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Online psychiatrist in Arizona

Medically reviewed by Bruce Bassi, MD — Updated October 2026

Telehealth psychiatry for Arizona adults by secure video, from Phoenix and Tucson to the most rural county. In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and we accept Medicare.

Licensed providers in Arizona In-network with major insurers
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providers licensed in Arizona
Accepted in Arizona
Aetna logo — accepted insurance in Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna logo — accepted insurance in Arizona
UnitedHealthcare logo — accepted insurance in Arizona
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Medicare logo — accepted insurance in Arizona

Plans accepted in Arizona: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Medicare. Self-pay rates are available too.

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Care for Arizona residents

Specialist care, wherever you are in Arizona

TelepsychHealth is an online-only psychiatry practice that sees Arizona adults by telehealth video: psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management with a provider licensed in Arizona, whether you're in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott or on the Arizona side of the Navajo Nation. No commute, and no drive across the state to find a specialist.

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Licensed in Arizona

Every provider who sees Arizona patients is licensed through the Arizona board for their profession: the Arizona Medical Board for physicians and the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants for physician assistants. Care is held to the same standard as an in-person visit.

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Covered by Arizona plans

In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and we accept Medicare. Your benefits are verified before your first appointment.

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Seen within the week

No long waitlists. Most new Arizona patients meet their provider within a week of requesting care — including residents in rural and remote communities.

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How it works

Getting started in Arizona

STEP 01

Request & complete intake

Tell us what you need and finish secure intake forms online before your first visit. We verify your Arizona insurance benefits up front so there are no surprises.

STEP 02

Meet your Arizona provider

Connect by secure, HIPAA-compliant video with a provider licensed in Arizona, and build an evaluation and treatment plan together.

STEP 03

Stay connected

Follow your plan with virtual follow-ups and medication adjustments — wherever you are in Arizona, no driving or waiting rooms required.

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What we treat in Arizona

From everyday struggles to complex diagnoses

Depression
Anxiety & panic disorders
Bipolar disorder
ADHD (non-stimulant)
PTSD & trauma
OCD
Insomnia
Substance use (non-detox)
Dr. Bruce Bassi, founder and Medical Director of TelepsychHealth
Your Arizona care team

Providers licensed to care for you in Arizona

Your Arizona care team is led by founder and Medical Director Dr. Bruce Bassi, MD, MS, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, alongside psychiatric physician assistant Wes Mills, PA-C. We dedicate our entire practice to online care — walking each patient through the telehealth setup so technology never becomes a barrier — with special attention to Arizonans in rural and underserved communities where psychiatric care can be scarce.

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Telehealth policy

Arizona telehealth policy milestones

Notable telehealth and mental-health policy milestones in Arizona — how access to online psychiatric care has expanded for residents here.

2025

Over 2 million Arizonans in mental-health shortage areas

According to federal HRSA data compiled by KFF, more than 2 million Arizonans live in designated Mental Health Care Health Professional Shortage Areas, where only about 10% of the need for providers is met. Telepsychiatry helps bridge that gap by reaching residents wherever they live in the state.

KFF State Health Facts (HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce data)
2019

Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in Arizona

Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in Arizona, a higher rank than the 10th-place national figure. Accessible virtual psychiatry can help close gaps in mental-health care across the state.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
2021

Arizona law requires telehealth payment parity

Under Arizona's 2021 telehealth law (HB 2454), health insurers must reimburse providers at the same level of payment for equivalent services whether delivered through telehealth or in person. This parity makes virtual psychiatric care as financially accessible as an in-office visit.

