Ben Elitzur, MD

Specialties

I am a psychiatrist who provides compassionate, up-​to-​date psychotherapy and medication treatment for individuals, couples and groups. I am dedicated to the well-​being of my patients and provide a safe, supportive and collaborative environment where patients can explore and achieve their personal treatment goals.

I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and trauma related issues, panic attacks, bipolar, social phobia, OCD, substance use issues, and relationship issues as well as the impact of major life changes such as medical illness or divorce. In terms of psychotherapy, my approach is eclectic with major influences from the schools of psycho-​dynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, systems centered theory and emotionally focused therapy

Meet the Business Owner

Ben Elitzur.

Business Owner

I received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley where I studied Integrative Biology. I have worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in San Francisco, as an outdoor science instructor and a counselor for troubled youth at a wilderness therapy camp. I completed medical training at the University of Kentucky where I graduated with highest distinction, was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and was awarded the Leonard Tow Award for Humanism in Medicine. My residency training was at UCSF where I served as a chief resident and received the Laughlin Award for excellence in therapeutic skills and dedication to the welfare of patients.