Watson Mary A MD

Dr. Watson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who prefers to treat the whole person rather than follow a disease model of health care. She has worked in various settings including: educational, crisis assessment, inpatient psychiatry, intensive treatment (day program) and outpatient psychiatry in both private practice and group settings. She received her M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency at UC Davis Medical Center.

All psychiatrists are trained in psychopharmacology (medications), but Dr. Watson also trained extensively in psychotherapy. She worked with top names in the field to formulate her unique approach. This approach utilizes compassionate directness with a combination of psychoanalysis and mindfulness therapy. While this process is not always comfortable, it does lead to deeper and more lasting change than medications can hope to do on their own.

Availability for weekly one-hour sessions with Dr. Watson is limited, but even on shorter visits, she will use potent means to help you explore your mental habits and perceptions.