Dr. Kurada completed her Residency at the University of California, San Diego. For the last 5 years, Dr. Kurada has been primarily focused on working with patient populations in the US-Mexico Border as an outpatient psychiatrist at a Community Behavioral Health Center in Rural California with all spectrum of psychiatric disorders.  At this clinic, she cherishes building long-term relationships with clients, most of whom have been with her for almost 5 years.  Dr. Kurada also has a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), a background that helps Dr. Kurada focus on preventive medicine with a cross-cultural focus, which is reflected in her holistic approach to treating mental illness. In addition, Dr. Kurada also has extensive experience in treating patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions that have been in great need.