Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD is a psychiatrist in Redondo Beach, CA specializing in psychiatry. This provider graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD is affiliated with INTEGRATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE INC.
510 N. Prospect Ave STE 304
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
21515 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 200
Torrance, CA 90503
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.
CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.
CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Redondo Beach, CA were mental health therapy.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD treated were depression.
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Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2016. This provider is certified by the American Psychiatric Association and has a state license in California.
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2016)
Board Certification: American Psychiatric Association
Licensed In: California
Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Yasha Rastgar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue California, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Health Net, Humana, MHN and Alignment Health.
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Dr. Yasha Rastgar's specialty is psychiatry. Dr. Rastgar graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Rastgar is especially interested in coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and adult psychiatry. Dr. Rastgar takes Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Rastgar has received distinctions including Bachelor of Science with Distinction – University of Michigan; James B. Angell Hall Scholar Award – University of Michigan; and Appalachian Addiction Conference Scholarship – West Virginia University. Dr. Rastgar welcomes new patients at Dr. Rastgar's office in as reported by DocSpot.
