From my very first appointment, Dr. V actually listened, and understood where I was coming from. That alone set him apart. He recognized what I needed right away, and starting the right medication truly changed my life. I came to him in a very dark place, to the point where my mental health was affecting my ability to function. Today, I'm stable, productive, and genuinely happy. What also made a huge difference is that he's always responsive. He doesn't leave you hanging or add to your anxiety with delays or excuses. When I've reached out in crisis, I felt heard and supported every time. I'm incredibly grateful to have found him. He helped me get my life back, and I would absolutely recommend him. read more

Dr. Vedantham is truly an angel on this earth. During one of the most difficult and vulnerable times in my life, when I felt lost and overwhelmed, I struggled just to get a psychiatrist to return my calls. In the middle of that uncertainty and grief, Dr. V showed up with compassion. Even though he was busy, he made the time to speak with me and, more importantly, he continued to check in on me. That level of care is rare and meant more than words can fully express. Beyond being incredibly professional and thorough, he is a genuinely kind and compassionate human being who understands what it means to support someone through pain and uncertainty. I will forever be grateful for his care. I recommend him to the sky and beyond. In a world where compassion can sometimes feel scarce, Dr. Vedantham is truly a godsend. read more

I worked with Dr. Vedantham as his patient for about 2 years. I am devastated to not be working with him any longer (I moved out of California and had to switch psychiatrists). You probably know how hard it is to find a good psychiatrist. Dr. V is one of the best I've worked with. Although I worked with him primarily on medication management, Dr. V understands that mood involves many aspects of life, so we always started our session reviewing my life circumstances, current mood, and mood history since our last visit. He listens without interrupting. When I visited his office, I felt like he truly connected with me - he was focused on me, remembered all the details of my life and treatment, and showed compassion, truly caring about my mental state. He is undeniably knowledgeable and explains his reasoning clearly. The set of medications that we settled on was very effective for mood stabilization. read more

I started seeing Dr. Vedantham in early 2020. At the time, I was struggling with depression and anxiety, which he diagnosed very quickly, and prescribed medications that helped me become a better version of myself. He takes a careful approach to psychiatry, allowing some time to pass before drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of treatment. Shortly after I started seeing him, the pandemic began and everything became worse. I lost my father to COVID, and then very nearly lost my job. During this time, Dr. Vedantham was very responsive, helping me through these tumultuous years. I feel immense gratitude towards him for helping me get where I am now. read more

Dr. Vedantham is a caring doctor who has always been there when I needed him most. He's very responsive and observant, and helped me identify symptoms and diagnoses I hadn't realized before. I really appreciated his approach and highly recommend him. read more

Dr. V is an amazing, gentle and kind psychiatric provider...I refer many clients to him for med evals, since his services are accessible and friendly! read more

I was under the care of Dr. Vedantham for about 3 years until we recently moved out of state. I can't say enough wonderful things about him. He is incredibly caring, and excellent at what he does. I was very disappointed that I had to find a new psychiatrist due to the state laws. I would have remained under his care as he's the best Psychiatrist I've ever worked with. read more

If you are looking for a new psychiatrist, you can stop your search now, bc you have already found the best! Dr. Vedantham changed my life, I am not kidding. He is thoughtful, thorough, accessible, and very kind. When I first met with him, he picked up on something I didnt even realize was the actual problem, and was a true partner in creating medication management solution with me. He was very accessible for refills and trying out different meds till we found what worked. Because of him, my life has completely done a 180 for the better. For the first time in a very long time, I feel like me, and I, shockingly, even like me. My mom even loves him because she can tell how much of a difference he's made in my life!! read more

I was referred to Dr. Vedantham by a friend, at a time when I had gone off my original medication and needed to find a psychiatrist immediately. I can not express how thankful I am to have found him. He is so caring and nice and wholly empathetic to my situation, which was one that needed attention asap. Dr. Vedantham knew exactly what to do to stem the tide of my depression/anxiety and I am forever indebted to him. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking psychiatric care. read more

Dr. Vedantham is hands down the best psychiatrist I've ever worked with in my life. He is one of the rare psychiatrists who bridges skill, empathy, insight, attentiveness, responsiveness, and humor into his practice. His ability to treat patients as whole people, both in terms of his treatment strategies and bedside manners, allows him to work successfully with very complex cases and sensitive patients (like myself). Dr. Vendantham has helped me come to peace with the medications I need to be my full self in this world, and this is his goal. He is a values-driven psychiatrist - he does his work because he wants his patients to thrive, and you don't have to fill in the blanks to figure that out. He makes this fully clear in his ongoing communication with patients. He has just the right amount of sass to help me laugh when I begin to judge myself unnecessarily and at one point (knowing my own religious background) jokingly "blessed" me with permission to follow the treatment plan that works best for me. He helped me come to terms with decades of self-criticism regarding the treatments that I need. Dr. Vedantham in particular has helped me navigate the psychiatric aspects of chronic illness that complicates what I can and can't take. He's absolutely brilliant and empathic. The combination of the two makes him a master at his craft. Thank you so much, Dr. Vedantham. I feel liberated from the onus of psychiatric care!!! read more

