Dr Samuel I. Miles

Psychiatrist

“I am an experienced physician specializing in evaluating and treating people with a biopsychosocial approach.”

About Me

I offer a comprehensive approach to understanding your well-being. I evaluate how biological, psychological, and social factors intertwine to make sense of complex challenges. My aim is to look beyond symptoms, collaborating with you to develop a tailored treatment plan. This integrated view is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of their mental health. We can then find a clear way forward together.

Approach

We start with careful assessment from a biopsychosocial perspective. The work involves collaborative goal-setting, and a both immediate symptom relief and longer-term understanding. In Santa Monica I see adolescents and adults in English, offering both office and virtual visits. Sessions tend to move between focused problem-solving, clarifying diagnosis and treatment options, and practical between-session steps I share to track progress and safety. People dealing with addiction, mood shifts, family strain, or burnout often find this approach clarifying and useful.

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Basic Information

Santa Monica, United States

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Medico-Legal
The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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Forensic Psychiatry
A branch of psychiatry at the intersection of mental health and the legal system, involving assessment and treatment of offenders and court-related evaluations.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Professional Title:

Psychiatrist
A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Credentials

Registrations

Medical Board of California

Physician

Qualifications

New York Medical College

Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute

Service Areas

Big Five

In-person & Online

West LA

Santa Monica, California

United States