Psychiatrists in Irvine, CA
Piran Mehta
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
Hey there, I'm Piran. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Have you lost motivation in things you used to enjoy? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself?
Hey there, I'm Piran. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Have you lost motivation in things you used to enjoy? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself?
Richard Liu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92606
Are you struggling with challenges related to anxiety, depression, or attention? Meet Richard, a board-certified Psychiatry PMHNP, ensuring you receive care from a qualified professional grounded in psychiatric nursing. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar, and more, Richard offers extensive experience in addressing various mental health issues. His broad expertise allows for a customized approach to meet your unique needs.
Are you struggling with challenges related to anxiety, depression, or attention? Meet Richard, a board-certified Psychiatry PMHNP, ensuring you receive care from a qualified professional grounded in psychiatric nursing. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar, and more, Richard offers extensive experience in addressing various mental health issues. His broad expertise allows for a customized approach to meet your unique needs.
Mind Thrive Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618 (Online Only)
Mind Thrive health offers Virtual mental health group therapy. Individual therapy and medication management.
Mind Thrive health offers Virtual mental health group therapy. Individual therapy and medication management.
Salina Lum
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I received my Master's Degree at Cal State LA, Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences at UC-Irvine, and my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at West Coast University. I see clients ages 6 and above for medication management. I am passionate about providing quality and compassionate care and recognize the importance of building a trusting relationship.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I received my Master's Degree at Cal State LA, Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences at UC-Irvine, and my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at West Coast University. I see clients ages 6 and above for medication management. I am passionate about providing quality and compassionate care and recognize the importance of building a trusting relationship.
Erin Benesch
Psychiatrist
Not Verified Not Verified
Irvine, CA 92612 (Online Only)
Dr. Erin Benesch is double Board Certified in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She provides treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in children, adolescents and young adults using medications, psychotherapy, and other alternative modalities of treatment. Dr. Benesch believes in the optimization of medication management while minimizing polypharmacy and addictive medications. She strongly encourages comprehensive mental health treatment in a collaborative model with therapists practicing primary evidence-based intervention.
Dr. Erin Benesch is double Board Certified in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She provides treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in children, adolescents and young adults using medications, psychotherapy, and other alternative modalities of treatment. Dr. Benesch believes in the optimization of medication management while minimizing polypharmacy and addictive medications. She strongly encourages comprehensive mental health treatment in a collaborative model with therapists practicing primary evidence-based intervention.
Genevieve Yu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Genevieve Yu, M.D. is an expert child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Credentials: MIT University, UCSF Medical School, UCLA Adult Psychiatry Residency, UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Diplomate (board certified) of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association with numerous accolades and awards. Small, personalized, and individualized medication management and therapy practice with the doctor being easily accessible.
Genevieve Yu, M.D. is an expert child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Credentials: MIT University, UCSF Medical School, UCLA Adult Psychiatry Residency, UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Diplomate (board certified) of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association with numerous accolades and awards. Small, personalized, and individualized medication management and therapy practice with the doctor being easily accessible.
George Tun
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
Dr. Tun is an interventional psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders, Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), and TMS. His goal is to raise awareness in the community about the benefits of interventional treatments like TMS and its role in treating multiple psychiatric illnesses including major depression, generalized anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Prior to founding Even Better Mood Clinic, Dr. Tun has worked as a psychiatrist in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County areas. His most recent position was Regional Medical Director of Orange County at Mindful Health Solutions.
Dr. Tun is an interventional psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders, Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), and TMS. His goal is to raise awareness in the community about the benefits of interventional treatments like TMS and its role in treating multiple psychiatric illnesses including major depression, generalized anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Prior to founding Even Better Mood Clinic, Dr. Tun has worked as a psychiatrist in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County areas. His most recent position was Regional Medical Director of Orange County at Mindful Health Solutions.
Taylor Alexander
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618 (Online Only)
We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612 (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, 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. Welcome to Bonmente!
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, 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. Welcome to Bonmente!
Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618 (Online Only)
We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
Nisha Warikoo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Nisha Warikoo, MD is the Founder and Director of Monarch Psychiatry of California. She is an award- winning, board-certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Warikoo is known for her thorough diagnostic approach across various stages of development as well as the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based and well-rounded treatment for the patients and families she sees. Often times, treatment may include medication management, but it does not end there. Our team of experts work with you and your family to educate you about the resources available in the community, and to connect you with supports and services.
Nisha Warikoo, MD is the Founder and Director of Monarch Psychiatry of California. She is an award- winning, board-certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Warikoo is known for her thorough diagnostic approach across various stages of development as well as the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based and well-rounded treatment for the patients and families she sees. Often times, treatment may include medication management, but it does not end there. Our team of experts work with you and your family to educate you about the resources available in the community, and to connect you with supports and services.
