Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA
Adriane Alcalá Moss
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90028
17 Jun 21: I am accepting clients for formal psychiatric care from OREGON only at this time. I do provide holistic health counseling and coaching for any location. Please go to my website for more details. Services are currently 100% online/virtual via ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Skype, or Google Hangouts in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 guidelines published at: https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/telehealth/index.html
17 Jun 21: I am accepting clients for formal psychiatric care from OREGON only at this time. I do provide holistic health counseling and coaching for any location. Please go to my website for more details. Services are currently 100% online/virtual via ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Skype, or Google Hangouts in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 guidelines published at: https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/telehealth/index.html
Sarah Blue
Psychiatrist, MD-BC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Dr. David J Hermiz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
As a psychiatrist with training from UCLA, I focus on fostering personal growth and well-being. My approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with medication management, addressing conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I provide dementia assessments and have a dedicated interest in working with older adults. My practice is committed to creating a supportive environment, facilitating a collaborative process to navigate life's complexities or mental health issues. If you are experiencing challenges in these areas, I encourage you to make contact for professional support.
As a psychiatrist with training from UCLA, I focus on fostering personal growth and well-being. My approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with medication management, addressing conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I provide dementia assessments and have a dedicated interest in working with older adults. My practice is committed to creating a supportive environment, facilitating a collaborative process to navigate life's complexities or mental health issues. If you are experiencing challenges in these areas, I encourage you to make contact for professional support.
Shuang Lei
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, haven’t been feeling yourself? What can I do to help - is what I ask myself every time I’m facing someone who is struggling to get to where they want to be in life. Having lived in four very different places (mainland China, French Canada, Las Vegas, New York City) before age 20, I come from a diverse cultural background that accepts and appreciates all. Compassionate, always ready to listen, without a trace of judgement, I am here to understand what is uniquely you. There is no dilemma too small to ponder, and no problem too big to tackle. Witnessing positive change gives me the utmost joy in life.
Anxiety, depression, haven’t been feeling yourself? What can I do to help - is what I ask myself every time I’m facing someone who is struggling to get to where they want to be in life. Having lived in four very different places (mainland China, French Canada, Las Vegas, New York City) before age 20, I come from a diverse cultural background that accepts and appreciates all. Compassionate, always ready to listen, without a trace of judgement, I am here to understand what is uniquely you. There is no dilemma too small to ponder, and no problem too big to tackle. Witnessing positive change gives me the utmost joy in life.
Kalen Flynn
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
I am a holistic psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a special interest in psychedelic medicine who has studied with master healers around the world. I work with people who are ready to take a new approach to their mental health and connect to their innate capacity for healing. I have trained with the leading physicians in evidence-based integrative and functional psychiatry, and I have studied with traditional medicine practitioners in China and Peru. My practice has been shaped by my work over the past decade with the psychedelic medicine ayahuasca, specifically with Shipibo healers in the Amazon.
I am a holistic psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a special interest in psychedelic medicine who has studied with master healers around the world. I work with people who are ready to take a new approach to their mental health and connect to their innate capacity for healing. I have trained with the leading physicians in evidence-based integrative and functional psychiatry, and I have studied with traditional medicine practitioners in China and Peru. My practice has been shaped by my work over the past decade with the psychedelic medicine ayahuasca, specifically with Shipibo healers in the Amazon.
Katherine Watkins
Psychiatrist, MD, MSHS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I am a Los Angeles-based psychiatrist with a private practice in West LA and primarily see patients in-person for both medication and psychotherapy. I believe people can best realize their potential to grow in the context of supportive relationships and that a good relationship with a therapist can change your life. While I individualize treatment depending on your needs/preferences, I also stay abreast of the research literature to give you state-of-the-art treatment scientifically supported by the most current evidence.
