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A psychiatry practice
built around you.
I'm Dr. Anaheed Shirazi. I see every patient personally — from your first call, through your sessions, to the small follow-ups in between. No call centers, no rotating staff — every interaction is with your psychiatrist.
Why I started Inwardly.
I built this practice the way I'd want a psychiatrist for myself or someone I love: personalized, attentive, and unhurried. I am the only clinician here. When you write, I read it. When you call, I call back.
That means I keep my caseload small on purpose. It also means care is genuinely tailored — not a protocol applied to a category, but a conversation that grows over time.
UCSD
Trained at
ABPN
Board certified
CA
Licensed in
With additional 3 years of fellowship training in integrative psychiatry with a focus on addiction, PTSD & anxiety
Certified in hypnotherapy by UCSD Centers for Integrative Health
Services
Common reasons people reach out.
These diagnoses offer a general framework, not a complete picture. Whole health does not fit into a single label. And neither do you. If you do not see your concern here, I encourage you to reach out. I offer both medication management and therapy, depending on what fits your needs.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Working through difficult experiences and their lasting echoes.
Anxiety
Generalized, social, panic, and phobias.
Depression
Low mood, loss of pleasure, hopelessness.
Behavioral Addictions
Gambling, gaming, excessive use of screens and online platforms that feel difficult to control.
Binge Eating
Episodes of eating beyond fullness, with shame and loss of control.
Substance Use Disorders
Cannabis, cocaine, nicotine.
Personal Growth & Self-awareness
When the focus is less on the symptoms and more on understanding the unconscious processes that shape who you are.
Life Transitions
Career, relationships, identity, grief, parenthood, immigration.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
A condition where hormonal shifts drive significant changes in mood and emotional wellbeing.
Perimenopause
The mental and emotional side of hormonal change — supporting women through one of life's significant transitions.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
If something's still unclear, feel free to reach out. I'm happy to talk it through.
At Inwardly Psychiatry, I provide holistic, personalized care that combines medication management and talk therapy, tailored to your unique needs. If you already have an established relationship with a therapist, I'm also happy to work collaboratively by focusing on medication management alone.
I offer a 10-minute phone consultation free of charge, an opportunity for both of us to consider whether the level and type of care I offer are appropriate and responsive to your needs at this time. Reach out through the contact form, text, or leave a voicemail at (858) 342-0203. I will get back to you to discuss next steps.
I take a holistic approach to care, offering medication management, therapy, or a combination of both. I maintain a small patient panel so that sessions do not feel rushed and care remains attentive and individualized. We may be a good fit if you are open to engaging in therapy, reflecting on patterns, and making meaningful changes over time. This work can feel challenging at times, and a willingness to stay with the process matters.
I've chosen not to work directly with insurance companies, and I'm an out of network provider. This allows me to spend more time with you in each session, focus on what truly matters for your care, and have the flexibility to create a plan that's fully tailored to your needs.
Many insurance providers cover a portion of the session fee, sometimes up to 70–80% of the allowable amount after your deductible has been met. If you have out-of-network coverage, I'm happy to provide a superbill. You can then submit the superbill by clicking on REIMBURSIFY for possible reimbursements. This service is free for you and helps simplify the reimbursement process.
Please contact me at (858) 342-0203 for up-to-date information regarding fees. A limited number of reduced fee appointments are available based on financial circumstances. These are offered on a sliding scale and depend on availability. If cost is a barrier, you are welcome to reach out. I currently have two reduced fee weekly slots available for individuals seeking integrative psychiatric care for whom cost may be a barrier.
I provide care in English and Farsi.
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Get in touch
The first step is a conversation.
I offer a 10-minute phone consultation free of charge, an opportunity for both of us to consider whether the level and type of care I offer are appropriate and responsive to your needs at this time.
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The complimentary call is intended to help us determine if Inwardly Psychiatry is a good fit for your needs. This call is not a clinical evaluation and does not establish a therapeutic or physician–patient relationship. A provider–patient relationship will only be established after a formal intake appointment and mutual agreement to treatment.
Please complete the form, text or leave a voicemail at (858) 342-0203 to book a 10-minute phone call.