Compassionate Care forMinds of All Ages

Dr. Tarina Quraishi, MD, is a Stanford-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both pediatric and adult psychiatry. She founded Dr. Q, MD in Irvine, California, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for patients of all ages — from young children through adults. Dr. Q is currently accepting new patients for in-person visits at her Irvine office and via telehealth throughout California and internationally.

Credentials & Training

Dr. Quraishi completed her psychiatry training at Stanford University and holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She is trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and actively provides EMDR for both children and adults. Her approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered.

Services Offered

Dr. Q provides a comprehensive range of psychiatric services in Irvine, CA. She specializes in ADHD diagnosis and medication management for children and adults, offering both stimulant and non-stimulant medication options with ongoing monitoring. She provides comprehensive autism testing and evaluation for children and adults, including those who were never formally diagnosed, with detailed reports for treatment planning and school accommodations.

Dr. Q offers EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, grief, and panic attacks in both children and adults. For children, she uses play-based and creative EMDR techniques. She provides evidence-based OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and medication management, with engaging gamified approaches for children including personalized bingo games.

Additional clinical services include treatment for anxiety and panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, and sleep disorders. Dr. Q also provides executive function coaching to help patients with planning, organization, time management, and impulse control — particularly beneficial for patients with ADHD.

Dr. Q also practices functional psychiatry — a root-cause approach that looks beyond symptoms to assess nutrition, inflammation, sleep, and lifestyle factors that contribute to depression, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog, always integrated with evidence-based psychiatric care.

Evaluations & Accommodations

Dr. Q provides psychiatric evaluations and documentation for academic accommodations including 504 plans, IEPs, college disability services, and SAT/ACT testing accommodations. She conducts disability evaluations for Social Security disability (SSDI/SSI) and private disability insurance claims with thorough documentation.

She also provides FMLA leave evaluations certifying the need for medical leave with clear professional documentation, military fitness for duty evaluations for active-duty service members, and VA service connection evaluations for veterans seeking disability ratings for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other service-connected conditions. Dr. Q produces detailed nexus letters that meet VA documentation standards.

For international travelers, Dr. Q provides psychiatry travel documents and travel medical certificates — including psychiatric clearance letters for Schengen visa applications and other regions' entry requirements, fit-to-travel certifications, and documentation for traveling with psychiatric medications — with a fast 24-hour turnaround. Available in-person in Irvine, CA or via telehealth.

Child-Friendly Approach

As a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Q creates fun, engaging resources designed to help children feel comfortable with treatment. She has authored original children's storybooks including "Matt and the Big Red Feelings Truck" and "Gracie the Smart and Powerful," and develops personalized coping skills worksheets, gaming-themed therapeutic tools, and custom OCD bingo games that turn exposure exercises into rewarding activities.

Location & Contact

Dr. Q's office is located at 7545 Irvine Center Dr, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618. Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, call (408) 520-1455 or request an appointment online. Telehealth sessions are available for patients throughout California and internationally via secure video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Q accept new patients?

Yes, Dr. Q is currently accepting new patients for in-person visits in Irvine and telehealth throughout California and internationally.

What ages does Dr. Q treat?

Dr. Q treats patients of all ages, from young children through adults. She is double board-certified in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry.

Does Dr. Q diagnose and treat ADHD?

Yes, Dr. Q provides comprehensive ADHD evaluations and medication management for both children and adults, including adults who were never diagnosed as children.

Does Dr. Q provide autism testing?

Yes, Dr. Q provides comprehensive autism spectrum disorder evaluations for children and adults with detailed reports for treatment planning, school accommodations, and support services.

Does Dr. Q offer EMDR therapy?

Yes, Dr. Q is trained in EMDR and actively provides EMDR therapy for both children and adults. EMDR is effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, grief, and panic attacks.

Does Dr. Q provide disability, FMLA, military, or VA evaluations?

Yes, Dr. Q provides psychiatric evaluations for disability claims (SSDI/SSI), FMLA medical leave certification, military fitness for duty assessments, and VA service-connected disability ratings with detailed nexus letters.

Is telehealth available?

Yes, Dr. Q offers secure telehealth sessions for patients throughout California and internationally via video.

How do I book an appointment?

You can request an appointment online at drqmd.clientsecure.me or call (408) 520-1455.