Female Psychiatrists in Palmdale, CA
Finding the right provider or person to talk to is hard, especially when you're already overwhelmed. I want you to know that you're in the right place if you're looking for some help or relief.
I'm Rachana, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, therapy where necessary, and medication management for all ages.
Finding the right provider or person to talk to is hard, especially when you're already overwhelmed. I want you to know that you're in the right place if you're looking for some help or relief.
I'm Rachana, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, therapy where necessary, and medication management for all ages.
At Moving Forward Mental Health Services, we are dedicated to providing personalized and effective mental health care to help you move forward and thrive. Our approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and empower you on your journey towards better mental well-being.
At Moving Forward Mental Health Services, we are dedicated to providing personalized and effective mental health care to help you move forward and thrive. Our approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and empower you on your journey towards better mental well-being.
I provide convenient evening and weekend psychiatric care for busy adults who need real support without disrupting their work or daily responsibilities.
Appointments are available via secure Telehealth and in person, with flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
I provide convenient evening and weekend psychiatric care for busy adults who need real support without disrupting their work or daily responsibilities.
Appointments are available via secure Telehealth and in person, with flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
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At Mental Health Practitioners, Maddie Asghari is a bilingual (English/Farsi) board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering culturally sensitive care for complex psychiatric needs. She works with adults navigating ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. Her practice is especially meaningful for those who have felt unseen or misunderstood by traditional approaches — particularly individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds seeking a provider who truly understands their experience. Your identity is not an afterthought.
At Mental Health Practitioners, Maddie Asghari is a bilingual (English/Farsi) board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering culturally sensitive care for complex psychiatric needs. She works with adults navigating ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. Her practice is especially meaningful for those who have felt unseen or misunderstood by traditional approaches — particularly individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds seeking a provider who truly understands their experience. Your identity is not an afterthought.
Welcoming New Patients! Taylor is a board-certified physician assistant 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. With a passion for continuous learning, Taylor considers it tantamount to optimizing care to stay informed of the latest treatment innovations. She conducts thorough evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Her patient-centered approach ensures that each client receives the attention and care they deserve.
Welcoming New Patients! Taylor is a board-certified physician assistant 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. With a passion for continuous learning, Taylor considers it tantamount to optimizing care to stay informed of the latest treatment innovations. She conducts thorough evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Her patient-centered approach ensures that each client receives the attention and care they deserve.
I am a board-certified PMHNP providing thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric care for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on helping clients feel understood and empowered in their care. I specialize in treating, anxiety and stress-related disorders, life transitions and adjustment challenges, difficulty with focus, motivation, or executive functioning, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about next steps. My ideal client appears high-functioning but internally struggles with worry, pressure, or self-doubt.
I am a board-certified PMHNP providing thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric care for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on helping clients feel understood and empowered in their care. I specialize in treating, anxiety and stress-related disorders, life transitions and adjustment challenges, difficulty with focus, motivation, or executive functioning, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about next steps. My ideal client appears high-functioning but internally struggles with worry, pressure, or self-doubt.
When life starts feeling heavier than it should, it can become harder to keep up with work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, ADHD, or substance use may be affecting your focus, energy, sleep, and sense of control. As a Latina and immigrant, I understand how cultural pressures and personal struggles can weigh on you over time. I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care centered on evaluation and medication management, with supportive therapy included when appropriate, to help you feel more stable, focused, and like yourself again.
When life starts feeling heavier than it should, it can become harder to keep up with work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, ADHD, or substance use may be affecting your focus, energy, sleep, and sense of control. As a Latina and immigrant, I understand how cultural pressures and personal struggles can weigh on you over time. I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care centered on evaluation and medication management, with supportive therapy included when appropriate, to help you feel more stable, focused, and like yourself again.
Welcoming New Patients! Erinn is a dedicated and compassionate physician assistant 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 earned a Master’s degree from Touro University Nevada and has a diverse clinical background, ranging from family medicine to emergency medicine. Erinn integrates medication management with CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to treat a range of psychiatric conditions and promote resilience, self-awareness, growth, and long-term mental well-being.
Welcoming New Patients! Erinn is a dedicated and compassionate physician assistant 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 earned a Master’s degree from Touro University Nevada and has a diverse clinical background, ranging from family medicine to emergency medicine. Erinn integrates medication management with CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to treat a range of psychiatric conditions and promote resilience, self-awareness, growth, and long-term mental well-being.
Welcoming New Patients! Tiffany 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. A mental health specialist for more than five years, Tiffany brings warmth, clinical expertise, and evidence-based care to every visit. She listens closely, offers thoughtful evaluations and conscientious medication management, and works collaboratively with clients to build practical plans that support lasting mental health
Welcoming New Patients! Tiffany 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. A mental health specialist for more than five years, Tiffany brings warmth, clinical expertise, and evidence-based care to every visit. She listens closely, offers thoughtful evaluations and conscientious medication management, and works collaboratively with clients to build practical plans that support lasting mental health
Dr. Han "Hannah" Nguyen works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Her ideal clients are seeking compassionate, culturally informed care and want to better understand their challenges, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Han "Hannah" Nguyen works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Her ideal clients are seeking compassionate, culturally informed care and want to better understand their challenges, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
I believe mental health care should feel human, practical, and supportive—not rushed or impersonal. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, panic attacks, insomnia, and life transitions, and who want clarity, emotional stability, and real progress. They want to understand what's happening in their minds, feel heard without judgment, and receive treatment that is efficient, supportive, and effective in real life.
