Psychiatric Evaluation
A thorough initial consultation to understand your history, concerns, and goals, and to arrive at a clear diagnostic picture and treatment plan.
Private Psychiatric Practice · Los Angeles
Comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults.
Dr. Natassia Gaznick is a double board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist offering evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy. She sees patients in-person on the Westside of Los Angeles, with telehealth available throughout California.
About
Meet Dr. Gaznick
Dr. Natassia Gaznick is board-certified in general and addiction psychiatry. Her private practice offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy for adults.
A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Loyola Marymount University and completed a two-year research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic before earning her MD and PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Iowa, where her doctoral work focused on the neurobiology of addiction. She completed her psychiatry residency in the research track at UCSD, followed by an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at UCLA.
Dr. Gaznick takes a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to psychiatric care, favoring the least-invasive intervention that fits the patient’s situation. Her work is informed by positive psychology, values-based living, and integrative medicine, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy as clinically appropriate.
Her professional interests include the integration of psychotherapy into modern psychiatric practice, evaluation and treatment of those in safety-sensitive positions, non-pharmacologic approaches to psychiatric care, and supporting underrepresented minorities in medicine and the sciences.
Services
What the practice offers
Medication Management
Ongoing medication management and follow-up care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep concerns, and related conditions — with appointments that provide the time and space for substantive conversation.
Addiction Psychiatry
Evaluation and treatment of substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, such as gambling, gaming, sex, and love. Medication-assisted treatment available when appropriate.
Psychotherapy
Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy — integrated with psychiatric care when appropriate.
Co-Occurring Conditions
Integrated care for the mental health conditions that commonly accompany addiction — such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
Telehealth in California
Secure video appointments throughout California, for both initial evaluations and follow-up visits.
Approach
How care is delivered
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Evidence-based, individualized
Recommendations are grounded in current research and tailored to your history, values, and goals.
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Holistic & biopsychosocial
Care considers the whole person — biology, psychology, relationships, and environment — rather than a symptom checklist.
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Recovery-oriented & non-judgmental
Addiction is treated as a medical condition. Care is respectful and free of stigma.
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Continuity of care
You see the same psychiatrist at every visit. Communication with your other clinicians, when appropriate, is part of good care.
Distinguishing details
What sets the practice apart
Physician-scientist training
Dr. Gaznick holds both an MD and a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Iowa’s Medical Scientist Training Program, with a special focus on the neurobiology of addiction. That background shapes how she reads new research and decides what is genuinely useful for the patient in front of her.
Experience across every level of care
Experience in outpatient practice, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment, VA clinics, and academic settings — across both general psychiatry and addiction settings. That breadth informs clearer judgment about what level of care a given situation calls for.
Care for healthcare professionals and high-responsibility work
Dr. Gaznick has experience on wellness and physician health committees at both the local and national levels. She conducts fitness-for-duty evaluations for paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, attorneys, and others in high-responsibility roles.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you accept insurance?
The practice is private pay and does not bill insurance directly. A detailed superbill can be provided so you may seek reimbursement from your insurer for out-of-network benefits.
What are your fees?
Initial psychiatric intake (50 minutes): $700.
Extended initial psychiatric intake (75 minutes): $1,050.
Follow-up appointments (25 minutes): $350.
Under the No Surprises Act, a Good Faith Estimate is
available on request.
How long is the first appointment?
The standard initial psychiatric intake is 50 minutes. A 75-minute extended intake is available for patients who would prefer a longer first visit or feel a longer session may be useful. Please let the office know when booking if you would like the extended option.
An intake is a comprehensive evaluation: understanding your current concerns, relevant history, safety, and goals, and beginning to develop a treatment plan together. It also serves as a consultation, giving both you and Dr. Gaznick a chance to consider whether the practice is the right fit for your care. The intake is the start of an ongoing assessment rather than a final diagnosis or a complete course of treatment, and some parts of a person’s history may continue into a follow-up visit based on what is clinically most important to address first.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Secure video appointments are available throughout California for both initial evaluations and follow-up visits. Some clinical situations are better suited to in-person care; this is discussed as part of scheduling.
Do you treat addiction with medication?
When clinically appropriate, yes. Options may include naltrexone (oral or long-acting injectable) for alcohol or opioid use disorder, buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, and other evidence-based medications. Medication is one part of a broader treatment plan.
Do you offer fitness-for-duty or employment evaluations?
Yes. Dr. Gaznick provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for employment, fitness-for-duty determinations, return-to-work assessments, and other safety-sensitive contexts. These are more in-depth than a standard initial visit and typically require multiple appointment hours, records review, and a written report. Confidentiality, scope, and fees differ from clinical care and are discussed in advance. Please contact the office to discuss your situation.
Do you prescribe controlled substances?
Yes, when clinically indicated and consistent with best practice and applicable regulations. Controlled substances may not be prescribed at the first visit; prescribing decisions are made carefully and in the context of ongoing treatment.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You are welcome to schedule directly.
How do I get started?
Use the appointment request form, or contact the office at office@drgaznick.com or (424) 322-9660.
Contact
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