Psychiatrists in 90006
![Photo of Joseph K Mwangi, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9cf8649-3218-441c-9ee9-6a6fd6117c67/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joseph K Mwangi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm a dedicated and empathetic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a rich background spanning over two decades in the healthcare industry. My passion for mental health and well-being has been the driving force behind my extensive career, where I've honed my skills to provide comprehensive and personalized care to individuals seeking support. I earned my advanced degree to address better the nuanced needs of those grappling with mental health challenges. My qualifications and commitment to ongoing professional development ensure that I stay abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatric care.
Greetings! I'm a dedicated and empathetic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a rich background spanning over two decades in the healthcare industry. My passion for mental health and well-being has been the driving force behind my extensive career, where I've honed my skills to provide comprehensive and personalized care to individuals seeking support. I earned my advanced degree to address better the nuanced needs of those grappling with mental health challenges. My qualifications and commitment to ongoing professional development ensure that I stay abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatric care.
![Photo of Keumhee Byeon, PMHNP, APRN, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a90fa5ce-474f-4c60-853f-eecd17d7624b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Keumhee Byeon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
Happiness starts with good health. Although it is your battle, you don’t need to fight alone. 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental disorder within a given year. If you are in need of psychiatric mental help, I am here to assist you with those needs. I started out as a Psychiatric RN, but with the desire to expand my nursing career, I became an NP to increase my knowledge about mental health disorders so that I can better meet the needs of patients and the increasingly complicated healthcare demands of the mentally-ill community.
Happiness starts with good health. Although it is your battle, you don’t need to fight alone. 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental disorder within a given year. If you are in need of psychiatric mental help, I am here to assist you with those needs. I started out as a Psychiatric RN, but with the desire to expand my nursing career, I became an NP to increase my knowledge about mental health disorders so that I can better meet the needs of patients and the increasingly complicated healthcare demands of the mentally-ill community.
![Photo of Benedicta Osuji, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46216108-482a-4b3d-a80e-ac7e42403b33/1/320x400.jpeg)
Benedicta Osuji
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
Benedicta Osuji is a passionate and caring provider to her patients. She believes that it is important to consider biological, psychological, and social factors when addressing behavioral health concerns, she is passionate and caring to her patients.
Benedicta Osuji is a passionate and caring provider to her patients. She believes that it is important to consider biological, psychological, and social factors when addressing behavioral health concerns, she is passionate and caring to her patients.
![Photo of Viguen Movsesian, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81df30ac-0da4-4958-b882-aac5ad449e63/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, practicing primarily in southern California. I see patients at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California and Gateways Hospital in Los Angeles, California. I attended medical school in Armenia, completed his residency in the United States, and a fellowship program for Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at Duke University. With my educational background, I am fluent in English, Armenian, Russian languages.
I am a Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, practicing primarily in southern California. I see patients at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California and Gateways Hospital in Los Angeles, California. I attended medical school in Armenia, completed his residency in the United States, and a fellowship program for Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at Duke University. With my educational background, I am fluent in English, Armenian, Russian languages.
![Photo of Benjamin Trousdale, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3507e5c3-944e-47a7-8369-fb6bb0092acb/1/320x400.png)
Hello, I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). I have clinical experience with a wide array of patients in various settings including outpatient, inpatient, telepsychiatry (remote), and alcohol/drug rehab. I have treated patients with many different mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders. I take great pride in my patients' success overcoming their challenges and promoting personal growth. I enjoy educating my patients on their mental health diagnoses and treatment options.
Hello, I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). I have clinical experience with a wide array of patients in various settings including outpatient, inpatient, telepsychiatry (remote), and alcohol/drug rehab. I have treated patients with many different mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders. I take great pride in my patients' success overcoming their challenges and promoting personal growth. I enjoy educating my patients on their mental health diagnoses and treatment options.
![Photo of Tiffany Guthrie, MSN , APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/388a6ea9-c074-41c4-92ec-794b93459541/2/320x400.png)
Tiffany Guthrie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN , APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience working with a range of mental health conditions such as: ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar/mood disorders, OCD, sleep disorders, and more. My approach to care is compassionate, nonjudgemental, and holistic, focusing on the whole person. Understanding mental health is influenced by multiple factors; I work with my patients to explore their biology, psychology, and environment, to better care for their mental health needs. In company with medication and brief psychotherapy, accurate diagnosing and safety monitoring are a priority.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience working with a range of mental health conditions such as: ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar/mood disorders, OCD, sleep disorders, and more. My approach to care is compassionate, nonjudgemental, and holistic, focusing on the whole person. Understanding mental health is influenced by multiple factors; I work with my patients to explore their biology, psychology, and environment, to better care for their mental health needs. In company with medication and brief psychotherapy, accurate diagnosing and safety monitoring are a priority.
