We also collaborate closely with Sankofa Holistic Counseling Services, trusted therapists that share our philosophy and goals.
Privacy Policy
The Clark Psychiatric Group providers and staff adhere strictly to the US federal HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act).
Guidelines for maintaining confidentiality and protecting medical records and other personal health information.
Our Founder
Michelle O. Clark, M.D., DLFAPA
Dr. Michelle Clark is a distinguished psychiatrist with over 45 years of experience in adult psychiatry, consultation-liaison, forensic psychiatry, and culturally responsive mental health care. A graduate of Columbia University and UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute, she has served as Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and was the founding director of the Black Focus Program at San Francisco General Hospital.
Dr. Clark's practice is shaped by her leadership in national organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association and Black Psychiatrists of America, where she has received multiple honors for her service, advocacy, and contributions to cross-cultural psychiatry. She continues to lead with humility, depth, and commitment to social justice in mental health.
Our Philosophy
We believe in treating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. We draw from medical psychiatry, cross-cultural understanding, and integrative medicine to meet each client where they are. Our care is deeply informed by decades of clinical, academic, and advocacy work focused on equity, access, and healing.
Our Goals
By supporting individuals' mental health and well-being, they, their families and their communities will thrive. By supporting the provider pipeline through mentorship, the impact upon the mental health of the communities will be sustained.
Client Support
We support clients across a broad range of needs-from anxiety and depression, trauma related symptoms and medical-psychiatric complications - grounded in understanding and integrative practices. We do not provide inpatient or emergency psychiatric services.
Welcome to Clark Psychiatric Group, P.C.
A boutique psychiatric practice offering compassionate, culturally informed outpatient care to adults, adolescents, and families. Led by Dr. Michelle O. Clark, DLFAPA, our practice blends decades of clinical experience with an evidence informed anthro-bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to healing.
Cultivating Potential Through Mentorship
We support trainees and colleagues through mentorship to ensure a continuing pipeline with holistic and culturally informed providers.
About Us
Attention & Focus
Support for ADHD and related attention challenges.
Mood & Anxiety
Care for depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety conditions.
Trauma & Stress
Treatment for trauma-related and stress-based mental health concerns.
Complex Psychiatric Needs
Support for psychosis and psychiatric symptoms linked to medical issues.
Medication & Integrative Care
Medication management and nutrition-informed psychiatric support.
Our Values
Community Care
Health Equity
Expertise
Cultural Competence
Compassion & Respect
Meet The Team
Dr. Michelle O. Clark, M.D., DLFAPA
Senior Adult Psychiatrist | Founder
Dr. Zakee Matthews, M.D.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Our Team
Dr. Zakee Matthews, M.D.
Dr. Zakee Matthews, M.D. is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a long-standing focus on trauma in youth, particularly in African American communities. He studied biology at UC Santa Cruz, earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, and completed psychiatric training at UCSF and a child psychiatry fellowship at Stanford. His clinical work spans primary care, juvenile justice, eating disorders, and inpatient care.
Dr. Matthews has led programs at Stanford, consulted in schools and community clinics, and presented nationally on youth trauma and PTSD. He continues to serve children, families, and group homes through Sankofa Holistic Counseling Services, offering support for those affected by violence, grief, and the mental health challenges of the pandemic.
FAQs
Yes, we provide secure and confidential telehealth services for clients across California.
Yes. We are currently accepting new adolescent and adult clients. Please use the contact form or call our office to begin the intake process.
We are an out-of-network provider. We offer superbills for clients who wish to seek
reimbursement from their insurance providers. We’ll walk you through what that
means during your intake.
You’ll meet with a provider who will listen to your story, ask about your mental and physical
health, and collaborate with you on a plan that may include therapy, medication, or
integrative support.
We take a whole-person approach—considering medical, psychological, cultural, spiritual, and social factors. Our care is grounded in both evidence-based psychiatry and culturally informed practices.
Yes. While we specialize in psychiatric evaluation and medication management, we
also work with trusted therapists, including through Sankofa Holistic Counseling Services, for integrated care.
We serve adults and adolescents. Our child and adolescent psychiatrist specializes in trauma-informed care for youth and families.
If you’re seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that honors your lived experience, cultural context, and individual goals, we invite you to reach out. We offer a brief phone consultation to help answer your questions.
Once your intake is scheduled, you’ll receive forms through our client portal. Please complete these before your appointment. We recommend writing down any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss.
We follow all federal HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines to ensure your personal and medical information is kept private and secure. This includes strict confidentiality practices, secure record-keeping, and protection of any information shared during treatment or through our client portal.