KMG Psychiatry

KMG Psychiatry is an integrative outpatient psychiatric practice operating under KAB Medical Group Inc, with locations serving San Diego, Chula Vista, and Vista, California. Founded in October 2016, the practice provides mental health care through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, counseling, forensic mental health services, sleep medicine services, and interventional treatment options. Its clinical services support adults, adolescents, and children, depending on diagnosis and care needs. The practice treats depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and other psychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions.

The practice was established to help address gaps in outpatient psychiatric care, including long wait times, limited access to newer treatment options, and care that may feel disconnected across providers or services. KMG Psychiatry holds that mental health treatment should begin with a comprehensive evaluation and continue with a plan that reflects the patient’s diagnosis, prior treatment response, current symptoms, and progress over time. This model allows providers to adjust care when needed, rather than relying on a fixed, one-dimensional treatment approach.
A main part of the practice’s philosophy is that psychiatric conditions often require coordinated care rather than a single method of treatment. Medication management remains an important service for many patients, especially when symptoms are persistent, complex, or connected to more than one diagnosis. Psychotherapy and counseling are also included when appropriate, helping patients work through trauma responses, coping challenges, behavioral patterns, and emotional concerns that medication alone may not fully address. Through this structure, KMG Psychiatry aims to provide practical, individualized care guided by clinical progress.

KMG Psychiatry has a strong focus on treating depression and PTSD, with particular attention to military personnel, veterans, and their families. The practice recognizes that military-connected patients may experience specific challenges related to trauma, service demands, family strain, and the transition between military and civilian life. Treatment plans may include therapy, medication management, and interventional treatments when clinically appropriate. The practice also serves underserved communities, reflecting its broader effort to make outpatient psychiatric care more accessible to people who may otherwise face barriers to timely treatment.

One of the most recognized services at KMG Psychiatry is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The practice uses NeuroStar Advanced Therapy, an FDA-cleared technology approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder since 2008. TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses, similar in strength to those used in MRI machines, to stimulate underactive nerve cells in brain regions associated with mood regulation. This treatment may be considered for patients with depression who need another evidence-based option beyond traditional medication treatment.

TMS sessions at KMG Psychiatry are conducted in the office, with patients awake and seated in a treatment chair. After an initial mapping session identifies the treatment area, a small, curved magnetic coil is placed gently against the patient’s head. During the session, patients may hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation at the treatment site. Each session usually lasts 19 to 37 minutes, depending on the treatment protocol, and treatment is commonly provided 5 days per week for 4 to 6 weeks.

The practice describes TMS as a noninvasive option with a favorable safety profile. It does not require anesthesia, surgery, or implanted devices, and patients may return to normal daily activities after each appointment. Possible side effects include headaches, lightheadedness, scalp discomfort, facial muscle spasms, and tingling in the face. Rare risks may include seizures, hearing problems without proper ear protection, and manic symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder. KMG Psychiatry includes TMS as part of a broader care plan rather than presenting it as a standalone solution.

KMG Psychiatry has received recognition for its clinical work and experience in TMS treatment. The practice was voted Best in San Diego by SD Magazine in 2024 and 2025. It has also earned Diamond Circle Provider status from NeuroStar for administering more than 2,400 NeuroStar treatments in a single year. With offices across three California communities and appointments offered within one week of booking for new and returning patients, the practice continues to support access to outpatient psychiatric care through consistent evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up.