Female Psychiatrists in Santa Cruz, CA
![Photo of Andrea Ludwick, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e1d4652d-3113-45d3-8a07-f7b1a928c411/2/320x400.jpeg)
Andrea Ludwick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
September 2024: Currently taking new clients! Insurance accepted: Aetna, FHN, Cigna/Evernorth, UHC/Optum, Humana, TRICARE, Magellan, Medicare with more insurance carriers being covered soon. Cash pay/Out of Network is ok and we can provide a super bill upon request. My ideal client is someone who wants to understand their mental health and the different options for managing their symptoms and treating the underlying causes. You want to use the most up-to-date treatment strategies for your mental health. You are interested in building a lasting relationship with your provider.
September 2024: Currently taking new clients! Insurance accepted: Aetna, FHN, Cigna/Evernorth, UHC/Optum, Humana, TRICARE, Magellan, Medicare with more insurance carriers being covered soon. Cash pay/Out of Network is ok and we can provide a super bill upon request. My ideal client is someone who wants to understand their mental health and the different options for managing their symptoms and treating the underlying causes. You want to use the most up-to-date treatment strategies for your mental health. You are interested in building a lasting relationship with your provider.
![Photo of Amelia Jester, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a62466c2-6697-4f5a-9241-47a272414a89/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ami Jester is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than seven years of experience, including exploring the country as a travel nurse. Dr. Jester is focused on improving LGBTQIA+ patients’ experiences in healthcare settings and is passionate about raising the bar in LGBTQIA+ health. She wants her patients to be successful in school, work, and relationships, as a person who will always be learning and growing. Dr. Jester respects each patient’s unique experiences in the world and understands how the intersectionality of multiple identities affects it.
Ami Jester is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than seven years of experience, including exploring the country as a travel nurse. Dr. Jester is focused on improving LGBTQIA+ patients’ experiences in healthcare settings and is passionate about raising the bar in LGBTQIA+ health. She wants her patients to be successful in school, work, and relationships, as a person who will always be learning and growing. Dr. Jester respects each patient’s unique experiences in the world and understands how the intersectionality of multiple identities affects it.
![Photo of Julianne Vilardi - Zelinka, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f0e452da-b61c-41c7-a935-eee37223ad64/3/320x400.png)
Julianne Vilardi - Zelinka
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I am motivated to help my patients reach optimal wellness. My practice focuses on integrative mental health for emotional and physical well-being, using non-ordinary states of consciousness. I use an integrative and holistic approach to treat patients who have experienced trauma. I am motivated to help my patients reach optimal wellness. After living my entire life in the San Fransisco Bay Area, I relocated to Santa Cruz. I have always dreamed of living close to the ocean and am happy to walk to the ocean everyday. I love to be outdoors, travel, and spend time with my dog. I enjoy practicing yoga and meditating.
I am motivated to help my patients reach optimal wellness. My practice focuses on integrative mental health for emotional and physical well-being, using non-ordinary states of consciousness. I use an integrative and holistic approach to treat patients who have experienced trauma. I am motivated to help my patients reach optimal wellness. After living my entire life in the San Fransisco Bay Area, I relocated to Santa Cruz. I have always dreamed of living close to the ocean and am happy to walk to the ocean everyday. I love to be outdoors, travel, and spend time with my dog. I enjoy practicing yoga and meditating.
![Photo of Dr. Anne Phan-Huy, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/134b5b9f-48ae-4870-a615-42d5a336bcba/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Dr. Axeline Johnson, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9011716-da96-44d1-8177-69ad772f4431/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Johnson is bilingual (Spanish and English) and a Board-certified psychiatrist. She is welcoming new patients seeking professional help for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD and other mental health concerns. With medical education at UCLA and specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, she combines knowledge of psychopharmacology with a nuanced understanding of patients' concerns and experiences with medications. She is particularly cognisant of therapeutic inertia, and works with her patients to ensure that medications are effective and not over-used.
Dr. Johnson is bilingual (Spanish and English) and a Board-certified psychiatrist. She is welcoming new patients seeking professional help for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD and other mental health concerns. With medical education at UCLA and specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, she combines knowledge of psychopharmacology with a nuanced understanding of patients' concerns and experiences with medications. She is particularly cognisant of therapeutic inertia, and works with her patients to ensure that medications are effective and not over-used.
![Photo of Dr. Anne Phan-Huy, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3331ca89-eca2-4bc1-be41-479a95b22e02/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of April Bodily, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d2f25dc9-f0f9-42b6-a75d-caf66d5ef808/1/320x400.jpeg)
April Bodily
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95066 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is April and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. With over 18 years of experience in the nursing field, I am here to help clients of all walks of life. I frequently work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, BPAD, AUD, insomnia, PTSD, panic disorder, and other mood disorders. I am passionate about providing compassionate, patient-focused mental health care making sure that everyone feels heard, valued, and respected.
