Meet Dr. K
Dr. Van Krasnov is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist in Santa Monica, CA with a passion for helping families navigate the complexities of mental health. He provides comprehensive, personalized care to children, teens, and young adults, addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health concerns.
Dr. Krasnov completed his fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he also served as the Chief of Medical Student Education. In this role, he mentored future physicians and led curriculum development for psychiatry students. His academic and clinical leadership shaped his approach to care: combining evidence-based treatments with deep compassion and an individualized focus on each patient.
In his Santa Monica practice, Dr. Krasnov offers specialized care for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-related conditions, as well as providing affirming support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.