Sharmalie Sarvananda, MD, Psychiatrist in Folsom, California

Dr. Sharmalie Sarvananda is a board-certified psychiatrist with many years of experience who helps adults with mental health conditions through thoughtful psychiatric care, and personalized medication management. As a prescriber with Lifestance Health, she partners with patients to understand their symptoms, treatment history and life circumstances to develop effective care plans. Dr. Sarvananda works with adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, providing evidence-based treatment that supports stability, clarity, and improved daily functioning. She believes in a whole person approach to mental health and supports adults facing major life transitions, with emphasis on lifestyle changes such as working on proper self-care, sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise, limiting caffeine and alcohol, etc. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate listening, she helps patients navigate these experiences while building stability and renewed confidence in their mental health journey. Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Sarvananda enjoys hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family.