Dr. Adam Phillip Nelson M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Adam Phillip Nelson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(5)
45 Camino Alto Suite 200 Mill Valley CA, 94941
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Dr. Nelson is a psychiatrist practicing full-service, office-based care for patients and families dealing with mental illness and other emotional, psychological, and interpersonal difficulties. "Full service" means practicing both medical and psychotherapy-based care. Dr. Nelson also provides consultation for those who may requires services found outside of an office-based setting and, where possible, can provide recommendations and referrals for other specialists and other services within the full spectrum of mental health care. Dr. Nelson has been in practice for more than 30 years, including more than 20 years in several settings in Marin County. For more info, go to www.adamnelsonmd.com.

Education and Training

University of Pittsburgh MD 1986

University of Pennsylvania BA psychology 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

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Dr. Adam Phillip Nelson M.D.
Dr. Adam Phillip Nelson M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • I worry too much about death. Is this normal?

    I'm always confused by questions about what is "normal". I prefer to consider such questions in terms of "Is this healthy?". The key to the answer is in your heading. You say you worry "too much" about death. That suggests that it might feel like a problem for you. Do your thoughts of others' dying interfere with whatever it is you are trying to do in the moment? If you are trying to express your feelings or other appropriate sentiments, do your thoughts cause you to act or say things awkwardly or feel uncomfortable in the presence of someone who is ill? If you know someone who you can trust to confide in about such matters, you may want to speak with them to address these questions. Or if no one springs to mind that could be trusted with such sharing, then perhaps you may wish to consult a counselor or therapist to help you decide whether your thoughts are problematic or not and, if so, how to better manage or cope with them. READ MORE

  • How can I manage my anxiety?

    Comparing yourself rarely leads to solutions, and more typically can cause shame and embarrassment. I generally don't recommend it. A well-trained counselor or therapist can help you find that middle ground between keeping them safe and overprotecting them. Would you be willing to consult with someone in your community? If you haven't already, that would probably be a good place to start. READ MORE

  • I think I started binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?

    Binge-Eating Disorder is a mental disorder diagnosis listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th edition). However, binge eating may also be a symptom of a number of other problems related to mood, anxiety, job, social life, school, or a side effect of some medications and recreational drugs, among other things. There are many places you could turn to for help with evaluating and treating this problem. However, given your rapid weight gain in a relatively short period of time, my suggestion for your first step would be to visit your GP, family physician, or primary care doctor for a physical examination to make sure that this behavior and weight gain is not due to a medication side effect or other medical problem, and that there is no serious harm or risk to your health as a result. If there is a medical cause, your doctor can refer you to appropriate care to correct the problem. Otherwise, once your doctor declares your physical health to be ok and rules out any medically correctable causes, you can ask him or her for recommendations for next steps in your local community. Depending on the severity of your problem, options for further evaluation and treatment might include residential or outpatient treatment programs, support groups, consultation with a dietician, psychiatrist, and/or therapist who specialize in binge eating and possible psychological causes. This is not a complete answer to your question, and there are many other possible causes and treatments to consider as well. A consultation with a licensed and trained professional in your local community who is an expert on eating disorders and associated problems would be essential. READ MORE

  • Is negative thinking a disease?

    The short answer to your question is: No, negative thinking is not a disease. The longer answer would need to take into account what exactly do you mean by negative thinking. Often times, negative thoughts may emerge in response to certain situations or events, or even certain people, and many times, the explanation for those thoughts may not be apparent or obvious to someone who is having such thoughts. There may be other times when negative thinking can be an early harbinger of illness or a symptom of an illness already present. It typically takes a trained professional to know when such thoughts are related to situations and when they become symptoms of something else. The question to consider asking yourself would be: Do these negative thoughts in any way impact or interfere with your social, occupational, or work life? If the answer is "yes", you may want to consider getting a consultation with a trained professional who can evaluate your concerns and ask further questions which would then point you toward the correct answer, as well as offering recommendations to remedy, resolve, or manage these negative thoughts effectively. Best of luck in your quest. Dr. Nelson READ MORE

Awards

  • Distinguished Fellow 2016 American Psychiatric Association 

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists  
  • American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry  
  • California Medical Association  
  • San Francisco / Marin Medical Society  
  • Northern California Psychiatric Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Post Partum Support Center

Areas of research

homelessness and mental illness

cannabis and mental illness

continuum of mental health care

Dr. Adam Phillip Nelson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 45 Camino Alto Suite 200

45 Camino Alto Suite 200 -
Mill Valley, CA 94941
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Patient Experience with Dr. Nelson


3.0

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Dr. Adam Phillip Nelson M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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