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 your path → Call the practice
Newport BeachIn-person visits by appointment
Across CaliforniaSecure telepsychiatry available statewide
Clear next stepsInsurance, private-pay, referrals, and portal access
Start with booking

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.

01Insurance

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
Book through Headway
02Private pay

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
Request private-pay appointment
03Portal

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
Client portal sign-in
Clear next steps
01 Choose how you want to start Insurance, private pay, or existing client portal
02 Land in the right secure system Headway, SimplePractice, referrals, or contact
03 Get a clear next step Scheduling, forms, referral review, or practice support
Not sure where to begin?

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.

New patient?Start with insurance or private-pay booking.
Provider?Submit a referral online or fax documentation to 949-625-7119.
Question first?Call 949-569-5197 or use the contact page.
Student?Review PMHNP preceptorship information.
More ways to connect

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.

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For referring providers

Therapists, PCPs, and community partners can submit referral information securely or fax documentation to 949-625-7119.

Refer a patient → Q

Questions before booking?

Call 949-569-5197 or reach out for scheduling, insurance/payment questions, or help deciding which path makes sense.

Contact the practice → S

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 →
Care across California

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.

Anxiety & panicSupport for worry, panic symptoms, stress, and feeling constantly on edge. Depression & burnoutCare for low mood, loss of motivation, irritability, and emotional exhaustion. ADHD treatmentPsychiatric evaluation and medication-informed care for focus and follow-through. ADHD testing / QbTestObjective ADHD testing paired with clinical evaluation and next-step planning. Telepsychiatry in CaliforniaSecure virtual psychiatry visits for patients across California. Perinatal mental healthSupport during pregnancy, postpartum, and major reproductive transitions. Genetic testingMedication-related genetic testing when clinically useful for treatment planning. Alcohol recovery supportCompassionate psychiatric support for alcohol use concerns and recovery goals.
Quick answers

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.

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, contact the practice and we will help you choose the right next step. Phone: 949-569-5197.

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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.