Welcome! My name is April and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. With over 18 years of experience in the nursing field, I am here to help clients of all walks of life. I frequently work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, BPAD, AUD, insomnia, PTSD, panic disorder, and other mood disorders. I am passionate about providing compassionate, patient-focused mental health care making sure that everyone feels heard, valued, and respected.
![Photo of Alma Caridad Ritsema, RN, MSN, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8d76ba2d-657b-4fd0-a95a-95be33f8df7e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alma Caridad Ritsema
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accepting New Patients - We are acutely aware that there is a shortage of mental health care practitioners in the area at a time when so many people are struggling to maintain their mental health. We are happy to be a new and growing practice that can address this shortage and help new patients. The goal of Manresa Wellness is to provide mental health support to adults in our community by providing competent and compassionate care.
Accepting New Patients - We are acutely aware that there is a shortage of mental health care practitioners in the area at a time when so many people are struggling to maintain their mental health. We are happy to be a new and growing practice that can address this shortage and help new patients. The goal of Manresa Wellness is to provide mental health support to adults in our community by providing competent and compassionate care.
![Photo of Abigail Marie Wolf, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ed23693-ad23-4f14-b2e2-5b6a65abc201/1/320x400.jpeg)
Abigail Marie Wolf
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
My approach to care is rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and respect and I bring strong communication and assessment skills to all of my patient encounters. I am most fulfilled working with people who are motivated to feel well, but don't know where to begin. You are the expert on yourself; I can meet you where you're at and be your advocate, guide, and partner on your mental health journey. I will likely be a good fit as a provider for you if you are interested in supportive talk therapy, exploration of lifestyle and nutrition, and a holistic/integrative approach to care versus a 10 minute check in regarding medication.
My approach to care is rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and respect and I bring strong communication and assessment skills to all of my patient encounters. I am most fulfilled working with people who are motivated to feel well, but don't know where to begin. You are the expert on yourself; I can meet you where you're at and be your advocate, guide, and partner on your mental health journey. I will likely be a good fit as a provider for you if you are interested in supportive talk therapy, exploration of lifestyle and nutrition, and a holistic/integrative approach to care versus a 10 minute check in regarding medication.
![Photo of Stacey Amber Flores - Integrated Psychiatric Nursing Inc, MSN, PMHNP-C, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c123912-8ca6-45fb-ae50-7dc71554b585/1/320x400.jpeg)
Integrated Psychiatric Nursing Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I offer comprehensive psychiatric services to children, teens and adults. I work with adolescents and adults with bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. l enjoy helping kiddos navigate ADHD, ODD, DMDD treatment options and psychotherapeutic interventions which may be beneficial. My goal is to help each client reach their goals and explore all domains of life and evaluate areas which may need some extra care. Whether you're going through a life stressor and need help navigating that or are ready to work on a chronic problem, I am here to help see you through this and provide you with comprehensive care.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric services to children, teens and adults. I work with adolescents and adults with bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. l enjoy helping kiddos navigate ADHD, ODD, DMDD treatment options and psychotherapeutic interventions which may be beneficial. My goal is to help each client reach their goals and explore all domains of life and evaluate areas which may need some extra care. Whether you're going through a life stressor and need help navigating that or are ready to work on a chronic problem, I am here to help see you through this and provide you with comprehensive care.
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Kathleen McDermott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
![Photo of Stephanie Reed, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/362182cd-daa8-4c9f-ba39-651dbb84d719/1/320x400.jpeg)
Stephanie Reed
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Capitola, CA 95010 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Stephanie Reed, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of California. My practice focuses on helping people through a combination of medication (if needed) and other lifestyle or behavioral interventions that may help recovery and reaching personal goals. I treat adults of all ages for a broad range of conditions, with a particular interest in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. I use an eclectic approach to helping people uncover and understand the nature of the struggles they are having and help us come to an effective treatment plan together.
Welcome! I'm Stephanie Reed, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of California. My practice focuses on helping people through a combination of medication (if needed) and other lifestyle or behavioral interventions that may help recovery and reaching personal goals. I treat adults of all ages for a broad range of conditions, with a particular interest in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. I use an eclectic approach to helping people uncover and understand the nature of the struggles they are having and help us come to an effective treatment plan together.
