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~ Expanded availability as of April 2024 ~
Telehealth appointments in CA and NY
In-person in Newport Beach, CA

Jennifer Minami, MD
Expert Psychotherapist & Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist

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Welcome

Dr. Minami is a Columbia and Cornell University-trained psychotherapist and psychiatrist, specializing in the treatment of individuals of all ages.

She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), with dual board certifications in General Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Her areas of clinical interest and expertise include:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

Psychotherapy services offered include:

  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)

  • Family therapy

  • Parent coaching

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Approach

Whether this is your first experience with a psychiatrist or therapist or you’ve been in treatment before, Dr. Minami understands how challenging it can be to find help for yourself or your child. Dr. Minami believes that effective treatment begins with a therapeutic connection in which people feel comfortable, respected, and validated. When meeting with her, she makes it her goal to listen to your concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan that is clear, individually tailored, and based on the most up-to-date clinical recommendations in the field. ​ Treatment can include psychotherapy, which Dr. Minami has dedicated several years of additional education (see below) to incorporate into her practice.  Many of her patients enjoy and benefit from having one provider for all their mental health needs, whether it is psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of the two.  In situations where medications are needed, Dr. Minami will provide her recommendations and guidance for the safest and most evidence-based options for your condition after reviewing your medical history.

About Dr Minami

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Education

2022     Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) 

             Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital

 

2021     Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

              Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2020     Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program

              Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training                    and Research

2017     Interpersonal Psychotherapy training 

              Columbia University

2015     Combined Program of Columbia and Cornell Universities

              Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program

 

2013     Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

              Adult Psychiatry Residency

 

2010     Drexel University College of Medicine

              Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) 

 

2005     University of California, Los Angeles   

              Bachelor of Arts, with Honors 

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Professional Experience

​      Current Positions:

  • Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry

       Loma Linda University School of Medicine

 

  • Medical Director

       Child Intensive Outpatient Services,

       Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center

     Past Positions:

  • Instructor in Psychiatry

       Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons​

  • Assistant Attending Psychiatrist

       New York-Presbyterian Hospital​

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year (2021, 2022, 2023)

       Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry​

  • Speaker (2016 and 2020)

       ​Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Child             and Adolescent Psychiatry

   

  • Chief Resident (2015)

       Combined Program of Columbia and Cornell                         Universities in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Contact

Call or email for a free confidential 20-minute phone consultation to see if Dr. Minami may be a good fit for you or your child

620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Thanks for reaching out to Dr. Minami. She will respond within 1-2 business days.

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