Medication Management & Psychiatry
Meet Rachel!
Dr. Rachel Robitz, MD is a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Psychiatry who brings a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to psychiatric care. Her work has been dedicated to improving access to compassionate mental health services for individuals and communities who have historically faced barriers to care.
Dr. Robitz completed her combined residency in Family Medicine and Psychiatry, followed by a fellowship in Community Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. She currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Davis, where she helps train the next generation of physicians while continuing her work in community-based psychiatry. Throughout her career, she has provided care for children, adolescents, adults, survivors of human trafficking, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those navigating complex mental health concerns.
Her approach is grounded in curiosity, respect, and collaboration. Dr. Robitz believes that psychiatric care should begin with listening. She works alongside clients to understand the many factors that shape emotional well-being, including life experiences, culture, identity, relationships, physical health, and systemic influences. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, she partners with clients to develop thoughtful treatment plans that may include medication, lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and other evidence-based interventions tailored to each individual's goals.
As part of the Diaspora Therapy Group team, Dr. Robitz is committed to providing culturally responsive, gender-affirming, trauma-informed care where every client feels seen, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions about their mental health.
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Thoughtful Psychiatric Care That Honors Your Whole Self
Seeking psychiatric care can feel overwhelming, especially if you've had experiences where you felt dismissed, misunderstood, or pressured into treatment that didn't feel right for you. At Diaspora Therapy Group, we believe medication management should be collaborative, compassionate, and centered around your unique story.
Our goal isn't simply to prescribe medication. It's to help you better understand your mental health, explore all available treatment options, and work together to determine what feels most supportive for you.
Medication may be one piece of your healing journey, but it is never the whole story.
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Our Approach
We recognize that mental health is shaped by far more than biology alone. Our experiences are influenced by culture, identity, relationships, trauma, systemic oppression, family dynamics, neurodiversity, and the environments we navigate every day.
Our psychiatric services are grounded in:
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Trauma-informed care
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Culturally responsive treatment
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Gender-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming care
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Collaborative decision-making
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Respect for your autonomy and lived experience
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Whole-person, strengths-based care
We believe you are the expert on your own life. Our role is to provide education, clinical expertise, and support while helping you make informed decisions that align with your goals and values.
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Medication Isn't the Goal. Feeling Better Is.
For some people, medication can reduce symptoms enough to make therapy, relationships, work, or daily life feel more manageable. For others, medication may not be the right fit, or it may only be helpful for a period of time.
We never believe medication should replace curiosity, healing, or meaningful therapeutic work.
Instead, we see medication as one tool that can create space for deeper healing when appropriate. Research consistently shows that many mental health conditions respond best to a combination of psychotherapy and thoughtfully managed medication when clinically indicated.
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We Can Help With
Our psychiatric provider evaluates and treats a wide range of concerns, including:
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Anxiety disorders
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Depression
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ADHD
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Trauma and PTSD
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Bipolar disorders
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Mood disorders
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Panic disorder
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Sleep concerns
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Life transitions and stress-related symptoms
Treatment recommendations are always individualized based on your history, goals, symptoms, and overall health.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're considering medication for the first time, looking for a second opinion, or hoping to find a provider who takes the time to truly listen, we're here to help.
Together, we'll explore what healing looks like for you and build a treatment plan that supports your goals, your identity, and your life.