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Best Psychiatrists in Livingston, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Livingston: Dr. Anupinder K. Sahota, MD, RP Score 75/100; 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 259 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

25 Livingston psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 25 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychiatrists in Merced ranking. See Psychiatrists in Merced

Top 10 psychiatrists in Livingston at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Livingston at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Anupinder K. Sahota, MD753.6★ (5)Livingston—Overall
2Advanced Psychiatry Associates694.4★ (259)Modesto, 23 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
3Dr. Debra J. Cheang, MD653.7★ (26)Modesto, 23 mi away——
4Advanced Psychiatry Associates644.5★ (106)Merced, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
5California Psychiatric Transitions643.1★ (10)Delhi, 4 mi away——
6Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Modesto644.8★ (202)Modesto, 27 mi away——
7Syeda Haider, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health615.0★ (26)Modesto, 27 mi away——
8Tamela Dunn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner585.0★ (12)Salida, 30 mi away——
9Valley Psychiatric Associates583.3★ (18)Modesto, 23 mi away——
10Banu Brar, M.D.582.9★ (18)Modesto, 25 mi away——

The 25 best psychiatrists in Livingston, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  3. #3 Dr. Debra J. Cheang, MD

    Based in Modesto, 23 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    1011 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355
    View profile for Dr. Debra J. Cheang, MD(209) 524-1900

  8. #8 Tamela Dunn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Salida, 30 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5222 Pirrone Ct Ste 101A, Salida, CA 95368
    View profile for Tamela Dunn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(925) 282-1778

  10. #10 Banu Brar, M.D.

    Based in Modesto, 25 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3425 Coffee Rd Suite 2A, Modesto, CA 95355
    View profile for Banu Brar, M.D.(209) 524-9401

  11. #11 Rosa L. Peverini, M.D.

    Based in Modesto, 25 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3425 Coffee Rd Suite 2A, Modesto, CA 95355
    View profile for Rosa L. Peverini, M.D.(209) 524-9401

  12. #12 Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Salida, 30 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5222 Pirrone Ct Ste 101A, Salida, CA 95368
    View profile for Helen Mettu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(424) 284-2440

  15. #15 Mental Health Modesto

    Based in Modesto, 26 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1101 Standiford Ave Ste D4, Modesto, CA 95356
    View profile for Mental Health Modesto(209) 247-1675

  16. #16 Clear Behavioral Health - Virtual Mental Health Treatment for Teens & Adults

    Based in Modesto, 25 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1600 N Carpenter Rd e1, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Clear Behavioral Health - Virtual Mental Health Treatment for Teens & Adults(209) 299-2880

  17. #17 Psychiatric Medical Group

    Based in Modesto, 25 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3425 Coffee Rd # A2, Modesto, CA 95355
    View profile for Psychiatric Medical Group(209) 524-9401

  19. #19 Anissa Brown, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health

    Based in Modesto, 27 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Nurse practitioner”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1700 Standiford Ave Ste 355, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Anissa Brown, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health(209) 676-3069

  20. #20 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Salida

    Based in Salida, 30 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5222 Pirrone Ct Ste 101A, Salida, CA 95368
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Salida(925) 282-1778

  21. #21 Vilma L Hidalgo, M.D. Inc

    Based in Manteca, 39 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1191 E Yosemite Ave Ste B, Manteca, CA 95336
    View profile for Vilma L Hidalgo, M.D. Inc(209) 855-4577

  22. #22 Shararah Aziz, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health

    Based in Modesto, 27 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Nurse practitioner”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1700 Standiford Ave Ste 355, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Shararah Aziz, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health(209) 676-3069

  23. #23 Jasleen Tuli, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health

    Based in Modesto, 27 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Nurse practitioner”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1700 Standiford Ave Ste 355, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Jasleen Tuli, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health(209) 676-3069

  24. #24 My Teen Mental Health

    Based in Modesto, 26 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1101 Standiford Ave ste a-1, Modesto, CA 95356
    View profile for My Teen Mental Health(209) 804-4805

  25. #25 Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

    Based in Modesto, 23 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services(209) 525-6201

How we ranked Livingston psychiatrists

We scored 25 Livingston psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Livingston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Livingston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Livingston?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Livingston, CA is Dr. Anupinder K. Sahota, MD with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews. Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#2) and Dr. Debra J. Cheang, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 25 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Livingston?

RankedPsychologists ranks 25 psychiatrists serving Livingston, CA. 1 of them is based in Livingston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Livingston work on weekends?

5 of 25 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#2), Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#4) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Modesto (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Livingston psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated psychiatrists in Livingston is 4.4★, with a median of 13 reviews. Advanced Psychiatry Associates has the most, 259 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Livingston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Livingston city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Livingston ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Livingston

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 25 psychiatrists serving Livingston.

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