Dr. Carmela Javellana, Psychiatrist

Dr. Carmela Javellana is dedicated to helping individuals and families across Utah achieve greater emotional wellness through her work at LifeStance Health. She offers compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, blending her expertise in general, child, and adolescent psychiatry with an integrative approach. Dr. Javellana provides services such as individual therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, and medication management to support patients navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. Deeply passionate about addressing complex challenges, Dr. Javellana specializes in supporting individuals managing ADHD, PTSD/trauma, and depression. She brings particular care and insight to helping clients heal from trauma, understand emotional patterns, and foster resilience during difficult life transitions. Her clinical focus includes not just symptom relief but nurturing holistic mental, emotional, and physical well-being, often integrating mindfulness and wellness practices into her therapeutic work. Dr. Javellana works with diverse populations including individuals on the autism spectrum, those with developmental disabilities, and LGBTQ+ clients. She utilizes a variety of interventions tailored to each person’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and family therapy. She also offers specialized services like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato/Ketamine treatment for individuals needing advanced care options. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Javellana enjoys gardening, reading about consciousness and neuroscience, volunteering at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, organizing mindfulness retreats, and cherishing time with her grandkids and beloved Akitas. She is honored to serve the Utah community with a comprehensive and compassionate approach to mental health.