Psychiatrists in Aliso Viejo, CA

Maryam Zarrabi
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Dr. Maryam Zarrabi is committed to fostering a safe space free of judgment. She understands the value of informed, collaborative, and individual treatment plans. Dr. Zarrabi’s holistic and evidence-based approach incorporates psychopharmacology, biopsychosocial factors, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Northwell Health, where she was awarded the Russell T. Joffe Memorial Award and the clinical excellence award.
Dr. Maryam Zarrabi is committed to fostering a safe space free of judgment. She understands the value of informed, collaborative, and individual treatment plans. Dr. Zarrabi’s holistic and evidence-based approach incorporates psychopharmacology, biopsychosocial factors, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Northwell Health, where she was awarded the Russell T. Joffe Memorial Award and the clinical excellence award.
Bettina Franz
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Not accepting new clients
I am no longer accepting new patients
I am no longer accepting new patients

Andia Turner
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
My goal is to help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life aligned with your values, and to reduce unnecessary suffering. I will do this through a comprehensive and integrated approach that combines the best of standard of care medicine with holistic and preventive interventions. This may include medication, but also psychotherapy, mindfulness, nutrition, physical activity, sleep interventions, and other cognitive and behavioral strategies. Together, we will design a personalized and individualized plan that suits your needs and preferences, and supports you in achieving your goals.
My goal is to help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life aligned with your values, and to reduce unnecessary suffering. I will do this through a comprehensive and integrated approach that combines the best of standard of care medicine with holistic and preventive interventions. This may include medication, but also psychotherapy, mindfulness, nutrition, physical activity, sleep interventions, and other cognitive and behavioral strategies. Together, we will design a personalized and individualized plan that suits your needs and preferences, and supports you in achieving your goals.

Andrea Carasquero
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, ANP-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
Whole Hearts Clinic our providers specialize in the care of patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD assessment, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse including medication management with ketamine for treatment resistant depression, Suboxone for Opioid use disorder, Naltrexone for Alcohol use. These are uncertain times! You know you could use some support, you want to feel better, so you came to this website. Congratulations on taking the first step. However, you've been scrolling the pages on this site for a while and every clinician is beginning to look the same, and just know my focus is always on you and your health care needs.
Whole Hearts Clinic our providers specialize in the care of patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD assessment, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse including medication management with ketamine for treatment resistant depression, Suboxone for Opioid use disorder, Naltrexone for Alcohol use. These are uncertain times! You know you could use some support, you want to feel better, so you came to this website. Congratulations on taking the first step. However, you've been scrolling the pages on this site for a while and every clinician is beginning to look the same, and just know my focus is always on you and your health care needs.

Hadi Estakhri
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California. He offers customized, patient-focused treatments to address the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has vast proficiency in the mental health field. His expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.
Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California. He offers customized, patient-focused treatments to address the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has vast proficiency in the mental health field. His expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.

Hadi Estakhri
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Online Only)
Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California. He offers customized, patient-focused treatments to address the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has vast proficiency in the mental health field. His expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.
Hadi Estakhri, MD — or Dr. E as his patients know him — is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist practicing at Allied Psychiatry and Mental Health in Newport Beach, California. He offers customized, patient-focused treatments to address the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. With more than two decades of professional experience, he has vast proficiency in the mental health field. His expertise is in treating a wide range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in both adult and adolescents.
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Dr. Nadia Bening - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Dr. Nadia Bening is a Psychiatrist and Certified Brain Health Coach in addition to wife and mom of 3 boys. She has over a decade of experience in the traditional psychiatric clinical setting and was Medical Director at a substance abuse rehabilitation center for the past 3 years.
Dr. Nadia Bening is a Psychiatrist and Certified Brain Health Coach in addition to wife and mom of 3 boys. She has over a decade of experience in the traditional psychiatric clinical setting and was Medical Director at a substance abuse rehabilitation center for the past 3 years.

