Find a psychiatrist in Santa Ana, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Santa Ana across neighborhoods like Downtown, Civic Center, and Artesia with 958 licensed providers. Headway connects you with empowering therapists offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.
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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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 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.
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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana
Finding psychiatrists in Santa Ana starts with knowing whether you want medication support, talk therapy, or both. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Therapists focus on talk therapy and support through conversation-based care. If you are looking for care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, license type, and approach before choosing who to book.
Santa Ana has a mix of local offices and virtual psychiatry options, so the right fit may depend on your schedule, preferred appointment format, and access to nearby neighborhoods like Downtown, Civic Center, and Artesia. Medication management appointments 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. Reading bios can help you understand how each psychiatrist structures appointments, what concerns they commonly support, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Santa Ana can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected payment before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with many insurance plans, verifies your coverage, and shows estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, so you can compare options, review bios, 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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