Adam D'Sa, Psychiatrist
Dr. Adam D’Sa is dedicated to helping adults in California navigate life’s challenges through compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. He provides individualized treatment for a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. With a holistic approach that integrates medication management and therapy, Dr. D’Sa works closely with each patient to develop a personalized care plan that fosters long-term well-being.
Dr. D’Sa has a particular passion for supporting individuals experiencing midlife and later-life transitions, recognizing the emotional complexities that come with these significant life changes. He also specializes in treating sleep disorders and insomnia, helping patients achieve restorative sleep and improve overall mental health. Additionally, he provides targeted support for those managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using evidence-based interventions to reduce distress and enhance daily functioning.
His approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to empower patients in their healing process. Dr. D’Sa also has extensive experience working with first responders, military veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, offering a safe and affirming space for all patients.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. D’Sa enjoys creative writing, running, and exploring the wilderness with his dog. His appreciation for nature and storytelling reflects his belief in the importance of balance and self-expression in mental health.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Phobias
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Body image
- Brain/head injuries (TBI)
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other neurological conditions
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stroke-related conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine (Phd, Md, and MS Only)
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Yale University
Get Directions
925-282-1778
310-943-2235
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 925-282-1778 to schedule an appointment with Adam D'Sa.
Adam D'Sa generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Adam D'Sa's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Adam D'Sa:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Adam D'Sa is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Adam D'Sa works at:
Yes, Adam D'Sa does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Adam D'Sa is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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