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.


Areas Of Expertise

Dr. Van Krasnov provides comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents in Santa Monica, CA. Our specialized treatment areas include:


Certifications

Medical Degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School – Dr. Van Krasnov, Child Psychiatrist in Santa Monica and Los Angeles Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital – Dr. Van Krasnov, Child Psychiatrist in Santa Monica and Los Angeles Pre-Medical Program at University of Southern California – Dr. Van Krasnov, Child Psychiatrist serving Los Angeles

Testimonials

"He doesn't talk to me like I'm a kid. It's easy to say what I actually think without it being awkward."

- Teen, high school, Santa Monica


"Dr. Krasnov made my shy teen feel safe and actually start progressing on the issues that she struggled with for years."

- Mother of middle schooler, Santa Monica


"Dr. K doesn't rush to prescribe medications or push one approach over another. He was extremely thorough in understanding the whole picture--what's been tried, what worked and what hasn't. I appreciate that he coordinated with our therapist rather than passing us off. Eventually, my teen chose to continue therapy as well with Dr. K because the trust was so strong."