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Lance Steinberg
Psychiatrist
Dr. Lance Steinberg is a psychiatrist practicing in Calabasas, CA. Dr. Steinberg is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Steinberg diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Steinberg may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Steinberg treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
42 years
Experience
Lance Steinberg
- Calabasas, CA
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
- Accepting new patients
Diagnosis Demystified | Benefits of Play Therapy | Lance Steinberg, MD
The Importance of Play Therapy: Play therapy is a structured and theoretical approach that harnesses the natural communicative and learning processes of children. Child psychologists...
Health in Focus Series | Understanding OCD | Lance Steinberg, MD
Understanding OCD: A Guide to Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's characterized...
Patient Education Series | Recognizing Trauma in Children and Adults | Lance Steinberg, MD
Recognizing Trauma in Children and AdultsTrauma can have a profound impact on individuals, affecting their emotional well-being and overall quality of life. Recognizing signs...
Spotlight Video | What is ADHD? | Lance Steinberg, MD
Lance Steinberg, MD is an Established Child & Adult Psychopharmacology Specialist And Psychiatrist at His Private Practice in Calabasas, Encino, and Valencia, CA. Dr. Lance...
Can CBD Oil cause panic attacks?
Keep in mind that no one really knows all the components of substances that are not examined by the FDA. So, it is possible that CBD oil might have THC from sativa plants, and READ MORE
Keep in mind that no one really knows all the components of substances that are not examined by the FDA. So, it is possible that CBD oil might have THC from sativa plants, and could subsequently bring out panic. Also, there may be other adulterants or substances as well.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Can bipolar disorder continue into the elderly years?
Yes, it can. Most importantly, people need to be followed for any chronic illness by an expert to customize intervention and treatment.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What are the signs of bipolar in a man?
Bipolarity is an extraordinarily complex diagnosis to make. It’s always better to have an expert help you with it. In general, there is a very, very, very high energy state and READ MORE
Bipolarity is an extraordinarily complex diagnosis to make. It’s always better to have an expert help you with it. In general, there is a very, very, very high energy state and a very, very low energy state. The depression portion is important, but the hallmark of bipolar disorder is the high energy state. This generally includes Rapid speech, rapid movement, rapid thought, less need to sleep, and sometimes may border on grandiosity and even psychosis in certain individuals with certain kinds of bipolar disorder. Always best to consult an expert.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Can depression make you gain weight?
Certainly from an indirect route by a secreted hormone called cortisol. More importantly, some people have a tendency to increase their caloric intake and decrease their caloric READ MORE
Certainly from an indirect route by a secreted hormone called cortisol. More importantly, some people have a tendency to increase their caloric intake and decrease their caloric output when I depressed. Very important to get everything assessed by a psychiatrist.
Wishing you only the best.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Wishing you only the best.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What is the end result of depression?
Hopefully, if treated properly for an individual, one is able to strengthen and prevent future episodes, including a greater awareness of possible stressors and multiple interventions.
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Hopefully, if treated properly for an individual, one is able to strengthen and prevent future episodes, including a greater awareness of possible stressors and multiple interventions.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Can chest pain from anxiety last for days?
Definitely! However, it is absolutely imperative to make sure that there’s not an organic cause with a cardiac or pulmonary ideology. Absolutely mandatory to get tightly followed READ MORE
Definitely! However, it is absolutely imperative to make sure that there’s not an organic cause with a cardiac or pulmonary ideology. Absolutely mandatory to get tightly followed and examined very, very thoroughly.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What is an example of psychodynamic therapy?
Extraordinarily brilliant question because most people perceive and conceive of this kind of therapy rather differently from each other. In general, the emphasis is on an individual READ MORE
Extraordinarily brilliant question because most people perceive and conceive of this kind of therapy rather differently from each other. In general, the emphasis is on an individual becoming more aware of how their past interactions and traumas have affected their current feelings. Ultimately, this can be used to greater understand one's emotional state in the present day, it’s a fact on behavior in the present day, and helping an individual make choices on future thoughts, feelings, and actions to make a healthier and more contented future.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What's the best anxiety and depression medicine?
I am so sorry to hear about this painful experience. Would emphasize getting an excellent talking therapist to help you survive this trauma and to focus upon your resilience. Would READ MORE
I am so sorry to hear about this painful experience. Would emphasize getting an excellent talking therapist to help you survive this trauma and to focus upon your resilience. Would additionally emphasize exercise, socialization, and any social emotional and spiritual support. From a medication point of view, there are many, and it truly depends upon your current medical and emotional state. Would definitely consult a psychiatrist to tailor make a personalized intervention.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Can CBT be used for anxiety?
Yes! CBT is absolutely phenomenal for anxiety! Extraordinarily helpful!
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Does anxiety cause a stutter?
It certainly can make a stutter worse. And it can cause changes in the speech pattern. Questions that need to be ask include how long you’ve had a stutter and also the nature of READ MORE
It certainly can make a stutter worse. And it can cause changes in the speech pattern. Questions that need to be ask include how long you’ve had a stutter and also the nature of your anxiety. Would encourage you to see a neurologist or psychiatrist to evaluate things more completely, and potentially come up with great ways to help you!
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Lance Steinberg, MD, Inc.
What causes long term depression?
