Calvin Tran, MD, Psychiatrist in Emeryville, California

Calvin Tran, MD, helps adults navigate mental health challenges with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach that combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, he provides medication management for patients throughout California, partnering with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that support long-term emotional wellness and improved quality of life. His interests in mental health stem from his background growing up as a second generation Vietnamese-American in southern California. He is also passionate about the specific mental health needs in LGBTQ+ individuals. He treats many concerns such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), among several others. He prioritizes care that is respectful, culturally-informed, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s goals. Dr. Tran understands how these conditions can affect relationships, work performance, daily routines, and overall well-being. By taking time to develop a nuanced understanding to each patient’s experiences, he helps identify effective treatment strategies that promote stability, self-awareness and understanding, resilience, and meaningful progress. His approach emphasizes careful and thorough assessment, medication management, and deepening the doctor-patient relationship that empower patients to move forward with confidence. Dr. Tran has experience supporting populations such as LGBTQ+ individuals and first responders and incorporates psychoanalytic principles into treatment when appropriate. He also provides care for patients with additional mental health needs beyond these areas of focus. Dr. Tran completed his Bachelor’s of Science at the University of California, San Diego and his medical education The University of Iowa. He completed his psychiatric residency with the University of California, Davis. Outside of work, Dr. Tran enjoys exploring foreign languages, long-distance running, baking, cake decorating and pastry arts, fashion and style, and following popular music.