Female Psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA
I established this practice with a clear vision: to provide a more intentional and personalized approach to mental health care—one that seamlessly integrates cultural understanding with a refined, patient-centered experience. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, my work is grounded in attentive listening, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique story.
My approach extends beyond symptom management. I prioritize meaningful, thoughtful dialogue, creating space to explore life’s complexities while collaboratively developing strategies that align with your personal goals and values.
I established this practice with a clear vision: to provide a more intentional and personalized approach to mental health care—one that seamlessly integrates cultural understanding with a refined, patient-centered experience. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, my work is grounded in attentive listening, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique story.
My approach extends beyond symptom management. I prioritize meaningful, thoughtful dialogue, creating space to explore life’s complexities while collaboratively developing strategies that align with your personal goals and values.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions in adults and older adults. I have a special interest in supporting women with ADHD and anxiety, parenting challenges, and perimenopausal mental health concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic, combining medication management with supportive therapy, lifestyle interventions, and practical coping strategies.I believe that healing begins when you feel heard and understood
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions in adults and older adults. I have a special interest in supporting women with ADHD and anxiety, parenting challenges, and perimenopausal mental health concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic, combining medication management with supportive therapy, lifestyle interventions, and practical coping strategies.I believe that healing begins when you feel heard and understood
Hi, I’m Brenna, owner and founder of Meridian Pointe Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Inc. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with over 10 years of experience in mental health care, I specialize in working with adults and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and holistic—focusing on symptom relief while improving overall quality of life. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your mental health journey.
Hi, I’m Brenna, owner and founder of Meridian Pointe Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Inc. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with over 10 years of experience in mental health care, I specialize in working with adults and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and holistic—focusing on symptom relief while improving overall quality of life. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your mental health journey.
Sonia Garcia is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed to assess, diagnose and treat clients with mental illness. Collectively Sonia has 30 years of clinical experience. Sonia knows the importance of developing a trusting relationship and providing compassionate care. She is an active listener and takes time out to educate her clients and explain treatment plans. With the use of current evidence-based practice, Sonia tailors treatment plans to meet her client’s specific needs. She takes pride in working with her clients to help them obtain their goals for happiness and success.
Sonia Garcia is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed to assess, diagnose and treat clients with mental illness. Collectively Sonia has 30 years of clinical experience. Sonia knows the importance of developing a trusting relationship and providing compassionate care. She is an active listener and takes time out to educate her clients and explain treatment plans. With the use of current evidence-based practice, Sonia tailors treatment plans to meet her client’s specific needs. She takes pride in working with her clients to help them obtain their goals for happiness and success.
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.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
Growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Asian American, Esther understands the significance of how a person’s racial, cultural, economic, and sexual identity affects their mental health care. Esther advocates for cultivating a generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable providers. She is a strong advocate for making premium mental health care accessible and affordable.
When you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, addiction, or trauma, even thinking about getting help can feel like too much. You might feel like no one understands, or that nothing will change. But here's the truth: you don’t have to feel this way forever. When you are ready for real support. My goal is to listen, understand what you’re going through, and give you clear, practical guidance that actually helps.
When you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, addiction, or trauma, even thinking about getting help can feel like too much. You might feel like no one understands, or that nothing will change. But here's the truth: you don’t have to feel this way forever. When you are ready for real support. My goal is to listen, understand what you’re going through, and give you clear, practical guidance that actually helps.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Shalu Singh is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical approach with the goal of helping patients feel understood. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strives to develop tools and treatment plans that support lasting, real-world change for her patients.
Beverly Glavan I Depression, Anxiety & PTSD
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, APRN, PNP
Serves Area
Beverly has over two decades of varied nursing experience, encompassing everything from emergency care to family health. Her journey in mental health is deeply personal; as a mother of five, she has navigated her own family’s mental health challenges, which has only strengthened her passion for helping others in this field. Beverly brings a heartfelt approach to her practice, combining empathy with a genuine straightforwardness.
