Shahla Modir

Shahla Modir, M.D. - Contracted Psychiatrist

Shahla Modir, M.D. completed a residency in General Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a 2-year fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Modir is double board certified. This is a rare qualification in the treatment of dual diagnosis. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for Psychiatry AND Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Modir is a licensed buprenorphine provider and a dual diagnosis expert. Dr. Modir received an NIH grant to study the effects of acupuncture and motivational interviewing on methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms.

Used by Dr. Modir, Integrative Psychiatry is an approach towards psychiatric care that combines allopathic medicine with evidence-based nutraceuticals/botanicals, pharmacogenetic testing, and methylation optimization. It includes a multidimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. Treatment plans may include medication, nutraceuticals/dietary supplements, mind-body modality recommendations, dietary advice, and psychotherapy. Evaluations and treatment plans are designed to address all major psychiatric conditions and symptoms including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and ADHD.