Find a psychiatrist in Huntington Beach, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Huntington Beach, CA accepting new patients
Huntington Beach residents can access flexible mental health care through Headway's network of 958 providers specializing in conditions like anxiety, depression, and more. Get matched with a warm, solution-oriented provider in your area—Downtown, Pacific City, or Sunset Beach—with free consultations and availability within two weeks.
Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.
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.
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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.
My passion is helping individuals find healing, balance, and inner strength. With compassion and care, I support clients as they navigate life’s challenges, building resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being along the way.I provide evidence-based treatment tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on mindfulness, trauma-informed approaches, and personalized care plans. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can reconnect with themselves and develop the tools for lasting wellness.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Huntington Beach, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 94%Bipolar disorder
- 75%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 97%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 9%Korean
- 9%Spanish
- 6%Gujarati
- 6%Hindi
- 100%In-person or online
- 69%Woman
- 31%Man
- 100%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 6%Family 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 Huntington Beach, CA
Finding psychiatrists in Huntington Beach starts with knowing what kind of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties and training to see whether their background matches what you want to address.
In a mid-sized coastal city like Huntington Beach, your search may include psychiatrists near Downtown, Pacific City, Sunset Beach, or nearby Orange County communities, as well as virtual appointments across California. Medication management visits are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so scheduling, appointment format, and availability can matter as much as location. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, clinical focus, session structure, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Huntington 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 needs, confirm whether they are accepting new patients with your plan, view estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, 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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