California Telepsychiatry From Home
Secure online psychiatric care for adults across California, including evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up visits.
No referral needed · Insurance verified before your visit
Evaluation-First Care
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment is a comprehensive 60-minute psychiatric evaluation. Your clinician takes time to understand your full picture before discussing any next steps — there is no predetermined outcome.
- In-depth review of your current symptoms and their impact
- Discussion of your psychiatric, medical, and family history
- Assessment of any prior diagnoses or treatments
- Collaborative conversation about your goals
- Shared decision-making on an individualized care plan
- All via HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video — from home
The Process
How It Works
From your first contact to ongoing care — a straightforward, evaluation-first process built around your individual needs.
Complete Your Intake
Fill out our short online intake form. Our care coordinators verify your insurance and schedule your evaluation — no referral needed.
60-Minute Psychiatric Evaluation
Your first visit is a thorough evaluation — not a prescription appointment. Your clinician reviews your history, current symptoms, prior treatments, and goals.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, your clinician discusses the options appropriate for you — which may include therapy, medication management, or a combination — and answers all your questions.
Ongoing Follow-Up Care
Regular follow-up visits (15–30 minutes) track your progress, refine your plan, and keep your care consistent as your needs change.
Ready to see a California-licensed psychiatrist online?
Request a Telepsychiatry Appointment
Statewide Coverage
Psychiatric Care That Fits Your California Life.
Research consistently shows that telepsychiatry produces outcomes equivalent to in-person psychiatric care. We serve adults across the full state — Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento, and every county in between — through board-certified providers and HIPAA-compliant video, without the commute or waiting room.
60 min
comprehensive initial evaluation
3–5 days
average time to first appointment
What We Treat
Common Conditions We Address
Our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners have experience across the full range of adult psychiatric conditions — all accessible via secure video from anywhere in California.
Depression
Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias
ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults — evaluation, diagnosis, and management
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar I and II — mood stabilization and ongoing care
PTSD & Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma presentations
OCD & Related
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and OCD-spectrum conditions
Why Patients Choose Us
Care You Can Count On
Accessible Appointments
No months-long waitlists. Most new patients are scheduled within days of submitting their intake form.
Board-Certified Providers
All our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are board-certified and licensed in California — delivering high-quality care via secure video.
Evaluation-First Approach
We conduct a thorough evaluation before any treatment is discussed. The right next step starts with the right understanding.
Insurance & Cost
We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans
Under federal and California mental health parity laws, most insurance plans cover telepsychiatry at the same rate as in-person care. We verify your benefits before your first appointment — at no charge to you.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- Optum / United Healthcare
- And many others
We do not accept HMO plans. Benefits are verified prior to your first appointment.
FAQ
Common Questions
What is telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry delivers the same services as traditional in-person psychiatric care via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. You meet with a board-certified psychiatrist or nurse practitioner from your home anywhere in California. Sessions cover evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up.
Will medication be prescribed at my first appointment?
Not automatically. Your first visit is a comprehensive 60-minute psychiatric evaluation — not a prescription visit. Your clinician reviews your full history and symptoms before any treatment decisions are discussed. Medication may be one option among several, depending on your individual clinical picture.
Is telepsychiatry covered by insurance in California?
Yes. Under federal and California mental health parity laws, most major insurers cover telepsychiatry at the same rate as in-person visits. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Optum/United Healthcare, and more. We verify your benefits before your first appointment at no charge.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Most new patients are scheduled within a few days of completing their intake form. We are not an emergency or crisis service — for urgent psychiatric emergencies, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
What conditions do you treat?
Our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, sleep disorders, and a range of other mood and psychiatric conditions — all via secure video.
Get Started
See a Psychiatrist Online — From Anywhere in California
No referral needed. Complete our short intake form and our team will verify your insurance and schedule your evaluation — typically within a few days.