Psychiatrists in 90401

Taryn Joyce
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, BSN, PMHNP
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
(424) 257-0325 View (424) 257-0325
Esther Choi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
(424) 699-4081 View (424) 699-4081
Shira Crohn
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
(415) 818-0635 View (415) 818-0635
Do you feel like you're trudging through life, weighed down by a constant sense of sadness & worry? Perhaps the joy you once knew has faded, replaced by a persistent feeling of being stuck. You're not alone. Millions of adults struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a cycle of negativity. I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on your daily life. The relentless drain of energy, the crippling anxieties, & the sense of hopelessness can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. You may yearn for the vibrant life you once had, but the path forward seems unclear.
Do you feel like you're trudging through life, weighed down by a constant sense of sadness & worry? Perhaps the joy you once knew has faded, replaced by a persistent feeling of being stuck. You're not alone. Millions of adults struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped in a cycle of negativity. I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on your daily life. The relentless drain of energy, the crippling anxieties, & the sense of hopelessness can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. You may yearn for the vibrant life you once had, but the path forward seems unclear.
(424) 581-0623 View (424) 581-0623
Mae Caragay
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mae Caragay is a certified physician assistant, with extensive experience in family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Mae works with patients to create a treatment plan centered around collaboration and empathy in order to provide the highest quality of care.
Mae Caragay is a certified physician assistant, with extensive experience in family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Mae works with patients to create a treatment plan centered around collaboration and empathy in order to provide the highest quality of care.
(949) 998-4533 View (949) 998-4533
Alexa Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BSN, RN
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
Alexa Lee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic, person-centered approach to care. She thoughtfully considers each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social experiences to create individualized, high-quality treatment plans. Alexa also values the role of spirituality in all forms and practices as an important element of healing and overall well-being.
(310) 439-9727 View (310) 439-9727
Alexandra Presler
Physician Assistant, PA-C, PMHNP
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
(949) 208-9864 View (949) 208-9864
Esther Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
(415) 289-5712 View (415) 289-5712
Larissa Mooney
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
I am a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I previously served as Professor and Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I led substance use disorder treatment programs across UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. In 2026, I joined the Medical University of South Carolina as a Professor and Director of the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
(424) 301-8187 View (424) 301-8187
Sean Kim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
Sean was inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry after witnessing how many people struggle in silence and how life-changing the right support can be. He is motivated by seeing individuals regain stability, confidence, and control in their lives through a combination of personalized treatment and genuine connection.
(818) 405-8709 View (818) 405-8709
Pacific Mind Health
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Assal provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
Assal Tavakoli Parsa is a certified physician assistant specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep and panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, schizophrenia, women’s reproductive health, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Assal provides a mindfulness-based and culturally sensitive environment through a holistic approach, rather than just a clinical one.
(949) 998-4690 View (949) 998-4690
Shalu Singh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
(949) 666-8702 View (949) 666-8702
Nicole Alba-Valencia
Psychiatrist, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I offer warm, personalized psychiatric care in English or Spanish to adults and older teens (16+) in California. Most visits are via telehealth, with some in-person options in the SF Bay Area, Santa Cruz/Monterey, and LA/San Diego regions. I combine expert medical care with a down-to-earth, supportive approach grounded in partnership and respect, helping you feel safe to talk openly—at your own pace—about what’s been hard and what matters most. Treatment is individually tailored and may include psychotherapy, psychiatric medication, lifestyle guidance, or a combination of approaches. I’m happy to coordinate with outside therapists.
I offer warm, personalized psychiatric care in English or Spanish to adults and older teens (16+) in California. Most visits are via telehealth, with some in-person options in the SF Bay Area, Santa Cruz/Monterey, and LA/San Diego regions. I combine expert medical care with a down-to-earth, supportive approach grounded in partnership and respect, helping you feel safe to talk openly—at your own pace—about what’s been hard and what matters most. Treatment is individually tailored and may include psychotherapy, psychiatric medication, lifestyle guidance, or a combination of approaches. I’m happy to coordinate with outside therapists.
(669) 316-1962 View (669) 316-1962
Veronica Ramirez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
(714) 510-3632 View (714) 510-3632
Rimisha Lal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
Rimisha Lal is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports individuals on their path to emotional well-being. She was inspired to pursue a career in mental health after witnessing how access to compassionate, effective treatment can transform lives.
(818) 797-9460 View (818) 797-9460
Simran Siddiqui Idnani
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
(424) 704-9663 View (424) 704-9663
Rachael Crawford
Physician Assistant, PA-C
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Rachael incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her care and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, where she has witnessed how the right support, whether through therapy, lifestyle, interventions, or medication, can transform lives. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her career to helping patients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their healing.
(949) 738-9689 View (949) 738-9689
Neevon Esmaili MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
I enjoy the process of providing care to my patients, and entered the medical field with the intent to become a psychiatrist from the beginning. I have a passion for clinical care and dedication to providing the highest quality of service. Bringing together my medical, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric knowledge inspires me everyday. Providing a safe and therapeutic environment is my goal. I am dual board certified to work with children and adolescents and also with adults.
I enjoy the process of providing care to my patients, and entered the medical field with the intent to become a psychiatrist from the beginning. I have a passion for clinical care and dedication to providing the highest quality of service. Bringing together my medical, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric knowledge inspires me everyday. Providing a safe and therapeutic environment is my goal. I am dual board certified to work with children and adolescents and also with adults.
(310) 935-0032 View (310) 935-0032
Denis Grigorov
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a disabled veteran and former first responder, I understand what it’s like to keep functioning while carrying more than most can see. Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside. You’re not broken, you are exhausted from surviving.
As a disabled veteran and former first responder, I understand what it’s like to keep functioning while carrying more than most can see. Many of my patients are military members, veterans, teachers, or frontline professionals who feel anxious, on edge, or burned out—pushing through every day but feeling detached inside. You’re not broken, you are exhausted from surviving.
(323) 483-6800 View (323) 483-6800
Jennifer Eastman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Jennifer Eastman of Mental Health Practitioners, a passionate about helping people through comprehensive medication management tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in psychiatric medication management for adults and adolescents, treating ADHD, depression, and mood disorders (including bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. I take time to understand your complete story—not just your symptoms—so we can develop a treatment plan that actually works for your life. My approach integrates both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Hi, I'm Jennifer Eastman of Mental Health Practitioners, a passionate about helping people through comprehensive medication management tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in psychiatric medication management for adults and adolescents, treating ADHD, depression, and mood disorders (including bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. I take time to understand your complete story—not just your symptoms—so we can develop a treatment plan that actually works for your life. My approach integrates both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
(415) 968-6515 View (415) 968-6515

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Number of Psychiatrists in 90401

80+

Average cost per session

$225

Psychiatrists in 90401 who prioritize treating:

100% Anxiety
97% Depression
91% ADHD
89% Medication Management
84% Bipolar Disorder
80% Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
78% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

12 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

98% Aetna
93% Optum
90% Cigna and Evernorth

How Psychiatrists in 90401 see their clients

67% In Person and Online
33% Online Only

Gender breakdown

63% Female
37% Male