Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified

San Jose

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 28 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️ Excellent Wait Time

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Getting to know Smita Thakkar, M.D.

Originally from India, I embarked on a journey to the United States, where I completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry. Subsequently, I pursued specialized training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.

At my practice, I firmly believe that mental health is a collaborative journey involving the child/adolescent, their family, and the clinician. Central to successful treatment is the establishment of a strong and trusting therapeutic alliance. Together, we embark on a journey to understand your child's unique strengths and needs, empowering us to determine the most suitable treatment options available.

Taking a holistic approach to each patient, I strive to comprehend their behaviors and emotions in their entirety. Our collaboration occurs within the framework of a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan, personalized to meet the individual needs of each patient and their family.

I offer a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, complemented by medication management when necessary.

I am committed to providing empathetic and comprehensive care, guiding you and your loved ones towards enhanced mental well-being and resilience.

I speak English, Gujarati, Hindi, & Marathi

Insurance Providers

UMR
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Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP

ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
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MHN

5.0

I was initially unsure of Dr. Atallah but he has proven himself to be a caring, considerate doctor that really goes the extra mile. He researches my spectrum of medical conditions and regularly suggests tweaks to improve the efficacy and safety of my Rx regimen. He’s very on top of messaging and medication requests. I feel heard with him and my care is collaborative.My initial reservations surrounded his very thorough, beyond the book onboarding procedures. It was a barrier to care while I was in acute need but I recognize the need to mitigate liability and confirm health status. If you’re in dire need of care he might not be the best choice because of the time needed for his onboarding procedures but if you’re stable I highly recommend.

5.0

Dr. Smith Thakkar is very good. I’ve been seeing her for many years. I will continue to see her.