The costs of seeing a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, and across CA, will vary considerably depending on factors like location, education & experience of the clinicians, in vs. out-of-network, and others. Women’s Wellness Psychiatry specializes in providing comprehensive mental health care that demands a personalized, tailor-made approach. As such, we do not follow the one-size-fits-all treatment guidelines dictated by most insurance companies and are out-of-network. Our fees are commensurate with our unique expertise and can be viewed under the Services/Rates page.

We wholeheartedly agree that access to quality psychiatric care remains a challenge for many patients across the state. At Women’s Wellness Psychiatry, with our main office in Walnut Creek and Telehealth care throughout CA, we have an expert team of Reproductive & Holistic Psychiatrists and offer appointment availability within a week. If interested, please book your free consult with our founder & head Psychiatrist, Dr. Glezer, as your first step.

Patients seeking a psychiatrist in Walnut Creek and across CA and who intend to pay out-of-pocket are not required to obtain a referral from a primary care physician. This allows for direct access to psychiatrists and empowers women to seek specialized treatment without navigating additional administrative steps.

A therapist and a psychiatrist both play important roles in mental health care, but they serve different purposes. A therapist provides talk therapy, helping you process emotions, develop coping strategies, and navigate challenges through ongoing conversations. A psychiatrist, on the other hand, is a medical doctor specializing in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication if needed.

A psychiatrist undergoes significantly longer and more comprehensive training, addressing not only emotional well-being but also how hormonal changes, pregnancy, postpartum, and other reproductive factors may influence mental health. They combine therapy with medical expertise to provide a more comprehensive and tailored plan to support your overall wellness.

A reproductive psychiatrist evaluates and treats conditions across the reproductive lifespan, which often have a hormonal component. This includes premenstrual syndromes, perinatal and postpartum conditions, and perimenopausal challenges.

My goal is to provide personalized care without dictation of treatment by an insurance company or administrator. Therefore, at this time, I do not accept any insurance plans.

If you have a PPO plan, you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance company for out of network services. If so, I am happy to provide a monthly invoice (AKA superbill) to submit. I recommend you contact your insurance company and check. Here are several questions to consider asking:

** Do I have an annual deductive for outpatient mental health services with a psychiatrist?

** How much is my co-pay or co-insurance per visit?

** How many visits do I have annually?

** Are there limitations on the conditions/diagnoses that can be reimbursed?

You can also consider using your FSA (Flexible Savings Account) for reimbursement of service fees.