I am a Los Angeles-based psychiatrist with a private practice in West LA and primarily see patients in-person for both medication and psychotherapy. I believe people can best realize their potential to grow in the context of supportive relationships and that a good relationship with a therapist can change your life. While I individualize treatment depending on your needs/preferences, I also stay abreast of the research literature to give you state-of-the-art treatment scientifically supported by the most current evidence.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, Psychotherapy, Telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. We provide a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, Psychotherapy, Telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. We provide a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html
Dr Perez @ Evolve Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances?
Tired of the relentless cycle of self-doubt, fatigue, and panic attacks? Struggling with poor concentration, restless sleep, or irrational fears? Feeling hypersensitive or overwhelmed by a need for control? Are these emotional and behavioral patterns fixable? Which ones stem from genetics or brain chemistry, and which are rooted in upbringing or circumstances?
Sarita Shah
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a general psychiatrist with experience treating a wide variety of mental conditions. I have specialty training in managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and maternal mental health. In addition to my broad knowledge and expertise in medication management, I draw upon my training in psychotherapy, motivational enhancement, and lifestyle medicine for a holistic approach to mental health and well-being.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a general psychiatrist with experience treating a wide variety of mental conditions. I have specialty training in managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and maternal mental health. In addition to my broad knowledge and expertise in medication management, I draw upon my training in psychotherapy, motivational enhancement, and lifestyle medicine for a holistic approach to mental health and well-being.
Alisa J Land
Psychiatrist, MD, CSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Whatever challenge you may be facing, I am prepared to support your emotional health and ability to live a full and meaningful life. As a board certified psychiatrist and clinical social worker trained at Harvard, Columbia, and UCLA, I bring a rich training to my practice to allow me to effectively support your needs and integrate psychotherapy and medication management. My areas of expertise include mood, anxiety, thought, and personality disorders and complex grief and trauma. I have specialty training in working with families & couples, and women during times of reproductive change (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause).
Whatever challenge you may be facing, I am prepared to support your emotional health and ability to live a full and meaningful life. As a board certified psychiatrist and clinical social worker trained at Harvard, Columbia, and UCLA, I bring a rich training to my practice to allow me to effectively support your needs and integrate psychotherapy and medication management. My areas of expertise include mood, anxiety, thought, and personality disorders and complex grief and trauma. I have specialty training in working with families & couples, and women during times of reproductive change (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause).
Michael Kang
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Through a thorough understanding of the patient in the beginning, present, along with future hopes, treatment goals and targets can be identified. With my patients I will mainly focus on medication management and psychotherapy. I am comfortable treating a broad spectrum of diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD. I am board certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I received my B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut.
Through a thorough understanding of the patient in the beginning, present, along with future hopes, treatment goals and targets can be identified. With my patients I will mainly focus on medication management and psychotherapy. I am comfortable treating a broad spectrum of diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD. I am board certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I received my B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut.
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Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
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I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
I take on the tradition of detailed discovery of your issues and turn it around to supporting you in how best to reach your emotional, relational, and cognitive potentials. I am versatile in, and offer, various treatment approaches such as DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychodynamic therapy, as well as prescribing medications. I discuss the details of my Psycho-Bio-Social model integrated formulations before answering the scientific and functional rationales behind my recommendations. I believe the process of discovering your functional goal is the most important part of the process.
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Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Meet Michael Mahgerefteh, MD - better known to his patients as Dr. Mike Mah. Through training and active treatment, Dr. Mike has honed his expertise in providing comprehensive psychiatric care for a variety of mental illnesses including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, addiction, and personality disorders.
Meet Michael Mahgerefteh, MD - better known to his patients as Dr. Mike Mah. Through training and active treatment, Dr. Mike has honed his expertise in providing comprehensive psychiatric care for a variety of mental illnesses including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, addiction, and personality disorders.
