Find a psychiatrist in La Palma, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in La Palma, CA accepting new patients
Find therapy and medication management support in La Palma with 949 licensed providers across California. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented mental health professionals ready to support your unique needs through flexible in-person or virtual sessions.
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.
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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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 La Palma, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 91%Bipolar disorder
- 73%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 97%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 9%Korean
- 9%Spanish
- 6%Gujarati
- 6%Hindi
- 100%In-person or online
- 67%Woman
- 33%Man
- 100%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 12%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 La Palma
Finding the right psychiatrist in La Palma starts with understanding the type 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 (PMHNP) may be the right fit. PMHNPs can also prescribe and manage medication and are widely available through Headway.
La Palma is a smaller community in Orange County, so your search may include providers in nearby cities like Cerritos, Buena Park, Cypress, and Garden Grove. Many psychiatrists also offer virtual sessions, which can expand your options across California. When evaluating providers, consider their experience with your specific concerns, whether they offer the session format you prefer, and how their approach is described in their bio.
Psychiatry sessions can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay out of pocket. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session, though costs vary based on your location and exact coverage. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a psychiatrist who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.
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