You don’t have to wait months to get help.
Taking the standard psychiatric approach to the next level with what we call Multifaceted Reciprocated Analysis.
A detailed approach from CA licensed providers.
Quality mental healthcare can be accessible and affordable.
By cutting costs of overhead for providers, going virtual increases both affordability and accessibility for our clients.
Meet your Providers
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Arlin Bhattacharjee MD
Dr. Arlin Bhattacharjee (also known as Dr. B) is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California after graduating at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He went on to create Valor Lake Medical, a telehealth psychiatric practice after the COVID 19 pandemic to provide care for those who had limited access. Dr. Bhattacharjee has years of experience within different clinical settings including both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as forensics and addiction medicine. He has diagnosed and treated hundreds of patients with Bipolar, ADHD, Panic Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, and Personality Disorders. He also serves as an associate professor at California University of Science and Medicine as well as Western University of Health Sciences and has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
During his free time, Dr. B enjoys playing the guitar, walking his husky Ocean, or eating out at the nearest Korean BBQ.
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Elaine Taylor DNP, PMHNP
Elaine is a a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with ANCC PMHNP board certification. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Loma Linda University in 2020.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Elaine had served as a missionary nurse in Cameroon, Africa, and gained over 7 years of nursing experience in various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatry, substance use recovery, and medical-surgical units. Her passion for psychiatry has driven her even before starting nursing school, and her experiences have further deepened her commitment to specialize in mental health treatment and make a positive impact in the field.
Elaine is dedicated to empowering her clients to achieve their goals while helping them on their personal growth journey. She values continuous self improvement and lifelong learning in mental health.
Outside of work, Elaine enjoys exploring new places, staying active through rock climbing, and spending quality time with her husband and their dog, Mochi.
FAQs
Am I eligible to receive affordable care?
Our ultimate goal is to reach as many people as we can. However at this time we are only serving residents of California.
How do I get started ?
Simply fill out the form in the contact tab and we’ll reach out to you for a free consultation to see if you’re a good fit!
After the brief consult, if you feel this is a good fit, head over to the purchase tab, make your preferred purchase and then schedule your initial evaluation through the link that will be sent to you via email.
Once all the above steps are completed, you'll have access to our HIPAA compliant electronic medical record (Charm Health) where you can send any questions or upload any documents regarding your care. You will also be sent a consent form to fill out prior to our appointment.
How soon can I schedule my first appointment?
Tired of waiting months to see a Psychiatrist? Don’t worry, here at Valor Lake, we can help you schedule an appointment as early as one week.
Do you take insurance?
Unfortunately at this time, we are not taking insurance. However, your insurance may cover medications and refills.
What is the Open Payments database?
The Open Payments database is a federal tool used to search payments made by drug and device companies to physicians and teaching hospitals. It can be found here.