Dr. Vedanthem has been working with me and my many psychiatric disorders since the summer of 2005. He was assigned to care for me in the VA just as i was barely out of rehab and recovery. He has always been patient, kind, personable, always willing to try to help me get through some incredible times. He has a great sense of humor and he's very witty. He has enriched my life and couldn't be more blessed to have him care for my mental health PS i hope there are no typos, lol read more

I highly recommend Dr. Vedantham. Dr. Vedantham is kind, thoughtful, and responsive in his psychiatric care. He's observant and curious, and helped me identify symptoms I hadn't realized before, and collaborated with me on finding a long-term management plan. For IRL visits, his office environment is peaceful and organized. I recommend Dr. Vedantham for patients of any age and background. read more

Dr. Vendantham is a collaborative and caring psychiatrist - just the right kind of doctor to make this reluctant patient feel at ease, and confident that I could feel better, which I do! Dr. V. requests status updates and is responsive to to questions and concerns in between visits. Recommend him highly! read more

I can't rave more over Dr. Kumar Vedantham. After moving from Seattle to the bay last year, I was very nervous about finding a new psychiatrist who would honor my medications without judgement or insist that I be on a different ones, like others in the past. Dr. Vedantham is attentive, kind, and available, unlike many who have an answering service and poor communication. He's not pushy and respects my knowledge of my own body and mind. The only thing he suggested to me on that first visit was, "You don't have to suffer." These words were life changing. I tried antidepressants again after years of dismissing them. It's been about a year and it's been the happiest year of my life. His empathy and subtle compassion in unrivaled. If you are looking for a psychiatrist, stop your search and make an appointment with Dr. Vedantham. You really won't find anyone even close in his league as far as bedside manner, knowledge, and care. Thank you so much for just being a great doctor. They are so hard to find these days. =) read more

Dr. Vedantham is truly one-of-a-kind. My partner and I have both been his clients, and we have wildly different needs and histories. Dr. Vedantham's expertise, but most of all his compassion, have led to life-changing outcomes for both of us. He is kind, thoughtful, and creative in his approach -- so different from the stereotype of a psychiatrist just throwing the easiest or trendiest pill at a problem. I would recommend him to anyone, anytime, with any psychiatric needs. read more

Review Dr. Vedantham totally changed my life. I'm writing this review in the hopes that someone else who is struggling with anxiety and addictive tendencies can use this to find some peace. I went to Dr. Vedantham I believe a year or so ago. I have always had Generalized Anxiety Disorder and OCD, and I used marijuana (legally) and wine to help me calm down every night. I felt out of control and unable to function normally. I have always been a high performer at work and in the things that matter to me, but internally I felt chaotic and like I couldn't move through the day without some sort of anxiety relief. I also lost my father in 2020 due to long-term illness, and when I started with Dr. Vedantham, I was in one of the lowest places of my life. Dr. Vedantham helped me change my medications and dosage and worked with me for the year to help me get to a point where I feel that I'm living my absolute most healthy life. I don't need to smoke or drink to feel normal. I can attack problems with confidence, and I don't have the thought loops, OCD obsessions, or skin-crawling feelings that I used to. He not only figured out the right meds but listened deeply to me in every appointment and worked with me as a partner to make sure what we were trying was something I understood and bought into. Dr. Vedantham is one of the kindest, compassionate, intelligent, and good hearted souls I've ever encountered. His tag line of science with kindness is truly the embodiment of him as a practitioner. I have worked with many psychiatrists since I was diagnosed with severe anxiety at age 15, and he is by far the one who has taken me the farthest. He cares deeply about his patients, cheers for you when you achieve something you're working on, and creates a safe space to fail when you aren't where you want to be. I have never felt so supported, listened to, and cared for. I remember my first conversation with him. I told him I was a high-functioning woman in her life, but I felt totally out of control with my personal habits. I don't use marijuana at this point anymore (this is huge, I was a frequent user to help with anxiety for 12 years+). I have a healthy relationship with wine. I feel strong and empowered and it's all thanks to him (and my therapist of course). He is the best doctor I have ever worked with and I can't thank him enough for his support and genuine care. I never thought I'd be where I am today. I hope this honest review helps others who are struggling in the same way I was. read more

