Kristina Purganan, DO

About

Dr. Purganan chose psychiatry because of its unique place at the intersection of medicine, neuroscience, and human experience. Her work has focused on how people think, feel, relate, and adapt—and how those processes may change during illness, stress, cognitive change, and major life transitions.

She earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed her Psychiatry Residency at the University of Cincinnati, where she served as Chief Resident. She then completed fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry through the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati VA Medical Center, followed by advanced ECT training at Duke University.

Dr. Purganan began her faculty career at the University of Cincinnati, caring for patients across inpatient geriatric psychiatry, consultation-liaison, and ECT services while teaching medical trainees. She later worked at CHI-Franciscan Health, where she provided psychiatric consultation and helped implement a collaborative-care model integrating mental health services into primary care.

At the University of Utah, she founded and served as Medical Director of the Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic and worked in a neurobehavioral program serving people with complex medical, cognitive, neurological, and developmental needs. More recently, she practiced as an outpatient psychiatrist with UCLA Health before founding Revivify Psychiatry Medical Clinic.

Across these settings, Dr. Purganan developed a whole-person approach grounded in careful evaluation, collaboration, and respect for each patient’s goals and lived experience.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
  An in-depth initial assessment that reviews psychiatric history, medical and developmental factors, current symptoms, and personal goals. This evaluation helps with diagnostic clarification and the creation of an individualized treatment plan. Laboratory testing and medication considerations are included when appropriate.
• Medication Management
  Careful initiation, continuation, adjustment, or deprescribing of psychiatric medications with attention to effectiveness, tolerability, and long-term outcomes. Medication decisions are made collaboratively and reviewed regularly over time.
• Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)
  Individual psychotherapy using evidence-based and insight-oriented approaches, which may include cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and supportive therapies. Therapy is tailored to each patient’s needs and treatment goals.
• Integrated Psychotherapy & Medication Care
  For patients who prefer a single clinician for both therapy and medication management, care can be integrated into one cohesive treatment plan to support continuity and a deeper understanding of each patient’s needs.
• Lifestyle and Brain Health–Informed Care
  Guidance regarding sleep, stress management, daily routines, and lifestyle factors that influence mental health, cognitive functioning, and overall well-being. This approach complements standard psychiatric treatment.
• Second Opinion Consultation
  A one-time consultation for individuals seeking additional clinical guidance regarding an existing diagnosis, medication regimen, or treatment approach. A written summary and recommendations can be provided to your primary clinician upon request.
• Collaborative Care
  Coordination with therapists, primary care clinicians, and other medical providers as needed to support consistent, whole-person care. Communication occurs only with patient permission and in accordance with confidentiality standards.
• Telepsychiatry
  Secure, HIPAA-compliant video visits are available for patients physically located in California, Ohio, Utah, and Washington.

Areas Served

• California
• Ohio
• Utah
• Washington