Find a psychiatrist in Downey, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Downey, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Downey with 1,124 licensed providers ready to help. Headway connects you with compassionate therapists across Downey's neighborhoods—Stonewood, Rio Hondo Park, and Lakewood Boulevard—offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.
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.
Haley Morrissey-Truong
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA
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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 Downey, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Depression
- 94%Bipolar disorder
- 72%OCD
- 97%Aetna
- 97%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 94%Cigna
- 66%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 63%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 16%Spanish
- 9%Korean
- 6%Hindi
- 6%Russian
- 100%In-person or online
- 56%Woman
- 44%Man
- 97%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 94%Individual therapy
- 25%Family therapy
- 16%Couples therapy
- 3%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 Downey
Finding the right psychiatrist in Downey starts with understanding the kind of mental health care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and support medication management. Therapists provide talk therapy and support through ongoing sessions. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, either type of specialist may be part of your care, depending on your needs. Review each psychiatrist’s profile for listed specialties, clinical focus, and whether they offer medication management, therapy, or both.
Downey is a smaller city within the greater Los Angeles area, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger nearby markets. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still letting you choose a psychiatrist licensed in California. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Provider bios can also show how a psychiatrist explains their approach, session structure, and experience with concerns like yours.
Psychiatric care in Downey 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 booking. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, accept your plan, and are ready to take new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs upfront, compare profiles, and book directly when you are 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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