Long-term depression can be caused by medical issues and psychological issues. In a particular person‘s case, the only way to really evaluate the actual cause of long-term depression READ MORE
Long-term depression can be caused by medical issues and psychological issues. In a particular person‘s case, the only way to really evaluate the actual cause of long-term depression is to be examined very carefully by a psychiatrist. In this way, medical causes can be teased out from psychological causes that don’t necessarily have a true initial physiologic trigger.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Can anxiety medication cause hallucinations?
Very, very interesting question. Anxiety medicines encompass almost all categories of psychotropic medications. It is very unlikely that most people would get hallucinations on READ MORE
Very, very interesting question. Anxiety medicines encompass almost all categories of psychotropic medications. It is very unlikely that most people would get hallucinations on most of these medicines. Is it possible that a specific individual might have some unusual predisposition to have hallucinations from a medication? It is possible, but very unlikely. Would strongly suggest asking your personal psychiatrist or psychopharmacologist about your very specific individual circumstances.
All my best,
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
All my best,
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Can you get psychosis from anxiety?
Really excellent question! Generally, anxiety might crescendo to a panic experience or a dissociative experience. Not that often will it progress to some psychosis.
Hope that’s READ MORE
Really excellent question! Generally, anxiety might crescendo to a panic experience or a dissociative experience. Not that often will it progress to some psychosis.
Hope that’s helpful!
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Hope that’s helpful!
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What do doctors prescribe for social anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is highly effective. One could also use serotonin medicine such as sertraline. Augmentation may be temporarily used like clonazepam. This is a classic READ MORE
Cognitive behavioral therapy is highly effective. One could also use serotonin medicine such as sertraline. Augmentation may be temporarily used like clonazepam. This is a classic approach if it is medically appropriate for you.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What is the easiest antidepressant to come off of?
Most people feel that Prozac, because of its very long half life, is the easiest antidepressant to discontinue. Hope that is helpful, and always consult a physician regarding potential READ MORE
Most people feel that Prozac, because of its very long half life, is the easiest antidepressant to discontinue. Hope that is helpful, and always consult a physician regarding potential withdrawal symptoms and concerns.
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Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What is the best medication for ADHD and anxiety?
Great question! Importantly, one question your physician must answer is if these are separate entities, war, is one a major issue that is causing problems in the other. For instance, READ MORE
Great question! Importantly, one question your physician must answer is if these are separate entities, war, is one a major issue that is causing problems in the other. For instance, are you anxious, and then have trouble focusing? Or, are you having trouble focusing and getting anxious? Assuming there are two separate issues, depending upon your medical state, one would try a medication that would not generally worse than the other condition. That would be initially. Generally, the most effective medicine for ADHD is a stimulant. The most effective medication for inside he is an SSRI or SNRI. Assuming you are medically able to and all these medication safely, one has to determine which will be treated first. Then, the other would be treated second. The medications used should be compatible with each other. Many of them are not.
Good luck!
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Good luck!
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What is the best mood stabilizer for anxiety?
The best approach is to customize the treatment to you individually. That would take into account your current medical state, as well as what side effects might be bothersome. READ MORE
The best approach is to customize the treatment to you individually. That would take into account your current medical state, as well as what side effects might be bothersome. There are many, many medications. Just get an expert psychopharmacologist to help you choose and to understand how it works.
All my best,
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
All my best,
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
What are the symptoms of psychological stress?
Many people handle stress differently. For some individuals, stress takes hold of their body in terms of muscle aches and pains, headaches, higher heart rates than normal, sweating, READ MORE
Many people handle stress differently. For some individuals, stress takes hold of their body in terms of muscle aches and pains, headaches, higher heart rates than normal, sweating, etc. Others have difficulty sleeping, become more irritable and agitated, and possibly panicky. Other individuals may have difficulty with concentrating and focusing. There are many, many options to the treatment of stress. Talking with a psychiatrist or psychopharmacologist would give you personalized treatment options to help modulate the stress and decrease it.
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Lance Steinberg, MD, Inc.
What is the best non-addictive anti-anxiety medication?
There are many many non-addictive medications that are excellent for anxiety. The key is knowing which side effects are most likely with a given medication, and certain aspects READ MORE
There are many many non-addictive medications that are excellent for anxiety. The key is knowing which side effects are most likely with a given medication, and certain aspects of treating your anxiety that are most important to you. There are a slew of SSR I and SNRI medications, along with medicine such as buspirone and mirtazapine. You should consult your friendly psychiatrist to choose the best medication for your needs and your physiology. Hope this helps, Lance
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Should I drink alcohol if I have anxiety?
Having alcohol for anxiety can cause a waxing and waning of irritability and sadness along with anxiety. Would encourage you to talk to your friendly psychiatrist. Many holistic READ MORE
Having alcohol for anxiety can cause a waxing and waning of irritability and sadness along with anxiety. Would encourage you to talk to your friendly psychiatrist. Many holistic options including exercise, funny movies, social interaction, and even different supplements suggested by your psychiatrist. Then, different kinds of therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy, can be particularly helpful if things are quite acute or a tad resistant to these interventions, we have a multitude of medicines based upon your physiology and other medications that you may be taking.
Best of luck,
Lance Steinberg, MD, Inc.
Best of luck,
Lance Steinberg, MD, Inc.
