It's not what happens to you, but how you react that matters.

General Info

I am Dr. Branko Radisavljevic, MD, a psychiatrist who has been in practice in the Long Beach area for over thirty years. My interest in the human mind and emotional life was sparked during medical school when I was introduced to the work of Sigmund Freud. My passion was so strong that I left Yugoslavia and sought training opportunities in the United States. My interest grew stronger while studying Psychoanalysis during my residencies in Long Beach and Irvine. Traditional Psychoanalysis has some limitations due to length of treatment and frequency of visits, so I later sought out other forms of psychotherapy that would be more efficient. I became intrigued by brief models of psychotherapy and sought out training and supervision in Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP) under the supervision of Dr. Habib Davanloo. These experiences and ongoing learning from my practice have informed my current approach to working with individuals. I work to explore underlying and/or repressed emotions linked with our early family histories as these early experiences often shape our lives in many ways. I strongly believe in the importance of our experiences on our functioning and the role for insight and understanding of our emotions to our overall health. This is why I continue to work as a psychiatrist combining what can be offered through medication management with psychotherapy, as I believe this will yield the best overall results. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and building a strong alliance. I work to quickly identify core conflicts and create an appropriate and personalized treatment plan for each person I work with. I emphasize an individuals strengths and talents in resolving difficulties they face in their lives. An avid learner, I strive to continually seek to educate myself about medicine and the human mind. I endeavor to continually balance my experiences over the years with new research in the field to continue to evolve as a psychiatrist.

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Thu:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:	9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Categories

Psychoanalysts, Psychiatric Clinics, Psychological Clinics, Psychologists, Psychotherapists

Services/Products

Initial comprehensive psychiatric assessment typically last 45min. Once the initial evaluation is completed, Dr.Branko will discuss treatment recommendations and work with you to determine the most effective treatment plan. The treatment option may include medications or psychotherapy or both. Either therapy or medication alone have been shown to be highly effective for many conditions. However research-validated studies show that the combination of medication and therapy is the most powerful way to create meaningful changes in your life. Dr. Branko also has an extensive experience working with other mental health professionals as a team in order to provide the best treatment plan.

Payment Options

Neighborhood

Belmont Heights

Languages

Russian

Associations

Alamitos Belmont Rehabilitation HospitalColonial Care CenterEdgewater Skilled Nursing FacilityBroadway By the Sea

Other Link

Psychiatric and psychological services.