Sharmalie Sarvananda, Psychiatrist
Dr. Sharmalie Sarvananda is a board-certified psychiatrist with many years of experience who helps adults with mental health conditions through thoughtful psychiatric care, and personalized medication management. As a prescriber with Lifestance Health, she partners with patients to understand their symptoms, treatment history and life circumstances to develop effective care plans. Dr. Sarvananda works with adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, providing evidence-based treatment that supports stability, clarity, and improved daily functioning. She believes in a whole person approach to mental health and supports adults facing major life transitions, with emphasis on lifestyle changes such as working on proper self-care, sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise, limiting caffeine and alcohol, etc. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate listening, she helps patients navigate these experiences while building stability and renewed confidence in their mental health journey. Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Sarvananda enjoys hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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Wayne State University
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Wayne State University - School of Medicine
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Oakland University
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sharmalie Sarvananda. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Sharmalie Sarvananda generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Sharmalie Sarvananda'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 Sharmalie Sarvananda:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Sharmalie Sarvananda is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Sharmalie Sarvananda works at:
Yes, Sharmalie Sarvananda does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Sharmalie Sarvananda is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: