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Evolve Psychiatry

Evolve Psychiatry

In-House, Full-Time, Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 

At Evolve, patients come first. We go above and beyond the industry standard, employing full-time, dedicated board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists who take their time with our teens. Since they are dedicated solely to Evolve patients and families, our staff doesn’t think twice to consult with them for as long as necessary about your child.  

That’s quality of care.
Evolve psychiatrists provide:
  • Initial admission assessments & treatment plans
  • Weekly progress checks with teens
  • Weekly staff meetings on client progress
  • Daily consultations with therapists and nurses
  • Consultations with families at any time
  • 24/7 availability for medical crises

Meet Our Psychiatrists  

Our psychiatrists are fully involved and active members of your child’s treatment team. Your teen receives their focused time and attention every day, leading to better treatment outcomes.   

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Bradley Peterson, MD
President, Evolve Psychiatry PC
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Shikha Verma, MD 
Medical Director, Northern CA and VP of Medical Training and Development
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Melissa Vallas, MD 
Medical Director, Southern CA and VP of Medical Operations and Quality
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Arthur Chou, MD
Psychiatrist
“We are committed exclusively to Evolve patients, round the clock. Being a full-time staff member at Evolve allows us flexibility with the frequency and duration of our visits to the kids, especially with higher-acuity cases. With our limited caseload, we can speak with parents and teens as long as we need. This ensures quality of care for your child.”
— Dr. Melissa Vallas
“Evolve’s psychiatrists communicated regularly with me, addressing every question or concern I had quickly and completely. Their helpful medication adjustments benefitted my child enormously. I can’t thank them enough!”  
— Evolve Parent 
“The psychiatrist saw our daughter every week, reached out to her previous clinicians to consult, and was so patient as she provided us with psychoeducation around our daughter’s needs. Thank you—often this is not the case in residential treatment centers. Wish we had found Evolve sooner...We are so very grateful.”
— Evolve Parent 
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