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Hello, I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults experiencing a broad range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and immigrant health.

As your PMHNP, my goal is to understand your story and support you with respect and empathy. I believe mental health care works best when we work as a team and you trust that I will meet you where you are. My goal is to create a safe space for you to heal.

Prioritizing your mental health is the foundation for a stable, fulfilling life. I know that the first step—reaching out for help—is often the hardest, so I want to acknowledge your courage in being here. I bring 30 years of experience as a board-certified psychiatrist to our work together.

Dr. Chihombori-Quao (CHEE-hom-bow-REE KWOW) is a psychiatrist with dual board certification in Psychiatry and Family Medicine who delivers compassionate, multidisciplinary, and trauma-informed care via tele-health in California.

She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2018 and completed residency in UC Davis’ selective Combined Family Medicine and Psychiatry Residency in 2023. Since then, she has continued to work in numerous settings including Public Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and Correctional Psychiatry.

When she’s not enjoying her life’s work, she enjoys music, dancing, volleyball, basketball, and spending time with her family and pets (she devotes a significant amount of time to petting animals!).

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my goal is to effectively treat and support individuals living with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. I dedicate my time and expertise to delivering transparent, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and patient-centered care. I also advocate for my patients’ rights and overall well-being to help them achieve recovery and optimal health.

I earned my master’s degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, where I graduated with honors. My clinical expertise includes depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, SUD, and additional mental health concerns. I incorporate integrative, evidence-based, and holistic treatment modalities into my practice. Along with providing psychotherapy, I also manage medications as part of comprehensive care.

As a PMHNP, I strive to treat every patient with dignity, safety, efficacy, equity, and compassion while honoring their identities, values, and religious or cultural beliefs.

As a Nurse Practitioner, I believe healthcare should be a partnership, not a prescription. My approach combines advanced clinical skills with a deep commitment to patient advocacy, ensuring every individual has the tools and confidence to take charge of their health. I specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Whether I’m diagnosing, prescribing, or simply listening, my mission is to make every patient feel seen, heard, and cared for. I strive to turn sessions into moments of trust, learning, and hope."

I am board certified in Family Practice as well as Psychiatry and have been in practice for 25 year. I work with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, as well as address physical symptoms or issues that may affect mental health. I hold a Doctorate degree in education and Master Degrees in Advance Practice Nursing and education.

As a board-certified adult psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide medication management and supportive therapy to treating a variety of life challenges.

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Zlatoslava (Z) Karga, DNP, PMHNP-BC Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice with six years of clinical experience serving individuals across the lifespan. As a U.S. veteran, I bring a deep respect for resilience, service, and the diverse paths that shape each person’s mental health journey.

My practice is grounded in a holistic approach to assessment and treatment—one that honors not only where you are in life, but who you are as a whole person. I believe effective care goes beyond symptom management. It requires curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions that truly fit your needs.

I am committed to building long-term therapeutic relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Whether we’re exploring innovative treatment options or navigating life’s challenges together, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.