Your Medical Team
Expert mental health care from a company founded by a psychiatrist and supported by excellent mental health providers.
Dr. Kirsten Thompson, M.D
Supervising Psychiatrist – Adults
Kirsten Thompson, M.D. is a board certified psychiatrist with her B.S. in engineering from Cornell University, a postbaccalaureate premedical certificate from Columbia University, medical school at State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine, two years of surgical residency training at USC and psychiatric training at UCLA. She was a Health Sciences Clinical Instructor at UCLA at the UCLA Women’s Life Center and the UCLA Simms Mann Center for Integrative Oncology and remains a Volunteer Clinical Faculty Member at UCLA. She has extensive experience in private practice adult psychopharmacology for mood and anxiety disorders, and additional expertise in medication for women’s mental health.
My daily Remedy: Starting my day with a fresh brewed oat milk cappuccino (or 3!) and getting a 30 minute work-out in.
Dr. Scott Hunter, M.D.
Supervising Psychiatrist, Children and Adolescents
Triple-board-certified in general, child & adolescent, and substance use disorder psychiatry. He is a staff psychiatrist for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program and has a private practice in Pacific Palisades. He also teaches substance use disorder psychiatry at USC and UCLA, and has presented multiple times at national professional meetings on a range of topics including motivational interviewing and substance use disorder.
My daily Remedy: A moment of gratitude and getting my hands dirty in the garden.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Amy Enis
PMHNP-BC, ADULTS
Amy is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly ten years of experience in treating adults. She enjoys treating all symptoms, including those of anxiety, depression, panic, bipolar disorder and ADHD. She is also skilled in treating those with complex symptoms that may not fit into a diagnostic ‘box’. Additionally, she has a deep interest in natural and alternative medicine, and can recommend research-based supplements and alternative treatments for mental health, as an initial step before medication, or in combination with prescribed medication.
My daily Remedy: Spending quality time with my loved ones, clean eating (with a cheat day here and there!), and my basset hound, Jamey
Verretta Moore
PMHNP-BC, Adults, Adolescents and Children
Verretta is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and has nearly ten years of psychiatric expertise treating children, adolescents and adults. She has a warm, compassionate and patient personality. She is skilled in treating all psychiatric disorders and her focus is patient-centered care that is tailored to the individual, with a passion for mental health education and awareness- key components of effectively managing symptoms.
My daily Remedy: Morning prayer, meditation and yoga stretches!.
Abigail Hively
PMHNP-BC, Adults, Adolescents, and Children
Abigail is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with ten years in healthcare and extensive experience in the psychiatric care of adults, adolescents and children. She is friendly, highly competent and as with all of our team, she pursues the Remedy “whole-person” care model, encouraging patients to focus on all aspects of life to achieve optimal mental health.
My daily Remedy: Reading a good book, spending time outdoors, and walking my dog.
Darshana Kneebone
PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, Adults, Adolescents and Children
Darshana is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has 20 years of experience in healthcare including both inpatient and outpatient settings for patients of all ages and psychiatric disorders. She is approachable, friendly and supportive. Darshana is passionate about understanding each patient’s unique needs and applies the utmost quality of services to all individuals struggling with mental health issues. She incorporates the latest research and a holistic approach to care with discussion of lifestyle interventions, talk therapy, medication and alternative treatment options.
My daily Remedy: Running, yoga, and soaking up the Southern California sunshine.
Richard Flores
PMHNP, Adults
Richard is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of medical experience, dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals from all backgrounds. He tailors treatment to each person’s unique needs with a holistic approach, integrating various therapies to support mental health and overall wellness. He strives to ensure that every patient feels seen, heard, and valued. While strong in supporting all individuals wanting to achieve optimal mental health, he has additional expertise in the LGBTQIA+ and veteran population.
My daily Remedy: listening to music, daily walks, and enjoying a glass of iced coffee.
Kate Filippelli
PMHNP, Adults
Kate is a board certified PMHNP with 18 years working in healthcare, treating patients of all ages. She integrates evidence-based practices with personalized treatment plans to support patients on their path to wellness. Passionate about mental health advocacy, Kate strives to reduce stigma and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
My daily Remedy: My dog, a good documentary, and tacos
LaTesha Reed
PMHNP, Adults
LaTesha is a board certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner. From undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California, to completing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice, and now her additional role outside of Remedy as a professor teaching other mental health clinicians, she is a lifelong learner and advocate of deeply compassionate patient care. With nearly a decade of psychiatric expertise and prescribing, and the privilege of working with diverse patient populations in a multitude of healthcare settings, LaTesha is skilled with working with all psychiatric disorders, including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder and ADHD. She has additional expertise in substance use disorders, LGBTQ and transgender mental health. She thrives on collaborative, patient-centered care, ensuring each patient is actively involved in their treatment plan.
My daily Remedy: Spending some time outdoors, checking in with my kids and talking to my favorite people always makes me feel good!
”I referred both clients and personal friends to Remedy and everyone came back with rave reviews.
Peri SunLCSW, Therapist, Los Angeles
