Dr. Depala is a psychiatrist with a special interest in mood disorders, treatment-resistant depression, and interventional psychiatry, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and esketamine therapy. He takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to care, helping patients understand their treatment options and develop individualized plans that reflect their needs, preferences, and goals.

Dr. Depala completed his psychiatry residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees through the BA/MD program at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, graduating at the top of his class. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in recognition of academic and clinical excellence and to the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his commitment to compassionate care.

His clinical experience spans inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Depala is particularly interested in helping patients whose symptoms have not adequately responded to standard treatments and in incorporating innovative therapies into a comprehensive approach to psychiatric care.