Owner and Medical Director, David J. Hermiz MD D/B/A West Los Angeles Psychiatry andPsychotherapy, Nov 2018 to present. Dr. Hermiz is a board-certified psychiatrist, trained at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and has been in private practicing since 2018. He focuses on integrating both psychotherapy and medication management to address deep-rooted psychological issues. His expertise includes combining psychopharmacology with various therapeutic approaches, such as Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Attachment-Based Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy , and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis. Dr. Hermiz treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including personality disorders, mood disorders like bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, geriatric psychiatry, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder), and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, combining therapy and medication for more comprehensive and effective care. In addition to long-term clinical care, Dr. Hermiz also provides forensic evaluations, such as competency assessments, fitness to serve, disability evaluations, and dementia assessments. His personalized treatment plans prioritize the unique mental health needs of each patient, offering a balanced combination of psychotherapy and medication management.