Find a psychiatrist in Los Alamitos, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Los Alamitos, CA accepting new patients
Seeking therapy in Los Alamitos? Headway's network of 1,121 providers serves the community including Cypress and Long Beach neighborhoods. Access talk therapy and medication management with sessions covered by insurance, often at minimal out-of-pocket costs.
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 • 7.5 mi away • Chino Hills, CA
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.
I am a double board certified (in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine) adult psychiatrist.
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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 Los Alamitos, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 100%Depression
- 94%ADD/ADHD
- 77%Sleep disorder
- 100%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 97%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 13%Spanish
- 10%Korean
- 3%Arabic
- 3%French
- 100%In-person or online
- 61%Woman
- 39%Man
- 100%Nurse Practitioner
- 94%Individual therapy
- 19%Family therapy
- 13%Couples therapy
- 3%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 Los Alamitos
Finding the right psychiatrist in Los Alamitos starts with understanding the type of care you need. 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, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. If you are looking for medication management, psychiatric care may be a good fit. If you want talk therapy, a therapist may be the right place to start. Some people work with both.
Los Alamitos is a smaller local market, so nearby in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger parts of Orange County or Long Beach. Virtual appointments can expand your options while keeping care connected to your schedule. Psychiatry visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare psychiatrists, look at appointment availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and how they describe their specialties. Reading bios can help you see their experience, communication style, and what to expect before you book.
Psychiatric care in Los Alamitos 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 find psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who match your needs and are accepting new patients. Enter your insurance details to confirm what coverage is available in your area. Enter your insurance details to see estimated costs upfront, review psychiatrist profiles, 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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