Find a psychiatrist in La Palma, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in La Palma, CA accepting new patients
Find therapy and medication management support in La Palma with 958 licensed providers across California. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented mental health professionals ready to support your unique needs through flexible in-person or virtual sessions.
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.
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.
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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.
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 La Palma, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 94%Bipolar disorder
- 71%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 97%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 10%Korean
- 10%Spanish
- 6%Gujarati
- 6%Hindi
- 100%In-person or online
- 68%Woman
- 32%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 La Palma
Finding the right psychiatrist in La Palma starts with knowing what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or bipolar disorder. Some people start with a therapist, some start with a prescriber, and some work with both. As you compare psychiatrists, look for listed specialties, experience with your concerns, and details about how they approach medication management.
La Palma is a smaller city, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in nearby larger markets. Virtual appointments can expand your search across California while still giving you access to care from home. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. When reviewing profiles, check appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Bios can also help you understand communication style, clinical focus, and what to expect during a first visit.
Psychiatric care in La Palma can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you compare psychiatrists and other prescribers who accept a wide range of insurance plans, with insurance verification and estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, making it easier to review bios, compare fit, and book directly when you’re 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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