Niazi

Ismatt Reza Niazi, MD, is double board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is the co-founder of a1 Family Psychiatry in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dr. Niazi is a first-generation Afghan American who was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is proud to return home to serve the community that shaped him. He completed medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he received the Frank Menolascino Award for outstanding performance in psychiatry.

He went on to complete his adult psychiatry residency at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. During his time there, he was honored with the Hugh H. Hussey Award for excellence in medical student teaching and mentorship, as well as the Spirit Award, recognizing exceptional commitment to patient care.

Following residency, Dr. Niazi pursued a two-year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He served as Chief Fellow and was awarded the prestigious Gertrude Rogers Greenblatt Award, given annually to one fellow for exemplary care and dedication to the mental health of children and families.

He later joined Adelpha Psychiatric Group, an outpatient practice in Pasadena, California, where he provided care for children, adolescents, and adults across a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions through both medication management and psychotherapy. 

In 2024, he expanded his global perspective by serving as a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. Upon returning to the U.S., Dr. Niazi reestablished roots in Lincoln and founded a1 Family Psychiatry. He is also affiliated with Bryan Hospital, where he moonlights as an attending psychiatrist in both the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and the Senior Mental Health Unit, continuing his commitment to serving individuals across the lifespan.

Dr. Niazi brings with him a wealth of experience in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and a range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and supportive therapy. He has particular expertise in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

His approach is collaborative and holistic, focusing on empowering patients through shared decision-making and personalized treatment plans. While he is well-versed in psychiatric medications, he also values non-medication strategies such as lifestyle changes, strength-based interventions, and resilience-building practices.

When he’s not helping individuals and families across the lifespan achieve top-tier psychiatric care, Dr. Niazi enjoys watching NBA basketball, compiling musically diverse playlists, attending live music shows, and spending time with his large, tight-knit family based locally in Nebraska. He is also passionate about collecting high-end sneakers, exploring fashion design, hiking in nature, and snowboarding whenever he gets the chance.

With a career spanning coast to coast and internationally, Dr. Niazi is excited to bring his experience back to the city he calls home. He is deeply committed to helping patients achieve not just the absence of illness but the presence of well-being and the pursuit of a full, healthy life.