Questions we hear most.

Your first visit is a 60-minute comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with your dedicated provider. You'll discuss your history, current symptoms, goals, and what you've tried before. Together, you'll build a treatment plan — whether that includes medication, behavioral strategies, or both. There's no rush.

No special preparation needed. If you have records from a previous provider or a list of current medications, bring those — but it's not required. The questionnaire you complete during booking gives us a starting point.

If medication is clinically appropriate, yes — your provider can prescribe during your first evaluation. But medication is never the default. Your provider will discuss all options and only prescribe when it's the right call for your specific situation.

You'll receive a secure video link before your appointment. Join from any private space with a reliable internet connection — your home, office, or car. The experience is designed to feel like an in-person conversation, not a screen interaction.

For psychiatric care, research consistently shows that telehealth outcomes are equivalent to in-person visits. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are conversation-based — the clinical quality depends on the provider relationship, not the physical room.

Your provider will call you directly. We don't let technology get in the way of your care. If video fails, we'll continue by phone and troubleshoot the connection for your next visit.

We accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare. Kaiser is out-of-network — we can provide superbills for reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan — use our insurance checker to verify before you book.

Initial 60-minute evaluation: $350. Follow-up 30-minute visits: $225. We also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan offers it.

No payment is collected until the day of your first session. We verify your insurance eligibility before your appointment so there are no surprise bills.

When clinically appropriate, yes. Our providers are licensed to prescribe all psychiatric medications including controlled substances. Prescribing decisions are made based on thorough evaluation, clinical guidelines, and your individual treatment plan.

Tell your provider. That's what follow-up visits are for — we use validated outcome measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7) to track whether treatment is actually working. If it's not, we adjust. No provider should keep you on something that isn't helping.

Our providers integrate psychotherapy techniques into medication management visits. For dedicated therapy (weekly sessions), we coordinate with therapists who complement our approach. Your provider can recommend the right structure for you.

Yes. Continuity is foundational to how we practice. You are matched with one provider who sees you for every visit — not a rotating cast. Our providers maintain a 94% continuity rate.

We specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and depression in adults. We also treat insomnia, OCD, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions. If your needs fall outside our scope, we'll tell you honestly and help you find the right care.

We'll tell you. If after your evaluation we believe another provider or practice would serve you better, we'll say so directly and provide referrals. We'd rather lose a patient than provide the wrong care.