WILLOW GLEN
PSYCHIATRY FOR MEN
MICHAEL QUACH, MD, FAPA
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Stanford University Adjunct
Clinical Assistant Professor
WILLOW GLEN
PSYCHIATRY FOR MEN
MICHAEL QUACH, MD, FAPA
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Stanford University Adjunct
Clinical Assistant Professor
Serving clients from Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Cupertino, Daly City, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Livermore, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Saratoga, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Willow Glen, and Woodside.
Is It Time for Support? A Check-In on Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Emotional & Mood Changes
Are you snapping more easily, feeling constantly on edge, or experiencing sudden waves of anger or frustration?
Do you feel emotionally flat, numb, excessively tearful, or disconnected from what used to bring you joy?
Are you overwhelmed by persistent worry, dread, or a sense of carrying everything alone?
Physical & Somatic Signs
Are you dealing with tension headaches, stomach issues, body aches, or unexplained physical discomfort?
Has your sleep changed - trouble falling asleep, waking frequently, or struggling to get out of bed?
Have you noticed significant shifts in your appetite, weight, or overall energy and stamina?
Behavioral Shifts & Coping
Are you overworking, staying hyper-busy to avoid slowing down, or withdrawing from friends and family?
Have you noticed an increase in using alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, or other substances to cope, numb out, or sleep?
Are you engaging in uncharacteristic, impulsive, or risky behaviors to distract yourself?
Cognitive & Daily Impact
Are you struggling with brain fog, forgetfulness, low motivation, or making routine decisions?
Is this strain spilling into your focus at work, school, parenting, or personal relationships?
Have you had feelings of deep hopelessness, worthlessness, or thoughts of giving up?
Recognizing these signs is an important step. If these experiences feel persistent, overwhelming, or disruptive to your daily life, reaching out to a psychiatric or mental health professional can provide clarity and compassionate support.
At Willow Glen Psychiatry For Men, I provide direct, confidential, and comprehensive psychiatric care designed specifically around the clinical and personal realities men face.
As men, we are often conditioned to push through chronic stress, low mood, poor sleep, or emotional volatility until it begins eroding our careers, relationships, and physical health. Whether you are dealing with a complex psychiatric condition, struggling with focus, or facing severe burnout, I take a structured, medical approach to get to the root of what is going on.
What I offer in my practice:
Confidential Care: Every evaluation and follow-up is conducted directly with me in a quiet, unhurried, and confidential setting.
Psychopharmacology: Evidence-based medication management paired with actionable biological and lifestyle strategies.
Psychotherapy: Talk therapy designed to work through emotional and psychological issues aimed at improving important relationships.
Clear, Collaborative Communication: No medical jargon or vague platitudes - just honest diagnosis, clear treatment plans, and measurable progress.
A Quiet Room (A poem by Dr. Michael Quach)
Beneath the quiet weight that no one sees,
A heavy tide pulls gently at the mind,
Where whispered doubts can bring us to our knees,
And leave the gentlest spirits lost and blind.
Yet courage breathes within the choice to speak,
To lay the burden down on steady ground;
It is no shameful frailty of the weak
To seek the light where understanding’s found.
A quiet room, a patient, open ear,
Can map the tangles where the shadows start,
Unraveling the threads of grief and fear,
And honoring the bruises of the heart.
For healing grows where honest words take root,
And guided steps lead back to kinder truth.
~ Dedicated to all my students, patients, and colleagues.