Find a psychiatrist in Huntington Beach, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Huntington Beach, CA accepting new patients
Huntington Beach residents can access flexible mental health care through Headway's network of 939 providers specializing in conditions like anxiety, depression, and more. Get matched with a warm, solution-oriented provider in your area—Downtown, Pacific City, or Sunset Beach—with free consultations and availability within two weeks.
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.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Huntington Beach, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 91%Bipolar disorder
- 84%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 97%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Oxford
- 100%English
- 9%Spanish
- 6%Gujarati
- 6%Hindi
- 6%Korean
- 100%In-person or online
- 66%Woman
- 34%Man
- 100%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 9%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 Huntington Beach
Finding the right psychiatrist in Huntington Beach starts with understanding what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and in some cases provide talk therapy. If you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, a psychiatrist may be the right fit. Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can also diagnose, prescribe, and manage medication and are another option available through Headway.
With many mental health providers practicing across Orange County, narrowing your search can feel overwhelming. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific condition, offers virtual appointments, or practices near your neighborhood in Huntington Beach. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach, credentials, and style before you book.
Psychiatry in Huntington Beach can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a psychiatrist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.
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