well-being. At the same time, she is very professional and knowledgeable and I felt like I was in extremely capable hands. She has helped me overcome so much, and I feel like my life and mental peace are both in such a better place since I started seeing her.

— 
Former Patient

Dr. Ambardar is an outstanding psychiatrist. She is extremely kind and exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care.

— 
Former Patient

I am a woman in her late-50s who has been living chronically with Bipolar Disorder for many years. Finding a psychiatrist that you really click with is hard and just a matter of luck. I was really lucky to have found Dr. Ambardar when I lived in LA. She always listened to my concerns and is such a sweetheart. I actually looked forward to each appointment. Everyone should have a doctor like Dr. Ambardar!

— 
Former Patient

“Dr. Ambardar is always professional and helpful. She is a wonderful and compassionate doctor who truly understands what her patient’s needs are. I am grateful to have her as my doctor. Her recommendations have been excellent.”

— 
Current Patient

Feel Happier Today


At The Happiness Psychiatrist®, our patient philosophy centers around treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
We believe that the judicious use of psychopharmacology, coupled with psychotherapy and other holistic treatments (such as meditation, Kundalini yoga, and walking therapy), can bring about transformative changes in the lives of those suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Adult ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Binge-Eating Disorder, OCD, and other common mental health conditions and life issues.

As a female psychiatrist-owned online business, we're proud to serve all parts of California, including the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Westwood/UCLA, Pasadena, Malibu, Burbank, Newport Beach, San Diego, La Jolla, San Francisco, Marin County, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Stanford, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, Menlo Park, & San Jose areas.

We're also proud to serve all parts of New York, including New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Greenwich Village, the Upper East Side (UES), the Upper West Side (UWS), the Hudson Valley area, Ithaca, and Buffalo, NY.

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