Wellness Program
Psychiatric Services
Welcome to the UC Davis Trainee Mental Health Clinic
We want to begin by saying that it is an honor to support trainee mental health. We recognize that residents and fellows face unique pressures in training. This clinic was developed to support you during the inevitable challenges of training. On this page we will briefly touch on the following:
- Our Treatment Philosophy
- Intake Process
- Communication Expectations
- Emergency Information
- FAQ and Additional Resources
Trainee Mental Health Clinic (TMHC) is committed to helping you access the care that best meets your needs. Our clinic provides psychiatry services during what may be a focused period of care. For most patients, when the time is right, we’ll help transition your care to a psychiatrist in the community or to your PCP. In some cases, we can provide ongoing care.
If you are in need of urgent support, or during periods of high demand for services, we may prioritize connecting you directly with a community provider who accepts your insurance, so you can receive the support you need as quickly as possible.
Our treatment philosophy emphasizes that medication management works best when integrated with other support systems, which can include counseling through ASAP or Headspace, academic coaching through the Office of Resident and Fellow Development, connecting with Inclusive Excellence, and accessing community resources and providers.
To help us get started and begin insurance verification, please complete our intake form and email to:
- Karima Holmes, M.D. (tmhc@health.ucdavis.edu), who can see ANY resident and fellow or
- Ravi Acharya, M.D. (aacharya@health.ucdavis.edu) who sees ONLY General and Combined Psychiatry residents
Once we receive your completed intake form, it typically takes 2 weeks to process. If you haven’t received confirmation that your intake forms have been processed, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Once completed, we will call to schedule your first appointment — typically within 4 weeks.
If you have any questions about TMHC services, please email us at one of the following:
Email is reserved for our initial communications. DO NOT use email for psychiatric care. DO NOT use email for urgent concerns. If you don’t have MyChart, please sign up before your first scheduled appointment.
We use Epic EMR and will ensure the “break-the-glass” feature on your chart is turned on.
Once you’ve established care within the clinic, ALL communication will be via MyChart messages OR via the clinic phone (916-734-3574).
Please note, the Trainee Mental Health Clinic does NOT offer same-day appointments and does NOT function as an urgent care or emergency psychiatry service. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988. If you believe you are in immediate danger, please go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911.
For UC Davis Medical Residents & Fellows:
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
7700 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
916-386-3000
24/7
Mental Health Urgent Care
2130 Stockton Blvd, Building 300
Sacramento, CA 95817
916-520-2460
M-F, 8 a.m.-12 a.m.
Weekends & Holidays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Physician & Medical Student Support Line
1-888-409-0141
M-F, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Does TMHC offer urgent or same day appointments?
TMHC does NOT offer same-day appointments and does NOT function as an urgent care or emergency psychiatry service. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988. If you believe you are in immediate danger, please go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911.
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How does TMHC ensure confidentiality?
We use Epic EMR and utilize the “break-the-glass” feature on your chart.
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What external psychiatry providers accept Anthem Blue Cross or TRICARE West?
If you are currently stable on a psychiatric regimen and looking for a long-term psychiatric provider in the community, please consider the following options.
Accepts Anthem:
Accepts Anthem and TRICARE:
Note: This is not a comprehensive list, but rather a few options to help you get started. We encourage you to take the time to confirm that the provider accepts your insurance and is a good fit for your needs before scheduling.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a list of psychiatrists we recommend, including those who accept your commercial insurance as well as those in private practice.
Additional in-network providers can be found on the Anthem website or on the TRICARE West provider search.
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What other resources are available through UC Davis GME to support trainees?
Academic Coaching for Residents / Fellows
Free, confidential, and individual coaching is available through the Office of Professional Development for Residents and Fellows with Director and Certified Coach, Cloe Le Gall-Scoville, Ph.D., ACC. Coaching is a collaborative process to help you maximize your personal and professional potential, and can focus on academic, productivity, career, leadership, and communication goals.
Counseling
The Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) provides Counseling Services including individual counseling, couples sessions, as well as sessions with spouse/partners alone. The services are confidential, free, and no EPIC.
