

Finding the right mental health provider in Hemet is now easier with Headway. Our Cigna-participating therapists offer flexible scheduling and sessions starting within two weeks, with typical copays between $0-$25. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions while accessing quality care tailored to their needs.
Hi, I'm Cassie (Cassandra), a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience in mental health care.
I believe mental health treatment should feel supportive, collaborative, and free of judgment. Every person has a unique story, and I take the time to listen, understand your goals, and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, sleep concerns, and other common mental health conditions. Through thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and medication management, my goal is to help you find clarity, restore balance, and move forward with confidence.
Whether you are seeking support for the first time or looking for a fresh approach to your mental health care, I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental wellness and helping you build the tools needed to thrive in everyday life.
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 highlight your strengths in our sessions. Just think of me as your emotional cheerleader. I want the best for you, whatever that may be.
Hi, I’m Silvia Valdez, a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional dedicated to supporting women through the life-changing transition into motherhood. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of trying to conceive, adjusting to life as a new mother, or balancing relationships and career, I’m here to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you process your feelings and find your footing in this new role.
Welcome! I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults, providing affirming care through a solution‐focused and client‐centered approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, supporting effective and meaningful change. I also incorporate Narrative Therapy and Trauma‐Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address trauma and promote healing when appropriate.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you are navigating the challenges you are facing. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting a space where they feel safe, accepted, and truly understood. I strive to provide this so we can work collaboratively to move toward greater clarity, resilience, and well‐being.
Hi, I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and treated with kindness. I create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and other mental health concerns. Along with medication management, I also use supportive therapy techniques, including CBT and motivational interviewing, to help clients build healthy coping skills and feel more confident in their daily lives.
I am a Psychodynamic therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in offering a deep, insight-oriented approach to healing. My practice is built on the belief that understanding our past is the key to transforming our future. I specialize in helping individuals uncover the underlying patterns and unconscious processes that shape their current lives.
My therapy style is both empathetic and analytical, tailored specifically to your unique history. Together, we will explore the "why" behind your experiences, fostering profound self-awareness and lasting emotional growth in a secure, supportive space. Whether you are navigating trauma, relationship issues, or major life transitions, I am here to help you move toward long-term resolution and authenticity.
Kristin (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who graduated from the University of San Francisco with a double Master’s in Counseling Psychology and School Counseling. Kristin has been in the field for over 7 years working in a variety of different settings as a mental health provider. Kristin is passionate about helping young adults and adults overcome relationship trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, and depression. Kristin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice and she integrates evidence-based approaches, like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to create a personalized experience.
My approach to clients is to see them both as individuals and also within the systems they operate in: familial, community, work-related, societal, or other. I help clients address personal issues in the context of their interpersonal relationships. I strive to support my clients in bringing to light their impact on others, and others’ impact on them while giving clients the skills to heal relational wounds and build healthier, meaningful connections. I work to help her clients connect with their values and find joy.
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Hello! My name is Janette Ruano. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Los Angeles County, California. I provide Telehealth services for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the state of California. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma.
My name is Andra, and I work with people who feel stuck inside anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of complicated relationships. I trained at Antioch University and spent years doing community mental health work, which means I've sat with a wide range of human struggle before ever stepping into private practice. Before therapy, I worked in creative fields, and I bring that into the room: a willingness to look at things sideways, some humor when it fits, and a habit of finding the thing underneath the thing. I'm also an immigrant, and have worked with first-generation and immigrant clients navigating the particular weight of living between cultures: the grief, the loyalty binds, the parts of yourself that don't translate.



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