Schizoaffective Disorder
Specialized schizoaffective disorder care at Westwood Psychiatry in Los Angeles.
Schizoaffective Disorder Services
At Westwood Psychiatry, we understand the challenges that schizoaffective disorder presents for individuals and families. Dr. Je Ko, MD, PhD from Harvard, leads our team in providing specialized care for children, teens, and adults. Schizoaffective disorder requires a nuanced treatment approach, and our team is equipped to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care.
Our Schizoaffective Disorder Services
Diagnostic Assessment
Thorough evaluations to accurately identify schizoaffective disorder and distinguish it from related conditions.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Plans that may include medication, therapy, and lifestyle interventions tailored to each individual.
Medication Management
Careful prescribing and monitoring of mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications.
Therapeutic Interventions
CBT, DBT, and supportive therapy to build coping skills and improve daily functioning.
Family Support & Continuum of Care
Family-focused education and ongoing support and monitoring throughout recovery.
Dr. Ko's Approach: Empathetic Care. Honest Guidance. Careful Judgment.
Schizoaffective disorder combines mood symptoms with psychosis—requiring integrated care that neither ignores mood swings nor minimizes unusual experiences. Dr. Ko works with you to build stability and trust over time.
Medication plans often include mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, or adjunctive treatments; choices are explained with attention to side effects, drug interactions, and your priorities. He is direct about adherence, early warning signs, and when to seek urgent help.
Treatment is not about fitting you into a rigid protocol. Dr. Ko reassesses mood, thought symptoms, and daily functioning together—and adjusts thoughtfully when something is not working.
- Diagnostic clarity and differentiation from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
- Long-term medication management with mood and psychosis in view
- Honest psychoeducation for patients and supportive family members
- Attention to sleep, substance use, and stress as relapse triggers
- Collaboration with therapists and community supports when available
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Je Ko and begin your journey toward a brighter future.