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Best Psychiatrists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palos Verdes Estates: Brainpower Wellness Institute - Torrance, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: Regeneration Psychiatry - Redondo Beach Office, 362 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 753 ranked; ranked #21.

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

753 Palos Verdes Estates psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 184 open Saturdays and 99 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 753 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brainpower Wellness Institute - Torrance775.0★ (82)Torrance, 4 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Lerner Diego F MD755.0★ (4)Redondo Beach, 1 mi away——
3Michelle Furuta, MD754.9★ (7)Torrance, 3 mi away——
4Advanced Psychiatry Associates744.1★ (80)Torrance, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Deborah Finklestein MD744.0★ (3)Redondo Beach, 1 mi away——
6Furman Zinaida MD744.3★ (6)Torrance, 3 mi away——
7Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Torrance744.5★ (242)Torrance, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Ampudia Peter MD743.4★ (5)Torrance, 3 mi away——
9Donna Lael Ehlers, MD735.0★ (4)Lomita, 5 mi away——
10Amir Ettekal, MD Psychiatrist734.2★ (5)Hermosa Beach, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 753 best psychiatrists in Palos Verdes Estates, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Palos Verdes Estates

    Based in Torrance, 4 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3655 Torrance Blvd Ste 301, Torrance, CA 90503
  2. Based in Redondo Beach, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    205 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  3. Based in Torrance, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    23440 Hawthorne Blvd Unit 135, Torrance, CA 90505
  4. Based in Redondo Beach, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1711 Vía El Prado, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  5. Based in Torrance, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3640 Lomita Blvd #209, Torrance, CA 90505
  6. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 242 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 242 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2780 Skypark Dr Unit 202, Torrance, CA 90505
  7. Based in Torrance, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    3711 Lomita Blvd #127, Torrance, CA 90505
  8. Based in Lomita, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2081 Palos Verdes Dr N, Lomita, CA 90717
  9. Based in Hermosa Beach, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1200 Artesia Blvd #204, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  10. Based in Redondo Beach, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    423 S Pacific Coast Hwy #102, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  11. Based in Torrance, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
  12. Based in Long Beach, 11 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    1301 W 12th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
  13. Based in Gardena, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    1225 W 190th St #280, Gardena, CA 902484305
  14. Based in San Pedro, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    2403 S Moray Ave #4, San Pedro, CA 90732
  15. Based in Manhattan Beach, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  16. Based in Hawthorne, 9 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    4477 W 118th St #400, Hawthorne, CA 90250
  17. Based in El Segundo, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    525 Main St Suite B, El Segundo, CA 90245
  18. Based in Gardena, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1225 W 190th St, Gardena, CA 90248

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 753 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Palos Verdes Estates, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Brainpower Wellness Institute - Long Beach715.0★ (73)12 mi
27Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Manhattan Beach714.8★ (122)6 mi
28Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Redondo Beach714.6★ (181)4 mi
29Dr. John M. Deirmenjian, MD714.3★ (12)12 mi
30Reimagine Psychiatry704.8★ (68)19 mi
31Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in North Torrance704.8★ (76)6 mi
32Holistic Psychiatry: Meredith Sagan, MD705.0★ (28)17 mi
33Aleksandra Wirga, M.D., Inc. dba Wellness Psychiatry704.0★ (15)12 mi
34Mentally Healthy Care695.0★ (16)12 mi
35Shanna Darling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner695.0★ (14)3 mi
36Lentzner Jay R MD694.7★ (6)15 mi
37WellPsyche Medical Group691.0★ (4)5 mi
38Psychiatry And Counseling Torrance695.0★ (9)3 mi
39Ingrid L. Montgomery , ,695.0★ (3)16 mi
40Dr. Hanaa F. Soliman, MD694.0★ (18)15 mi
41Narendra Reddy, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health694.9★ (13)4 mi
42Mustafa Hakami, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health695.0★ (10)4 mi
43Barbour & Floyd Medical: Barbour Jack MD692.3★ (3)13 mi
44Damien Lee Young, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health694.6★ (12)4 mi
45Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - El Segundo694.7★ (98)8 mi
46Jessica Darling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner695.0★ (7)3 mi
47Samuel Sanders, Psychiatrist695.0★ (7)3 mi
48Dr. Laja I. Ibraheem, MD692.7★ (12)12 mi
49Dr. Harry Do685.0★ (5)4 mi
50Michael Rogachevsky, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health684.8★ (8)4 mi

Also serving Palos Verdes Estates

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Palos Verdes Estates
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Angeles Health and Wellness Center5.0★ (2)15 mi
Bailey Carver, Counselor5.0★ (2)13 mi
Beverly Reader MD3.0★ (2)13 mi
Community Psychiatry - Lakewood1.0★ (2)14 mi
Crescenzo Pisano, MD5.0★ (2)6 mi
Dr. Austina Cho3.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Brian Bello5.0★ (2)12 mi
Dr. Euna Chung MD3.0★ (2)3 mi
Dr. James Jen Kin, MD.3.0★ (2)15 mi
Friedman Psychiatric Medical Group1.0★ (2)13 mi
Janet Lee, Counselor5.0★ (2)15 mi
Justin Key MD4.0★ (2)5 mi
katherine revoredoIn Palos Verdes Estates
Onyekwere Anyanwu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)6 mi
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Long Beach3.0★ (2)14 mi
Phoebe Shinn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)13 mi
Robert O Davies, M.D.4.5★ (2)8 mi
Samson J Cho MD3.0★ (2)6 mi
Surendra Chaganti3.0★ (2)7 mi
Wellness Psychiatry3.0★ (2)12 mi

How we ranked Palos Verdes Estates psychiatrists

We scored 753 Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Palos Verdes Estates?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Palos Verdes Estates, CA is Brainpower Wellness Institute - Torrance with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lerner Diego F MD (#2) and Michelle Furuta, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 753 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Palos Verdes Estates?

RankedPsychologists ranks 753 psychiatrists serving Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. 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 Palos Verdes Estates work on weekends?

184 of 753 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 99 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brainpower Wellness Institute - Torrance (#1), Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#4) and Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Torrance (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Palos Verdes Estates psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 753 rated psychiatrists in Palos Verdes Estates is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Regeneration Psychiatry - Redondo Beach Office has the most, 362 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Palos Verdes Estates count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 753 psychiatrists serving Palos Verdes Estates.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.