Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified

Pasadena

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 15 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️. Excellent Wait Time

5.00

I found Dr. Sonia Martin , an outstanding doctor.
Very considerate, patient and authentic. Pays attention to details.
Helped me tremendously, got me through rough times in 2022- 2024.
It's hard to find such doctor nowadays , most don't even take new patients.
Blue Shield and Maggellan helped me find her ,that is covered by my insurance.
She always listens to our problems and finds best solutions.
One satisfied customer, very greatful.

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Getting to know Sonya Martin

Dr. Martin is a Board-Certified psychiatrist who specializes in mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders in adults. She incorporates a wide range of therapeutic techniques into her treatments, including psychotherapy, medication management, and behavioral change. By working with individuals collaboratively and holistically, she supports her patients as they face life’s challenges and work toward achieving their full potential. Dr. Martin earned her BA in History from Amherst College, her MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago, and her MD from the New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency, chief residency, and fellowship at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. She has many years of experience in the remote practice of psychiatry via telemedicine and strongly believes that is the most appropriate and efficacious modality for many people.

Focus Areas

Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Women's Issues (Perinatal/Reproductive)
Panic Attacks

LGBTQ+ Issues
Anxiety
Life Transitions
PTSD

Schizophrenia
Mood Swings
Depression

Clientele

Immigrants/
Refugees

LGBTQ+

Adults

Treatment Approaches

Psychodynamic Psychiatry: Utilizes psychoanalytic techniques to understand and treat mental disorders.

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Insurance Providers

UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP

ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN

FAQs

1. What is your approach to working with patients?

I use a holistic approach that incorporates therapy, behavioral changes, and medication management (when appropriate) to promote sustained health and wellbeing.

2. How do you integrate medication management?

I see medication as one of many available tools for minimizing distress, optimizing health, and enabling individuals to reach their full potential.

3. What's something you want your patients to know about you?

I will listen to your concerns and work collaboratively with you to help you reach your treatment goals.

4. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?

I believe that feeling heard and understood by your clinician is an integral part of the healing process.