Find a psychiatrist in Riverside, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Riverside, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Riverside across neighborhoods like Downtown, Arlington, and Magnolia Center. Headway connects you with 1,122 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session.
Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.
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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.
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Riverside, 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
- 72%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
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 Therapist in Riverside
Finding the right psychiatrist in Riverside starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on skills, patterns, and support. If you’re looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical background, and approach to medication management before booking.
Riverside offers local options across areas like Downtown, Arlington, Magnolia Center, and nearby communities, while virtual appointments can add more flexibility to your search. Psychiatry visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so appointment timing, session format, and follow-up cadence matter. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading bios can help you see how each psychiatrist communicates, what conditions they work with, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Riverside 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 Riverside psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details for a cost estimate, 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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