About

Earth Hasassri, M.D.

Pronouns: he/his/him

I am a licensed physician in California and double board-certified as a Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I completed a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Stanford University and my Adult Psychiatry residency at UCSF. I serve as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine.

I hold dual bachelor’s degrees in Physiology & Neuroscience (B.S.) and Psychology (B.A.) with a minor in Global Health from the University of California, San Diego—an academic foundation that fuels my interest in how microcellular biology, individual psychology, and broader society and culture intersect to shape human behavior and experience.

I pursued my medical education at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, where I received my Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree in Rochester, Minnesota. At Mayo, I trained within a culture that prioritizes patient needs above all else. I strongly believe in this philosophy and strive to carry this forward in my own practice.

I then completed my Psychiatry Residency training at the University of California, San Francisco, where I earned an Area of Distinction in Clinical Neuroscience, a curriculum designed teach the application of neuroscientific principles in clinical practice. My psychotherapy training included cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples and families, cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for trauma, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. During residency, I completed the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Foundations Training Program at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. Following residency, I served as a Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco.

After finishing residency, I pursued subspecialty fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University. I trained in the psychotherapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in children and adolescents with a particular focus on functional neurological disorders such as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures; parent management training (PMT); psychodynamic play therapy; supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (SPACE); and comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT) which incorporates habit reversal training (HRT). During fellowship, I learned how to evaluate and treat those with autism spectrum and related disorders in the Stanford Autism Clinic. I became ADOS-2 certified in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults, which is the gold standard in diagnosing autism. I continue to draw on these different modalities as valuable tools to individualize each patient’s treatment in my private practice.

Outside of my clinical work, I love spending time with my wife and our two young children, whether that’s exploring Bay Area parks and trails, cooking and discovering new cuisines, or getting in a round of golf as I work on lowering my handicap. Living in the heart of Silicon Valley, I also enjoy keeping up with the latest technological innovations that shape the way we live and work. In addition to English, I provide clinical care in Thai.

My private practice has spanned a wide range of patients, including those navigating complex ADHD, profound depression, and overwhelming anxiety. In the Bay Area, I work extensively with founders, executives, and entrepreneurs managing the pressures of high-stakes careers, as well as dual-career couples balancing demanding work with raising young children. I also support families with gifted or high-achieving teenagers in competitive schools, helping them manage anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. In addition, I have worked closely with elite athletes, from Division I college competitors to standout high school performers, supporting both their mental health and performance goals.

Education:

• University of California, San Diego – Bachelor of Science in Physiology & Neuroscience, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Global Health
• Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine – Medical Doctor (M.D.)
• University of California, San Francisco – Psychiatry Residency training
• Stanford University School of Medicine – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training
• San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis – Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program

Licensure:

• Physician’s and Surgeon’s License (California Medical License) by the Medical Board of California
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency License)
• Board-Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), a member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by ABPN, a member Board of the ABMS

Professional Affiliations:

• Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine.
• Previous Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco
• American Psychiatric Association (APA)
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
• Northern California Psychiatric Society (NCPS)
• Northern California Regional Organization for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NCROCAP)
• American Neuropsychiatric Association (ANPA)
• Functional Neurological Disorder Society (FNDS)
  

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