Female Psychiatrists in Pacific Palisades, CA

Nwankaego Nwandei
Physician Assistant, PA
Online Only
Is life becoming unmanageable? Looking for real answers? Seeking the best group of clinicians who accept your insurance? Welcome to WellPsyche Medical Group! WellPsyche providers are experts in Wellness and Mental Health. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life. WellPsyche is also a leader in Telemedicine. Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.
Is life becoming unmanageable? Looking for real answers? Seeking the best group of clinicians who accept your insurance? Welcome to WellPsyche Medical Group! WellPsyche providers are experts in Wellness and Mental Health. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life. WellPsyche is also a leader in Telemedicine. Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.
(310) 526-3404 View (310) 526-3404
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
Ellen Charles, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My practice is built on a simple belief: psychiatric care should be personal because each of us is unique. I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in Santa Monica, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental healthcare to adults. In our sessions, we’ll have the space to understand your whole story, not just a diagnosis.
My practice is built on a simple belief: psychiatric care should be personal because each of us is unique. I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in Santa Monica, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental healthcare to adults. In our sessions, we’ll have the space to understand your whole story, not just a diagnosis.
(424) 495-3550 View (424) 495-3550
Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
Welcoming New Patients! Jordan is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She believes in a collaborative, low-pressure approach that integrates psychoeducation, coaching, medication management, and supportive therapy. She appreciates the unique strengths of individuals and works with clients to leverage those strengths in new productive ways.
Welcoming New Patients! Jordan is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She believes in a collaborative, low-pressure approach that integrates psychoeducation, coaching, medication management, and supportive therapy. She appreciates the unique strengths of individuals and works with clients to leverage those strengths in new productive ways.
(424) 677-0413 View (424) 677-0413
Face Together Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD, MPH
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Private psychiatry practice committed to helping individuals enjoy meaningful lives. Face Together Wellness is grounded in a person feeling safe and heard. Dr. Agrawal’s treatment approach is personalized, thorough, caring, and forthright.
Private psychiatry practice committed to helping individuals enjoy meaningful lives. Face Together Wellness is grounded in a person feeling safe and heard. Dr. Agrawal’s treatment approach is personalized, thorough, caring, and forthright.
(424) 399-5491 View (424) 399-5491
Sarah Oreck
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Online Only
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
(424) 347-8259 View (424) 347-8259
Katharina Hill
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many different aspects of life. While medications can be an essential tool, they are just one piece of the puzzle. I provide coaching in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and lifestyle factors because all of these contribute to both health and disease. I empower individuals to make sustainable changes that support long-term well-being and resilience. Se habla espanol. Find me online by googling www.EncoraHealth for more information and to find what insurances I accept.
I take a whole-person, integrated approach to health and wellness, recognizing that true well-being comes from many different aspects of life. While medications can be an essential tool, they are just one piece of the puzzle. I provide coaching in nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and lifestyle factors because all of these contribute to both health and disease. I empower individuals to make sustainable changes that support long-term well-being and resilience. Se habla espanol. Find me online by googling www.EncoraHealth for more information and to find what insurances I accept.
(626) 681-4327 View (626) 681-4327
Melissa Quinn
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
Dr. Quinn is a double board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in working with clients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety disorders (including OCD, Social anxiety, Panic disorder, and PTSD), and Depression.
Dr. Quinn is a double board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in working with clients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety disorders (including OCD, Social anxiety, Panic disorder, and PTSD), and Depression.
(310) 362-4564 View (310) 362-4564
Cheryl L Green
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I welcome people of all ages and genders, but I have special expertise in working with women and adolescent girls who suffer from depression, mood swings, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, and/or ADHD. I see patients in person in Beverly Hills and in Redlands, California, and I also see patients via telepsychiatry throughout California. I use an approach that combines psychiatry-as-usual, that is, medications and therapy, with lifestyle changes in several domains. I work with patients to help them to achieve all-around vibrant health, both mental and physical.
I welcome people of all ages and genders, but I have special expertise in working with women and adolescent girls who suffer from depression, mood swings, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, and/or ADHD. I see patients in person in Beverly Hills and in Redlands, California, and I also see patients via telepsychiatry throughout California. I use an approach that combines psychiatry-as-usual, that is, medications and therapy, with lifestyle changes in several domains. I work with patients to help them to achieve all-around vibrant health, both mental and physical.
(310) 697-8692 View (310) 697-8692

