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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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      Amelia S. Jester
      Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

      Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Santa Cruz - College Health

      740 Front St, Ste 220, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amelia Jester is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Jester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Jester is currently accepting new patients.

      Arlene Vazquez
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine

      Westside Center

      1301 Mission Street, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arlene Vazquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vazquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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      Marla A. Reckart
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marla Reckart is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Reckart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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      Caroline Miner
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Caroline Miner is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Miner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

      Hossein Hassani
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 2, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hossein Hassani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hassani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Empyema, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Beata Mach
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Internal Medicine

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Beata Mach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine

      Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

      250 Locust St, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wendy Sickels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sickels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      250 Locust St, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carrie Eisberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Eisberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Syndrome, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Nurse Practitioner

      Permanente Medical Group Inc

      110 Cooper St, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Haesun Seol is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Ms. Seol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1400 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Izzet Yazgan is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Yazgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Yazgan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Nurse Practitioner
      1400 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kelsey Kloberdanz is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Ms. Kloberdanz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      1400 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jill Shannahan is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Shannahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Psychiatry
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Psychiatry
      1400 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Helen Ratico is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ratico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      1080 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brinda Krishnan is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1080 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Mcentee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mcentee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Congenital Microcoria, and Obesity.

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Nurse Practitioner

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1080 Emeline Ave, Health Services Agency Fqh, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael O'connor is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. O'connor has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Psychiatry
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Psychiatry
      1510 Capitola Rd, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Kutcher is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kutcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine | Psychiatry
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine | Psychiatry

      Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

      1510 Capitola Rd, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cassy Friedrich is a Psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Friedrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine

      Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

      1510 Capitola Rd, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
      Family Medicine

      Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

      1510 Capitola Rd, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Salla Hennessy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hennessy has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Cleft Tongue, Chronic Pain, and Insomnia.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

      Seasonal affective disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by the changing of the seasons. This condition is a subtype of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Major depressive disorder is characterized by prolonged sadness and a general lack of interest, while bipolar disorder is characterized by similar depressive episodes alternating with periods of abnormally high energy and activity (hypomania or mania). People with seasonal affective disorder have signs and symptoms of either major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder only during certain months of the year. Major depressive disorder is more common than bipolar disorder among people with seasonal affective disorder. This condition usually begins in a person's twenties or thirties.

      When should I see a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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