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Specializing In:

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ADD/ADHD

Early treatment can help a child manage his or her ADHD and create healthy habits and skills for their future. We are here to help walk you and your family through this journey towards a happy and balanced life.

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Mood & Anxiety

Anxiety and mood disorders can be caused by a variety of factors such as environmental, genetic, or brain structure. Our medical team here at OCPA is ready to walk this road toward fulfillment and healing with you.

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Health & Wellness

Our unique perspective is to focus on long-term health to ensure our patients not only experience the peace of mental health, but also the invigorating energy of a healthy body for years to come.

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Sleep Disorders

Our providers are trained and experienced to assess your current medical conditions along with your sleep deficiency looking at the big picture when diagnosing and developing the best treatment plan for you.

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TMS Treatments

In a new era of mental healthcare, our clinic is proud to offer Exomind, a groundbreaking, non-invasive brain stimulation technology. Designed to enhance mental and emotional well-being without medication.

About Orange Coast Psychiatric Associates

Orange County Psychiatric Associates has been recognized as one of the top Mission Viejo Psychiatry practices. Verified by Opencare.com. OCPA works with adolescents, and adults to enable them to live their lives to their fullest. The mind and body are two parts of a whole, and what affects one will affect the other. Good nutrition, exercise, getting rest and recreation, and avoiding harmful habits form a foundation on which to build good health. While we believe that medication is an important component of treatment, it is only one building block in whole person care.

More about OCPA
Top Doctor for 2023
Scott Ispirescu

Our Services

Orange Coast Psychiatric Associates tailors treatments based on the understanding that both body and mind must be treated in order to promote better mental and physical health. Let us help you improve your quality of life with specialized care for issues including:

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adolescent Mental Health
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cancer/Oncology Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement
  • Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Marriage Issues, Infidelity, Blended/Step Families
  • TMS Treatment for Depression
  • PTSD and Trauma
  • Sexual Dysfunction and Disorders
  • Women's Mental Health
  • Detox & Addiction Medicine
  • Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation
  • Medication Management
  • Nutrition Counseling/Weight Management
  • Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Recognitions & Affliations

a patient 's choice winner badge for opencare in 2016 .
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Client Testimonials

Joshua G.

have a lot of respect for this Gentleman. not only has he helped me tremendously, not only on an emotional level. I was nervous about seeing him considering it is very difficult time finding the right doctor for you, someone you can trust. So, I asked a friend to refer me to his, I've been seeing Phuong for quite some time now and am very pleased. Would recommend to anyone looking for professional help.

Mark B.

I've been a patient of Dr Scott's for over 5 years. I really appreciate his wonderful office staff, they are courteous and friendly. His genuine demeanor makes it easy as a patient to talk to him. He's helped me many times with the events in my life.

M. S.

Dr. Scott Ispirescu has been seeing my son for over the past 3 years to assist with focusing and behavioral issues. He was able to tap into my son's issues and get him to talk openly about them and help him through what was bothering him. Dr. Scott Ispirescu didn't just prescribe meds, he has a genuine interest in how my son is doing and feeling. We really look forward to our appointments!

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