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Dr. DaJonitta Richmond
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
My mission is to help individuals become the healthiest version of themselves. I help those who are ready to participate in their wholeness journey, so that they can stop living life beneath their potential. I don't just practice psychiatry, I specialize in treating the entire person. I value taking adequate time to obtain a complete understanding of a person's makeup- body, soul and spirit. I fuse my clinical experience, counseling skills, as well as my medical knowledge to help optimize your total wellness.
My mission is to help individuals become the healthiest version of themselves. I help those who are ready to participate in their wholeness journey, so that they can stop living life beneath their potential. I don't just practice psychiatry, I specialize in treating the entire person. I value taking adequate time to obtain a complete understanding of a person's makeup- body, soul and spirit. I fuse my clinical experience, counseling skills, as well as my medical knowledge to help optimize your total wellness.
(346) 220-1729 View (346) 220-1729
Dr. Marissa Hirsch
Psychiatrist, MD
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Dr. Hirsch approaches psychiatry with a deep respect for each patient’s individual story. She believes that mental health care should be collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in an understanding of both biology and lived experience. By exploring how early relationships, social environments, and personal identity shape each person’s inner world, Dr. Hirsch helps patients better understand themselves and their path forward. With training in both general and forensic psychiatry, she brings a thoughtful, structured approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Hirsch approaches psychiatry with a deep respect for each patient’s individual story. She believes that mental health care should be collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in an understanding of both biology and lived experience. By exploring how early relationships, social environments, and personal identity shape each person’s inner world, Dr. Hirsch helps patients better understand themselves and their path forward. With training in both general and forensic psychiatry, she brings a thoughtful, structured approach to diagnosis and treatment.
(855) 743-2006 View (855) 743-2006
Amber Mitchell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MSN, PMHNP
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Great to meet you! I am Amber Mitchell. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have over 18 years in the medical field. I practice general adult psychiatry and specializes in major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. I am versed in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry including postpartum depression and preconception counseling.
Great to meet you! I am Amber Mitchell. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have over 18 years in the medical field. I practice general adult psychiatry and specializes in major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. I am versed in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry including postpartum depression and preconception counseling.
(424) 484-8151 View (424) 484-8151
Cherie Mouton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, IBCLC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Cherie Mouton is a dedicated psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience as a registered nurse providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. In providing care, her approach is rooted in warmth and compassion. She strives to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals feel heard and valued.
Cherie Mouton is a dedicated psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience as a registered nurse providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. In providing care, her approach is rooted in warmth and compassion. She strives to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals feel heard and valued.
(661) 409-3951 View (661) 409-3951
Ebere A Nwosu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, MSN, PMHNP, BSN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our first session is a chance for you to share your story in a comfortable, welcoming space. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your history, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Together, we’ll set short- and long-term goals, explore the challenges you’d like to overcome, and identify actionable steps you can take right away. You’ll leave the session with a clearer understanding of your path forward and a collaborative plan for how we’ll work together.
Our first session is a chance for you to share your story in a comfortable, welcoming space. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your history, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Together, we’ll set short- and long-term goals, explore the challenges you’d like to overcome, and identify actionable steps you can take right away. You’ll leave the session with a clearer understanding of your path forward and a collaborative plan for how we’ll work together.
(424) 414-7618 View (424) 414-7618
Melissa Fillmore
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Online Only
Melissa Fillmore, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She graduated in 2016 from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Family System Psychiatric Mental Health. She has over five years of direct patient care experience in mental health. Prior to her position at Mindpath Health, she worked as a Nurse Practitioner at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in New York, working with adolescents and trained using the Collaborative Problem Solving Model.
Melissa Fillmore, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She graduated in 2016 from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Family System Psychiatric Mental Health. She has over five years of direct patient care experience in mental health. Prior to her position at Mindpath Health, she worked as a Nurse Practitioner at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in New York, working with adolescents and trained using the Collaborative Problem Solving Model.
(855) 743-2006 View (855) 743-2006
Melody Zolfaghari
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
10 Endorsed
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I bring a blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and cultural competence to my practice. With a deep understanding that mental health is intricately connected to one's overall well-being, I approach each individual holistically, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. One of my core beliefs is that effective mental health care must be culturally sensitive and tailored to the unique needs and backgrounds of each individual. I actively engage with diverse communities, seeking to understand and respect their cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I bring a blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and cultural competence to my practice. With a deep understanding that mental health is intricately connected to one's overall well-being, I approach each individual holistically, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. One of my core beliefs is that effective mental health care must be culturally sensitive and tailored to the unique needs and backgrounds of each individual. I actively engage with diverse communities, seeking to understand and respect their cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
(747) 318-5692 View (747) 318-5692
Bintou Diaby
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal clients are women and adolescents who may appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. Many are used to being the ones who keep everything moving while quietly struggling. I provide medication management for women and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, burnout, and life transitions. Through thorough evaluations, precise diagnosis and thoughtful medication management, I help clients regain clarity, stability, a stronger sense of balance in their everyday lives.
My ideal clients are women and adolescents who may appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. Many are used to being the ones who keep everything moving while quietly struggling. I provide medication management for women and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, burnout, and life transitions. Through thorough evaluations, precise diagnosis and thoughtful medication management, I help clients regain clarity, stability, a stronger sense of balance in their everyday lives.
(559) 663-3964 View (559) 663-3964
Nida Kichkla
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Online Only
Nida is ANCC board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, mood & psychotic disorders. She works in collaboration with a psychiatrist in a private practice that accepts most insurance plans. Encouraging and supporting clients with a whole person care recovery model, she implements a personalized blend of medication (when clinically indicated) and supportive motivational therapy in order to reach treatment goals. Experience in a wide variety of psychiatric settings across the lifespan have helped Nida to understand each individual is unique and requires specialized treatment options
Nida is ANCC board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, mood & psychotic disorders. She works in collaboration with a psychiatrist in a private practice that accepts most insurance plans. Encouraging and supporting clients with a whole person care recovery model, she implements a personalized blend of medication (when clinically indicated) and supportive motivational therapy in order to reach treatment goals. Experience in a wide variety of psychiatric settings across the lifespan have helped Nida to understand each individual is unique and requires specialized treatment options
(626) 416-4040 View (626) 416-4040
Kate Marie Bryan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MPH, MSN, PMHNPBC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
(626) 914-1980 View (626) 914-1980
Dr. Sandy Hah
Psychiatrist, MD
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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!
(818) 412-6880 View (818) 412-6880

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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.