Dr. Michael W. is a board-certified psychiatrist with comprehensive training in adult psychiatry, having completed both medical school and residency at UC San Diego Health, where he also served as Chief Resident. He currently practices in outpatient mental health and has worked across academic, community, and private practice settings, including inpatient psychiatry, intensive outpatient​/​partial hospitalization programs, and high-acuity outpatient care. Dr. Michael W.’s clinical work is grounded in evidence-based, patient-centered treatment with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration. His practice spans mood and anxiety disorders, interventional psychiatry, women’s and reproductive mental health, and LGBTQ+ mental health, with procedural experience in TMS and ketamine-assisted treatment. He brings a balanced perspective shaped by diverse practice environments and values clear communication, accessibility, and shared clinical decision-making. Dr. Michael W. is committed to supporting NP-led mental health practices through collaborative supervision, clinical consultation, and reliable systems that promote safe, high-quality care. Areas of Expertise • Mood Disorders & Anxiety Disorders • Interventional Psychiatry (TMS, ketamine-assisted treatment) • Women’s & Reproductive Mental Health • LGBTQ+ Mental Health • Inpatient Psychiatry & Crisis Stabilization • Psychotherapy (CBT, supportive therapy, psychodynamic approaches) • Medication Management Across the Lifespan Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Michael W. views collaboration as a genuine partnership built on openness, mutual respect, and shared responsibility for clinical care. He prioritizes accessibility for case consultation, thoughtful supervision, and maintaining efficient, well-organized systems for documentation and communication. His goal is to empower nurse practitioners to practice with confidence and independence while ensuring patient care remains safe, evidence-based, and aligned with best practices. Dr. Michael W. is deeply supportive of NP-driven models of care and is enthusiastic about contributing clinical expertise, mentorship, and system-level structure to help NP practices grow and thrive. CREDENTIALING WITH BLUE SHIELD OF CA THROUGH HEADWAY

Board Certifications

Psychiatry