Psychiatrist in San Diego, California Azad Matari, Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: Male

Ages Served: 18-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Azad Matari, MD

Specializes In:

ADHD

Attention & focus

Bipolar Disorder

Depression/feeling down

Intense mood changes

Self-esteem

Spravato/Esketamine

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Dr. Azad Matari is a board-certified psychiatrist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across California. Dr. Matari completed his General Psychiatry Residency at United Health Services Psychiatry Program in New York and The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Pennsylvania, following an earlier psychiatry residency at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Hamedan University of Medical Sciences in 2006.

Dr. Matari’s clinical work focuses on understanding each patient’s unique experiences and developing individualized treatment plans that support long-term well-being. He specializes in treating adults with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, with a deep appreciation for how profoundly these conditions can impact daily life. His holistic approach integrates medication management with therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping patients develop healthier thought patterns, regulate symptoms, and restore balance.

He is also dedicated to supporting individuals with complex conditions, including psychosis, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. With extensive experience in psychotic and trauma-related disorders, Dr. Matari creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for patients to work through difficult emotions and past experiences.

Dr. Matari works closely with diverse patient populations, including military veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, and first responders. He offers tailored care that addresses the unique mental health needs of these communities.

Outside his clinical practice, Dr. Matari enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring music. His personal interests reflect his commitment to balance and well-being—values he brings directly into his therapeutic work. Fluent in English and Farsi, he provides inclusive and accessible mental health services to patients across California.