Dr. Imani J. Walker is a physician trained in General Adult Psychiatry. She has had the honor of completing her undergraduate training at Xavier University of Louisiana as well as earning a Master’s in Science in Public Health from Tulane University. Dr. Imani later obtained her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her training at esteemed medical institutions, including Temple University and UCLA.
After completing a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, she opened a private practice in Southern California. She is the founder and director of Dark Matter Psychiatry. Her focus is caring for acutely ill psychiatric patients, including those with extensive forensic backgrounds, as well as providing mental health care to the homeless and indigent populations.
Dr. Imani also has experience in coping with the emotional impact of racism against people of color, hailing from a mixed-race Black, Jamaican, and Chinese family. She possesses a bright personality that is relatable to her global audience and not only shines through her medical work but also in her writing. She has penned articles about mental health and holistic wellness and has been featured as a guest commentator on Gawker, The Grio, The Root, KTLA, Fox 5 LA, Essence Magazine, NBCLX, and others. She has also been honored as a member of Essence Magazine’s “Woke 100” in 2019.
A resident of Los Angeles, California, Dr. Imani continues to be a strong advocate for breaking mental health stigmas around the world. She hosts the ‘Imani State of Mind’ podcast, where she shares tips on surviving today’s turbulent times, serves as a board member of the Made of Millions foundation, and has made appearances on NBCUniversal’s Bravo Network as a cast member of ‘Married to Medicine: Los Angeles,’ and guest of ‘Watch What Happens Live’ and ‘Amplify Our Voices’.
