Dr. Benjamin Williamson, MD, Newport Beach, CA

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.82

Average wait time

4.94

Bedside manner

5.00

“One of the Best In the game. Trust me. I’ve been a patient with a handful. dr Ben is one of the best in-the game . Non biased review .”

Hafeez S.January 24, 2022Video visit

“This was a zoom appointment. Dr Williamson was excellent. He spent a great deal of time understanding my history & ensuring I understood my options. His has an impeccable bedside manner & a calm soothing demeanor. I feel in good hands in his care & have hope for improving my mental health! ”

Michelle C.More than 1 year agoVideo visit

About Dr. Benjamin Williamson

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Benjamin Williamson

All appointments are video appointments at this time. Dr. Williamson is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist whose areas of focus include the medical treatment of severe depression and anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and completed his Psychiatry residency at Wayne State University, where he trained at the Detroit Medical Center. In his work with patients, Dr. Williamson takes a special interest in the mind-body connection and emphasizes the importance of physical health for mental well-being. He is vigilant in investigating potential co-morbid medical problems that could exacerbate psychiatric symptoms. For example, depression, poor concentration, anxiousness, poor sleep, fatigue, and low energy are non-specific symptoms that may be associated with both major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. He believes it is of paramount importance to screen for co-morbid physical disease states that can worsen psychiatric symptoms. Dr. Williamson sees his role as that of expert consultant. He wants his patients to be fully informed about their treatment options and, especially, the risks associated with available treatments. Each patient has unique values and goals for treatment, and he strives to empower them to make the best decision for themselves. Having treated patients with severe and complicated forms of depression, he has seen the limitations of pharmacotherapies. Sometimes patients do not respond well, even to multiple medications at high doses. Medications, even when effective, can cause troublesome side effects. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has proven effective for many people and is not associated with the side effects that sometimes limit medication use. Moreover, there is promising clinical research supporting the use of TMS in treating psychiatric conditions beyond depression.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. Williamson sees his role as that of expert consultant. He wants his patients to be fully informed about their options for treatment and, especially, what risks are associated with available treatments. Each patient has unique values and goals for treatment, and he wants to put them in a position to make the best decision for them. Having treated patients with severe and complicated forms of depression, he has seen the limitations of pharmacotherapies. Sometimes patients do not respond well, even to multiple medications at high doses. Medications, even when they do work, can cause troublesome side effects. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has proven to be effective for many people and is not associated with the side effects that sometimes limit the use of medications. Moreover, there is promising clinical research for the use of TMS in treating psychiatric conditions other than depression.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

In his work with patients, he takes a special interest in the mind-body connection and emphasizes the importance of physical health for mental well-being. He is vigilant in investigating potential co-morbid medical problems that could exacerbate psychiatric symptoms. For example, depression, poor concentration, anxiousness, poor sleep, fatigue, and low energy are non-specific symptoms that may be associated with a major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. He believes that it is of paramount importance to screen for co-morbid physical disease states that can worsen psychiatric symptoms.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychiatry Consultation

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Dr. Benjamin Williamson, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Newport Beach

4100 Newport Pl, Ste 730, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Education and background

Practice names

Mindful Health Solutions

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - Wayne State University, Doctor of Medicine
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1467730093

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.82

Wait time

4.94

Bedside manner

5.00

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One of the Best In the game. Trust me. I’ve been a patient with a handful. dr Ben is one of the best in-the game . Non biased review .

January 24, 2022Hafeez S.Verified patientVideo visit

This was a zoom appointment. Dr Williamson was excellent. He spent a great deal of time understanding my history & ensuring I understood my options. His has an impeccable bedside manner & a calm soothing demeanor. I feel in good hands in his care & have hope for improving my mental health!

More than 1 year agoMichelle C.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr. Williamson was kind, empathetic, and a great listener. He asked precise questions to get a full inventory of my psychiatric history, and my answers clearly informed his treatment plan. I felt safe and heard, and he seemed genuinely excited to work together. I highly recommend him.

October 13, 2021Caroline A.Verified patientVideo visit

Incredible experience! Office staff is friendly, helpful, and very kind- being my first psychiatric appointment, they helped ease any nerves prior to meeting Dr Williamson. The check-in process, filling out forms, future appointments-is all so easy through the office's Patient Portal. Dr. Williamson is wonderful, patient, kind, great listener.. so glad I found him!

August 26, 2021Jill M.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr. Williamson was attentive, kind, and easy to talk to. My appointment was over Zoom and he and his staff handled it very well. I will be seeing Dr. Williamson again. Highly recommend!

July 3, 2021Alisha P.Verified patientVideo visit

I like him

June 8, 2021Bronson B.Verified patient

Great doc. Really listens

March 19, 2021Marcel F.Verified patient

I have had terrible experience with psychiatrists in the past. Like real terrible. One even asked “Okay so which medication would you like to take? Lexapro, Zoloft or Prozac?” Like what..who asks a patient what they want to take! So given my past experience I have been quite hopeless in finding a solid psych doc but let me tell you what, Dr. Williamson is something else! He not only knows his stuff but genuinely takes his time to hear your story and figure out a treatment plan that is best for you. I’m beyond excited to have him in my corner. Highly recommend to anyone who is in the market for a new psychiatrist. Thank you for restoring my faith in your field????

December 3, 2020Cole C.Verified patient