Ranked #1 in Solana Beach
Based in Encinitas, 3 mi away
74/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Psychiatrists in Solana Beach, CA (2026)
323 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Solana Beach: Chantal Flanagan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 817 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 323 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
323 Solana Beach psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 120 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 323 rated practices.
Top 10 psychiatrists in Solana Beach 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chantal Flanagan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 74 | 5.0★ (35) | Encinitas, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Alison Trexler, Psychiatrist | 73 | 4.8★ (41) | Encinitas, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Damluji Namir MD | 73 | 3.9★ (7) | Encinitas, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Advanced Psychiatry Associates | 72 | 4.7★ (817) | San Diego, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Putnam Nicholas H MD | 72 | 2.3★ (3) | Encinitas, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Paula Harwood McKenna, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 72 | 4.3★ (46) | Encinitas, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dmitry Primak, Psychiatrist | 72 | 5.0★ (9) | Encinitas, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Joshua Feder, M.D. | 71 | 4.6★ (39) | Solana Beach | — | — |
| 9 | Dr. Leslie Craig | 70 | 4.4★ (7) | San Diego, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Psychiatric Alternatives | 70 | 4.9★ (230) | San Diego, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 323 best psychiatrists in Solana Beach, 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.
Based in Encinitas, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas, 4 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 19 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 817 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas, 4 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Solana Beach
71/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 230 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Laura Wakil M.D.
Based in Solana Beach
69/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 15 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 21 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Poway, 13 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 12 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 12 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Solana Beach
69/100RP ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Sofia Elkind, MD
Based in Poway, 12 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
#22 KMG Psychiatry
Based in San Diego, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 139 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 12 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Poway, 12 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in San Marcos, 12 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 323 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Solana Beach
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Carrillo, MD | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Arnicar Dolph MD | In Solana Beach | |
| Chaitanya Pabbati, M.D. | 1.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dan Gardner, MD: Psychotherapy | Traumatic Brain Injury Consultation | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| David Ruecker, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dr. Theodore L. Germanos, MD | In Solana Beach | |
| Dr. Troy Kurz | 5.0★ (1) | In Solana Beach |
| Headlight Therapists & Psychiatric Services Carlsbad | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Innerwell | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J. David Garmon, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Jovive Psychiatry | In Solana Beach | |
| Kayse Budd, MD Integrative Psychiatry | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Kristy Lamb, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Lucas A. Klein, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist | In Solana Beach | |
| Mission Psychiatric - Integrative Psychiatry in Solana Beach, CA | In Solana Beach | |
| Naomi Midura, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Nathan Harris, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Oceanside Recovery Centers and Mental Health | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Psychiatrist: Paul J. Smith, M.D. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Sachs Center | Autism & ADHD | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
How we ranked Solana Beach psychiatrists
We scored 323 Solana Beach 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Solana Beach data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a psychiatrist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
- Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Solana Beach: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychiatrist in Solana Beach?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Solana Beach, CA is Chantal Flanagan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Alison Trexler, Psychiatrist (#2) and Damluji Namir MD (#3) follow. We ranked 323 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychiatrists are there in Solana Beach?
RankedPsychologists ranks 323 psychiatrists serving Solana Beach, CA. 4 of them are based in Solana Beach; 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 Solana Beach work on weekends?
120 of 323 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Chantal Flanagan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#1), Alison Trexler, Psychiatrist (#2) and Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Solana Beach psychiatrists have?
The median Google rating among 323 rated psychiatrists in Solana Beach is 4.6★, with a median of 13 reviews. Advanced Psychiatry Associates has the most, 817 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Solana Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 323 psychiatrists serving Solana Beach.
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