Miguel Santiago Cruz, PMHNP,
About Miguel Santiago Cruz (He/Him)
Miguel Santiago Cruz, PMHNP, helps adults across California find stability, clarity, and renewed confidence in managing their mental health. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, he provides comprehensive psychiatric care through medication management, individual therapy, and substance use treatment. He works with patients experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting individuals facing a broad range of psychiatric concerns. His approach emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each patient’s goals and experiences to create a treatment plan that is both practical and personalized. Miguel provides patient-centered care that recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In addition to his primary areas of focus, he has experience supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis, PTSD, sleep difficulties, and alcohol and drug use issues. Miguel earned his education from West Coast University and California State University, Northridge. Outside of his professional life, Miguel enjoys staying active at the gym, walking his dog, and exploring new foods.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Hallucinations
- Panic attacks
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Men's health/issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Racial identity
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- West Coast University
- California State University - Northridge
Locations
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Miguel Santiago Cruz
Please call us at 818-240-0340 to schedule an appointment with Miguel Santiago Cruz.
Miguel Santiago Cruz generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 818-240-0340 to find out Miguel Santiago Cruz's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Miguel Santiago Cruz:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 818-240-0340 to see how we can help.
Yes, Miguel Santiago Cruz is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Miguel Santiago Cruz works at:
Miguel Santiago Cruz only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 818-240-0340 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Miguel Santiago Cruz is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish