Why Our Patients Love Us
Office
2516 Samaritan Drive, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95124
(Across Good Samaritan Hospital)
Contact
Fax: 408-402-5116
LOS GATOS PSYCHIATRIST
Sarbani Maitra, MD
Psychiatric Clinic in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
Lumos Psychiatric is the leader in patient-focused mental health care services in San Jose and Los Gatos, CA led by Dr. Maitra to deliver care for a wide range of conditions, including depression and anxiety.
Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their mental health needs with confidence and compassion.
We believe in an integrated approach that combines traditional psychiatric care with innovative techniques and therapies tailored to each patient’s unique situation.
Lumos Psychiatric Reviews
Understanding Mental Health Conditions
At Lumos Psychiatric, we aim to understand complex mental health issues and provide comprehensive care for various disorders like depression and anxiety. Dr. Maitra focuses on personalized treatment, empowering patients with information to make informed decisions. Whether for yourself or a loved one, Lumos Psychiatric is here to help.
View the many mental health conditions we treat below.
Integrated Care for Mind and Body at Lumos Wellness
At Lumos, care is built around a simple idea: mental health, physical health, and overall well-being are interconnected, and treating them separately often yields incomplete results. Our model brings these elements together in a way that is structured, evidence-based, and designed around real patient needs.
We combine psychiatric care, clinical research, medical aesthetics, and free wellness programs to support patients from multiple angles. This includes aesthetic treatments that address physical changes often tied to mental health, such as aging, stress-related skin concerns, or post-weight-loss changes, alongside clinical care and ongoing support.
Every service at Lumos is designed to work together, not independently. Whether you are seeking mental health treatment, access to advanced therapies, or additional support outside the clinical setting, our goal is to provide care that improves how you feel, function, and live each day.
Psychiatric Care
Mental health is the foundation of overall well-being, and effective treatment starts with a clear, personalized plan. Our psychiatric services focus on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions using evidence-based care tailored to each patient. Led by Dr. Sarbani Maitra, MD, our team works closely with patients to improve emotional stability, cognitive function, and long-term mental health outcomes.
Clinical Trials, Services, and Research
Advancing mental health care requires access to new and evolving treatments. Our clinical research programs provide patients with opportunities to participate in carefully designed studies, offering access to innovative therapies not widely available. These programs are conducted under strict medical oversight and contribute to the future of psychiatric treatment while supporting patients in the present.
Aesthetics
Physical changes, whether related to aging, stress, or weight loss, can impact how patients feel day to day.
Our medical aesthetics services are designed to address these changes as part of a broader care plan, not as standalone cosmetic treatments.
Using advanced, non-surgical technologies, we provide results-driven treatments that support both physical outcomes and overall well-being.
Wellness
Support shouldn’t end when you leave the clinic. Our wellness program is Lumos’s commitment to providing accessible, ongoing care through free, weekly sessions available to the community. These include yoga, guided meditation, and educational workshops focused on stress management, nervous system regulation, and mental clarity. There are no fees, no hidden costs, and no barriers to participation—just consistent support designed to help people feel better and stay engaged in their care.
Whole-Person Care, Built Around What Patients Need
Lumos was built by listening to patients’ understanding where traditional care models fall short and creating a more complete approach in response. Many patients needed more than medication, more than therapy, or more than isolated treatments. They needed care that works together.
By integrating psychiatry, clinical research, aesthetics, and free wellness support, Lumos provides a model designed to improve real, day-to-day outcomes. The focus is not just on treating symptoms, but on helping patients feel more stable, more capable, and more supported over time.
This is care designed around how people actually live—and what they actually need to feel better.