Blanca Cervantes
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
Our ideal Clients are clients who really want overall change in there life using medication management including therapeutic services to treat the whole person.
Our ideal Clients are clients who really want overall change in there life using medication management including therapeutic services to treat the whole person.

Dr Priti Bhardwaj - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Dr. Priti Bhardwaj knows how difficult it can be to seek help, but by doing so you’re taking a step closer to where you want to be. Struggles with anxiety, depression, attention, and insecurity interfere with our emotional and physical well-being as well as our ability to connect with others. Her goal with patients and families is to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment for them to communicate the difficulties and challenges they face and work on finding solutions that nourish them toward becoming the healthiest and best version of themselves.
Dr. Priti Bhardwaj knows how difficult it can be to seek help, but by doing so you’re taking a step closer to where you want to be. Struggles with anxiety, depression, attention, and insecurity interfere with our emotional and physical well-being as well as our ability to connect with others. Her goal with patients and families is to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment for them to communicate the difficulties and challenges they face and work on finding solutions that nourish them toward becoming the healthiest and best version of themselves.

Riz Ahmad
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.

Isaac Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
I believe in a holistic approach to mental healthcare that involves healing not just the mind but the body and spirit as well. I love working with my clients to ensure that together, we can figure out how to reach their maximum potential.
I believe in a holistic approach to mental healthcare that involves healing not just the mind but the body and spirit as well. I love working with my clients to ensure that together, we can figure out how to reach their maximum potential.

Amy Cameron
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Accepting new patients. I believe good mental health provides a nurturing of the mental, relational, spiritual, physical, and psychological aspects of the person. I choose Azusa Pacific University for my graduate school because of the Christian values that align with my beliefs. I have practiced nursing for over 14 years, my experience allows me to provide a well-rounded approach to treating the whole person. I will advocate for you to get to the best version of yourself. I will listen to you with genuine empathy and concern. We will work together to develop the best treatment plan tailored to you.
Accepting new patients. I believe good mental health provides a nurturing of the mental, relational, spiritual, physical, and psychological aspects of the person. I choose Azusa Pacific University for my graduate school because of the Christian values that align with my beliefs. I have practiced nursing for over 14 years, my experience allows me to provide a well-rounded approach to treating the whole person. I will advocate for you to get to the best version of yourself. I will listen to you with genuine empathy and concern. We will work together to develop the best treatment plan tailored to you.

Tatyana Ellison
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
****Now offering Personal Development Coaching and EMDR Therapy.**** Many professionals are under a lot of pressure and have nobody to turn to for help without fear of it affecting their careers in a negative way. So they continue to suffer in silence. Untreated depression and anxiety can seriously impact your ability to function at work and at home. You didn’t work so hard to lose it all. I am able to provide timely and confidential treatment to help you feel like your normal self again.
****Now offering Personal Development Coaching and EMDR Therapy.**** Many professionals are under a lot of pressure and have nobody to turn to for help without fear of it affecting their careers in a negative way. So they continue to suffer in silence. Untreated depression and anxiety can seriously impact your ability to function at work and at home. You didn’t work so hard to lose it all. I am able to provide timely and confidential treatment to help you feel like your normal self again.
Carol Massey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, MSN, RN
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (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.

Ya (Tracy) Peralta
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP, MSN
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
I believe we are created with intention and to live a life w purpose. As we go about with life, we face challenges, stressors, and trauma. We find ourselves being defined and trapped by those moments. Depression, anxiety, despair, and mental health illness begin to be part of the narrative of our life. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it would be an honor to be part of your mental health journey to help you heal, rediscover who you are, and find your life’s purpose. To start creating a new narrative of your life that is lived out w intention.
I believe we are created with intention and to live a life w purpose. As we go about with life, we face challenges, stressors, and trauma. We find ourselves being defined and trapped by those moments. Depression, anxiety, despair, and mental health illness begin to be part of the narrative of our life. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it would be an honor to be part of your mental health journey to help you heal, rediscover who you are, and find your life’s purpose. To start creating a new narrative of your life that is lived out w intention.

