Adult out-of-network psychiatry
Menlo Park + California telehealth
Evaluation and medication management for anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and burnout.
I’m Dr. Shaista Khan, a board-certified adult psychiatrist based in California. I provide out-of-network outpatient care for adults who are functioning on the outside, but feel the strain underneath: anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and burnout.
I started my private practice so I could spend more time with each patient and provide care without being constrained by insurance-driven appointment limits.
Care is available in-person in Menlo Park and through secure telepsychiatry for adults across California.
Board-certified adult psychiatrist • Out-of-network outpatient care • Menlo Park + California telepsychiatry
My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in continuity, so care feels clear, steady, and tailored to your life rather than rushed or one-size-fits-all.
The goal is not simply to reduce symptoms on paper, it is to help you feel more steady, think more clearly, and move through daily life with less strain.
With more than two decades of experience across a wide range of psychiatric settings, Dr. Khan brings the kind of depth that comes from seeing complex situations clearly and treating people with steadiness over time.
That breadth of experience supports a calm, structured style of care, especially for adults who may be functioning on the outside while carrying a heavier internal load than others can see.
Dr. Khan’s background combines rigorous medical training, years of board-certified practice, academic research experience, and a culturally attuned perspective that allows care to be both clinically grounded and deeply respectful of context.
Context matters. Good psychiatric care is not only about symptoms. Care is most effective when your psychiatrist seeks to understand the pressures, expectations, and lived experiences that may shape how your symptoms are carried.
I believe meaningful change begins with awareness, when individuals understand how their mental health challenges affect their own quality of life as well as the lives of those around them, including family, friends, and colleagues.
Throughout my experience working in different clinical settings, I have seen how developing insight can be a powerful first step toward recovery. I have witnessed individuals move from very difficult and hopeless moments to a place where they are able to function well and truly thrive.
I also believe that mental health care should never follow a one-size-fits-all approach, especially when it comes to medication management. While evidence-based treatments are important, every person responds differently. Treatment decisions should be thoughtful, individualized, and tailored to each person’s unique needs and circumstances.
I believe the first step should feel clear and steady. In a brief 15-minute consultation, we can clarify what you’re experiencing, discuss whether we’re a good fit, and outline thoughtful next steps.
private, flexible care
Whether we meet in person in Menlo Park or online from anywhere in California, the goal is the same. Care that helps reduce the load, improve daily functioning, and build steady momentum over time.
Explore my areas of expertise to learn how care works and what an ongoing treatment relationship can look like.
I work with many patients to help them restore sleep, reduce anticipatory dread, regain emotional regulation, function at work without collapsing, and feel less alone and more like themselves again.
I work with adults who may look like they are managing on the outside, but are privately dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, burnout, sleep disruption, or ongoing emotional strain. Many are high-functioning and high-responsibility, but feeling increasingly overwhelmed.
Both. Appointments are available in person in Menlo Park and online for patients located anywhere in California.
My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and patient-centered. Treatment may include careful evaluation, medication when appropriate, psychotherapy support, lifestyle considerations, and coordination with other providers when helpful.
No. Medication can be one part of treatment, but not every patient needs medication. Care may also include psychotherapy support, lifestyle guidance, and a broader treatment plan based on your needs.
Yes. Bilingual psychiatric care is available in Urdu and Hindi.
For some patients, that means being able to speak more naturally about symptoms, stress, family expectations, and lived experience without having to translate the context first. That added ease and precision can matter in psychiatric care.
This is a private-pay practice, and Dr. Khan is out of network with insurance plans. If you have out-of-network benefits, documentation can be provided for possible reimbursement.
This practice is best suited for adults looking for thoughtful, ongoing outpatient psychiatric care. It may be a good fit if you want clarity, a structured plan, and steady follow-up rather than rushed visits or one-time prescriptions.
The first appointment is designed to understand what has been going on in a thorough way. That includes symptoms, patterns, history, stressors, sleep, previous treatment, and what you want to change, so care starts with clarity rather than guesswork. Evaluation is meant to own that “clarity first” role across the site.