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Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92606
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Ana Jimenez
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
We know 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. Now welcoming new patients!
We know 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. Now welcoming new patients!
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
Hello, I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Stella Center. I hold a Post Master's degree from the University of South Alabama specializing in mental health nursing and psychiatry. At Stella Center, my main responsibility is to provide medical and biopsychosocial assessments to guide your care journey. We treat mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and PTSD with biological treatments like the dual sympathetic reset (an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB), ketamine infusion, and more.
Hello, I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Stella Center. I hold a Post Master's degree from the University of South Alabama specializing in mental health nursing and psychiatry. At Stella Center, my main responsibility is to provide medical and biopsychosocial assessments to guide your care journey. We treat mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and PTSD with biological treatments like the dual sympathetic reset (an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB), ketamine infusion, and more.
Illuminate Medical Inc.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
My Goal is to enhance quality health outcomes for anyone with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders. Through empathetic care, I conduct comprehensive evaluations and create personalized treatment plans that combine therapy and medication tailored to each person's needs. My focus is on empowering clients by fostering coping skills, with the ultimate aim of aiding them in attaining stability, effectively managing symptoms, boosting their daily functionality, and elevating their overall quality of life.
My Goal is to enhance quality health outcomes for anyone with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders. Through empathetic care, I conduct comprehensive evaluations and create personalized treatment plans that combine therapy and medication tailored to each person's needs. My focus is on empowering clients by fostering coping skills, with the ultimate aim of aiding them in attaining stability, effectively managing symptoms, boosting their daily functionality, and elevating their overall quality of life.
Lisa Chan
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618 (Online Only)
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We know asking for help is a challenging 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. Now, welcoming new patients!
Dr. Anne Phan-Huy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92604 (Online Only)
Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
Yolanda Westervelt-House
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618 (Online Only)
Empowering health, one patient at a time. Yolanda Westervelt-House, PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner, double-board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. With a genuine dedication to providing top-notch care to individuals and families, Yolanda's expertise shines through her commitment to serving underserved communities such as the LGBTQ+ community and those affected by substance use disorder. Trustworthy, knowledgeable, and empathetic, Yolanda brings a unique perspective to healthcare that is rooted in compassion and understanding.
Empowering health, one patient at a time. Yolanda Westervelt-House, PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner, double-board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. With a genuine dedication to providing top-notch care to individuals and families, Yolanda's expertise shines through her commitment to serving underserved communities such as the LGBTQ+ community and those affected by substance use disorder. Trustworthy, knowledgeable, and empathetic, Yolanda brings a unique perspective to healthcare that is rooted in compassion and understanding.
R. Dennis Porch
Psychiatrist, MD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
I am experienced in treating both adults and children with the use of Psychoanalytic methods. I use the object relations approaches of Klein, Winnicott and Bion. In child therapy, I engage children on a deep level through play, dreams, art and conversation. With adults, I use free association, night and day dreams. My object is to expose patients to their primitive, deep anxieties allowing them to work through their troubled minds, facilitating internal growth and development, and positive social interactions. I also work with mothers and babies having bonding difficulties. My practice is busy so use email for best results.
I am experienced in treating both adults and children with the use of Psychoanalytic methods. I use the object relations approaches of Klein, Winnicott and Bion. In child therapy, I engage children on a deep level through play, dreams, art and conversation. With adults, I use free association, night and day dreams. My object is to expose patients to their primitive, deep anxieties allowing them to work through their troubled minds, facilitating internal growth and development, and positive social interactions. I also work with mothers and babies having bonding difficulties. My practice is busy so use email for best results.
Sara Yoffe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
I am an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a licensed clinician specializing in medication management and supportive psychotherapy. I received my Master's degree as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from NYU. I have in‑depth knowledge around the diagnosis and treatment for many mental health conditions for clients of all ages, including but not limited to: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Attention Deficit Disorders.
I am an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a licensed clinician specializing in medication management and supportive psychotherapy. I received my Master's degree as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from NYU. I have in‑depth knowledge around the diagnosis and treatment for many mental health conditions for clients of all ages, including but not limited to: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Attention Deficit Disorders.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in Irvine, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$250
Psychiatrists in Irvine, CA who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
93% | Depression |
87% | Medication Management |
85% | ADHD |
85% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
80% | Bipolar Disorder |
78% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | Cigna and Evernorth |
88% | Aetna |
85% | Optum |
How Psychiatrists in Irvine, CA see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
63% | Female | |
37% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Irvine?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.