Anna Rief, MD

Experience & Philosophy

I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults across the lifespan. After years of practicing within larger healthcare systems, I founded my private practice in 2025 to offer patients direct access to high-quality, individualized care without the barriers often encountered in larger clinical systems. My approach integrates medication management and psychotherapy, emphasizes whole-person support, and includes close collaboration with other clinicians to ensure continuity across providers.

My clinical background spans academic medicine, a large multi-specialty outpatient group practice, correctional health, clinical supervision, and telemedicine — experience that allows me to understand patients' needs from multiple angles and deliver thoughtful, informed care.

Above all, I aim to offer treatment that is comprehensive, personalized, and grounded in genuine connection. I believe trust, transparency, and clear communication are the foundation of a meaningful therapeutic relationship and help patients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their care.

Education

Neuropsychiatry Fellowship  |  Stanford University School of Medicine — 2017

• Advanced expertise in the evaluation and treatment of complex neuropsychiatric conditions including neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive disorders

Adult Psychiatry Residency  |  Stanford University School of Medicine — 2016

• Chief Resident 2015-2016

• Outstanding Resident Award for clinical excellence and dedication to education

M.D.  |  University of California, Davis School of Medicine — 2012

• Elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for academic excellence and leadership

B.A. with High Honors  |  University of California, Berkeley — 2007