Kent Psychiatric Services

As a healthcare provider myself, it was incredibly difficult to face and accept my own mental health struggles. After being admitted to Methodist inpatient and receiving some tough diagnoses, I felt overwhelmed and honestly a bit ashamed. Dr. Kent has been the reason that shifted for me. He helped me find the right medications, and for the first time in a long while, I’ve been stable and feeling like I can function as myself again. He also connected me with an amazing therapist and guided me toward a great primary care doctor, which made managing everything so much easier. What has meant the most, though, is how he has helped destigmatize mental illness for me. He explains things in a grounded, compassionate way that makes it easier to understand and accept what I’m dealing with — both as a patient and as someone who works in healthcare. Dr. Kent is knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely invested in his patients’ wellbeing. I’m incredibly grateful for how much he’s helped me grow, stabilize, and reclaim my life. Highly recommend.

Dr. Kent has been with me during the toughest 1 ½ years of my life. I originally met Dr. Kent when I was admitted into the psychiatric ward of Methodist Health Systems in Fremont last summer. Due to a combination of life stressors and incorrectly prescribed medications, I was having suicidal ideations and was overwhelmed by my current day-to-day existence. Dr. Kent worked to decrease certain medications, which helped my brain think and work more clearly. He always took time for me and answered my questions with patience and grace. Fast forward six months and I again found myself hopeless and helpless and wanting to end my life. I was in the darkest period of my life that I’d ever been. Over the course of the next seven months, Dr. Kent worked tirelessly to find a cure for my depression. Through multiple medication trials, inpatient and outpatient stays and even ketamine treatment, he finally found the right drug for me. There truly aren’t words to express the profound respect and gratitude that I feel for Dr. Kent. Even though I cried for months, he never gave up on me. I highly recommend him to anyone facing mental health concerns. His appointments are 30 minutes long and he takes time to show that he cares about you as a person. He is extremely knowledgeable about different medications and is a tireless and selfless provider. May Dr. Kent only know how many lives he has saved and changed for the better!

Chelsea has been truly life-changing for me. Right after I started seeing her, I unexpectedly got to one of the lowest points in my life — admitted to inpatient care during one of my most severe episodes. She supported me with compassion and steadiness at a time when everything felt overwhelming, and I’ll never forget the impact she had even then. Since transitioning to regularly seeing her through telehealth, I’ve been stable and growing in ways I didn’t think were possible. Chelsea has helped me discover who I really am beneath the diagnoses and the crisis moments. She’s taught me how to cope with difficult situations, understand my patterns, and handle emotions in healthier, more grounded ways. One of the biggest changes she’s helped me make is learning how to set and hold boundaries — something I had never been able to do in my adult life. Having a therapist who genuinely listens, challenges you when needed, and helps you build real-life skills has been invaluable. Chelsea is empathetic, insightful, and exceptionally skilled. I’m incredibly grateful for the progress I’ve made with her support, and I can’t recommend her enough.

My experience from scheduling to visit has been very positive. Dr Kent’s intake was so thorough, which tells me he wants to know his patients and patient care is his top priority.

Dr. Kent involves you in your care and cares about your opinion. He is knowledgable and personable with you. I’m appreciative of the care I’ve gotten!

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Joseph Kent since 2018, and I truly can’t overstate the impact he’s had on my life. When I first started seeing him, I was on disability and struggling with my mental health. Thanks to his steady support, insight, and guidance, I’ve now been gainfully employed for four years. What sets Dr. Kent apart is his philosophy—he believes in skills, not just pills. He empowers his patients with tools to navigate life, rather than relying solely on medication. He’s also a fierce advocate for people with mental health challenges, and he genuinely listens, supports, and champions each individual’s journey. I’m incredibly grateful for the care I’ve received from Dr. Kent and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for compassionate, skill-based psychiatric care.

Dr. Kent is great. I appreciate the level of care he provided through a difficult time in my life, and that he took my goals into account in developing a treatment plan, which for me included getting to a place where I didn't need medication. He provided helpful perspectives and was very easy to talk and relate to. I found that being similar in age and life experience to Dr. Kent made him very relatable for me. I'm happy to report that through his help and regular follow up, I've met my goals and am feeling better than ever.

Ben has helped me through many different periods of my life over the past year. I can’t recommend him, his knowledge, and kind spirit enough!

Dr Kent involves you in the care and decisions he makes regarding your mental health. He listens attentively and shows compassion. Any medication changes are discussed with you and approved by you, the patient. I am comfortable in speaking with him even though mental health is not a topic I like talking about. Highly recommend Dr Kent

Dr Kent (no relation) is a spectacular mental health professional. He is personable, trustworthy, and kind. He really listens to, and respects the experience of, his patients - and treats the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership. And it's pretty cool that we have the same last name!