Olga Segal, MD
Medical Director and Neuropsychiatrist
Medical Director, President and Co-Founder of Segal Telepsychiatry Network (STN) Member of American Psychiatric Association and certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Member of Clinical TMS Society
Mitya Segal, CEO
Head of Research and Development
Experienced biotech adviser. Experience spans Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and the Life Science Tools industries. With years of experience as a health technology entrepreneur, business executive.
Shahnaz Achackzad
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Dr. Shahnaz Achackzad is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. She started her career in critical care nursing and has been working at health for over 17 years. As a nurse practitioner, she has practiced in specialties such as primary care, mental health and substance use disorders. Her philosophy of wellness is influenced as connection of mind/body and treating the whole person. Her goal as a provider is to help patients have a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Shahnaz Achackzad received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Brandman University. She completed her master’s in nursing in Family medicine at Western University School of Health Sciences. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of California Irvine.
Makayla Martin
Operations Manager
A very well-educated and highly trained medical operations manager supports both clinical and non-clinical staff and ensures that quality care standards for patients are being met. Works with patients and their families to discuss health problems, supervises medical, nursing, and clerical staff to ensure quality patient care.
McCall Martin
Telehealth Coordinator
Highly trained Telehealth Coordinator applies strong business planning, process improvement, and project management principles to support Telehealth offerings at Segal Neuropsychiatry. Motivated to take on challenges that many consider impossible to overcome. Works with patients and their families.
Kevin Knack
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Professional PsychiatricMental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2010 and has several years of professional nursing and mental health experience before that. He served eight years in the US Army Nurse Corps and worked in community mental health for seven years before coming to private practice, where he maintains a holistic, patient-centered philosophy of care. Experienced in psychotropic medication management and encourages individuals to explore a variety of other options to achieve their optimal state of mental and emotional well-being.
Lisa Youngblood
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience who provides a range of services, including medication, health and lifestyle coaching, herbal treatments, vitamins, and supportive therapy to patients of all ages, with a goal to help patients create a healthier and more joyful life.
Karen Dostaler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Board certified psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in Mental Health Care. Enjoying working with adult clients by providing initial assessment and management of medications.
Roseanna Duenas
Physician Assistant, MMS PA-C
Roseanna is a California-based, nationally certified Physician Assistant with degrees in Psychology, Physician Assistant Studies, and Public Health (Global Health focus) from UCSC and Touro University. Committed to holistic patient care, she values wellness, understanding, and tailoring consultations. Fluent in Spanish and learning French, she loves traveling and hiking with her family and Beagle Mix.
Kate Graen
Physician Assistant, MMS PA-C
Master of Medical Science degree in physician assistant with a particular emphasis on molecular neurobiology and genetics in psychiatric disorders. Well-versed in drug-gene testing and alternative treatment modalities such as Neurofeedback and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Specializes in outpatient psychiatry with a full range of primary mental health care services.
Paul Ellingsen
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of clinical practice in the field of marriage and family therapy with dedication to his ongoing professional development.
What is telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry is psychiatric care delivered through secure video appointments. It allows you to meet with a psychiatrist remotely to discuss symptoms, receive a psychiatric evaluation, and develop a treatment plan without needing to travel to an office.
What conditions can telepsychiatry help with?
Telepsychiatry can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood struggles, difficulty concentrating, emotional overwhelm, or other mental health symptoms that interfere with daily life.
What happens during a telepsychiatry appointment?
Appointments begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Your psychiatrist will ask about your symptoms, mental health history, lifestyle, and goals in order to understand what you are experiencing and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Is telepsychiatry secure?
Telepsychiatry sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA compliant video platforms designed to protect patient privacy.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on individual needs, symptom severity, and treatment goals. Some patients benefit from ongoing long-term support, while others improve with shorter-term stabilization.
Is online psychiatry as effective as in-person treatment?
Yes, research shows telepsychiatry can be just as effective as in-person care for many mental health conditions, especially for medication management and ongoing psychiatric follow-ups.
Sources
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American Psychiatric Association
Telepsychiatry Toolkit
https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/telepsychiatry - World Health Organization
Mental Health Services and Digital Care
https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health
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