Psychiatrist in Ventura, California Michael Ferguson, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Michael Ferguson, MD
Dr. Michael M. Ferguson is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 1981. He received Board Certification in Psychiatry by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University (summa cum laude), and completed his Medical Degree and Psychiatric Residency at UCLA. Dr. Ferguson provides medication evaluation and ongoing monitoring. He has extensive experience working with clients who have “Dual Diagnosis” (psychiatric conditions along with substance use disorders). He specializes in Buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorders, ADHD, mood disorders (bipolar, depression), anxiety and panic disorders, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. Ferguson enjoys working with and helping individuals of all ages, including teenagers, young adults, older adults, and beyond. Outside of work, Dr. Ferguson enjoys hiking and caring for family dogs (Labradoodle, Sheepadoodle, German Shepard, and white lab).
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
Populations
Education
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University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine
Professional | 1977
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Rice University
Undergraduate | 1973
Houston, TX, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Michael Ferguson. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Michael Ferguson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Michael Ferguson'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 Michael Ferguson:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Michael Ferguson is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Michael Ferguson works at:
Yes, Michael Ferguson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michael Ferguson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: