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Online psychiatrist in California

See an online psychiatrist licensed in California by secure video. Medication management and therapy from Los Angeles to the Bay Area, with no clinic visit required.

Licensed providers in California In-network with major insurers
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providers in California
Accepted in California
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Cigna logo — accepted insurance
UnitedHealthcare logo — accepted insurance
Anthem logo — accepted insurance
Optum logo — accepted insurance
Medicare logo — accepted insurance
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Care for California residents

Specialist care, wherever you are in California

From Los Angeles to San Diego, every visit is online with a provider licensed in California — no waitlists, no driving across the state, whether you're in a Bay Area city or a Central Valley town.

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Licensed in California

Every provider is licensed in California and trained in evidence-based psychiatry and therapy — the same quality and privacy as an in-person visit.

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Covered by California plans

In-network with the major plans Californians carry — Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum — with benefits verified up front.

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Seen within the week

No long waitlists. Most new California patients meet their provider within a week of requesting care, including step-down support after a hospital discharge.

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How it works

Getting started in California

STEP 01

Request & complete intake

Reach out to schedule your first appointment. We'll send secure intake forms so we can match you with the right California provider before your visit.

STEP 02

Meet your California provider

Connect by secure, HIPAA-compliant video with a provider licensed in California and build a personalized plan together from anywhere in the state.

STEP 03

Stay connected

Continue care on our app — schedule follow-ups, securely message your provider, and access resources between visits, wherever you are in California.

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What we treat in California

From everyday struggles to complex diagnoses

Depression
Anxiety & panic
Bipolar disorder
Adult ADHD
PTSD & trauma
Substance use
Step-down / post-discharge care
Dual diagnosis
Dr. Bruce Bassi, founder and Medical Director of TelepsychHealth
Your California care team

Providers licensed to care for you in California

We're a doctor-owned and operated virtual practice serving patients across California — from busy cities to rural counties with long waitlists. Founded and led by Medical Director Dr. Bruce Bassi, MD, MS, a board-certified general adult and addiction psychiatrist, our California team takes the time to listen, educate, and build a plan you feel supported by every step of the way.

Board-certified psychiatrists Psychiatric NPs & PAs Licensed therapists
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Telehealth policy

California telehealth policy milestones

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

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2028

California faces a severe psychiatrist shortage by 2028

The Healthforce Center at UCSF projects California will have just 3,833 psychiatrists in 2028 against an estimated 6,515 needed — a supply roughly 41% below demand, with the Inland Empire and San Joaquin Valley already the hardest hit. Telepsychiatry helps close that gap by connecting residents in any county to licensed providers.

Healthforce Center at UCSF
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2025

Follow-up within the 7-day post-discharge window

National HEDIS quality measures track whether patients receive outpatient follow-up within 7 days (with 30 days as the fallback) of a mental-health hospitalization, the window when readmission risk is highest. TelepsychHealth provides rapid-access virtual medication management and therapy to help patients stay stable after an inpatient stay.

NCQA (HEDIS Follow-Up After Hospitalization for Mental Illness)
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2025

Expanding access in California's underserved Central Valley

California's Department of Health Care Access and Information projects that all 58 counties will face a behavioral health workforce shortage in 2025, with the most severe shortages in the San Joaquin (Central) Valley region. Because every TelepsychHealth visit is online with a California-licensed provider, residents in Fresno and rural towns statewide can reach psychiatric care without driving to a city.