Arizona State Legislature
Arizona FAQ

Questions from Arizona patients

Can I see a psychiatrist by video in Phoenix and use my insurance?
Yes. Adults in Phoenix and across the Valley — Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria and Surprise — can have telehealth visits with a psychiatric provider licensed in Arizona, from home or a private spot at work. We're in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, we accept Medicare, and we check your benefits before the first appointment. There's no office to drive to. Most new patients in Arizona see psychiatric physician assistant Wes Mills, PA-C, on a team led by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Bassi.
Do you see patients in Tucson, Flagstaff and rural Arizona?
Yes. Because every visit is by secure video, the one requirement is that you are physically in Arizona during each appointment. We see patients in Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana, in Flagstaff, Prescott, Yuma, Lake Havasu City and Sierra Vista, and in rural counties where the nearest psychiatrist can be hours away. If you live near the state line, you can join from anywhere on the Arizona side.
Do you take Blue Cross Blue Shield and other insurance in Arizona?
Yes. For Arizona patients we're in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and we accept Medicare. Behavioral health coverage can differ between an employer plan, a marketplace plan and a Blue plan issued in another state, so we verify your exact plan and your copay before your first visit. If you'd rather not use insurance, self-pay is available.
Do you accept Medicare in Arizona?
Yes. TelepsychHealth accepts Medicare for psychiatric care in Arizona, so people on Medicare can have psychiatric evaluations and medication management by telehealth video without traveling to an office. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan from a private insurer, we confirm that your plan covers our visits before you book.
Do you accept AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid)?
No. TelepsychHealth does not accept AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program, or AHCCCS health plans, so we can't see patients using AHCCCS coverage. The only Medicaid we accept is straight fee-for-service New York Medicaid, for patients in New York, and not Medicaid managed care plans. In Arizona you can use Medicare, a commercial plan we take (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna or UnitedHealthcare/Optum), or our flat self-pay rates.
How much does an online psychiatrist cost in Arizona without insurance?
Our self-pay prices are flat and the same in every state we serve when you pay at the time of each visit: with a psychiatric physician assistant, an initial psychiatric evaluation is $225 and each medication-management follow-up is $150. You get a written Good Faith Estimate before your first visit, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.Self-pay rates and payment details →
Do you offer therapy in Arizona?
No. In Arizona our care is psychiatry only: psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management by secure video. No therapists see Arizona patients, and we don't offer individual or group therapy here. Our therapy services are available only to patients located in Illinois, Texas or Florida at the time of each session.Request a psychiatric evaluation →
What conditions do you treat online in Arizona?
We provide comprehensive virtual treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD (non-stimulant), PTSD, OCD, panic disorders, insomnia, adjustment disorders, and non-detox substance use disorders. Each plan is customized, built around a careful evaluation and ongoing medication management.
How does telepsychiatry work in Arizona?
Telepsychiatry is psychiatric care by secure video. You request an appointment online, complete intake forms before the first visit, and meet your Arizona-licensed provider for an evaluation from wherever you are in the state. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your local pharmacy, and follow-up visits stay on video.
How can I check that my provider is licensed in Arizona?
Arizona physicians are licensed by the Arizona Medical Board and physician assistants by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, and both boards offer an online license search. Your Arizona care team is led by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Bassi and includes psychiatric physician assistant Wes Mills, PA-C; each provider's profile on our site lists their Arizona license number.Arizona physician assistant license search →Wes Mills, PA-C →Dr. Bruce Bassi →
What should I look for in a telepsychiatry service in Arizona?
Check four things: that the provider holds an Arizona license, that the practice is in-network with your plan, who will prescribe, and how soon you can be seen. At TelepsychHealth, every provider who sees Arizona patients is licensed in Arizona, your benefits are checked before the first visit, your care team is led by a board-certified psychiatrist, and most new patients are seen within the week. We provide scheduled care, not emergency care: if you're in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or dial 911.

Start care in Arizona today

Most Arizona patients are seen within the week. Request an appointment and we'll verify your insurance up front.

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Online psychiatry in Phoenix, Tucson, and statewide Arizona

Arizona is a wide-open state with long distances between towns and specialists. Wherever you live, you can see an Arizona-licensed provider by secure video, with no drive across the Valley and no hours-long trip from a rural county.

Phoenix and the Valley
Have telehealth visits from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria or Surprise — at home or in a private spot at work — and skip the cross-Valley drive. Insurance is checked before your first visit.
Tucson and Southern Arizona
From central Tucson to Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita and Green Valley, start with a video evaluation and keep follow-ups on video, with prescriptions sent to the pharmacy you choose.
Statewide & rural Arizona
From Flagstaff, Prescott and Yuma to Lake Havasu City, Sierra Vista and rural counties where the nearest psychiatrist can be hours away, telehealth brings specialist care to you, as long as you're in Arizona during each visit.

Care by condition in Arizona

Online treatment for depression in Arizona

Depression is one of the most common reasons people across Arizona reach out to us, and it responds well to care you can begin from home. After a secure video evaluation, your Arizona-licensed provider builds a plan that may include non-controlled medication, with regular follow-ups to see how you're doing. Prescriptions go to your local pharmacy, and you can stay in touch through our secure app between visits.

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Anxiety care by video, wherever you are

Constant worry, racing thoughts, and physical tension can make daily life in Arizona harder than it needs to be. Your provider takes time to understand what you're experiencing, then works with you on evidence-based treatment, including non-controlled medication when it helps. Care continues by video, so it's easier to stay consistent whether you're in the Valley, in Tucson, or far from the nearest clinic.

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Ongoing medication management

If you already have a diagnosis, or a medication that isn't quite working, you don't have to start over. Our Arizona-licensed prescribers review your current regimen, adjust doses, switch when side effects get in the way, and monitor how you respond over time, all by secure video. We prescribe FDA-approved, non-controlled medications sent electronically to your local pharmacy.

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What to expect

  • A secure video visit with an Arizona-licensed psychiatric provider from wherever you are.
  • You need to be physically in Arizona during each visit; joining from home, from work or anywhere else in the state is fine.
  • A thorough evaluation where your provider listens to your history and goals before suggesting a plan.
  • A treatment plan tailored to you, including non-controlled medication when it helps.
  • Prescriptions sent electronically to your local Arizona pharmacy.
  • Follow-up visits and secure messaging to fine-tune your care as you improve.

Your Arizona care team

2 providers licensed to see patients in Arizona by secure video, 1 of them accepting new patients and our Medical Director taking a limited number.

Wes Mills
Wes Mills
PA-C — Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Accepting new patients
My approach to practicing medicine is to have patients involved as active participants in their treatment, to incorporate family and support systems where necessary, and to achieve excellent continuity of care. I’m a goal-oriented person who enjoys discussing attainable, incremental goals in a patient’s progress with their treatment. I strive to establish solid professional relationships with patients, while maintaining a relaxed and open environment that allows patients to feel at ease.
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Bruce Bassi
Bruce Bassi
MD, MS — Medical Director
Medical Director
Double board-certified psychiatrist (general and addiction psychiatry) with a thorough, biologically based approach to diagnosis and medication management.
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What our patients say

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Wondering about cost or insurance?
We work with major commercial plans and offer affordable self-pay rates. Chat with us and we'll check your benefits and walk through your options before you book.

In a crisis? Help is available right now. TelepsychHealth offers scheduled care and is not an emergency service. If you're thinking about harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — or dial 911.