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Best Psychiatrists in Rohnert Park, CA (2026)

58 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rohnert Park: Barry G. Pierce, M.D., RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 658 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #7.

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

58 Rohnert Park psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 58 rated practices.

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

Top 10 psychiatrists in Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Barry G. Pierce, M.D.725.0★ (4)Santa Rosa, 8 mi away—Overall
2Michael Hower, DO - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health675.0★ (6)Santa Rosa, 7 mi away——
3Prital Desai, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health675.0★ (4)Santa Rosa, 7 mi away——
4Dr. R. S. Isaac Gardner, MD675.0★ (5)Santa Rosa, 7 mi away——
5Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Santa Rosa663.3★ (22)Santa Rosa, 7 mi away——
6Satori Behavioral Health664.2★ (5)Santa Rosa, 10 mi away——
7Advanced Psychiatry Associates664.6★ (658)Fairfield, 35 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
8Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Penngrove Campus654.1★ (21)Rohnert ParkSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Dr. Tess M. Lusher, MD652.0★ (4)Healdsburg, 20 mi away——
10Mental Health Practitioners654.8★ (76)San Rafael, 27 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 58 best psychiatrists in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park

    #1 Barry G. Pierce, M.D.

    Based in Santa Rosa, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
    1260 N Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
    View profile for Barry G. Pierce, M.D.(707) 525-9045

  4. #4 Dr. R. S. Isaac Gardner, MD

    Based in Santa Rosa, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E St Ste 319, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Dr. R. S. Isaac Gardner, MD(707) 575-7647

  6. #6 Satori Behavioral Health

    Based in Santa Rosa, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3510 Unocal Pl #101, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    View profile for Satori Behavioral Health(707) 780-2140

  9. #9 Dr. Tess M. Lusher, MD

    Based in Healdsburg, 20 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    THE CHAMBAUD BUILDING, 455 Hudson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
    View profile for Dr. Tess M. Lusher, MD(707) 473-0782

  10. #10 Mental Health Practitioners

    Based in San Rafael, 27 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    874 4th St Ste D1, San Rafael, CA 94901
    View profile for Mental Health Practitioners(415) 968-6515

  11. #11 Christopher Migdal, MD

    Based in Novato, 19 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Rowland Way Ste 220, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Christopher Migdal, MD(628) 336-5460

  15. #15 Jessica Holliday, MD, MPH

    Based in Novato, 19 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Rowland Way Ste 220, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Jessica Holliday, MD, MPH(628) 336-5460

  16. #16 Steve Balt MD MS

    Based in San Anselmo, 27 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    201 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
    View profile for Steve Balt MD MS(415) 484-2258

  17. #17 Alexander W. Threlfall, MD

    Based in Novato, 19 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    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
    75 Rowland Way Ste 220, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Alexander W. Threlfall, MD(628) 336-5460

  18. #18 Responder First Wellness

    Based in Napa, 23 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    833 Franklin St Ste 8, Napa, CA 94559
    View profile for Responder First Wellness(530) 625-7738

  19. #19 Barshack H Scott MD

    Based in Larkspur, 29 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
    2 Fifer Ave #200, Corte Madera, CA 94925
    View profile for Barshack H Scott MD(415) 927-6690

  21. #21 Olson Scott MD

    Based in Larkspur, 29 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2 Fifer Ave, Corte Madera, CA 94925
    View profile for Olson Scott MD(415) 927-6695

  22. #22 JUDITH KEINS, M.D.

    Based in Larkspur, 30 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    520 Tamalpais Dr #100, Corte Madera, CA 94925
    View profile for JUDITH KEINS, M.D.(415) 927-7213

  23. #23 David Scott May, M.D.

    Based in Mill Valley, 31 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    45 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
    View profile for David Scott May, M.D.(415) 888-8782

How we ranked Rohnert Park psychiatrists

We scored 58 Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Rohnert Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Rohnert Park, CA is Barry G. Pierce, M.D. with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Michael Hower, DO - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health (#2) and Prital Desai, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health (#3) follow. We ranked 58 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Rohnert Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 58 psychiatrists serving Rohnert Park, CA. 1 of them is based in Rohnert Park; 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 Rohnert Park work on weekends?

12 of 58 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#7), Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Penngrove Campus (#8) and Mental Health Practitioners (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Rohnert Park psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 58 rated psychiatrists in Rohnert Park is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Advanced Psychiatry Associates has the most, 658 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Rohnert Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 58 psychiatrists serving Rohnert Park.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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