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Compassionate and Mindful Care for Lasting Mental Well-being
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Advancing Toward Mental Balance and Well-Being

Discover the path to enhanced mental well-being with our expert psychiatric care. At our clinic, you will receive compassionate support tailored to your unique needs. Our dedicated team is committed to guiding you toward mental empowerment. Embrace a stronger, more inclusive approach to mental health that helps you fulfill your potential.

Our Mission

At Orange Coast Psychiatry, we are dedicated to enhancing mental well-being by simplifying the complexities of mental health. Our experts provide personalized care, guiding you towards clarity and a fulfilling life with compassion and understanding.

Our Expertise

Our mental health experts are dedicated to enhancing your well-being throughout all stages of life. We provide compassionate support and expert care designed to foster mental healing and resilience. Our goal is to empower you to unlock your full potential and improve your quality of life.

Multifaceted Approach

Leverage our diversified mental health therapies and elevate your mental health standards. Our experts devise innovative treatment plans that offer individualized and supreme quality mental care that cater to the needs of each individual.

Professional Competence

Orange Coast Psychiatry provides devoted mental health experts who assist you in reviving your mental health. With their guidance, you can rejuvenate your mind and develop a healthier mindset.

Holistic Approach

With our assistance, you can ignite the actual source of happiness by obtaining universal mental empowerment. Our conventional therapeutic approach can address all your mental health issues and give you tranquility for both your mind and soul.

Revolutionary mental approach

Overcome your mental chaos to rediscover your potential

Orange Coast Psychiatry acts as an ideal hub where you can find mental health strategies to focus on your mental well-being. By prioritizing your mental health, we offer transformative and revolutionized mental health therapies that can bring you peace of mind by treating all mental health issues.

Compassionate care

We implement our cognitive understanding in each phase of treatment that ensures the self compassionate mental care.

Indelible outcomes

Acquire the mental peace that is worthwhile. Leverage our therapies and get delighted with the inevitable mental health results.

Why Choose Us

Healing pathway for self discovery

Orange Coast psychiatry is taking the lead by acting as an inclusive platform and assisting each individual in bringing mental transformation. With the help of our advanced therapeutic plans, each individual gets exposed to mental flourishment and resilience simultaneously.
  • Evidence based approach
  • Range of services
  • Flexible & Personalized care
  • Continued mental care
  • Mental empowerment
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TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS

Your Gateway To Inner Mental Peace

Psychiatric medication management

Are you taking any psychiatric medication but not sure about the accurate dosage? Get help from our psychiatric medication management experts and the supreme guide to managing your medication routine.
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Generalized anxiety disorder

Stop your feelings of uneasiness and persistent fear. Treat the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder with our therapy and simplify your mental health.
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Major depressive disorder

Depression is one of the common mental illnesses that negatively affects behavior. Treat the symptoms of your depression and live a stress-free life.
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Bipolar Disorder

Control your emotional highs by getting bipolar disorder treatment and bring balance to your life by removing all mental worries.
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Psychosis

Stay connected with the real-life world and prevent hallucinations and delusions to experience an enhanced quality of life.
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OCD

Get rid of your unwanted thoughts and repetitive behavior. Get our OCD treatment and free yourself from excessive disturbing thoughts.
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Happy Patient Feedback About Our Service

Emily J
Emily J
Orange Coast Psychiatry truly lives up to its promise of empowering the mind. I sought their help during a challenging period, and their approach of combining expertise with innovation made all the difference. The care I received was top-notch, tailored to my needs, and delivered with compassion. Thanks to their dedicated team, I'm on a journey towards mental serenity, feeling stronger every day.
David M.
David M.
As someone who has struggled with mental health issues for years, finding Orange Coast Psychiatry was a game-changer. Their commitment to providing supreme quality care is evident in every interaction. The expertise of their mental health experts is unparalleled, and their innovative approach has helped me discover and address factors affecting my mental well-being. I'm grateful for their dedication to spreading hope and igniting the mental potential of individuals like me.
Sarah L.
Sarah L.
Orange Coast Psychiatry isn't just a mental health clinic; it's a lifeline for those in need. From the moment I stepped through their doors, I felt supported and understood. Their holistic approach, blending clinical excellence with mindful care, has helped me navigate through some of the darkest times. Thanks to their guidance, I've learned to recognize and address common mental health issues, unlocking a newfound sense of strength and resilience. I can't recommend them highly enough!