Our Psychiatric Clinic Services in San Jose, CA
Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment for Individual Needs
Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or a family member, Lumos Psychiatric has care plans that are tailored to meet your unique mental health needs. Dr. Maitra works hard to provide:
- Assessment and diagnosis – To make an effective care plan for mental health problems, it is important to know what causes them
- Medication management – The use of medications safely and successfully to relieve symptoms and improve mental health as a whole
- Therapeutic techniques – Using treatments that have been shown to help people heal and grow, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and others
- Telepsychiatry services – Allows individuals to get care from a distance through safe and easy online meetings
- Support for families – Getting family members involved in the healing process to make the home a more supportive place
FAQs – Psychiatric Clinic in San Jose and Los Gatos, CA
When should you see a psychiatrist?
If you’re experiencing persistent sadness, anxiety, mood swings, substance abuse issues, stress, behavioral changes, or have a family history of mental health problems, it may be time to see a psychiatrist. If these challenges affect your daily life, work, or relationships, consider seeking help from Dr. Maitra at Lumos Psychiatric in San Jose or Los Gatos, CA.
What does a psychiatrist do for anxiety?
For anxiety, a psychiatrist at Lumos Psychiatric in San Jose and Los Gatos may evaluate the underlying causes and recommend treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication, and lifestyle changes. The goal is to provide personalized care to reduce symptoms and improve coping strategies, ensuring that treatment is effective and compassionate.
What will happen when I see a psychiatrist?
On your first visit to Lumos Psychiatric in San Jose and Los Gatos, a psychiatrist will discuss your concerns, review your medical history, and create a personalized treatment plan, possibly including therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes. Regular follow-ups ensure progress, and our focus is on providing a safe environment for individualized care.
What questions does a psychiatrist ask on the first visit?
During the first visit, a psychiatrist may ask about your current symptoms, medical history, lifestyle factors, mood and feelings, and goals for treatment. Questions might include inquiries about how long you’ve experienced certain symptoms, your daily routine, emotional well-being, and what you hope to achieve through treatment. At Lumos Psychiatric in San Jose and Los Gatos, these questions guide our personalized approach to your care.
You’re Not Alone
We Are In This Together!
Lumos Psychiatric Services is the leading psychiatric practice in the Los Gatos and San Jose, CA area. Founded by Dr. Sarbani Maitra, Lumos Psychiatric Services’ goal is to deliver an integrated approach to mental health and cognitive behavioral therapy.
We have extensive experience working with patients to manage a wide spectrum of psychotic, mood, and trauma-related disorders.
At Lumos, your trust and privacy are our top priority. We want all of our patients to feel like their care is in the safest of hands.
We know how difficult it can be to acknowledge mental health needs or seek care, and we are here to provide the highest level of security and confidence to our patients.
Trusted Care, Close to Home
Start Healing Now…
Dr. Sarbani Maitra has extensive experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings managing patients across the spectrum with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
The Cash Pay Practice Difference
How Does It Work?
We do not participate with any insurance plans. You are welcome to use your health savings account or flex spending credit cards. We do provide a statement of service following the appointment.
Our Patients looking to be reimbursed by their Insurance, use their out-of-network benefits by submitting our insurance coded billing statement to their Insurance provider and are reimbursed per their coverage.
Some questions you may want to ask your insurance provider about seeing us as an ‘Out of Network’ medical provider:
- “Does my plan cover out of network benefits for mental/behavioral health?”
- “What is my deductible and what percentage will I be reimbursed after my deductible is met?”
Book Your Appointment
Located in Los Gatos, across the Good Samaritan Hospital. We also accept patients via Telehealth.
We Build a Custom Care Plan
We are a Patient-centric Practice focused on making a positive difference.
Your Treatment Begins
We begin with an integrated approach to mental health which includes the biopsychosocial approach.
Notice to Patients About Open Payments Database
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Dr. Sarbani Maitra,
MD, Psychiatrist
Meet Dr. Maitra
Dr. Sarbani Maitra is a distinguished psychiatrist with extensive experience in clinical care and medical research. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Maitra specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various psychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia. Dr. Maitra completed her Psychiatry Residency at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where she also served as an Associate Chief Resident and Senior Resident Mentor. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the American University of the Caribbean and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University. In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Maitra has a robust background in medical research, serving as a Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments for major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders. [Read More]