Female Psychiatrists in Orange, CA
Kathy Nguyen, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, she places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatme
Kathy Nguyen, PMHNP-BC, takes a unique and progressive approach to mental health illnesses. Treatment is personalized, based on evidence research, and encompasses on a myriad of treatment modalities. Kathy believes in the influence of three factors: one's past and upbringing, current life situations, and one's genetic makeup, affecting mental illness Being trained and current with the best evidence based medication treatment strategy, she places a strong emphasis on psychosocial, and psychodynamic factors as the foundation of his treatment. Many psychiatric conditions have an underlying biological and genetic component of treatme
Dr. Heather Mak is a psychiatrist with experience in helping patients with issues like hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Heather Mak is a psychiatrist with experience in helping patients with issues like hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Stephany Lavigne, a distinguished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with honors from the University of South Alabama. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in forensic psychiatry at Metropolitan State Hospital, caring for patients under penal codes and conservatorship. Dr. Lavigne has also demonstrated her commitment in diverse outpatient settings, providing quality mental health care.
Dr. Stephany Lavigne, a distinguished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with honors from the University of South Alabama. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in forensic psychiatry at Metropolitan State Hospital, caring for patients under penal codes and conservatorship. Dr. Lavigne has also demonstrated her commitment in diverse outpatient settings, providing quality mental health care.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
Do you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, feel hopeless, or can't stop binging on food, TV, and alcohol? Are you having problems in your personal or professional relationships? Do you feel "stuck," unable to get ahead, afraid to set and achieve goals? Have you ever taken an honest look at your childhood, teen years, or any other time in your history to see what might be holding you back? Have you ever been heartbroken because of a major loss to death, divorce, or a lifetime of painful experiences like childhood traumas? Regardless of the cause, you know it doesn't feel good and you want joy and freedom in your life.
Do you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, feel hopeless, or can't stop binging on food, TV, and alcohol? Are you having problems in your personal or professional relationships? Do you feel "stuck," unable to get ahead, afraid to set and achieve goals? Have you ever taken an honest look at your childhood, teen years, or any other time in your history to see what might be holding you back? Have you ever been heartbroken because of a major loss to death, divorce, or a lifetime of painful experiences like childhood traumas? Regardless of the cause, you know it doesn't feel good and you want joy and freedom in your life.
Even when everything looks “fine,” life can feel challenging. If you’re overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or just not quite yourself lately, you’re not alone—and the right support can help you find balance. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I understand how culture, family, and personal experiences shape our views on mental health and healing. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I take a compassionate, practical, and collaborative approach. Our sessions will be conversational and focused on what’s happening now, helping you find manageable and meaningful ways forward.
Even when everything looks “fine,” life can feel challenging. If you’re overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or just not quite yourself lately, you’re not alone—and the right support can help you find balance. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I understand how culture, family, and personal experiences shape our views on mental health and healing. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I take a compassionate, practical, and collaborative approach. Our sessions will be conversational and focused on what’s happening now, helping you find manageable and meaningful ways forward.
Hello! I'm Blessy, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. I'm dual certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across the lifespan and a family nurse practitioner. With over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and 10 years of experience in psychiatric medication management, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, depression, and treatment-resistant depression in adults and older adults.
Hello! I'm Blessy, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. I'm dual certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across the lifespan and a family nurse practitioner. With over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and 10 years of experience in psychiatric medication management, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, depression, and treatment-resistant depression in adults and older adults.
I strive to provide compassionate evidence-based care to help you successfully achieve your mental health goals. I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan. I am accepting new patients ages 15 and above. I enjoy working with individuals and families. I incorporate a holistic approach to mental health, including problem-focused psychotherapy, mind-body connection, lifestyle modifications, and medication management. We are all unique individuals, so our best strategy is to individualize care across disciplines, including referrals for in-depth psychotherapy.I strive to provide compass
I strive to provide compassionate evidence-based care to help you successfully achieve your mental health goals. I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan. I am accepting new patients ages 15 and above. I enjoy working with individuals and families. I incorporate a holistic approach to mental health, including problem-focused psychotherapy, mind-body connection, lifestyle modifications, and medication management. We are all unique individuals, so our best strategy is to individualize care across disciplines, including referrals for in-depth psychotherapy.I strive to provide compass
I am accepting new patients ages 15 and above. I enjoy working with individuals and families. I incorporate a holistic approach to mental health, including problem-focused psychotherapy, mind-body connection, lifestyle modifications, and medication management.