So Dr. Vedantham was actually kind enough to get on a phone call with me and spend a solid amount of his time listening to my situation and giving me not the typical broad/generic but actually technical, medical advice for what is a pretty particular setup. I totally understand why his psychologytoday profile (where i found him) talks about his kindness; it's definitely true. And as far as technical expertise, I had more to go on from his advice in a phone call than I've received in three and a half years working with other providers. At the end of the day, I didn't have $ to pursue this treatment at present because frequent visits would be necessary. But already I've gained INCREDIBLY valuable information that I can take back to my in-network Kaiser person or someone else. He genuinely wants to help patients. Also worth noting, I tried to pay him for his time in going back and forth with me in our initial conversations (that I got a lot out of) and he wouldn't accept any money. read more

I feel so lucky and grateful that I found Dr Vedanthum when I did. I had been through a traumatic event that triggered chronic pain, anxiety attacks, and depression. I had been suffering for 3 months and could barely function at work. My therapist encouraged me to consider medication. Unfortunately I had to wait several weeks to get a phone appointment with a kaiser psychiatrist and when I finally did, she was totally incompetent and completely lacking in empathy. It left me feeling hopeless and desperate for good quality care. I knew I had to find my own psychiatrist if I wanted to feel better. I called Dr. V and immediately felt that he understood the level of attention I needed. He was professional, empathetic, and expressed confidence that he could help me. When I saw him he listened carefully to me and communicated clearly and with compassion for my situation. I finally felt like I was heard. I felt confident in his treatment plan and literally within 2 weeks I was already feeling better. After the anxiety attacks subsided, I started feeling better physically and emotionally. Im now able to get the self-care and rest that I need, which has helped my pain immensely. I'm on the healing path and doing very well now. For me an integrative approach worked best. It feels so good to have hope and happiness again. I highly recommend Dr. Vedanthum and want to take this opportunity to thank him again. read more

I came to Dr. Vedantham after 2 years of receiving medications for my anxiety just from my primary care provider and OBGYN. I felt like I ran into a wall, because I was going to therapy (and I am a psychologist so I know the skills needed to help with mood issues), but it was not enough. And, I was living with side effects that I didn't know there was an alternative for. I knew I needed to go to an expert in psychiatry to get the real help and relief I needed and deserved. I chose Dr. Vedantham because I worked with him at the VA Northern California several years back and trusted his expertise and professionalism. Dr. Vedantham far exceeded my hopes when we met. He attentively listened to my concerns and worked collaboratively with me to develop a medication treatment plan that would help my anxiety while minimizing the side effects I experienced before. Not only that, he confirmed my suspicion that I have been living with untreated ADHD my whole life, and I learned that this was contributing to my daily anxiety and stress. Dr. Vedantham saw me as a whole person and took a whole-health approach, with so much compassion and care, in his work with me. I highly recommend him to all of my therapy clients and to anyone that I meet. He does not accept insurance, and this is a good thing. This model gives him space and time to be attentive to each and every one of his patients, and not be confined to 15-minutes or less appointments. I have experienced the difference between his work and expertise and psychiatrists that accept insurance - most times they are just checking boxes and moving on to the next patient because they have to see 20-30 a day to keep up with bills. I highly recommend anyone who has been struggling with their mood or ADHD symptoms to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vedantham to get on the right track and receive the compassionate, expert care they deserve. read more

Great psychiatrist! His process is very collaborative, and he is really nice.

Kumar is a caring and extremely skilled at his profession. You really get the sense that he will do everything possible to give you the right meds and work with to get the best results. read more

I only had an initial phone chat with him and although he ended up suggesting that we might not be the best fit, he nonetheless spent a great deal of time talking through what I was dealing with and gave very solid recommendations of who I should reach out to. He was very kind, caring, thoughtful and articulate. read more

Our family is so grateful to Dr. Kumar Vedantham. His expertise, responsiveness, and compassion have made all the difference in helping our college-age daughter successfully control what had become a seriously debilitating level of anxiety. First and foremost, his excellent communication skills and engaging personality have fostered a strong rapport and bond of trust with my daughter. What is more, Dr. Vedantham took the time to develop a care team for her: with my daughter's permission, he supported communication with us as parents and with my daughter's therapist. The successful coordination of this team has been crucial to my daughter's positive progress. We are also grateful for his careful monitoring of any medicines he has prescribed. He has encouraged us as parents to communicate with him about the effects of new meds and new dosages, he responds promptly to our emails, and he answers our questions thoroughly and encouragingly. It is rare to find a psychiatrist who combines, as Dr. Vedantham does, the highest level of medical expertise with such deep and genuine care for his patients and their family members. It has been such a boon for this worried mother to be able to trust in Dr. Vedantham. read more