A different kind of psychiatric care.

Psychiatry for a better quality of life, in Berkeley & across California.

A collaborative approach to psychiatry—focused on the Life You Want to Live.

At Sacred Cedar, we specialize in quality-of-life psychiatry—an approach that goes beyond symptom management to support your ability to navigate life with steadiness and a renewed sense of possibility. This means we don’t just focus on diagnoses or prescriptions; we take time to understand who you are, what matters to you, and how your mental health affects your day-to-day life.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or existential overwhelm, our work is grounded in the belief that psychiatric care should help you feel more whole—not less. With thoughtful medication management and a collaborative relationship, we aim to support not just relief, but meaningful growth.

You are struggling with…

  • You’re navigating intense mood swings or anxiety in the days or weeks before your period, and you’re starting to wonder if it’s something more than stress.

  • You’re pregnant or recently gave birth, and instead of feeling like yourself, you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or on edge—and unsure where to turn.

  • You’re in your 30s or 40s, and something feels off—your anxiety is worse, your sleep is disrupted, and emotions you’ve managed for years are suddenly harder to handle.

  • You’re moving through fertility challenges or pregnancy loss, and the emotional weight is starting to feel like too much to carry alone.

Quality-of-life psychiatry addresses the struggles that quietly affect how you move through the world.

  • These often show up together—sometimes as restlessness, overthinking, or burnout; other times as fatigue, low motivation, or a sense of disconnection. Whether these feelings are familiar or new, we offer thoughtful, individualized treatment that addresses both internal struggles and the external pressures contributing to them.

  • Many adults come to us after years of working around challenges with focus, follow-through, or emotional regulation—especially during major transitions or under chronic stress. We provide evaluation and support tailored to your strengths, including medication when appropriate and strategies that work in real life.

  • Change can be destabilizing, even when it’s wanted. Whether you’re navigating a breakup, career change, parenting, aging, or estrangement from family, we offer support that helps you stay grounded and connected to what matters most. Our approach is steady, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that meaningful change is possible.

We listen. We collaborate. We stay with you.

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Real care takes time. We take time.

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We listen. We collaborate. We stay with you. — Real care takes time. We take time. —