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Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: headache, neurological disorders
1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 3000 Hc2 - Suite 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD is a psychologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in psychology. Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD is affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 3000 Hc2 - Suite 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Address:

9033 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 300 Suite 300 Beverly Hills -, Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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Some issues Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News 

“"We're more independent than ever, but many women today still want to feel taken care of," says Susan Axtell, PsyD, therapist in Beverly Hills, California.”—"Is Splitting the Bill Hurting Your Romance?", SFGATE, January 2012

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Los Angeles, CA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 314

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD.

Gender
Male 2
Female 5
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 12
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 16
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 3
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 3
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Keck Medical Center of USC
USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, Coventry, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Susan Maria Axtell, PsyD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network
Great-West Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
MultiPlan
TriWest
United Healthcare
Interplan
Aetna
Medicare
Cigna
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Biography

Dr. Susan Axtell works as a psychology specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Axtell obtained a license to practice in California.

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