Conveniently located in Southern California and accepting patients from anywhere in the state, Dr. Ma is Double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is bilingual, treating in both English and Mandarin Chinese 中文普通话. Her track record is very successful in guiding people from diverse backgrounds through acute stress and life crises. With over ten years of experience in major US cities, Dr. Ma has worked extensively with adult patients of all ages, in many outpatient and hospital settings. She directs several outpatient programs at major San Diego hospitals and has privileges in several regional health systems.

Dr. Ma’s training, experience and access to major California facilities make her an ideal physician for those seeking reliable continuity of care, for themselves or a loved one, each step of the way in any needed venues. She emphasizes personalized care to each individual and her menu of strategies includes teamwork with others, including psychologists.

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Different patients face different challenges, some in the areas of anxiety or depression, others in the areas of alcohol or drug addiction, and others troubled by the loss of wanted control of their thinking, emotions, or the stability of their personality. Dr. Ma believe there is no "one size fits all" approach to caring for patients, so we carefully customize the treatment for each person.