Britany Alexander, MD
Integrative Psychiatrist
The Dr. Britany Experience! Anxiety, Brain Fog, Hormonal Mood Swings? Your Body Is Talking—Let’s Decode It
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Hi! I’m Dr. Britany.
I am an ABPN Board-Certified Integrative Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist. I specialize in helping women connect the dots between mental health, hormones, and gut health.
Over my 17 years of experience, I have worked with thousands to help improve their overall health and mental wellbeing using the power of:
Gut health testing
Hormone & genetic analysis
Personalized lifestyle psychiatry
I support healing for those suffering from anxiety, panic, OCD, mood problems, women’s health issues, depression, and ADHD. I also specialize in providing trauma informed care to those with complex PTSD (CPTSD,) chronic pain and medical trauma.
The “Dr. Britany Experience”
When you choose to invest in your health by working with me, you get much more than “treatment.” You are connecting yourself with an expert who is passionate about your recovery.
Here’s what you can expect:
Longer appointment times
Convenient and after-hours availability
Treatments tailored to your unique biology, genetics, resources, and lifestyle
Direct access for easy communication
Expert guidance from a seasoned professional
People might hesitate to seek mental health care because of shame, stigma, or simply because they are unsure that a comfortable connection can be made with a mental health provider. Creating a safe space for clients to freely express themselves and feel understood is one of my top priorities.
My perspective as a psychiatrist is unique, in part, because of some of my own life experiences. While pregnant with my first child, I was diagnosed with a benign, but destructive brain tumor. Now, having survived and adjusted, I can truly empathize with what others experience when they feel that their minds, bodies, and even their spirits have failed them.
My preference though, is to emphasize the word “survive”. Because it is possible to live through and even thrive after pain, tragedy, and challenges. I have dedicated myself to helping people get to that place.
Professional Journey
- BS in Biology from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL
- MD from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN
- Graduated from Meharry Medical College with Honors in Internal Medicine and Growth, Development, and Aging
- Psychiatry Residency Training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
- Trained under renowned Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Warren Procci, MD
- Extensive training in CBT, Behavioral Activation, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and co-morbid medical/psych disorders
- Board Certified in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Conducted research at Loma Linda University exploring health disparities among minority cancer patients
- Diverse experience in multiple settings: inpatient, medical unit, outpatient clinic, working with children, elders, and other populations
- Media Ambassador for Kaiser Permanente
- Multi-year MAPPS (Patient Satisfaction) Honor Roll Awardee
- Kaiser Riverside's Psychiatrist of the Year Award in 2021
How I Recharge
In keeping with the principles I teach my clients, I strive for balance and have a variety of hobbies. One of which is moonlighting as a trained opera singer! When I'm not singing the coloratura soprano part in a lyrical aria or opera, it's safe to say I am either in my vegetable garden, or on a long nature walk with my children and two dogs, Rainbow and Trixie.
Ready to take the next step?
I offer a free 15-min consultation call to learn more about you and your treatment goals to see if we would be a good fit.
