Find a psychiatrist in Whittier, CA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Whittier, CA accepting new patients
Mental health support is available across Whittier neighborhoods including Uptown, Midwick, and Friendly Hills through Headway's 1,121 licensed providers. Receive free initial consultations and connect with providers offering availability within two weeks. Insurance coverage makes sessions affordable, with many patients paying as low as $0.
Haley Morrissey-Truong
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chino Hills, CA
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.
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 located within 20 miles of Whittier, CA
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 96%ADD/ADHD
- 96%Bipolar disorder
- 71%Panic disorders
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 96%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 68%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 68%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 100%English
- 18%Spanish
- 11%Korean
- 7%Arabic
- 4%Gujarati
- 100%In-person or online
- 64%Woman
- 36%Man
- 96%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 96%Individual therapy
- 25%Family therapy
- 14%Couples 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 Whittier
Finding psychiatrists in Whittier starts with understanding the kind of care you want to search for. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with a prescriber when medication support is part of the plan. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach so your search matches your needs.
Whittier is a smaller city, so local office options may be more limited than in larger parts of Los Angeles County. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still helping you find a psychiatrist who fits your schedule and preferences. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Whittier 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 out-of-pocket estimate before booking. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your coverage, and see estimated costs upfront. You can browse psychiatrists in Whittier, 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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