California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
California FAQ

Questions from California patients

Why choose online psychiatry in California?
California has one of the nation's largest mental health provider shortages — a gap of over 300 psychiatrists that is projected to grow by 2028. Telepsychiatry lets you receive the same quality, private care wherever you are in the state, from a major city or a rural community.
Where in California do you provide care?
Anywhere within California — as long as you are physically located in the state at your visit. All appointments are online, so you can be seen from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, or anywhere in between.
Do you take my insurance in California?
We accept major plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and we verify your specific benefits before your first appointment so your visit may cost as little as your standard copay.
Can you prescribe medication online in California?
Yes. Our California-licensed providers can prescribe most medications for conditions like depression, anxiety, and ADHD via secure video visits when clinically appropriate. Controlled medications are prescribed only in accordance with state and federal regulations.
How soon can I see a psychiatrist in California?
Most new California patients are scheduled within the week. Complete the secure appointment request form, then log into the patient portal to schedule your visit on your own time.
How private is telepsychiatry?
Your privacy is our top priority. Every TelepsychHealth session is conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform that protects your information and ensures a safe space for open conversation.

Start care in California today

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

Request an appointment

From Southern California to the Bay Area

TelePsychHealth is a fully virtual practice, so wherever you are in California you can meet a California-licensed provider by secure video. Here's how that looks across the state's major regions.

Los Angeles & Southern California
Meet a California-licensed psychiatrist or therapist by video, from Long Beach to the Inland Empire, without fighting cross-town traffic for a clinic visit.
San Diego
Start psychiatric care or therapy from home and get prescriptions sent electronically to your neighborhood San Diego pharmacy.
San Francisco & the Bay Area
Virtual psychiatry and therapy on a schedule that works around your day, from the city to the South Bay and East Bay.
Sacramento & Northern California
One California-licensed team, statewide, so specialist care reaches you even where in-person appointments are hard to book.

Care by condition in California

Online ADHD care in California

Adult ADHD in California often shows up as missed deadlines, half-finished projects, and the fatigue of working twice as hard just to stay organized. Our California-licensed providers evaluate ADHD through a structured video assessment, rule out look-alikes such as anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, and build a treatment plan you can actually keep up with. Care is tailored to you and may combine medication with skills-based coaching and therapy.

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Anxiety treatment across California

If worry, racing thoughts, or panic are getting in the way of work, sleep, or relationships, you can start care from home with a California-licensed provider. We assess what's driving your anxiety and build a plan that may include therapy, medication, or both. Follow-ups happen by secure video, so support fits around your schedule instead of a cross-town commute.

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Depression therapy and medication in California

Depression can make even small tasks feel heavy, and finding an in-person provider in California can mean long waits. Our licensed clinicians treat depression by video with evidence-based therapy, medication management, or a combination, coordinated from one plan. We check in on how you're responding over time and adjust as needed.

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What to expect

  • Request an appointment online and get matched with a California-licensed provider.
  • Meet by secure video from home or anywhere in California, no travel or waiting room required.
  • Get a personalized plan that may include medication management, therapy, or both.
  • Prescriptions are sent electronically to your local California pharmacy.
  • We verify your insurance benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.

California — common questions

Which parts of California do you serve?

We care for adults anywhere in California by secure video, from Los Angeles and San Diego across Southern California to the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Because all visits are online, you can meet a California-licensed provider from home no matter where in the state you live.

Can I get ADHD treatment online in California?

Yes. Our California-licensed providers offer comprehensive virtual ADHD evaluations and build an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, therapy, and practical strategies. Your clinician will review the right options with you during your visit.

Do you take insurance for California telehealth visits?

We work with many major commercial plans for California residents and verify your benefits before your first visit, so you know what to expect up front. If you'd rather not use insurance, our team can walk you through your options when you reach out.

Your California care team

Licensed to see patients in California by secure video.

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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Antony Antony
Antony Antony
PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is a big proponent of the recovery model approach to mental health care. This method allows me to treat clients through a holistic person-centered approach.
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Bruce Bassi
Bruce Bassi
MD, MS — Medical Director
Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatrist offering telepsychiatry with a thorough, biologically-based approach — balancing medication management and talk therapy.
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Hurt by a crime? California can pay for your care
Victim Compensation covers psychiatry & therapy
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) pays for mental health treatment related to the crime — telehealth included. We see CalVCB patients statewide and handle the program billing for you.
How CalVCB works

What our patients say

Wondering about cost or insurance?
We work with major commercial plans and offer clear 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.