

Find therapy and medication management support in Inglewood across Morningside, Centinela Park, and the Fairview Heights neighborhoods. Headway connects you with 947 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many available as soon as next day. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions through insurance.
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.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right psychiatrist in Inglewood 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 PTSD, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner may be the right fit. On Headway, you can browse providers who specialize in these areas and review their bios to learn about their approach before booking.
With many providers serving the greater Inglewood area — including nearby neighborhoods like Hawthorne, Lennox, and Culver City — narrowing your search can take time. Consider what matters most to you: a provider who focuses on a specific condition, someone who offers virtual sessions, or a prescriber with availability that fits your schedule. Reading a provider's detailed bio can help you decide if they're a good match before your first appointment.
Psychiatry in the Los Angeles area can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book. 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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