Depression
Compassionate depression care for children and adults at Westwood Psychiatry in Los Angeles.
Comprehensive Depression Care
At Westwood Psychiatry in Westwood, CA, we understand how depression affects emotional well-being, relationships, work, and quality of life. Dr. Je Ko, MD, PhD from Harvard, leads our team with a personalized, evidence-based approach to help patients regain control. We provide a safe and supportive environment for discussing concerns and developing a path forward.
Our Depression Services
Thorough Assessment
In-depth evaluation to understand your unique circumstances, triggers, and contributing factors.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Integrating therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and other evidence-based interventions.
Psychotherapy
CBT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy approaches tailored to your needs.
Medication Management
Careful evaluation, prescribing, and ongoing monitoring of antidepressant medications.
Family Support & Holistic Approach
Guidance for families, plus lifestyle modifications, mindfulness, and stress-reduction strategies.
Dr. Ko's Approach: Empathetic Care. Honest Guidance. Careful Judgment.
Depression affects motivation, sleep, concentration, and hope. Dr. Ko is known for combining genuine empathy with unusual honesty—taking your suffering seriously while being straightforward about what treatment can offer and what it cannot promise overnight.
Therapy, lifestyle supports, and medication are considered in context. He discusses antidepressants and other options without hype: how they work, what to watch for, and when adjunctive treatments such as TMS or Spravato may be worth exploring for treatment-resistant depression.
If a plan is not helping, he will say so and rethink the approach with you. The emphasis is on realistic steps, safety, and compassionate care that still tells you the truth.
- Assessment that considers medical factors, trauma, and bipolar spectrum features
- Transparent discussion of medication trials, side effects, and timelines
- No stigma for needing medication or for asking about advanced options
- Coordination with therapy when you have an outside therapist
- Regular reassessment of symptoms and functioning
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Je Ko and begin your journey toward a brighter future.