Dr. Suchandra Brahma
Licensed Psychiatrist, M.D.
A bit about myself:
I am of Indian origin, born in North Dakota, USA, but raised in Kolkata, India. I
went to medical School in India before moving back to the USA. I am bi cultural
and trilingual (English, Bengali and Hindi). I work best with adults, late teens, and
young adults.
I incorporate Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and medication management
to help resolve issues. I do refer clients to specialists who will need special
services like CBT, DBT, family and couples therapy as their primary
therapy module.
I believe a good fit with a mental health professional helps a long way in
achieving the desired goals.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective disorders
Adult ADHD
Anxiety and Panic disorders
Relationship issues
NON-CLINICAL INTERESTS
I am a founding member of a Non-Profit organization called A VIEW, we help
women with mental illness get off the streets, give them wrap around services to
get them back on their feet. This organization works on the ground in West
Bengal, India. I spend about 6 months in Kolkata on the ground working with the
team and stay connected to patients via video conference during those times.
I am a Rotarian, member of the Del Mar Solana Beach Rotary club, we meet
every Friday morning at 7:15 am. Rotarians volunteer time and resources for
social causes.
Yoga, sudoku, card games, traveling.
My son just finished culinary school, so now I am finally learning western
cooking! It was limited to mac ’n cheese before that.
Thrifting is my new shopping!
I have a New Year’s resolution to not buy or wear new clothes, doing my part for
the environment, the landfills are overwhelmed with fast fashion clothes that have
a very short shelf life.
BACKGROUND
MBBS, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India.
M.S. Psychopharmacology, Mayo Graduate School.
Adult Psychiatry Residency, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute, Farmington
Hills, MI
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Member of the American Psychiatric Association
Member of the Indian Psychiatric Society