Riz Ahmad
Psychiatrist, MD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Orange, CA 92868
Let's Connect (657) 325-8756

Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD. Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy, and telepsychiatry appointments.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bonmente and supporting you in achieving your mental health goals. We accept all major insurances and have immediate availability. Our initial visits are 60 minutes, and follow-up visits are 30 minutes, always with the same provider, so you can get to know your provider. Call or email us today. Welcome to Bonmente!
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A142200 Riz Ahmad
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Medication Management
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Telemedicine (Doxy.me/DrChrono)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Bonmente
San Diego, CA 92130
(657) 325-8756