I am accepting new patients ages 15 and above. I enjoy working with individuals and families. I incorporate a holistic approach to mental health, including problem-focused psychotherapy, mind-body connection, lifestyle modifications, and medication management.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Dhwani Wier, PMHNP is dedicated to supporting individuals across California in achieving mental well-being. Through personalized, evidence-based care, she provides a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their challenges. Dhwani specializes in addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, employing a holistic approach that includes medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments. Her goal is to empower clients to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering resilience and long-term mental health.Dhwani is particularly passionate about treating PTSD and trauma, wome
Dhwani Wier, PMHNP is dedicated to supporting individuals across California in achieving mental well-being. Through personalized, evidence-based care, she provides a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their challenges. Dhwani specializes in addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, employing a holistic approach that includes medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments. Her goal is to empower clients to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering resilience and long-term mental health.Dhwani is particularly passionate about treating PTSD and trauma, wome
I work with adults navigating ADHD, first-episode depression, or anxiety who want thoughtful, collaborative medication management and a provider who takes the time to listen. Many of the patients I support are high-functioning but struggling with focus, emotional overwhelm, poor sleep, or new-onset mood and anxiety symptoms that are beginning to impact daily life.
I work with adults navigating ADHD, first-episode depression, or anxiety who want thoughtful, collaborative medication management and a provider who takes the time to listen. Many of the patients I support are high-functioning but struggling with focus, emotional overwhelm, poor sleep, or new-onset mood and anxiety symptoms that are beginning to impact daily life.
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I provide outpatient psychiatric care to pregnant and postpartum women experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and pregnancy/birth related mood disorders. I can see patients virtually or at my office in Orange to provide centralized care to women in Orange County and the surrounding areas.
I provide outpatient psychiatric care to pregnant and postpartum women experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and pregnancy/birth related mood disorders. I can see patients virtually or at my office in Orange to provide centralized care to women in Orange County and the surrounding areas.
Christina Seong is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in psychiatry since 2015. She graduated from Yale University with a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. She works in partnership with her clients and colleagues to determine goals for treatment based on their needs to maximize their mental health and happiness. Her main areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar disorder. In her spare time, Christina enjoys camping, traveling, hiking and watching movies.
Christina Seong is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in psychiatry since 2015. She graduated from Yale University with a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. She works in partnership with her clients and colleagues to determine goals for treatment based on their needs to maximize their mental health and happiness. Her main areas of focus include Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar disorder. In her spare time, Christina enjoys camping, traveling, hiking and watching movies.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults. With over 10 years of experience in the psychiatric field, I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults. With over 10 years of experience in the psychiatric field, I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.
Lisa Johnson's practice is unique as she is currently working on a fellowship in functional medicine. This seeks beyond symptom management and looks at genetic, biologic and environmental factors which serves as the root cause of psychiatric illness. Functional medicine transforms the approach to a more compassionate, personalized whole-person care experience. Evidence based research is essential in her treatment plan. Lisa approaches each interaction with warmth, trust, and empathy in order to build a therapeutic relationship.
Lisa Johnson's practice is unique as she is currently working on a fellowship in functional medicine. This seeks beyond symptom management and looks at genetic, biologic and environmental factors which serves as the root cause of psychiatric illness. Functional medicine transforms the approach to a more compassionate, personalized whole-person care experience. Evidence based research is essential in her treatment plan. Lisa approaches each interaction with warmth, trust, and empathy in order to build a therapeutic relationship.
I am board-certified to see all ages but my primary focus is to empower women on their wellness journey by offering an approachable and causal setting for treatment.
I am board-certified to see all ages but my primary focus is to empower women on their wellness journey by offering an approachable and causal setting for treatment.
Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare Clinics in California. For appointments contact Orange- Ph: (657) 657-7673, Ontario- Ph: (909) 450-8020, Long Beach- Ph: (559) 550-1764, Oakland- Ph: (415) 480-7362 and SavantCare-Massachusetts- Ph: (857) 858-5859. Her ideal patient is an adult facing the challenges of mood or anxiety disorders, substance abuse, or addiction. This patient seeks a compassionate and understanding professional who acknowledges their unique experiences, including potential trauma or complex psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist also practicing at SavantCare Clinics in California. For appointments contact Orange- Ph: (657) 657-7673, Ontario- Ph: (909) 450-8020, Long Beach- Ph: (559) 550-1764, Oakland- Ph: (415) 480-7362 and SavantCare-Massachusetts- Ph: (857) 858-5859. Her ideal patient is an adult facing the challenges of mood or anxiety disorders, substance abuse, or addiction. This patient seeks a compassionate and understanding professional who acknowledges their unique experiences, including potential trauma or complex psychiatric conditions.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.