![Photo of Erika Brenda Arias, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ec958a8f-1029-4df5-8a15-2617763da38e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Erika Brenda Arias
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003 (Online Only)
My name is Erika Arias MSN, FNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience in the field. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients between the ages of 18-70 years old. I work with patients who struggle with depressive disorders, generalized anxiety disorders, PTSD, insomnia, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders and provide services in addiction medicine. My approach is supportive, compassion focused, and culturally sensitive while incorporating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
My name is Erika Arias MSN, FNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience in the field. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients between the ages of 18-70 years old. I work with patients who struggle with depressive disorders, generalized anxiety disorders, PTSD, insomnia, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders and provide services in addiction medicine. My approach is supportive, compassion focused, and culturally sensitive while incorporating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Online Psychiatrists
![Photo of Kemi Fawehinmi, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00b82478-50da-4ab7-adbe-7f06927ab8b2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kemi Fawehinmi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635 (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and work with a wide array of struggles including anxiety, ADHD, depression, panic, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, compulsive behaviors, and adjustment disorders.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and work with a wide array of struggles including anxiety, ADHD, depression, panic, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, compulsive behaviors, and adjustment disorders.
![Photo of Kailee Marin, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/12ea1078-e8bf-4933-bb64-ac75b3caac62/1/320x400.jpeg)
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!
![Photo of Lindsey Hughes, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e018cd0-1059-4e6d-b5b0-b7d1c01e4362/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and I have been in the healthcare field for 10 years. I have experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient, acute care psychiatric rehab, and residential treatment facilities. I use a comprehensive method of caring for patients and realize therapeutic medications work in combination with psychotherapy. I take a non-judgmental and compassionate approach and believe patients should be partners in their care and have choices.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and I have been in the healthcare field for 10 years. I have experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient, acute care psychiatric rehab, and residential treatment facilities. I use a comprehensive method of caring for patients and realize therapeutic medications work in combination with psychotherapy. I take a non-judgmental and compassionate approach and believe patients should be partners in their care and have choices.
![Photo of Lindsey Hughes, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/03a04b74-39c9-4880-bd4a-27003e7392d0/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and I have been in the healthcare field for 10 years. I have experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient, acute care psychiatric rehab, and residential treatment facilities. I use a comprehensive method of caring for patients and realize therapeutic medications work in combination with psychotherapy. I take a non-judgmental and compassionate approach and believe patients should be partners in their care and have choices.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and I have been in the healthcare field for 10 years. I have experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient, acute care psychiatric rehab, and residential treatment facilities. I use a comprehensive method of caring for patients and realize therapeutic medications work in combination with psychotherapy. I take a non-judgmental and compassionate approach and believe patients should be partners in their care and have choices.
![Photo of Aura Mena, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/15e7f287-a79f-475f-97f1-8b3ec40baf23/1/320x400.jpeg)
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner I worked for 12 years as an inpatient nurse at a local hospital, 8 of which were as an inpatient psychiatric nurse working with the adult population. I've spent the last 6 years working as a Community Mental Health Nurse with underserved communities in the county that suffer from severe mental illnesses. During that time, I also completed the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at UCSF. My area of expertise are adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. From the start of my career, I realized that I have the responsibility to meet my clients where they are.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner I worked for 12 years as an inpatient nurse at a local hospital, 8 of which were as an inpatient psychiatric nurse working with the adult population. I've spent the last 6 years working as a Community Mental Health Nurse with underserved communities in the county that suffer from severe mental illnesses. During that time, I also completed the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at UCSF. My area of expertise are adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. From the start of my career, I realized that I have the responsibility to meet my clients where they are.
![Photo of Kathryn Kinasz, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3a39d8dd-50ea-400e-b573-1f92781fbc1d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. I specialize in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses that impact children and adolescents including but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders. I also see children struggling with behavioral issues at home or at school and adolescents exploring their gender identity. I see adults with similar disorders and have a unique interest in women’s mental health including women facing infertility, psychiatric issues in pregnancy and postpartum, and challenges of new motherhood.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. I specialize in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses that impact children and adolescents including but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders. I also see children struggling with behavioral issues at home or at school and adolescents exploring their gender identity. I see adults with similar disorders and have a unique interest in women’s mental health including women facing infertility, psychiatric issues in pregnancy and postpartum, and challenges of new motherhood.
Belinda King
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Belinda King, F-PMHNP-BC. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is compassionate, caring, and charismatic. My goal is to partner with you in your journey to well-being by providing you with empathy, respect, and compassion. I bring with me a unique set of skills that have fostered my urge to help those most in need. My focus areas are Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Major Depression, and OCD. I am committed to becoming your ally in health.
Hi! I'm Belinda King, F-PMHNP-BC. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is compassionate, caring, and charismatic. My goal is to partner with you in your journey to well-being by providing you with empathy, respect, and compassion. I bring with me a unique set of skills that have fostered my urge to help those most in need. My focus areas are Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Major Depression, and OCD. I am committed to becoming your ally in health.
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Female Psychiatrists
This is a listing of female Psychiatrists, or providers who are female or women, rather than Psychiatrists who specialize in helping female clients or women.