Find a psychiatrist in Redondo Beach, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Redondo Beach, CA accepting new patients
Redondo Beach residents can connect with compassionate providers through Headway's platform. Explore therapy options across neighborhoods like Torrance and Manhattan Beach with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to fit your needs.
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 serving Redondo Beach, CA
- 99%Depression
- 98%Anxiety
- 86%ADD/ADHD
- 86%Bipolar disorder
- 86%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 59%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 9%Spanish
- 5%Tagalog
- 4%Igbo
- 3%Hindi
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 73%Woman
- 27%Man
- 90%Nurse Practitioner
- 9%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 18%Family therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent 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 Psychiatrist in Redondo Beach
Finding psychiatrists in Redondo Beach starts with knowing what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may support concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, or relationship stress. Both can be valid places to start, depending on what you want help with. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, clinical focus, and approach match the concerns you want to address.
Redondo Beach is a smaller coastal market, so local psychiatry appointment options may be more limited than in nearby areas like Torrance, Manhattan Beach, or greater Los Angeles. Virtual psychiatry can expand your choices while still letting you use a psychiatrist licensed in California. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for availability, appointment format, communication style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Redondo Beach can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your preferences, verifies insurance information, and shows estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse psychiatrists, read bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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