Patricia Pop, MD
integrative psychiatrist

Psychiatric care can be warm, detailed, and personal

Dr. Patricia Pop, online psychiatrists in Palo Alto, Burlingame, and across California. A woman with long curly hair and glasses smiling while sitting at a white desk with books, decorative items, and a large leafy plant in the background.

Hi there, I’m Patricia

I absolutely love working with growth-oriented, curious people who want to explore their minds on a deep level and make significant transformations.

This lights me up!

I started my practice because I know how frustrating it can be to feel like no one’s listening to your health concerns. 

My own journey - working through complex relationships, learning about my mind through therapy, and receiving an ADHD diagnosis at 33 - taught me how transformative the right support can be.

It’s why I take a holistic, whole-person approach to psychiatry, blending therapy, medications, and lifestyle guidance like sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness.

Online appointments available all over California. Based in Palo Alto and Burlingame.

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Experienced
holistic psychiatrist

I’ve worked across all levels of care, from hospitals to outpatient clinics, bringing together experience in women’s mental health, ADHD, psychedelic integration, and experimental therapies.

I aim to stay informed and practiced regarding trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally sensitive care, acknowledging the impact that trauma, stress, and systemic influences like racism and discrimination can have on mental health.

Now I focus on helping women uncover who they are, make meaningful progress, and build the life they want.

I believe that true healing is an inside job.

And my role as a psychiatrist is to support your natural inner healing process.

This means taking you on a journey to uncover what really matters, and creating a space where you feel truly seen and supported. 

I love working with growth-oriented, curious women with anxiety and ADHD who are ready to explore their minds, connect the dots, and make meaningful and significant transformations.

    • Stanford Health Care: Psychiatry Residency 

    • Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons: Medical Training

    • Tufts University: Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, cum laude

    • TEAM-CBT Level 3 Certification - in progress 

    • Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program, 2021                

    • Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2021  

    • DEA Controlled Substances Certification, 2017    

    • California Medical License, 2017 

    • UCSD: COMPASS Tier 4 Psilocybin Therapist Training, 2024

    • CIIS Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research, 2024

    • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, The Clinic & Polaris, 2021-2024

    • MDMA Assisted Therapy Training via Lykos, Parts 3/4, 2023

    • The Science of Psychedelics, 2021

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How I got here…

I’m an existential bug.

Engrossed by the dazzling images of space documentaries, I wanted to be an astronomer.

The Big Questions swam in my brain - what are we a part of, what came before the big bang?

Age nine, watching clouds through the car window wondering “what is god, really?”

You know, kid stuff.

But astronomy is a lot of equations on paper. Oops. So, I pivoted.

From outer space to inner space.

Leafing through religious texts like an anthropologist-detective with a deadline,

I landed on my final conclusion:

“Okay, so far as we know for sure, we have this life to live.

And all we have at the end of the day is our subjective experience…

So… We might as well make it a good one!”

But what does good mean? How is it different for different people? And how do we help them get there?

This became my driving philosophy.

In college, no one wanted to be on the mental health committee, so I headed it. 

In medical school, snuck psychiatry books away for home-reading.

Finally, in psychiatry, I found my home.

There, therapy and transformational medicine captured me.

How our biology and our minds work together.

For subtle yet meaningful shifts that could last a lifetime.

What’s your definition of better?

My Values

Holistic Care

I believe in seeing the whole person - mind, body, and spirit—offering solutions that go beyond quick fixes to truly support growth and healing.

Empowerment

You are your own best healer. The best outcome is connecting you with your own power and wisdom, guiding you forward with confidence and clarity.

Connection

Healing happens through genuine relationships. I am (or I’m committed to) really listen, understand, and make careful decisions together.

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