Andrew Morrow
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders and a multitude of other mental health issues. Having undergone extensive training in medical school, and a psychiatric residency, I am well trained in both psychotherapy and medication managment of mental problems. Whether you are suffering from severe depression or anxiety or if you simply wish to work on a certain aspect of your social, occupational or familial functioning, I can help. Born and raised in Orange County, I am familiar with the stresses of living in this community, and would love to help you reach your potential.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders and a multitude of other mental health issues. Having undergone extensive training in medical school, and a psychiatric residency, I am well trained in both psychotherapy and medication managment of mental problems. Whether you are suffering from severe depression or anxiety or if you simply wish to work on a certain aspect of your social, occupational or familial functioning, I can help. Born and raised in Orange County, I am familiar with the stresses of living in this community, and would love to help you reach your potential.

Mottsin Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.

Penny Greaves
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618
Penny Greaves has over twenty years of Nursing experience and received her bachelor's in nursing in 2007 and a Master's of Nursing with a primary care nurse practitioner certificate in 2010 from Ryerson University, in Toronto, Canada. She obtained her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree in 2021 from the National University and is dual certified with the ANCC in psychiatry and the AANP in family practice. She is currently pursuing a psychology doctorate degree (PsyD) to improve health outcomes. She is experienced with adults, adults with addictions, complex mental health problems, geriatrics, and dementia.
Penny Greaves has over twenty years of Nursing experience and received her bachelor's in nursing in 2007 and a Master's of Nursing with a primary care nurse practitioner certificate in 2010 from Ryerson University, in Toronto, Canada. She obtained her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree in 2021 from the National University and is dual certified with the ANCC in psychiatry and the AANP in family practice. She is currently pursuing a psychology doctorate degree (PsyD) to improve health outcomes. She is experienced with adults, adults with addictions, complex mental health problems, geriatrics, and dementia.

Amanda Seif
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
Dr. Seif is a board certified psychiatrist with a subspecialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and integrative mental health. As an integrative psychiatrist, she looks with her patients and looks at the roots of their problems. Instead of addressing the illness itself only, Dr. Seif’s approach is proactive. Her goal is to find the deep cause of the current mental state of her patients, to better understand their thought process and to prevent future illness and setbacks. Dr. Seif’s journey, her education, and her passion for helping others have led her to develop a patient-centered outlook in her line of work.
Dr. Seif is a board certified psychiatrist with a subspecialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and integrative mental health. As an integrative psychiatrist, she looks with her patients and looks at the roots of their problems. Instead of addressing the illness itself only, Dr. Seif’s approach is proactive. Her goal is to find the deep cause of the current mental state of her patients, to better understand their thought process and to prevent future illness and setbacks. Dr. Seif’s journey, her education, and her passion for helping others have led her to develop a patient-centered outlook in her line of work.

Keeban Nam
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Online Only)
We provide top-quality comprehensive mental health services to help you foster the life you never thought possible. Our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and tele-behavioral health clinicians are skilled in treating children and adults dealing with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, and depression, among many other conditions. As a client-focused center, we collaborate with your clinical providers to maximize your treatment outcome and to help you reach your greatest potential.
We provide top-quality comprehensive mental health services to help you foster the life you never thought possible. Our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and tele-behavioral health clinicians are skilled in treating children and adults dealing with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, and depression, among many other conditions. As a client-focused center, we collaborate with your clinical providers to maximize your treatment outcome and to help you reach your greatest potential.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Aliso Viejo Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Aliso Viejo has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Aliso Viejo, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Aliso Viejo Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Aliso Viejo Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Aliso Viejo has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Aliso Viejo, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Aliso Viejo Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Aliso Viejo as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Aliso Viejo). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Aliso Viejo as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Aliso Viejo). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.