Pegah Pajouhi, MD – Psychiatrist in Folsom, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a safe, non-invasive treatment to help depression and OCD.
Able to prescribe Spravato® (esketamine), an FDA-approved, self-administered nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.
Dr. Pegah Pajouhi has a compassionate, evidence-based approach, accounting for the unique biological, psychological, and social factors that impact each patient’s mental health. She also believes engaging in psychotherapy, building healthy coping skills, and making necessary lifestyle modifications are integral to treatment success. Dr. Pajouhi enjoys supporting, collaborating, and empowering her patients toward improved self-efficacy and optimal mental health. Outside work, Dr. Pajouhi loves spending time with her family and friends, playing with her dog, Vida, going to the gym, staying active outdoors, traveling, reading, and watching her favorite NBA teams.
- Residency – Stanford University School of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of California Davis
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
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
- Addiction disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Co-occuring conditions
- Eating disorders
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Women’s mental health
What patients are saying
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Doctor was very thorough and knowledgeable. Very pleasant to talk to!
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Dr. Pajouhi is amazing!
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Dr. Pajouhi is exceptional!
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Dr. Pajouhi is fantastic!
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Everything went well.
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Dr. Pajouhi is attentive, and I feel confident that when I have an issue, she’s willing to help. She has been very supportive.
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Dr. Pajouhi is supportive, reassuring, and reasonable. She isn’t dismissive of concerns and has actively worked with me in balancing my medications for health and functionality. I appreciate her skills and enjoy working with her very much.
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Always lovely to speak with Dr. Pajouhi.
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Doctor is very helpful and professional. Thank you.
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Dr. Pajouhi was very easy to open up to. She seemed generally concerned and was helpful.
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Dr. Pajouhi is a trusted ally in support of my mental health.
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I’m always happy with my experience with Dr. Pajouhi. She makes me feel heard, understood, and seen.
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It is always a pleasure working with Dr. Pajouhi.Sshe’s very attentive, supportive, and personable.
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My doctor is caring, knowledgeable, and highly professional. I truly appreciate her.
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My experience was very helpful, and it took a lot of weight off my shoulders that I have carried for a long time. I felt very comfortable.
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Being a patient of Dr. Pajouhi is pure joy.
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Dr Pajouhi is an excellent psychiatrist. She supports me well and helps me push through my own barriers.
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Dr Pajouhi is compassionate, caring, respectful and very mindful of my concerns and is a great listener. She understands me and my condition and is very knowledgeable. I really appreciate all she does for me.
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Dr. Pajouhi is an excellent psychiatrist. She listens well, has great treatment plans and is compassionate.
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I absolutely love working with Dr. Pajouhi. I have been seeing her for a number of years and she is always kind, thoughtful, and very supportive. She has also written a few letters to support me in my work place. I can’t say enough about how much I enj
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I am thrilled there is no app that I’m supposed to make appointments though. I like things being patient centered. I really enjoyed meeting with my new Dr.
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I feel comfortable with Dr. Pajouhi and that she takes the time to listen to my concerns and thoughts.
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I find Dr. Pajouhi an outstanding mental health provider
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I’ve been with my consultant for a year and my experience, my mental health has improved significantly.
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It is a great joy being a patient of Dr. Pajouhi.
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It’s always a good experience to visit my psychologist. Than you
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It’s just really easy to talk about my problems to Dr. Pajouhi (sorry if I spelt it wrong) and know she’s actually listening
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Working with Dr. Pajouhi for over a decade is joy and very rewarding. She is a great physician.