Beverly has over two decades of varied nursing experience, encompassing everything from emergency care to family health. Her journey in mental health is deeply personal; as a mother of five, she has navigated her own family’s mental health challenges, which has only strengthened her passion for helping others in this field. Beverly brings a heartfelt approach to her practice, combining empathy with a genuine straightforwardness.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
Esther Choi is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy among different subpopulation groups.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Alexandra uses psychiatric medication minimally and believes that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of medication and therapy. One her favorite parts of her job is gradually helping people come off medication when appropriate. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic approach to provide a mindfulness-based and person-centered treatment plan. Alexandra’s work is motivated by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for her fellow humans. Her greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing someone feel empowered enough to make a positive change in their life and subsequently reap the rewards.
Nazish Siddiqui is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, private practice, and partial hospitalization programs. Nazish approaches care in a warm, non-judgmental manner and treats a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Nazish Siddiqui is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, private practice, and partial hospitalization programs. Nazish approaches care in a warm, non-judgmental manner and treats a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Veronica Ramirez is a board-certified primary care and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Simran Idnani is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is deeply motivated to help patients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based, compassionate care. She has a strong clinical interest in innovative treatment options like Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Simran is passionate about helping patients explore safe, evidence-based options that support meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Feeling adrift? Stormy emotions weighing you down? Living with symptoms of mental health disorders can be isolating, frightening, and make simple tasks feel difficult. But good news, you don’t have to weather this storm alone. Your mental health is not something to be taken lightly, and I’m here to provide the care and support you need. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, there’s hope, and there’s help. We can work together to understand your struggles, build resilience, and find joy again. To learn more about me and my services visit KelseyPearson.net.
Feeling adrift? Stormy emotions weighing you down? Living with symptoms of mental health disorders can be isolating, frightening, and make simple tasks feel difficult. But good news, you don’t have to weather this storm alone. Your mental health is not something to be taken lightly, and I’m here to provide the care and support you need. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, there’s hope, and there’s help. We can work together to understand your struggles, build resilience, and find joy again. To learn more about me and my services visit KelseyPearson.net.
Abedallah is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health settings. With a specialized focus on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, Abedallah has a proven track record of delivering empathetic and therapeutic care to patients of all ages.
Abedallah is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health settings. With a specialized focus on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, Abedallah has a proven track record of delivering empathetic and therapeutic care to patients of all ages.
Does it feel like life keeps serving up endless ways to stress you out? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by daily life problems and global crises like climate change, conflicts around the world, racism, homelessness, economic injustice, and so much more. These are all part of the fabric of the human race, but the solutions to all these problems come from the power within. It’s important to draw on your inner strength to help you overcome fear, doubt, shame, negative self talk, feeling like you’re not enough, as well as anxiety and depression.
Does it feel like life keeps serving up endless ways to stress you out? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by daily life problems and global crises like climate change, conflicts around the world, racism, homelessness, economic injustice, and so much more. These are all part of the fabric of the human race, but the solutions to all these problems come from the power within. It’s important to draw on your inner strength to help you overcome fear, doubt, shame, negative self talk, feeling like you’re not enough, as well as anxiety and depression.
Dexter Jones MSN, PMHN - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHN, BC
Serves Area
Dexter has more than 16 years of dedicated experience in the medical field, including three years as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in California. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a strong foundation in primary psychiatric care, including acute, inpatient, and outpatient mental health. His many years of experience have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to deliver comprehensive mental healthcare to patients of diverse backgrounds and needs. Dexter uses a combination of medication management and supportive therapy to work towards the goals of decreasing suffering and improving quality of life.
Dexter has more than 16 years of dedicated experience in the medical field, including three years as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in California. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a strong foundation in primary psychiatric care, including acute, inpatient, and outpatient mental health. His many years of experience have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to deliver comprehensive mental healthcare to patients of diverse backgrounds and needs. Dexter uses a combination of medication management and supportive therapy to work towards the goals of decreasing suffering and improving quality of life.
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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.