About Carl Fleisher
Focus areas
Adolescent Psychiatry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Children (<13)
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Carl Fleisher
Dr. Fleisher is the founder and Medical Director of Stratus Mental Health Center. Dr. Fleisher is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist specializing in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression and emotion dysregulation disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Fleisher obtained a B.A. in Psychology with Honors from Haverford College. He earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He then moved to California, completing both residency and fellowship training at the UCLA Semel Institute and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Dr. Fleisher is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). He has lectured about at UCLA, UCSD, Johns Hopkins University, Baylor University and the Roytal Hospital at the University of Ottawa, among others. He is one of the few psychiatrists in the United States with training in multiple evidence-based treatments for BPD. He is certified as a Supervisor for Mentalization-Based Therapy for Adolescents (MBT-A) with BPD. He is certified as a Trainer in Good Psychiatric Management of BPD by the Gunderson Personality Disorder Institute at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he had the privilege of working with Dr. John Gunderson. Lastly, he has also received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) from Dr. Melanie Harned, who developed that treatment in collaboration with Dr. Marsha Linehan.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach is child- and family-centered, starting by getting to know you or your child. I seek to understand issues from many perspectives: biological, psychological, behavioral, functional, and systemic. I work with patients and families to create an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan. I prescribe medication only as a last resort, and only using the smallest dose possible. With children, if medication is necessary, I expect that its use will be time-limited, with a clear justification and measurable goals.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $600 for 120 minutes
Ongoing session: $300 for 30 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
A payment method must be uploaded to the patient portal prior to the appointment.
Popular visit reasons
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adolescent Psychiatry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Child Psychiatry Consultation
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Depression
Medication Review
Psychiatry Consultation
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adolescent Psychiatry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Child Psychiatry Consultation
Office location
Carl Fleisher, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education and training
- Medical School - Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
- UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience/Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience/Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Residency in Adult Psychiatry
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards and publications
- Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
- SuperDoctors peer selection, 2018 - present
- Supervisor, Mentalization-Based Therapy for Adolescents
- Trainer, Good Psychiatric Management for Adolescents
NPI number
1013161843
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Is Carl Fleisher accepting new patients?
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What practice does Carl Fleisher work with?
Carl Fleisher works with Stratus Mental Health Center.
Where is Carl Fleisher's office located?
Carl Fleisher has 2 office locations in Los Angeles, view full addresses on Carl Fleisher's profile.
Which board certifications does Carl Fleisher have?
Carl Fleisher is certified by Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Carl Fleisher?
Carl Fleisher frequently sees patients for Addiction / Substance Abuse, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Medication Review, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Carl Fleisher on their profile.
What languages does Carl Fleisher speak?
Carl Fleisher speaks English.