Find a psychiatrist in El Segundo, CA — covered by insurance

Start by identifying the type of care you need — whether that is medication management, a psychiatric evaluation, or ongoing support for a specific condition like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. On Headway, you can browse psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners near El Segundo, read detailed provider bios, and book a session directly. Every provider listed is accepting new patients, and most accept insurance. You can also filter by specialty, availability, and whether the provider offers in-person or virtual sessions.

Mental health care providers on Headway are required to be fully licensed. The providers in the psychiatrist directory include clinicians who can prescribe and manage medication through their license and DEA certification, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, MDs, and DOs.

The cost of a psychiatry session depends on your insurance plan, your provider, and the type of visit. On Headway, once you select a provider and enter your insurance details, we verify your coverage and estimate your in-network session costs before you book. Your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session, but costs vary based on your location and exact insurance coverage.

It does not cost anything to search for a psychiatrist on Headway. You are only charged after a completed session. A few days before your first session, a temporary hold is placed on your payment method for the estimated session cost. After the session, the hold is canceled and a charge is issued. You can pay by credit card, debit card, HSA, FSA, HRA card, or by connecting your bank account.

Most insurance plans today include some level of coverage for mental health care, though coverage levels for psychiatry and medication management may differ from those for talk therapy. Your plan may have separate copays or coverage limits for psychiatry visits.

You can check your mental health coverage by entering your insurance plan details on Headway to see if we can verify it instantly, visiting your insurance company's website or app, reviewing your explanation of benefits (EOB) for details on behavioral health benefits, or calling your insurance company directly. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans — enter your plan details on Headway to confirm coverage for your specific area.

Yes, many psychiatrists on Headway offer virtual visits. Most insurance plans cover virtual sessions with a psychiatrist. When you add your insurance details on Headway, you can confirm whether your plan covers virtual care and filter your search to show providers who offer it.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing care. A therapist provides talk therapy to help with mental health challenges but cannot prescribe medication. Therapist titles vary based on training and may include licensed counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.

Some psychiatrists also offer talk therapy, but many focus primarily on medication management and psychiatric evaluations. If you need both therapy and medication, you may work with a therapist and a psychiatrist at the same time. On Headway, you can find both provider types to support your needs.

It depends on your insurance plan. Some plans allow you to schedule directly with a psychiatrist, while others may require a referral from a primary care physician. Check with your insurance company or review your plan details to confirm. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information and begin browsing providers right away.