Dr. Priya Parmar
Board Certified Psychiatrist
I was born in Rhode Island and raised in West Virginia. Growing up in an Indian family in a predominantly white area, I learned to navigate through different cultures. I was blessed with a strong curiosity, intelligence and a photographic memory.
Unlike some people who have gone on to become doctors, my life was not restricted to academics. I broadly experienced life with friendships, travel, and experience in a variety of social milieus. Following high school, I spent a year in Delhi studying Ancient Indian History and Eastern Philosophy at St. Stephen’s University.
Returning to the U.S., I finished my B.S. in Biology, then studied Cultural Anthropology at UCLA. Following this I completed my medical doctor (M.D.), residencies and work experience as described below. I have had the experience of joining a blended family and giving birth as well as raising children in this lovely area.
Listen to Dr. Parmar discuss next-generation psychiatry on Maya Health’s Psychedelic Therapy Podcast
Read the article with Dr. Parmar’s remarks on the psychedelic treatment platform called Maya Health
About Our Staff
Danielle Lara
Danielle is a Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist who has worked in the medical field for 22 years in a variety of different specialties, including: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Dermatology, and Psychiatry. Her passion for Psychiatry is clear as day, as she aims to help people find their happiness and takes pride in her ability to make patients feel comfortable. Danielle has a calming and compassionate demeanor who fosters an emotionally attuned, warm, and inviting environment for patients coming in seeking guidance and mental health care.
In her spare time, she enjoys being outside with all of her dogs and puppies, spending time with her blended family, baking, and mentoring teens. She is a nurturer who sees every person that she comes in contact with as whole, worthy of love, and deserving of respect.