Headspace Care – offers video-based therapy and psychiatry services, up to 15 sessions per year. As well as text support, coaching, and self-care resources.
Additional resources can be found on the UC Davis GME Wellness Program Counseling Services webpage.
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Does TMHC conduct Psychoeducational Assessments?
No, we do not conduct psychoeducational assessments. These are comprehensive evaluations conducted by educational psychologists to assess your cognitive functioning, attention, learning, and information processing. They can help clarify diagnoses such as ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, while also providing documentation that supports academic accommodations for exams and training programs.
If you suspect that you have a diagnosis such as ADHD, we may recommend a psychoeducational assessment to provide diagnostic clarity and identify supports that may be beneficial for your academic success. Please reach out to us for a list of providers within the community who offer these assessments.
The willingness to seek support is an invaluable tool. You need your team behind you, which can include chosen family, friends, mentors, learning specialists, coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a support on your team during this part of your journey.
Sincerely,
Karima Holmes, M.D.
Ravi Acharya, M.D.
In House Psychiatrists
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Karima Holmes, M.D.
Medical Director of Trainee Mental Health
Associate Program Director of the General Psychiatry Residency Program
tmhc@health.ucdavis.eduKarima Holmes, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist who is very passionate about supporting medical trainees' mental health and wellness. She leads the new Trainee Mental Health Clinic, and also serves as one of the Associate Program Directors within the Psychiatry Residency Program at UC Davis. She completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, and a one-year fellowship at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute in Psychotherapy. Holmes earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Howard University College of Medicine after completing a post-baccalaureate pre-health program at Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia, where she concentrated on Hinduism and Afro-Creole religious traditions.
Holmes greatly enjoys talking and reading about anything related to liberation psychology and topics of Afrofuturism. Her other interests lie in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and addressing mental health concerns with cultural sensitivity.
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Ajjya (Ravi) Acharya, M.D.
Pediatrician
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
General and Combined Psychiatry Residents
aacharya@health.ucdavis.eduAjjya (Ravi) Acharya, M.D., or Dr. Ravi, is a pediatrician and child and adolescent psychiatrist joining the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine prior to completing a pediatric residency here at UC Davis and a Post Pediatric Portal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.
Ravi’s clinical interests include psychotherapy, transitional age youth, and care for LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and he’s excited to serve children, adolescents, and families in the Sacramento community. He is presently working primarily as a pediatric hospitalist at UC Davis, however, his clinical engagements in psychiatry include the county Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services (CAPS) clinic, supervision of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows in the UC Davis Pediatric Medically-Complex Psychiatry (PMP) clinic, and providing psychiatric services to General Psychiatry and Combined Psychiatry residents at UC Davis through the Trainee Mental Health Clinic.
Additional Services
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Headspace Care
Headspace CareUCOP Behavioral HealthHeadspace Care offers confidential mental healthcare through coaching via text-based chats, self-care resources, and video-based therapy and psychiatry for individuals 18 years and older. Support is available anytime, 24/7/365, anywhere, for a variety of mental health challenges you may be struggling with—all from the privacy of your smartphone.
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LiveHealth Online
UCOP Virtual Therapy PsychiatryDiscuss sensitive topics with a therapist in the privacy and comfort of your own home (or other private location), either through online video or by phone. Providers are highly trained professionals who can evaluate and treat general mental health conditions in patients ages 10 and older.
- Anywhere access. You can speak with your therapist no matter where you are.
- Flexible appointments. Book an appointment online at a time and date that’s convenient for you — including evenings and weekends.
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Anthem
UCOP Health and Insurance CoverageUCOP Anthem Health PlansMedical coverage is administered through Anthem Blue Cross and includes coverage for important services such as preventive care, doctor’s office visits, hospitalization and prescription drugs.
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Medical Staff Wellness Survey
GME also offers an interactive confidential screening program. Take a moment to complete the brief, online questionnaire to find out how stress may be affecting you. After completing the questionnaire, one of our counselors will send you recommendations for further evaluation or follow-up. Again, this service is completely anonymous and confidential.