![Photo of Daniel Chandler, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9fdebdee-e954-426a-8a4d-9a53e9488130/2/320x400.png)
My name is Daniel Chandler. I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in psychotherapy and medication management for those who want to improve their mental health and well-being. My focus is on those suffering from depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. I am comfortable treating all conditions within my specialty. My therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and compassion focused. I use motivational interviewing, with supportive care, to address all of your goals. I want to help you find the right medication regimen at the lowest dose that works for you.
My name is Daniel Chandler. I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in psychotherapy and medication management for those who want to improve their mental health and well-being. My focus is on those suffering from depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. I am comfortable treating all conditions within my specialty. My therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and compassion focused. I use motivational interviewing, with supportive care, to address all of your goals. I want to help you find the right medication regimen at the lowest dose that works for you.
![Photo of Kalen Flynn, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c1096745-b8bf-4d74-9105-60328e222859/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a holistic psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a special interest in psychedelic medicine who has studied with master healers around the world. I work with people who are ready to take a new approach to their mental health and connect to their innate capacity for healing. I have trained with the leading physicians in evidence-based integrative and functional psychiatry, and I have studied with traditional medicine practitioners in China and Peru. My practice has been shaped by my work over the past decade with the psychedelic medicine ayahuasca, specifically with Shipibo healers in the Amazon.
I am a holistic psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a special interest in psychedelic medicine who has studied with master healers around the world. I work with people who are ready to take a new approach to their mental health and connect to their innate capacity for healing. I have trained with the leading physicians in evidence-based integrative and functional psychiatry, and I have studied with traditional medicine practitioners in China and Peru. My practice has been shaped by my work over the past decade with the psychedelic medicine ayahuasca, specifically with Shipibo healers in the Amazon.
![Photo of Pavel Ksendz, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7026eedd-54dd-4591-ab17-c1cc4bb70502/1/320x400.jpeg)
Pavel Ksendz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialized in treating mood, anxiety, cognitive, trauma-related, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy that health is multifactorial, made up of physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual facets. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients to create a thorough, individualized treatment plan that best meets their specific needs and goals. I have a long-held passion for mental healthcare and have worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings within psychiatry.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialized in treating mood, anxiety, cognitive, trauma-related, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy that health is multifactorial, made up of physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual facets. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients to create a thorough, individualized treatment plan that best meets their specific needs and goals. I have a long-held passion for mental healthcare and have worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings within psychiatry.
![Photo of Dr. Troy Kurz, MD, MS, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/34989bec-0fd8-4157-992c-d808bdab1210/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Troy Kurz MD, MS is a board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist, specializing in psychopharmacology, ketamine treatment, integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy. He sees patients of all ages, but has a keen interest in children and adolescence. He cares for a patients with a wide range of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and personality disorders. Pertaining to pediatrics and adolescents—he concentrates on autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ health, trauma, and mood disorders.
Dr. Troy Kurz MD, MS is a board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist, specializing in psychopharmacology, ketamine treatment, integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy. He sees patients of all ages, but has a keen interest in children and adolescence. He cares for a patients with a wide range of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and personality disorders. Pertaining to pediatrics and adolescents—he concentrates on autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ health, trauma, and mood disorders.
![Photo of Nigel Kennedy, MB BS, PhD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ad71761-549a-447d-a11a-9f17b24b2b45/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board certified psychiatrist, a medical doctor who specializes in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia using a combination of medication management and individual therapy. The first appointment is to identify the symptoms that are causing distress or interfering with patient’s function and make treating these particular symptoms a clinical priority. Examples may be difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early in the morning, excessive worry or finding it hard to “let things go”, feeling tired all of the time or losing interest in things.
I am a board certified psychiatrist, a medical doctor who specializes in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia using a combination of medication management and individual therapy. The first appointment is to identify the symptoms that are causing distress or interfering with patient’s function and make treating these particular symptoms a clinical priority. Examples may be difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early in the morning, excessive worry or finding it hard to “let things go”, feeling tired all of the time or losing interest in things.
![Photo of Oluwakemi Ajibola Ojo, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ac11ac6-9709-41e7-be3c-e39520d3d90c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Oluwakemi Ajibola Ojo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Online Only)
Dedicated to your wellness when it comes to Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Schizophrenia and general mental illness.
Dedicated to your wellness when it comes to Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Schizophrenia and general mental illness.
![Photo of Jamie Plaxco, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/763fe651-25da-45e6-8dac-94e95cd4ead5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jamie Plaxco
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Jamie is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, substance abuse, OCD and mood disorders. She works closely with a residential treatment center in West Los Angeles that offers more intensive treatment for trauma and OCD.
Jamie is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, substance abuse, OCD and mood disorders. She works closely with a residential treatment center in West Los Angeles that offers more intensive treatment for trauma and OCD.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in 90006
10+
Average cost per session
$140
Psychiatrists in 90006 who prioritize treating:
92% | Depression |
85% | Anxiety |
85% | Bipolar Disorder |
77% | ADHD |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Medication Management |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
5 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
83% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in 90006 see their clients
53% | Online Only | |
47% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
56% | Female | |
44% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in 90006?
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.