RESILIENT MIND INSTITUTE
Elham Sumner, PMHNP
“With extensive experience in psychiatric care, I am dedicated to providing empathetic, evidence-based treatments to help you lead a fulfilling life.”
Elham is a board-certified PMHNP specializing in adult psychiatry. Her areas of interest include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and women’s health. She brings a wealth of experience from working in various clinical settings including community hospitals, out-patient clinics and academic centers. She is passionate about integrative medicine and believes healing is a holistic process. Her treatment approach is patient centered and addresses medication management a well as sleep, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle changes, and therapy.
About the practice...
“Welcome to Resilient Mind institute. We are dedicated to providing compassionate,
comprehensive mental health care through an integrative approach. Our goal is to
support your journey to optimal well-being.”
Elham Sumner, PMHNP
“With extensive experience in psychiatric care, I am dedicated to providing empathetic, evidence-based treatments to help you lead a fulfilling life.”
Elham is a board-certified PMHNP specializing in adult psychiatry. Her areas of interest include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and women’s health. She brings a wealth of experience from working in various clinical settings including community hospitals, out-patient clinics and academic centers. She is passionate about integrative medicine and believes healing is a holistic process. Her treatment approach is patient centered and addresses medication management a well as sleep, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle changes, and therapy.
Areas of Focus
We offer a range of integrative psychiatric services tailored to meet your mental health needs.
Psychiatric Evaluation
comprehensive assessment to create a tailored treatment plan
to meet your unique needs
Medication Management
ongoing support to ensure optimal medication efficacy and
minimal side effect
Psychotherapy
various therapy types used to help you navigate through life’s
challenging.
Insurance Accepted
Virtual Mental Healthcare
When You
Need It Most
At Resilient Mind Institute we provide integrative psychiatry services that address the mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal mental health and well-being.
At Resilient Mind institute we value and recognize that mental health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. We are committed to helping you achieve wellness in all aspects of your life. While we understand medication is a necessary and important part of treatment, we help you achieve wellness through a more holistic approach utilizing mindfulness, nutrition education, and talk therapy.
Our services are comprehensive catering to a wide range of mental health needs. We specialize in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders including PTSD and OCD. We also offer women’s mental health specialized care for perinatal and postpartum disorders.
We understand the importance of convenience and flexibility to accessing care. We offer in-person visits for Los Angeles residents and tele-health for all California residents.
What is Integrative Psychiatry?
"Integrative psychiatry combines traditional psychiatric treatments with complementary therapies to treat the whole person, addressing the mind, body, and spirit."
Benefits of Integrative Psychiatry
- Holistic treatment plans
- Personalized care
- Focus on overall well-being
Methods We Use
- Nutritional counseling
- Mindfulness techniques
- Lifestyle modifications
- Complementary therapies
Integrative psychiatry is a patient center holistic treatment approach that promotes healing by considering all aspects of a person – mind, body, and soul. Integrative psychiatry integrates traditional psychiatric care with evidence based holistic treatments to achieve optimal well-being. Integrative psychiatry leverages nutrition, counseling, mind-body connection, and supplements to achieve wellness.
Elham is a board-certified PMHNP specializing in adult psychiatry. Her areas of interest include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and women’s health. She brings a wealth of experience from working in various clinical settings including community hospitals, out-patient clinics and academic centers. She is passionate about integrative medicine and believes healing is a holistic process. Her treatment approach is patient centered and addresses medication management a well as sleep, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle changes, and therapy.
Resilient Mind Institute
Building a Resilient Mind
Life can have many unexpected turns from day-to-day difficulties to unexpected life events that leave a lasting impact like the death of a loved one, receiving serious diagnosis, or witnessing a traumatic event. Our goal is to help you adapt to life’s challenges and become resilient by teaching you selfcare, mindfulness practices, and stress-management.
What is integrative psychiatry?
Integrative psychiatry is a patient center holistic treatment approach that promotes healing by considering all aspects of a person – mind, body, and soul. Integrative psychiatry integrates traditional psychiatric care with evidence based holistic treatments to achieve optimal well-being. Integrative psychiatry leverages nutrition, counseling, mind-body connection, and supplements to achieve wellness.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.
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our clients loves us
“I’m grateful to have Elham as my provider”
- MZ
“The integrative approach has truly changed my life for the better.”
- TJ
“No one has taken the time to get to know me. I feel very supported in my care”
- KN
Discover a healthier, more resilient you
At the Resilient Mind Institute, we provide specialized treatment for individuals dealing with mental health issues. We are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care.
Our goal is to help our patients find the resilience and strength to face life’s challenges, and to provide them with the tools and resources needed to help them succeed.
Integrative psychiatry is a patient center holistic treatment approach that promotes healing by considering all aspects of a person – mind, body, and soul. Integrative psychiatry integrates traditional psychiatric care with evidence based holistic treatments to achieve optimal well-being. Integrative psychiatry leverages nutrition, counseling, mind-body connection, and supplements to achieve wellness.
Medication can be beneficial to you if are struggling with feelings of sadness, irritability mood swings, anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping or concentration and these symptoms are significantly interfering with your ability to live and function despite going to therapy and trying other interventions.
Consulting with a qualified healthcare provider can help you determine if medication is the appropriate and safe step your specific situation. Make an appointment here (hyperlink)
Our therapy sessions are centered on providing you with a supportive, non- judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts an emotions. Our aim is to enhance your mental well-being and overall quality of life. We address a range of challenges you may be facing, offering relief from psychological distress stemming from various life experiences. This could involve resolving relationship issues, coping with grief, or managing diagnosed mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
Long-term solution to mental and emotional problems cannot be solved through medication alone. Different people resound to treatments differently. Some Therapy addresses the root cause of distressing thoughts and behavior patterns. However, in some
cases, an integrative approach of therapy and medication maybe needed order to achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being.
Most of our appointments are held virtually through a secure HIPPA compliant platform. In order to receive care, you must live in the state of California. If you prefer to be seen in person, our office is located in West Los Angeles.
Our initial appointment typically takes 60-90 minutes. It involves a comprehensive assessment of your mental health history, current symptoms and medications, and overall health. We will discuss about your lifestyle, diet, stress levels, and any complementary therapies you’re using.
We will then work together to develop a holistic treatment plan that may include medications, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, and other integrative approaches tailored to your needs and preferences.
The frequency of our meeting depends on your individual needs and treatment plan. For medication management we will see each other more frequently in the beginning to monitor medication effectiveness, adjust doses if necessary, and evaluate progress. As your symptoms stabilize, follow-ups may become less frequent, transitioning to once every 1-3 months for ongoing monitoring, support, and adjustment of treatment strategies as needed.
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• OCD
• PTSD
• Adjustment disorder
• Maternal mental health
We currently accept PPO plans from Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and Anthem Blue Cross of California. Please ask us if you have questions about our insurance partners and be sure to update us if your insurance situation changes.
Please note we are network with Aetna HMO plans only
We do not accept Medi Cal/ Medicare plans
• Services for anyone young than 18 years old
• Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder