Mattison M. Pearlman, PA

Dr. Barbara Huynh is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating adults with mental health disorders. She has a particular interest in treating individuals who struggle with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and women’s mental health.Dr. Huynh believes in a holistic approach to treatment, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of her patients’ well-being. She utilizes medication management to help her patients achieve mental wellness.Dr. Huynh has worked in various clinical settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice. She is licensed to practice medicine in California and currently serves as a psychiatrist at SavantCare, a mental health clinic.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Huynh is involved in research and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society, Psychology (LifeTime Membership), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California (ACOFP).Dr. Huynh is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to her patients. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable discussing their concerns and working towards their mental health goals. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depression.

Sheenie Ambardar, M.D. is a Physician specializing in Adult Psychiatry, with expertise in psychopharmacologic medication management as well as psychotherapy. Dr. Ambardar graduated with Honors in Biological Sciences from Stanford University where she served as Managing Editor of The Stanford Biologist, the university’s premier undergraduate journal of biomedical research. She completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, a top-ranked institution for Psychiatry training and home of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. Dr. Ambardar then did a clinical postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY and completed her Adult Psychiatry residency training at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan/New York Medical College where she was nominated for both the IAPA Outstanding Psychiatry Resident Award and the PRITE Fellowship.Dr. Ambardar has previously worked for Kaiser Permanente Southern California as a full-time Attending Physician, is an active member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and has several publications to her credit. Dr. Ambardar is also a lifetime member of the Stanford Alumni Association.Dr. Ambardar was awarded the Compassionate Doctor Award five years in a row, based on patient ratings and reviews, and was identified as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors. In 2011, she was also awarded the prestigious Patients’ Choice Award. Of the nation’s 830,000 active physicians, only 5% are accorded these honors by their patients each year.From 2019-2022, Dr. Ambardar was also voted by her peers for the prestigious ‘Southern California Super Doctor’ designation and from 2016-2018, she was voted a ‘Super Doctor Rising Star’. This select group of medical professionals represents approximately 5% of Southern California physicians.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ambardar is a mental health advocate, human rights activist, writer, and speaker. She has been published in the New York Times and the Huffington Post and has been interviewed by numerous national magazines for her mental health insights, including the Washington Post, Forbes, Bloomberg, Good Housekeeping, Shape, and Women’s Health.As a writer and contributor to The Huffington Post, Dr. Ambardar has written about a variety of topics related to happiness, mental health, psychology, and psychiatry.Dr. Ambardar is also a practitioner of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, and blends Eastern and Western treatment philosophies in her concierge practice. She has traveled to India on numerous occasions; during one of her trips, she spent almost 3 months exploring the country, learning about Hindu spirituality and holistic medicine. . Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).