Find a psychiatrist in El Segundo, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in El Segundo, CA accepting new patients
El Segundo residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 1,121 providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. Whether you're in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, or nearby neighborhoods, find warm and affirming providers with availability within two weeks. Join thousands who've discovered affordable, flexible care through our platform.
I am Amaka Iheaka, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 8 years of inpatient mental health experience. My path in mental health began as a mental health worker and progressed through nursing and leadership roles, including charge nurse and house supervisor. That's given me broad experience with a wide range of mental health needs. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and veterans from diverse backgrounds and provide comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy. My treatment areas include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, trauma, grief, stress, and relationship and family concerns, with an interest in women's mental health. I'm passionate about helping people understand their mental health and feel empowered to take an active role in their care.
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.
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree in nursing from Western Governor University and post master’s from Maryville University in St. Louis. Also board certified in Ambulatory Care and have been caring for people with mental health issues in/out of the hospital for over 18 years. I have a strong critical care background and treat different issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, men’s health issues, postpartum depression amongst others.
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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 serving El Segundo, CA
- 99%Depression
- 99%Anxiety
- 87%ADD/ADHD
- 85%PTSD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 98%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 84%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Curative
- 99%English
- 9%Spanish
- 5%Tagalog
- 4%Igbo
- 2%Hindi
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
- 71%Woman
- 28%Man
- 91%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 90%Individual therapy
- 18%Family therapy
- 7%Couples therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
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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 El Segundo
Finding psychiatrists in El Segundo starts with knowing what kind of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing medication care. Therapists provide talk therapy and support through different approaches. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, either type of care may be a useful place to start depending on your needs. As you compare psychiatrists, look for listed specialties, clinical background, and details about how they approach medication management.
El Segundo is a smaller market, so local in-person appointment options may be more limited than in nearby areas like Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, or the broader Los Angeles region. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options while keeping care accessible from your schedule. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, review bios for availability, appointment format, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in El Segundo can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you compare psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients with your plan. You can review profiles, check virtual or in-person availability, 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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