Find a psychiatrist in Fullerton, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Fullerton, CA accepting new patients
Fullerton residents can access therapy and medication management through Headway's network of 949 providers. Whether you're in Fullerton, Buena Park, or surrounding areas, find the right fit with flexible scheduling and insurance-covered sessions starting within days.
Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.
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Richard Perez is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 15 years, he has dedicated his career to serving the healthcare needs of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Richard wants to continue improving the lives of each patient by providing professional, compassionate, and person-centered care.
Richard has spent the last two years providing mental health care to underserved populations. This experience has significantly sharpened his clinical skills, which he now aims to bring to the general patient population.
I am a board certified, doctoral prepared PMHNP. I completed my post graduate at National University in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my DNP from Azusa Pacific University and graduated from CSUSB MSN program. I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. Extensively trained and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. I diagnose and treat mental disorders including medication-assisted treatment along with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders.
Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Fullerton, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 92%Bipolar disorder
- 75%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 97%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 8%Korean
- 8%Spanish
- 6%Gujarati
- 6%Hindi
- 100%In-person or online
- 64%Woman
- 36%Man
- 97%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 97%Individual therapy
- 14%Family therapy
- 3%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Fullerton
Finding the right psychiatrist in Fullerton starts with understanding what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and monitor how those medications are working over time. If you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) may be the right fit. Both can prescribe and manage medication, and both are available through Headway.
Fullerton and the surrounding north Orange County area — including Buena Park, Brea, Placentia, La Habra, and Anaheim — have a range of psychiatric providers, but finding one who accepts your insurance and is taking new patients can be time-consuming. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their background, specialties, and approach so you can feel confident in your choice.
Psychiatry sessions in the Fullerton area can be expensive out of pocket. Using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit depending on their plan and location.
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