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We believe that each individual deserves to stay mentally active and strong to enjoy the peace of life. We provide a diverse network of top mental health providers who are devoted to serving each individual in treating their mental health issues. Consult with our experts to get incredible mental health solutions.
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Richard Samedra.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC

Richard Samedra, PMHNP-BC, is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He brings over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, working with clients facing a wide range of acute and chronic mental health conditions. His journey began as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Charge Nurse at Westminster Therapeutic Residential Treatment, where he supported clients dealing with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. Richard’s dedication was centered on helping these individuals improve their mental health and transition to a lower level of care, whether that meant returning to their families, a board and care facility, or a sober-living environment.
Motivated by a growing passion for mental health care, Richard pursued his Registered Nurse (RN) education at Saddleback Community College and later transitioned to La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Behavioral Health. In this role, he specialized in geriatric psychiatry, working with older adults experiencing conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, depression, and anxiety. This experience solidified his commitment to mental health, leading him to work at Bellflower Community Hospital, where he provided care for patients experiencing severe psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation, manic and depressive episodes, substance use disorders, and exacerbated schizophrenia symptoms.
Inspired by the impactful work of PMHNPs at Bellflower, Richard enrolled in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Azusa Pacific University. To broaden his expertise, he worked full-time at College Hospital Costa Mesa while completing his studies. There, he gained comprehensive experience across various units, including adolescent, acute men’s and women’s, stabilization, and detox/med-surg. Now, as a PMHNP, Richard is committed to leveraging his diverse background and knowledge to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to those in need.
Richard currently practices as a Nurse Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Orange Coast Psychiatry, where he is supervised by Dr. Montgomery.

Shaheena Gazipura

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC

Shaheena Gazipura is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 9 years of dedicated experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health care. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California.
Shaheena began her career working on an adult psychiatric inpatient unit before transitioning to the geriatric psychiatric inpatient unit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. In addition to her clinical work, Shaheena also serves as a Nursing Clinical Instructor, guiding the next generation of nurses through their mental health rotations at a large community college.
Shaheena is a passionate advocate for mental health, believing that it is a fundamental pillar of overall well-being. She is committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and strives to provide comprehensive, compassionate care that honors each individual’s unique experiences and challenges. Her goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel empowered to work alongside her in achieving their mental health goals.
Outside of her professional life, Shaheena enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, staying active through exercise, and planning her next travel adventures.
Shaheena currently practices as a Nurse Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Orange Coast Psychiatry, where she is supervised by Dr. Barrios.

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -BC

Clint Nacar, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Mr. Nacar graduated from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Currently Mr. Nacar works in an inpatient psychiatry unit at a leading academic medical center in Los Angeles, Renewed Mental Health Group, and Orange Coast Psychiatry
Mr. Nacar brings over 7+ years of experience with the mental health population. He works to help patients take control of their mental health through patient education, psychotherapy and medication management. Mr. Nacar’s areas of focus include: Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mr. Nacar treats children ages 6+, adolescents, and adults, offering both in-person services and telehealth at Renewed Mental Health Group.
With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient’s unique situation and concerns. He also encourages each patient to take charge of their mental health through a holistic approach while also employing the latest evidence based practices in treatment.

Clint is one of our most experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners at Orange Coast Psychiatry and is 103NP Licensed in the State of California.

Cristian Cuevas

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC (Fluent in Spanish)

Cristian Cuevas, PMHNP-BC, is a highly skilled board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over seven years of experience in inpatient psychiatry and mental health.
A California State University Long Beach graduate, Cristian also earned recognition as a board-certified psychiatric mental health registered nurse. With a wealth of expertise in adult psychiatric care across the lifespan, Cristian has successfully diagnosed and treated a diverse range of mental health disorders.
Additionally, his specialized experience in child and adolescent inpatient populations further enhances his ability to provide comprehensive and compassionate mental health care.
Cristian Cuevas is the Lead Nurse Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Orange Coast Psychiatry and is supervised by Dr Barrios.

Griselda Hernandez

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC (Fluent in Spanish)

As a licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a robust background in psychiatric and substance abuse nursing, Griselda provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. The core of her practice focuses on promoting holistic wellness, fostering resilience, and empowering patients in their recovery journey. Specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adolescents with various mental health disorders, Griselda strives to create a therapeutic environment where patients feel valued, respected, and supported.

“My approach is grounded in years of diverse experience, including work in psychiatric units and medical detox units for both adults and adolescents. This extensive background has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to manage complex psychiatric and substance abuse conditions effectively. I am committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric care, integrating cutting-edge therapies and best practices into my treatment plans. Collaboration is key to my practice; I work closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community resources to provide coordinated and comprehensive care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.”

Griselda holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health from West Coast University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Additionally, she is fluent in the English and Spanish language, enhancing her ability to connect with a diverse patient population.

Griselda currently practices as a Nurse Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Orange Coast Psychiatry, where she is supervised by Dr. Barrios.

Dr Barrios

Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Carlos Barrios is a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in mental health care. His expertise in telepsychiatry has allowed him to serve patients across California and beyond. In his practice, Dr Barrios integrates metabolic and functional methodologies, focusing on guiding patients toward medication independence and emphasizing the connection between physical and mental health.
Outside of his professional life, Dr Barrios is passionate about kettlebell training, which helps him maintain my physical and mental wellness. He cherishes visiting his family in Guatemala, to reconnecting with his cultural roots and rejuvenating his spirit. Dr Barrios is also deeply involved in transcendental meditation and rucking, practices that not only provide him with tranquility but also keep him grounded and connected to nature. These hobbies reflect his commitment to a holistic approach to health, both personally and professionally.