Dr. Contreras has a practice approach focused on understanding a person’s journey in life, considering the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape a person. He takes a collaborative approach to patient care, working closely with patients, families, social workers, case managers and psychologist in order to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. Dr. Contreras treats a broad range of mental health conditions some of which include ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and OCD. He values providing education to patients and their families so that they better understand treatment options when making decisions about their mental health care.
Dr. Contreras was born in El Paso Texas. He completed medical school at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas. He completed residency training at the UCLA San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program. He has provided care in many health care settings, including emergency rooms, inpatient hospitals, county and private outpatient clinics, and correctional settings. Dr. Contreras stays current with the medical literature in order to provide the best evidence-based treatments available to patients.