Nicole Bellisario
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, CNL
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in psychiatric nursing working with diverse patient populations in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I have been a nurse for seven years and my absolute favorite part of my job has always been a genuine, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I provide both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy in caring for the mental health of women, men, adolescents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, first responders, and trauma survivors. My current focus is clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
I have extensive experience in psychiatric nursing working with diverse patient populations in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I have been a nurse for seven years and my absolute favorite part of my job has always been a genuine, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I provide both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy in caring for the mental health of women, men, adolescents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, first responders, and trauma survivors. My current focus is clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
Tatiana Molinar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
I am especially honored and equipped to serve those who deeply value culturally sensitive and holistic mental health care. My goal is to support you in understanding and addressing your unique mental, behavioral, and emotional needs. My clients seek clarity and education on their medication options, whether they're embarking on a new treatment, adjusting their current regimen, or contemplating a reduction. They value affirming therapy that respects and celebrates their unique identities, including those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQ+ community, BiPOC, and differently abled.
I am especially honored and equipped to serve those who deeply value culturally sensitive and holistic mental health care. My goal is to support you in understanding and addressing your unique mental, behavioral, and emotional needs. My clients seek clarity and education on their medication options, whether they're embarking on a new treatment, adjusting their current regimen, or contemplating a reduction. They value affirming therapy that respects and celebrates their unique identities, including those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQ+ community, BiPOC, and differently abled.
Gol Ara
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Accepting New Patients - Dr. Ara completed her fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) at UCLA. CLP is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on treating mental health issues in patients with complex medical conditions. Before her fellowship training, she completed her psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico and earned her M.D. degree from Tehran University.
Accepting New Patients - Dr. Ara completed her fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) at UCLA. CLP is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on treating mental health issues in patients with complex medical conditions. Before her fellowship training, she completed her psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico and earned her M.D. degree from Tehran University.
VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, NP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Online Only)
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. We offer affordable rates out-of-pocket rates
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. We offer affordable rates out-of-pocket rates
Tyler Davis
Psychiatric Nurse, NP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (Online Only)
Hi, My name is Tyler! As a nurse practitioner, I believe that every individual is unique. Thus, I work with clients, assessing bio-psycho-social factors with a strong emphasis on stress and/or trauma that contributes to mental processes. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I've earned both my Master of Science in Nursing, as well as my post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science.
Hi, My name is Tyler! As a nurse practitioner, I believe that every individual is unique. Thus, I work with clients, assessing bio-psycho-social factors with a strong emphasis on stress and/or trauma that contributes to mental processes. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I've earned both my Master of Science in Nursing, as well as my post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science.
Ketamine Therapy Ctr | MHC Cedars-Sinai East Tower
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Ketamine therapy is a powerful treatment option as part of a comprehensive care plan for depression and other mood disorders. This ability to reduce self-harm automatically puts ketamine into a very select group of medications, along with lithium and clozapine. Reducing self-harm is a result which no other antidepressant has ever been proven to have.
Ketamine therapy is a powerful treatment option as part of a comprehensive care plan for depression and other mood disorders. This ability to reduce self-harm automatically puts ketamine into a very select group of medications, along with lithium and clozapine. Reducing self-harm is a result which no other antidepressant has ever been proven to have.
Jaswinder (Jesse) Kumar
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
It’s hard finding access to good mental health care. Whether it's due to long wait times to see someone, or feeling like you're not being heard, it seems that the mental health care system just isn't optimized to deliver effective treatment. With that in mind, I have developed a practice designed to deliver treatment that, at its core, is convenient, comprehensive, and compassionate.
It’s hard finding access to good mental health care. Whether it's due to long wait times to see someone, or feeling like you're not being heard, it seems that the mental health care system just isn't optimized to deliver effective treatment. With that in mind, I have developed a practice designed to deliver treatment that, at its core, is convenient, comprehensive, and compassionate.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$250
Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
93% | Depression |
77% | Bipolar Disorder |
75% | Medication Management |
74% | ADHD |
73% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
92% | Aetna |
91% | Cigna and Evernorth |
87% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients
50% | In Person and Online | |
50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
59% | Female | |
40% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Los Angeles?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.