I believe mental health care should feel human, practical, and supportive—not rushed or impersonal. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, panic attacks, insomnia, and life transitions, and who want clarity, emotional stability, and real progress. They want to understand what's happening in their minds, feel heard without judgment, and receive treatment that is efficient, supportive, and effective in real life.
Reclaiming control of your life is possible with the right tools, support team, and treatment plan. I’m an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in mental health concerns across the lifespan. My experience in psychiatry began years ago in the inpatient setting, working with a variety of mild to severe cases. My clinical training in psychotherapy and medication management has provided ample experience working with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use, and ADHD.
Reclaiming control of your life is possible with the right tools, support team, and treatment plan. I’m an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in mental health concerns across the lifespan. My experience in psychiatry began years ago in the inpatient setting, working with a variety of mild to severe cases. My clinical training in psychotherapy and medication management has provided ample experience working with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use, and ADHD.
Even on a good day, life can be overwhelming. Buzzing phones, work obligations, relationships, family, to-do lists, email overload, expectations and illness. Feeling like you just can’t handle it all? With so many unknowns in life, we can often feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and scared. I believe that every individual has the right to feel seen and heard. I chose to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in California after being a patient myself. I made the decision to help others that were struggling with their mental health because of my own personal experience as a patient.
Even on a good day, life can be overwhelming. Buzzing phones, work obligations, relationships, family, to-do lists, email overload, expectations and illness. Feeling like you just can’t handle it all? With so many unknowns in life, we can often feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and scared. I believe that every individual has the right to feel seen and heard. I chose to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in California after being a patient myself. I made the decision to help others that were struggling with their mental health because of my own personal experience as a patient.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Noticing it’s hard to wake up in the morning, get through the day, and sleep through the night. Cycles of sadness, nervousness, and tiredness that feel like they will continue forever. Feeling unsure of how to move past painful memories. Is this affecting self esteem, work, school performance, or achieving your goals? Wondering if medication could be a way to support your healing? Please know you are welcome in this space and life doesn't have to stay this way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Noticing it’s hard to wake up in the morning, get through the day, and sleep through the night. Cycles of sadness, nervousness, and tiredness that feel like they will continue forever. Feeling unsure of how to move past painful memories. Is this affecting self esteem, work, school performance, or achieving your goals? Wondering if medication could be a way to support your healing? Please know you are welcome in this space and life doesn't have to stay this way.
You walk around looking “fine,” but inside you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how much longer you can keep this up.
Maybe your mind never shuts off. Maybe its inattention, distractibility, anxiety, sadness or mood swings make it hard to follow through on the things you know you’re capable of. You’re successful on paper—career, family, responsibilities—but you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through the day, overthinking at night, and worrying this is just “how you are.”
If that sounds like you, you are exactly who I work with at Well Balanced Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, a Professional Nursing Corporation.
You walk around looking “fine,” but inside you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how much longer you can keep this up.
Maybe your mind never shuts off. Maybe its inattention, distractibility, anxiety, sadness or mood swings make it hard to follow through on the things you know you’re capable of. You’re successful on paper—career, family, responsibilities—but you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through the day, overthinking at night, and worrying this is just “how you are.”
If that sounds like you, you are exactly who I work with at Well Balanced Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, a Professional Nursing Corporation.
Dr. Han "Hannah" Nguyen works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Her ideal clients are seeking compassionate, culturally informed care and want to better understand their challenges, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Han "Hannah" Nguyen works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Her ideal clients are seeking compassionate, culturally informed care and want to better understand their challenges, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
Are you experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed? Do you find yourself distanced from friends and family following a major life change? Coping with adjustment disorder and trauma can feel incredibly daunting, yet it's not insurmountable. I am here to support you in facing this challenge, guiding you through this struggle, and emerging stronger than ever before.
Are you experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed? Do you find yourself distanced from friends and family following a major life change? Coping with adjustment disorder and trauma can feel incredibly daunting, yet it's not insurmountable. I am here to support you in facing this challenge, guiding you through this struggle, and emerging stronger than ever before.
Hello, my name is Jeannie Umanzor, and I am a DNP prepared Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Prctitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 8 years of experience in the field. For the past 8 years, I have been dedicated to working in a federally qualified health clinic serving the unhoused population. I have encountered some of the most complex illnesses, addictions and mentally ill patients. In my role, I have had the privilege of seeing a wide variety of diseases and mental health disorders. My passion for mental health is unwavering, and I firmly believe in a whole person, patient-centered approach to care.
Hello, my name is Jeannie Umanzor, and I am a DNP prepared Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Prctitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 8 years of experience in the field. For the past 8 years, I have been dedicated to working in a federally qualified health clinic serving the unhoused population. I have encountered some of the most complex illnesses, addictions and mentally ill patients. In my role, I have had the privilege of seeing a wide variety of diseases and mental health disorders. My passion for mental health is unwavering, and I firmly believe in a whole person, patient-centered approach to care.
My approach as a mental health nurse practitioner is to provide care that centers on building strong, collaborative relationships with my patients. I emphasize active listening and clear communication to ensure that I understand each individual's unique needs and concerns. By combining evidence-based practices with a compassionate and personalized approach, I aim to empower patients to take an active role in their health journey. Together, we'll create tailored treatment plans that promote wellness and improve quality of life, focusing not only on immediate care but also on long-term health goals.
My approach as a mental health nurse practitioner is to provide care that centers on building strong, collaborative relationships with my patients. I emphasize active listening and clear communication to ensure that I understand each individual's unique needs and concerns. By combining evidence-based practices with a compassionate and personalized approach, I aim to empower patients to take an active role in their health journey. Together, we'll create tailored treatment plans that promote wellness and improve quality of life, focusing not only on immediate care but also on long-term health goals.
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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.