Clinical and Forensic Psychiatry Practice in Los Angeles CA
My clinical practice concentrates on mental illness in the place where mind and body interface with spirit. When this connection is misaligned or diseased, physical and emotional symptoms occur. Depending on the nature of these symptoms, treatment can involve medications, and a combination of therapeutic and spiritual techniques. Nutrition and lifestyle are also addressed.
Rebecca Crandall
MD
Dr. Crandall completed a B.A. at Harvard University, Magna Cum Laude. She attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. Continuing her training, Dr. Crandall completed a residency in psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center followed by a fellowship at the USC Institute of Psychiatry and Law. She has been in private clinical and forensic practice for over 20 years. While trained in Western medicine, Dr. Crandall has experience with Eastern and alternative practices such as yoga, meditation and somatic experiencing. Between medical school and residency, Dr. Crandall worked as a researcher/reporter on medical and other topics for Newsweek Magazine.
AboutHealer and Expert
Healer
At the first appointment, Dr. Crandall conducts an initial evaluation, which includes a full history and mental status exam.
Clinical ServicesExpert
Dr. Crandall has served as an expert witness for the Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles Public Defender’s Office, the District Attorney, U.S. Federal Court, as well as various private law firms in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas. She addresses criminal matters such as competency to stand trial, insanity defense, dangerousness, diagnosis and dispositional issues. Civil matters have included sexual harassment, wrongful termination, personal and product liability, and child custody.
Forensic Practice