Start care without the runaround.
Not sure where to begin? We help you make sense of symptoms, options, and next steps — with psychiatric evaluation, medication-informed care, supportive treatment planning, and coordination with therapists or primary care when appropriate.
Choose the path that fits today.
Whether you are using insurance, paying privately, or returning as an existing client, this page keeps the process simple and sends you to the correct secure system.
Use insurance through Headway.
Best for patients who want to check eligibility, add payment information, and request care through Lori’s Headway booking page.
- Verify insurance eligibility securely
- Use insurance when accepted through Headway
- New patient booking flow
Request a private-pay appointment.
Best for patients who want to work directly with the practice, are not using Headway, or need help choosing the right visit type.
- Request an appointment in SimplePractice
- Good for self-pay and direct practice scheduling
- Choose consultation or psychiatric evaluation
Already a client?
Use the secure client portal to access appointment requests, portal messages, documents, and practice forms.
- Existing client sign-in
- Secure password-free portal access
- Not for emergencies or urgent crisis needs
In-person or virtual care, with insurance and private-pay options.
Limited in-person appointments are available Mondays and Fridays in Newport Beach. Telehealth appointments are available throughout the week for patients located in California. We accept both insurance and private pay.
Office hours and availability
Choose limited in-person care in Newport Beach on Mondays or Fridays, or schedule a secure telehealth visit when available.
Insurance and private pay
We accept private pay and participate with the following insurance plans, subject to eligibility and plan-specific network verification:
- Providence Health Plan
- Magellan
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- UnitedHealthcare (Optum)
- Oxford (Optum)
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Other Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, except Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth Administrators (California)
- AmeriHealth Administrators – Medicare (California)
- GTEB (California)
- Humana – Medicare (California)
- Scripps Health Plan (California)
Paying directly? View private-pay fees & services.
We help you make sense of the next step.
Mind Over Matter provides psychiatric evaluation, medication-informed care, supportive treatment planning, and coordination with therapists or primary care when appropriate. The goal is not to rush you into the wrong door — it is to help you find the right one.
For referrals, questions, students, and urgent support.
This page can become the central hub for patients, families, referring professionals, and students — without sending everyone to the same booking link.
For referring providers
Therapists, PCPs, and community partners can submit referral information securely or fax documentation to 949-625-7119.
Refer a patient →Questions before booking?
Call or text 949-569-5197 for scheduling, insurance or payment questions, or help deciding which path makes sense.
Contact the practice →Student preceptorship
For PMHNP students looking for a structured outpatient psychiatry training experience.
Preceptorship info →Emergency support
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, call 911 or call/text 988. Do not use website forms for emergencies.
Call or text 988 →Common reasons people reach out.
Explore service pages for more detail. These links also help visitors and search engines understand how this page connects to the rest of the practice.
Make the right first click.
This section keeps visitors from getting stuck and helps prevent the wrong people from using the wrong form.
I’m a new patient. Which option should I choose?
If you plan to use insurance through Headway, choose the Headway option. If you are private pay or want to request directly through the practice, choose the private-pay SimplePractice request option. You can also review fees and services before requesting.
Where can I see private-pay prices?
Visit our Fees & Services page for current private-pay visit lengths, pricing, and additional services.
Do you offer in-person and telehealth appointments?
Yes. Limited in-person appointments are available Mondays and Fridays at 901 Dove Street, Suite 160, Newport Beach. Telehealth appointments are available throughout the week for patients located in California.
Do you accept insurance and private pay?
Yes. We accept private pay and participate with multiple insurance plans. Eligibility and network status must be verified for each specific plan. Blue Shield of California, Original Medicare, and Medicaid/Medi-Cal are out of network.
I’m already a client. Should I use the booking buttons?
Existing clients should use the client portal sign-in so appointments, messages, and forms stay connected to the correct chart.
I’m a therapist, PCP, or community partner. Where do I refer?
Use the referral page. It is built specifically for provider referrals and includes instructions for submitting referral information securely or by fax.
Can I use the website forms for a crisis?
No. Website forms and portals are not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Do you serve people outside Newport Beach?
Mind Over Matter is based in Newport Beach and offers telepsychiatry across California when clinically appropriate.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Start with the option that best fits your situation. If you are unsure, call or text 949-569-5197 and we will help you choose the right next step.
Mind Over Matter Mental Health Group does not use website forms, email, or portal messages for emergencies. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.