Dr. Tarina Quraishi, MD is a Stanford-trained, double board-certified pediatric and adult psychiatrist based in Irvine, California. She is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Q is currently accepting new patients for in-person visits in Irvine and telehealth appointments throughout California and internationally.
Dr. Q is trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and actively provides EMDR for both children and adults. She provides compassionate, personalized, trauma-informed care with a culturally sensitive approach. She creates custom children's books, games, and worksheets to make pediatric treatment engaging and effective.
Dr. Q provides comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children and adults using evidence-based assessments and clinical interviews. She offers personalized medication management with both stimulant and non-stimulant options, ongoing monitoring, dosage adjustments, and executive function coaching strategies. Available in-person in Irvine, CA and via telehealth throughout California.
Dr. Q provides comprehensive autism spectrum disorder (ASD) testing and evaluation for children and adults, including adults who were never formally diagnosed. Evaluations include detailed diagnostic reports for treatment planning, school accommodations (504 plans, IEPs), and support services. Available in-person at the Irvine, CA office.
Dr. Q is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and actively provides EMDR therapy for both children and adults. EMDR is an evidence-based treatment recommended by the WHO, APA, and VA for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, grief, and panic attacks. For children, Dr. Q uses play-based and creative EMDR techniques. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Dr. Q provides evidence-based OCD treatment for children and adults using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and medication management. For children, she uses engaging, gamified approaches including personalized bingo games. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Dr. Q treats generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and panic attacks in both children and adults. Treatment includes medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR when anxiety is trauma-related. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Dr. Q provides specialized PTSD and trauma treatment for children and adults using EMDR therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and medication management. Treats single-incident trauma, complex trauma, childhood abuse, accidents, military trauma, and domestic violence. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Dr. Q treats major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and situational depression in both children and adults. Approaches include antidepressant medication management and psychotherapy. Experienced in treating depression co-occurring with ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD.
Dr. Q provides bipolar disorder diagnosis, mood stabilization with medication, and ongoing management for bipolar I and bipolar II disorder. Includes regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and psychoeducation.
Dr. Q provides executive function coaching for children and adults, particularly those with ADHD. Teaches strategies for planning, organization, time management, prioritization, impulse control, and working memory. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Dr. Q provides psychiatric evaluations and documentation for 504 plans, IEPs, college disability services, SAT/ACT testing accommodations, and graduate school accommodations. Thorough evaluations that meet school and testing organization requirements. Available in-person in Irvine, CA.
Dr. Q provides comprehensive psychiatric disability evaluations with thorough documentation for Social Security disability (SSDI/SSI) and private disability insurance claims. Includes detailed written reports documenting diagnoses and functional limitations. Available in-person.
Dr. Q provides psychiatric evaluations for employees needing medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Includes thorough assessment and clear professional documentation certifying medical necessity of leave. Available in-person.
Dr. Q provides specialized fitness-for-duty psychiatric evaluations for active-duty military service members. Assesses mental health readiness and ability to perform military duties, with detailed reports within military protocols. Available in-person.
Dr. Q provides expert independent psychiatric evaluations for veterans seeking VA service-connected disability ratings for PTSD, anxiety, depression, TBI effects, and other conditions. Produces detailed nexus letters meeting VA documentation standards. Available in-person.
Dr. Q provides in-depth psychiatric second opinions — reviewing existing medical records, conducting her own comprehensive evaluation, and providing independent assessment with alternative diagnostic considerations and treatment recommendations. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Dr. Q publishes regular articles on ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, depression, EMDR therapy, evaluations, and more. Read the Dr. Q, MD blog →