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Best Psychiatrists in Simi Valley, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Simi Valley: David Robert Vargas, MD | Kaiser Permanente, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

  2. 37

    Most-reviewed: Brain Health USA, 1,668 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 470 ranked; ranked #37.

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

470 Simi Valley psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 120 open Saturdays and 65 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 470 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1David Robert Vargas, MD | Kaiser Permanente725.0★ (8)Thousand Oaks, 8 mi away—Overall
2Wilson Stephen J MD713.0★ (4)Thousand Oaks, 8 mi away——
3Dr. Elsa Cruz713.3★ (12)Agoura Hills, 9 mi away——
4Michael R P Vivian, MD715.0★ (4)Camarillo, 11 mi away——
5Dr. Robert Feeley705.0★ (4)Calabasas, 11 mi away——
6Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Westlake Village704.8★ (78)Agoura, 8 mi awayEvenings—
7Arjun Reyes MD and Associates694.7★ (90)Moorpark, 5 mi away——
8Dr. Eugene Karpus, MD693.7★ (6)Woodland Hills, 14 mi away——
9Donner Susan L MD681.0★ (3)Woodland Hills, 13 mi away——
10Dr. Romeo L. Isidro, MD683.7★ (9)Northridge, 16 mi away——

The 470 best psychiatrists in Simi Valley, 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. Based in Thousand Oaks, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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
    4165 E Thousand Oaks Blvd #345, Westlake Village, CA 91362
  2. Based in Agoura Hills, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    30300 Agoura Rd #195, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  3. Based in Camarillo, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
    3311 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320
  4. Based in Calabasas, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    23622 Calabasas Rd Unit 115, Calabasas, CA 91302
  5. Based in Moorpark, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    893 Patriot Dr Ste A, Moorpark, CA 93021
  6. Based in Woodland Hills, 14 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    20251 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  7. Based in Woodland Hills, 13 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    20929 Ventura Blvd #47-324, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  8. Based in Northridge, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    17075 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325
  9. Based in Northridge, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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
    17075 Devonshire St #204, Northridge, CA 91325
  10. Based in Woodland Hills, 12 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21940 Costanso St, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  11. Based in Camarillo, 15 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    400 Mobil Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010
  12. Based in Camarillo, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    340 Rosewood Ave Ste A, Camarillo, CA 93010
  13. Based in Valencia, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25425 Orchard Village Rd Ste 170, Valencia, CA 91355
  14. Based in Encino, 19 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
    15760 Ventura Blvd Ste 1929, Encino, CA 91436
  15. Based in Agoura Hills, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 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
    5012 Chesebro Rd Ste 200, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  16. Based in Santa Paula, 17 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    242 Harvard Blvd Ste C, Santa Paula, CA 93060
  17. Based in Santa Clarita, 15 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 2 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25050 Peachland Ave Ste 170, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
  18. Based in Simi Valley

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2925 Sycamore Dr #105, Simi Valley, CA 93065
  19. Based in Sherman Oaks, 21 mi away

    67/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    4835 Van Nuys Blvd #110, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  20. Based in Valencia, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy Ste 300, Valencia, CA 91355

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 470 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Simi Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Walter E. Jacobson, M.D.674.7★ (12)9 mi
27Las Virgenes Behavioral Health & Medical Clinic665.0★ (8)9 mi
28Dr. Rhonda Williams663.7★ (3)19 mi
29Daniel J Pimstone M.D. | LGTC Group665.0★ (4)8 mi
30Christopher Go, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner665.0★ (6)9 mi
31Sandy Peoples, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health664.5★ (17)11 mi
32Neuro Wellness Spa664.8★ (100)18 mi
33Jari Pohankova, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner665.0★ (4)9 mi
34Mina Heydari, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner664.2★ (10)9 mi
35Dr. Preetpal S. Sandhu, MD663.9★ (7)21 mi
36School Mental Health665.0★ (3)17 mi
37Brain Health USA664.6★ (1,668)20 mi
38Sabira Saifuddin MD, Psychiatrist in Westlake Village664.1★ (9)9 mi
39Psychiatrist Westlake653.5★ (22)8 mi
40Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Thousand Oaks654.7★ (58)10 mi
41Behrod Alinejad, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health654.8★ (6)11 mi
42Mental Health and Wellness Associates655.0★ (7)24 mi
43Patrick T. Bezdek MD INc654.2★ (5)22 mi
44Matthew Markis, DO - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health655.0★ (4)11 mi
45Dr. PRIYA PARMAR, MD653.5★ (8)8 mi
46Dr. Konstantinos N. Tripodis, MD653.7★ (3)22 mi
47Dr. Emil Soorani654.3★ (12)24 mi
48Daljit S Mac Md653.8★ (22)9 mi
49Ebrahim Hazany MD654.1★ (13)9 mi
50Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center654.9★ (10)28 mi

Also serving Simi Valley

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 Simi Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
April De Higes, LMFT5.0★ (2)8 mi
Child & Family Guidance Center: Pelis Fran MD5.0★ (2)15 mi
Community Psychiatry - Simi ValleyIn Simi Valley
Dr Austin Harris MD5.0★ (2)20 mi
Dr. Inna Barg1.0★ (2)12 mi
Dr. Jose M. Itzcovich Schuster, MD5.0★ (2)20 mi
Dr. Michael Frankel, MD3.0★ (2)12 mi
Family Psychiatry3.0★ (2)8 mi
Integrative Psychiatrist3.0★ (2)18 mi
Integrative Psychiatry3.0★ (2)11 mi
Kingfisher Counseling5.0★ (2)9 mi
Landen James E MD1.0★ (2)8 mi
Los Angeles County Mental Health: Kopelowicz Alex MD3.0★ (2)20 mi
Malad Laila MD3.5★ (2)8 mi
Marc Rosenthal Md3.0★ (2)8 mi
Mary Chavarria, MD - Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry5.0★ (2)16 mi
Newport Academy5.0★ (2)16 mi
Scott Cherkasky3.0★ (2)19 mi
Value Life Mental Health Group5.0★ (2)18 mi
West Hills Psychiatric Med Group1.0★ (2)11 mi

How we ranked Simi Valley psychiatrists

We scored 470 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Simi Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Simi Valley, CA is David Robert Vargas, MD | Kaiser Permanente with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. Wilson Stephen J MD (#2) and Dr. Elsa Cruz (#3) follow. We ranked 470 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Simi Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 470 psychiatrists serving Simi Valley, CA. 1 of them is based in Simi Valley; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Simi Valley work on weekends?

120 of 470 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 65 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are btr. Mental Health and Wellness (#12), New U Therapy Center & Family Services (#17) and Soul Klinic (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Simi Valley psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 470 rated psychiatrists in Simi Valley is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Brain Health USA has the most, 1,668 reviews, and ranks #37. 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 Simi Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 470 psychiatrists serving Simi Valley.