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Vivienne Peng
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person
1800 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CAADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief or loss, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
I am known for working well with individuals who are shy and who may be fearful of entering therapy. I have a specialization in the diagnosis/assessment and treatment of AD/HD and learning disorders such as dyslexia. My therapeutic approach is primarily based on cognitive behavioral and Dialectic Behavior theories . Pragmatism describes my approach to treatment. Management of chronic mental illness, and adjustment issues relating to ethnic/cultural/generational and religious issues are also areas which I specialize in.
I believe that at times addressing questions pertaining to meaning in life can be as important as changing behavioral patterns and emotions. Specific treatment modalities I use are ultimately dependent upon the needs of each individual and the established efficac of a particular therapeutic intervention. Socratic questioning is often used to help individuals gain personal insight. I will be happy to work in conjunction with a psychiatrist or other physician.
My ethnic background is Chinese, Okinawan, and Japanese. I grew up in Hawaii and have interned at clinics specializing in Asian/Pacific Islander clients.
Currently I work as Learning Disabilities Specialist at Santa Monica College. I have assisted students in receiving testing accommodations on the SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, Bar Exam, MCAT, medical Step exams and medical licensure exams, and DAT. I have worked as a LD Specialist at UCL, the University of Hawaii, and UC Berkeley. I was a Psychology Professor for over 12 years in my earlier career.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I have worked in the mental health field for approximately 10 years in different capacities. I have worked in the community assisting families, working with low income and more affluent individuals, parenting and assigning with supporting children with behaviors impacting their lives. I am committed to helping individuals learn to build healthier relationships with themselves as well as listening to your wants/needs. My work focuses on assisting you in targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, beliefs that impact your life. I believe in collaboration to helping you reach your goals.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,
ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
If anxiety, depression, or past trauma feels like a constant burden, you don’t have to carry it alone. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy as a powerful, evidence-based approach to help you move past what’s holding you back — whether that’s past trauma, addictive patterns, or persistent emotional pain.
I hold a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy ( LMFT), my Doctorate in Social Work and specialized training in EMDR. Over my 13 years in practice, I have supported clients across a range of mental health and addiction settings — outpatient clinics, private practice, intensive treatment programs, etc.
My work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment. I deeply believe in your capacity to heal and grow — even when it may feel impossible now.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Throughout my three decades as a therapist, I have discovered that one of the most important skills I have developed is the ability to listen deeply. Along the way, I have gained a broad range of therapeutic tools and approaches, but I have learned that meaningful change begins when people feel truly heard. My mentors are the horse whisperers. I believe they listen with their whole body. They trust the intuitive nature of their horse. I like to think that I use some of this as I work with each client, trusting their intuitive nature. Together we are learning what is present in the room, gaining new insights and feeling more empowered.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
I believe meaningful change happens when we work together as equals. My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line; transitioning from the corporate world to clinical care allows me to blend evidence-based theories with practical, real-world application.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I have been a Nurse Practitioner in an Emergency Department for over ten years. Due to the pandemic, our emergency room has been impacted by psychiatric patients, and I realized that there is a need for nurse practitioners like me to truly help others. Some patients wait hours or overnight in our emergency department to be evaluated. I want to bridge the gap and make a difference by providing care here in Headway.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
When two psychiatrists in my community retired, I took on their patients because there was simply no one else to fill the gap. Five years later, I still approach every visit with that same sense of responsibility. I practice in Santa Rosa, California, offering phone, video, and in-person appointments. I specialize in medication management for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and I take a thorough approach to monitoring treatment safely, including routine use of standardized assessments to track how you are doing over time. My goal is to make psychiatric care feel less intimidating and more collaborative.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Whole-Hearted Therapy Centered on Genuine Connection. Ever had therapy that feels like it drags on without any results? Research shows the Power of Connection drives roughly 60% of Therapeutic Success. My Compassionate Therapy Style focuses on Building Bridges of Trust and cultivating a meaningful connection with positive outcomes. I also use holistic practices that dramatically reduce symptoms of depression & anxiety as well as trauma/grief.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford,
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