Rebecca Namuddu
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys dancing, trying new foods, immersing herself in nature, and intentionally finding joy and balance in everyday life—values that strongly influence her holistic and compassionate approach to supporting others.
Dr. Sandra Cox is a board-certified psychiatrist in California, known for her extensive experience in treating diverse mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, with a compassionate, patient-centered approach that incorporates holistic wellness. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado, and has held leadership roles, including CMO at Acadia Healthcare, and runs her own practice in Temecula. Dr. Cox also hosts the podcast “Adversity to Ascension,” sharing stories of resilience, and is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Sandra Cox
Dr. Sandra Cox is a board-certified psychiatrist in California, known for her extensive experience in treating diverse mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, with a compassionate, patient-centered approach that incorporates holistic wellness. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado, and has held leadership roles, including CMO at Acadia Healthcare, and runs her own practice in Temecula. Dr. Cox also hosts the podcast “Adversity to Ascension,” sharing stories of resilience, and is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Dr. Sandra Cox is a board-certified psychiatrist in California, known for her extensive experience in treating diverse mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, with a compassionate, patient-centered approach that incorporates holistic wellness. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado, and has held leadership roles, including CMO at Acadia Healthcare, and runs her own practice in Temecula. Dr. Cox also hosts the podcast “Adversity to Ascension,” sharing stories of resilience, and is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
• Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (MD).
• Residency: Psychiatry & Neurology at the University of Colorado Health Science Center (1996).
• Board Certified: Psychiatry & Neurology (Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology).
• Practicing psychiatry since 1996, treating a wide range of disorders.
• Founder & CEO of Synaptic Strategies (since 2024).
• Former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Acadia Healthcare.
• Affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital-San Jose and runs her own practice in Temecula, CA.
• Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Trauma.
• Gender Dysphoria and issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.
• Holistic care, including lifestyle, nutrition, and mindfulness.
• Hosts “Adversity to Ascension,” a podcast featuring triumph over hardship.
• Enjoys nature, hiking, painting, and writing.
