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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Irvine, CA

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Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Irvine, CA

Irvine residents managing bipolar disorder can access virtual and in-person therapy sessions with providers skilled in mood disorder treatment. Headway offers flexible scheduling, often with availability within two weeks, and works with your insurance to keep sessions affordable while you focus on your mental health.

Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Fullerton, CA


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Barek Sharif

Dr. Barek Sharif

Therapist

In-person • 9.8 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My approach as a therapist is rooted in my own humanity - I show up as a real person in the room with you.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Mi Han

Dr. Mi Han

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Fullerton, CA


“I strive to create a safe, supportive apace where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable throughout your care.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Mideum Timothy Kim

Dr. Mideum Timothy Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Fullerton, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just symptoms—by understanding each individual's unique background, strengths, and challenges.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marissa Melhuse

Marissa Melhuse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal is to meet you where you are, with practical tools, fresh perspective, and steady, compassionate support.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Smith

Kristina Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“Through my own struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, I became a passionate advocate for maternal wellness...”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Destinee Torres

Destinee Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“I strive for every patient to leave each visit feeling empowered, hopeful, and confident in the path ahead.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Timothy Won

Timothy Won

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • La Palma, CA


“With more than 14 years of experience, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Equihua

Sara Equihua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and centered around truly understanding you as a whole person, not just your symptoms.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cristian Cuevas

Cristian Cuevas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“Cristian works to empower patients to understand their mental health conditions and what avenues of treatment are available to them.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Aukse Goktepe

Aukse Goktepe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Heather Jensen

Dr. Heather Jensen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I am a clinical psychologist with over 3 decades of experience treating a wide array of populations and presenting issues. My practice today consists of adults and couples. I choose my treatment approach for each client based on their needs and expectations. In addition to my clinical practice, I am a Master Lecturer at the University of Southern California in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheng Yi Yen

Cheng Yi Yen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Brea, CA


“I am gentle and compassionate, strong and trustworthy. I will work with you to reprocess your experiences, reconnect with your true self, refresh your perspective, and build the strength that you always desire.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Vaughn-Davies

Teresa Vaughn-Davies

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • La Habra, CA


“My goal is to build strong, trusting relationships and help every individual feel informed, empowered, and actively engaged in their mental health journey.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alex Iroha

Alex Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Norwalk, CA


“My approach is practical, collaborative, and individualized. I want to understand what is actually happening in your day-to-day life—not simply check off a list of symptoms.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Norwalk, CA


“I will utilize a person-centered approach by providing unconditional positive regard and implementing active listening and supportive reflection to establish trust and build therapeutic rapport.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shabana Haxton

Shabana Haxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Corona, CA


“I specialize in depression especially postpartum depression. I can help with family issues, couples therapy, and cross cultural families.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandy Seignemartin

Brandy Seignemartin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Corona, CA


“I support kids in expressing big feelings through play and guide parents in building confidence, attunement, and secure relationships.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Petra Sierra

Petra Sierra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every client feels heard, respected, and supported.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Logan Vournas

Logan Vournas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Redondo Beach, CA


“I focus my work on supporting clients who deal with trauma, difficult relationships, navigating identity, or are trying to find a sense of security and calm in themselves and in our ever-changing and stressful world.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Abdel Tayyem

Abdel Tayyem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Corona, CA


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.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Roy Allan Elevazo

Roy Allan Elevazo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lakewood, CA


“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Walsh

Suzanne Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Richard Perez

Richard Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, 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.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ese Ogbetuo

Ese Ogbetuo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Montclair, CA


“I use a holistic approach in managing various disorders enabling individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Montclair, CA


“Hello, I'm Gerrald Angeles, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide psychiatric medication management for adults throughout California.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Mbadugha

Ijeoma Mbadugha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“IJ is a compassionate, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered mental health care.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Amaka Iheaka

Amaka Iheaka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hermosa Beach, 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.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Cunningham

Joshua Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • West Covina, CA


“I believe that each client is an expert in their own life, and that many people seek therapy when they are looking to create change.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Baruch

Rebecca Baruch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“Having experienced depression and anxiety myself, I'm committed to providing exceptional care to people seeking mental health services.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joe Arias

Joe Arias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Riverside, CA


“Joe Arias is a Latinx and Queer Therapist eager to provide a judgment-free space where you can build self-compassion and feel that your voice is heard.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lo Story Moon Lankford

Lo Story Moon Lankford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I took the ‘be who you needed when you were younger’ thing pretty seriously. ... most of my work is with LGBTQ young people ages 5-26.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
DeeDee Chukuka

DeeDee Chukuka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Bernardino, CA


“I am passionate about building therapeutic relationships, promoting recovery, preventing suicide, and empowering patients through education and support.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

About our providers for bipolar disorder support located within 20 miles of Irvine, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Irvine, CA
There are over 58 therapists in Irvine, CA accepting new patients.
58+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Bipolar disorder
  • 98%Depression
  • 79%Stress management
  • 79%ADD/ADHD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 88%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 78%Cigna
  • 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 7%Korean
  • 5%Farsi
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 28%Man
License types
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  • 48%Nurse Practitioner
  • 22%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Clinical Psychologist
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 2%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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