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Merlyn Scoggin, Psychiatrist

Merlyn Scoggin, MD, Psychiatrist in Mission Viejo, California

Specialties:
Anxiety Depression/feeling down Panic attacks Self-esteem Stress management +42
Ages Served
18-40
Manages Medications
Yes
Accepts Insurance

About Merlyn Scoggin (She/Her)

Merlyn Scoggin provides compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care for adults across California. She specializes in medication management, helping patients better understand their mental health needs and develop treatment plans that support both stability and growth. She also specializes in treating young adults with depression or anxiety. By taking time to listen and tailor care to each individual, Dr. Scoggin ensures that patients feel supported while addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Her expertise extends to complex mental health concerns, including PTSD and trauma-related disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works closely with patients to evaluate their unique challenges, monitor progress, and adjust treatment when needed, ensuring care remains effective and personalized.

Her approach is guided by the belief that effective treatment is collaborative. She integrates her medical expertise with an understanding of the personal challenges patients face, fostering a therapeutic partnership that prioritizes both symptom relief and overall well-being. While she highlights conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, Dr. Scoggin also has experience treating a wide range of additional mental health concerns.

Outside of her work, Dr. Scoggin enjoys interior design, a passion that allows her to express creativity and balance the demands of clinical practice.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • School avoidance
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Sports performance
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam

Education

  • University of Oklahoma
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

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Merlyn Scoggin, Psychiatrist in Mission Viejo, California

Merlyn Scoggin

Psychiatrist in Mission Viejo, California

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