Find a psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in San Francisco's vibrant neighborhoods like the Mission District, SOMA, and the Haight. Headway connects you with 932 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With insurance coverage and free consultations available, many clients pay as low as $0 per session.
Vanessa Diaz is a board-certified, licensed provider who offers expert mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, stressful life events, and many more conditions. Her goal is to help her clients live their best lives using modern, evidence-based solutions.
Mental health has long been treated as the forgotten side of healthcare — and for me, that's exactly why it matters so much. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients across California through telehealth and in-person care, I specialize in helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD. I believe that when mental health struggles go unaddressed, everything else in life suffers — and that healing is not only possible, it's necessary. When I'm not supporting my clients, you'll find me out in nature, getting lost in a good movie, or discovering new music — small reminders of the joy and balance I encourage my clients to find for themselves.
I'm warm, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, efficient and approachable.
I’m here to make this journey feel gentle, welcoming, and human. I keep things clear and simple so you can focus on what matters, not the overwhelm. My style is warm, encouraging, and a little poetic—because softness helps us breathe. Let’s take this step together, one calm moment at a time.
good listener , kind , open mind
I have 6 years of experience in mental health with focus on addiction medicine in patient and out patient , mental health stabilization in patient
Hello! I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children (6+), teens, adults, and seniors. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar mood swings affect your energy, focus, relationships, and daily life. I believe mental health care should feel supportive, comfortable, and personalized. As a board-certified PMHNP with over five years of experience, I help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and other mental health concerns.
About our psychiatrists serving San Francisco, CA
- 98%Depression
- 98%Anxiety
- 86%Bipolar disorder
- 85%ADD/ADHD
- 85%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 59%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 10%Spanish
- 5%Tagalog
- 4%Igbo
- 3%Hindi
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 73%Woman
- 27%Man
- 90%Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 17%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%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 San Francisco
Finding the right psychiatrist in San Francisco 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 support for mental health concerns or want to discuss treatment options, a licensed provider can help you determine the type of care that may be appropriate for your needs. Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can also prescribe and manage medication and are another option available through Headway.
With many mental health providers practicing across San Francisco — from Nob Hill and the Richmond to the Castro and the Financial District — narrowing your search can take time. Consider what matters most to you, whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific condition, offers virtual appointments, or has availability that fits your schedule. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you book.
Psychiatry in San Francisco can be expensive, but 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. 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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