Dr. James Eyerman, MD, DLFAPA, ABPN

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Delivering Innovative Treatments and Compassionate Care for Patients Facing Diverse Challenges

Dr. James Eyerman is redefining mental health care in San Francisco through his integrative practice, where he addresses a wide array of physical, mental, and spiritual challenges faced by his patients. With over four decades of clinical experience, he combines traditional psychiatric methods with holistic therapies, tailoring treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each individual.

At his private practice, Dr. Eyerman employs a comprehensive approach that may include medication management, psychotherapy, and integrative holistic medicine. He draws inspiration from Jungian and transpersonal psychology, utilizing innovative techniques such as dreamwork, hypnosis, and non-drug psychedelic states of consciousness. His diverse therapeutic toolkit also features acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ensuring that patients receive well-rounded care.

One of the highlights of Dr. Eyerman’s practice is his weekly holotropic breathwork group, held every Monday at 7 PM. These sessions offer a gentle journey into the unconscious, promoting spiritual growth and transformation for those seeking deeper understanding and healing. The groups are open to anyone interested in exploring their inner landscapes, regardless of prior experience.

Beginning his academic journey at the College of the Holy Cross, Dr. Eyerman earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classics in 1969. He went on to complete his Medical Degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1974. Following medical school, Dr. Eyerman pursued a transitional internship at the Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium from 1974 to 1975 and subsequently completed a fellowship in emergency room psychiatry at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health in 1975. He finalized his training with a psychiatry residency at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, which he completed in 1978.

Dr. Eyerman is a distinguished Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Adolescent Psychiatry, and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. He actively engages with the medical community as a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Northern California Psychiatric Society. Additionally, he holds the esteemed title of Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, reflecting his commitment and contributions to the field.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Eyerman serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Touro University. He is also a Staff Psychiatrist at Napa State Hospital and Canyon Manor in Novato and serves as a Psychopharmacology Advisor to the California Department of State Hospitals.

Known for his gentle, open-minded, and empathetic demeanor, Dr. Eyerman emphasizes the importance of the patient-doctor relationship as a cornerstone of effective treatment. His breadth of knowledge and commitment to patient care position him as a leader in the field of mental health, helping individuals navigate their challenges with compassion and expertise.

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