Our Approach to Care
Thoughtful, Comprehensive, Integrative Psychiatry
When you work with Dr. Margarita Krasnova, a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, you receive care rooted in depth, precision, and genuine human understanding. Treatment here is unhurried, individualized, and grounded in the belief that mental health is shaped by multiple interconnected factors — biological, psychological, relational, and lifestyle-based.
Many patients come to this practice after treatments that helped but did not fully resolve their concerns — medication without psychotherapy, therapy without medical integration, or care that felt rushed and fragmented. Dr. Krasnova's approach reflects decades of experience across academic settings, including USC Keck School of Medicine, community psychiatry, and private practice. Patients work with a clinician who takes time to understand the full picture and create a plan that aligns with their goals, values, and lived experience.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
Effective treatment begins with an accurate understanding of your needs. Your initial evaluation includes a detailed exploration of symptoms, medical history, emotional patterns, relationships, sleep, lifestyle factors, and past treatments.
This is not a checklist. It is a thoughtful conversation focused on understanding who you are, what you are experiencing, and what you hope to change. The goal is to clarify diagnoses, explore contributing factors, and develop a treatment direction that feels clear, collaborative, and supportive. By the end of the evaluation, you will have a personalized plan tailored to your clinical needs and long-term well-being.
Medication Management
Medication can be transformative when used wisely and thoughtfully. Dr. Krasnova prescribes with care and precision, drawing from decades of clinical expertise and current research. She typically begins with conservative dosing, monitors closely for benefit and side effects, and adjusts treatment based on your response and preferences.
Medications are never relied upon in isolation; they are one part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Many patients also seek her guidance on safely reducing or discontinuing medications when appropriate, and she approaches this process with the same level of caution, expertise, and respect for your comfort and safety. The goal is balanced, effective treatment — enough support to relieve symptoms and restore functioning without unnecessary medication burden. Learn how psychiatrists safely combine psychotherapy and medication.
Psychotherapy Integrated With Care
Psychotherapy is woven into the fabric of treatment, not separated from it. Dr. Krasnova integrates therapeutic approaches that fit your needs — whether that includes cognitive-behavioral techniques for anxiety and stress, supportive therapy during life transitions, or deeper exploration of relational patterns and emotional experiences.
Conversations about medication naturally include attention to thoughts, emotions, and behavior; therapy sessions naturally consider biological and medical factors. This integrated model allows for a fuller understanding of your experience and supports lasting change. At the heart of treatment is a trusting, respectful therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Learn more about how psychiatrists safely combine psychotherapy and medication.
Integrative & Lifestyle-Based Care
Mental health exists within the body, the nervous system, and the rhythms of daily life. As part of care, Dr. Krasnova helps patients optimize foundational areas that influence mood and resilience, including sleep, nutrition, stress physiology, physical activity, and mind-body practices.
Guidance is individualized and evidence-based — not generic wellness advice. Many patients find that improving sleep architecture, nutritional balance, and stress regulation meaningfully enhances treatment outcomes and supports more sustainable emotional health. Integrative care recognizes that wellbeing cannot be separated from physiology, habits, and environment. Learn more about integrative psychiatry.
Ongoing Support and Continuity
Healing is a process, and your needs may evolve over time. Follow-up visits provide space to review progress, consider new challenges, and refine your treatment plan. Sessions are long enough to think together, explore your experience, and adjust treatment without hurry.
Continuity matters. You work with the same physician throughout your care — someone who knows your history, understands your patterns, and is committed to supporting you through periods of improvement, transition, and stability. This relationship-based model offers a level of consistency and attention that is increasingly rare in modern healthcare.
Conditions We Treat
Dr. Krasnova provides comprehensive psychiatric care for a range of adult mental health conditions. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle medicine to support lasting recovery and well-being.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and mood-related concerns. Depression involves complex neurobiological changes affecting mood, motivation, sleep, and cognition. Our approach addresses these systems comprehensively, combining medication when appropriate with psychotherapy and lifestyle interventions. Learn more about understanding depression and motivation loss.
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Evidence-based approaches to generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and chronic stress. Anxiety disorders involve dysregulation of the threat detection system and autonomic nervous system. Treatment addresses both the psychological and neurobiological aspects of anxiety, combining medication when indicated with psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications. Learn more about understanding anxiety and panic disorders.
ADHD in Adults
Diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including executive function support. Adult ADHD often goes undiagnosed, leading to years of struggling with attention, organization, and impulse control. Our approach includes comprehensive evaluation, evidence-based medication management when appropriate, and strategies for managing executive function challenges. Learn more about ADHD in adults.
Bipolar Spectrum Conditions
Comprehensive treatment for bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder. Bipolar disorder involves dysregulation of mood stability mechanisms, including circadian rhythms and neurotransmitter cycling. Treatment requires mood stabilization, typically with mood stabilizers, combined with psychotherapy, lifestyle management, and careful monitoring. Learn more about understanding the bipolar spectrum.
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress
Trauma-informed treatment for PTSD and complex trauma. Trauma affects multiple systems: memory processing, autonomic nervous system regulation, sleep architecture, and stress hormone patterns. Our approach prioritizes safety and stabilization, then gradually addresses trauma processing through evidence-based therapies. Learn more about trauma and PTSD.
Addiction & Substance Use
Comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Addiction involves changes in reward pathways, stress response systems, and executive function. Treatment addresses the biological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, often combining medication-assisted treatment with psychotherapy and support systems.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Specialized treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD), focusing on emotion regulation, relationship skills, and developing a stable sense of self. BPD involves intense emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and identity disturbance. Treatment typically involves long-term psychotherapy, often dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), combined with medication management when indicated for co-occurring conditions.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Culturally competent, affirming mental health care for LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges, including minority stress, discrimination, and sometimes gender dysphoria. Our approach respects and validates LGBTQ+ identities while addressing mental health conditions. For transgender individuals, we provide psychiatric care that supports gender-affirming medical care.
Complex Mental Health Conditions
Treatment for complex psychiatric presentations, including treatment-resistant conditions, co-occurring disorders, and conditions that don't fit standard diagnostic categories. Complex presentations often require comprehensive evaluation, multiple treatment modalities, and careful coordination of care. Learn more about complex mental health conditions.
Sleep Concerns and Lifestyle-Related Challenges
Integrative support for sleep disorders, stress-related issues, and lifestyle factors affecting mental health. Sleep disruption, circadian rhythm disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and chronic stress can significantly impact mental health. Our approach addresses these foundational systems through lifestyle medicine interventions, combining evidence-based strategies with medical management when needed. Learn more about lifestyle medicine and mental health.
Why Patients Choose This Practice
Patients who choose this practice often value:
- Depth over speed — time to think, understand, and treat thoughtfully
- Precision over guesswork — decisions grounded in experience and careful assessment
- Integration over fragmentation — medical, psychological, and lifestyle factors considered together
- Collaboration over directives — your goals and values guide treatment decisions
- Continuity over turnover — a long-term professional alliance
- Evidence-based innovation — established treatments combined with emerging approaches when appropriate
This approach is well suited for individuals seeking care that is thoughtful, attentive, and rooted in clinical rigor as well as human connection.
Begin Your Work Here
If this approach resonates with you, we invite you to schedule a consultation. The initial visit is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, understand your goals, and determine whether this clinical partnership feels aligned with your needs.
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