David Finkelstein, MD – Psychiatrist in Pleasanton, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Dr. David Finkelstein has been with Mindpath Health since 2013. Dr. Finkelstein has an insight-oriented approach, providing a warm, engaging therapeutic environment. He values active listening, curiosity, compassion, and humor. Dr. Finkelstein acts as a guide to help patients explore how unconscious influences from past experiences may shape current challenges and behaviors. While this forms the foundation of his work, he also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate. He doesn’t see any patients solely for medication management. Dr. Finkelstein received additional advanced psychoanalytic psychotherapy training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatrist, Physician (MD)
- Gender: Male
- Works with: Adults, seniors
- Languages: English
- Location: 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd STE 300 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Education & Certifications
- Residency – UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Board Certification: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Location & Telehealth Availability
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- End-of-life issues
- LGBTQIA+
- Phobias
Office Location
What patients are saying
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Dr. Finkelstein is fantastic!
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Dr. Finklestein is an amazing clinician and therapist. He’s knowledgeable, attentive and has great rapport. Best therapist I’ve ever seen.
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Dr. Finklestein is an incredible clinician and therapist. He’s helped me beyond measure.
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I value Dr. FINKELSTEIN’s advice and guidance greatly and rate him at the top of the list!
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It does help me of my problems towards my work & grieving. Hoping later all of it will be ok & I know it will. Thank you very much for lightening my concerns & etc
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My clinician is very easy to talk to and he is icompassionate
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Dr. Finkelstein always actively listens and makes me feel heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. David Finkelstein is a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health in Pleasanton, California. His profile lists the Pleasanton office location at 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd, STE 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
David Finkelstein’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
David Finkelstein works with adults, and seniors.
David offers medication management.
David Finkelstein’s office is located at 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd, STE 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
David Finkelstein’s profile lists English as his language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
David Finkelstein top insurers are Aetna, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, First Health, Health Net, Magellan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Optum / UBH, Sharp Health Plan, Sutter, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.