Telehealth Psychiatrist
Convenient, Secure, Expert Psychiatry from the Comfort of Your Home.
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Online Telehealth Psychiatrist
How Can An Online Psychiatrist Help?
Online psychiatry offers a practical and effective way to address a variety of mental health challenges. It combines the same high-quality care as in-person visits with the added benefits of convenience, accessibility, and flexibility.
How Can Telehealth Support Your Mental Health?
Your board-certified telehealth psychiatrist or nurse practitioner is here to help with a range of mental health needs.
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Panic attacks
- Social anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Borderline personality disorder
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- And more
How It Works
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Form Fill
Fill out the registration forms included in our calendar invite
Get The App
Download our suggested app to your tablet, computer, or phone
Start Your Call
Follow the link in your calendar invite to open your video chat to start your appointment
How to Prepare For Your Consultation
Getting ready for your first telehealth session is simple. Preparing in advance ensures you can make the most of your time with your psychiatrist. Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand:
- Insurance Information: Make sure your policy covers psychiatry services with Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists.
- Personal Details: Have a list of any medications you’re currently taking, your medical history, and any past treatments.
- Pharmacy Information: Be ready to provide the name and location of your preferred pharmacy in case a prescription is deemed necessary. If a prescription is recommended, it can be sent to your preferred pharmacy. However, medications are prescribed only after a comprehensive evaluation and if deemed necessary for your treatment.
During your first appointment, be prepared to discuss your concerns, symptoms, and personal goals. This is a collaborative process where our psychiatrists will listen and work with you to build a treatment plan that fits your unique situation. We’ll also discuss any additional therapies or follow-up appointments that could support your progress and ensure you feel supported throughout your care journey.
Why Patients Trust Us
At Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS), our patients trust us because we are dedicated to providing top-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our team, led by Dr. Alejandro Alva, an internationally recognized psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, is at the forefront of innovative treatments like NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
We understand that discussing mental health can feel vulnerable. That’s why we prioritize your privacy with strict HIPAA guidelines, ensuring your personal information is safe. This commitment allows you to share openly, knowing your trust is valued and protected.
Our team’s expertise covers a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and perinatal psychiatry. With skilled psychiatrists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, we deliver personalized care tailored to your unique needs, fostering confidence and well-being in every step of your journey.
What Our Patients Say
Why Choose Telehealth Psychiatry?
The COVID-19 pandemic showed us how important it is to have flexible and accessible mental health care options. Telehealth makes it easy to get trusted, high-quality support without disrupting your busy life. Our telehealth sessions bring expert, compassionate care directly to you—whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Quality health care
- Secure & HIPAA-compliant
- Flexible scheduling
- Comfortable at-home sessions
- Minimal work disruption
- No travel or waiting rooms
- Save on child or elder care
- Less commuting
HIPAA compliance means we follow strict rules to keep your health information private and secure. You can trust us to protect your privacy, giving you confidence to share your mental health concerns.
Telehealth offers the care you need with the convenience you deserve. It’s never been easier to prioritize your mental health and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, studies show telehealth is as effective as in-person care for most mental health conditions.
Yes, our psychiatrists can provide accurate diagnoses through telehealth sessions, just like during in-person visits.
Yes, our psychiatrists can prescribe medication during telehealth sessions when appropriate.
Absolutely. All sessions are HIPAA-compliant to protect your privacy.
Telemedicine is available to patients of all ages, including children, older adults, and those in vulnerable health. It’s an ideal healthcare solution for anyone who cannot leave their home safely but still requires medical attention.
We work with your insurance
(To send prescriptions to the nearest pharmacy)
Getting started with us is simple and designed to fit into your life seamlessly. We work with your insurance to send prescriptions to your nearest pharmacy.
Our licensed psychiatrists and nurse practitioners prescribe medications when appropriate and create a personalized treatment plan to manage your care over time. Like a primary care doctor, we make sure any prescribed medication fits your specific needs and is part of a comprehensive plan for your mental health.
At PNS, our board-certified psychiatrists use various techniques to address mental health concerns, including personalized medication management. During your first session, we’ll work together to create a plan tailored to your goals and challenges.
Disclaimer: While we don’t provide therapy directly, we can connect you with trusted affiliate therapists or teletherapists to give you the full support you deserve.
Accessible Care Across California
Our behavioral health and psychiatry practice is based in Orange County, California, but thanks to our online psychiatry services, we can treat patients throughout the state of California, whether you’re in San Francisco or San Diego.
You don’t have to wait weeks for an opening or travel across the state for treatment. As long as your health plan allows you to see a psychiatrist, distance will not prevent you from getting the care you need.
Check with your insurance to confirm coverage before scheduling a consultation. If you need care but can’t afford it, contact the Mental Health Services Division for help finding a psychiatrist.
(Note: Always check with your insurance plan before requesting an initial consultation with a psychiatrist. Patients who feel they need care but are unable to afford it should contact the Mental Health Services Division to find psychiatry doctors.)
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Our board-certified psychiatrists are trained in behavioral health and are happy to meet your online psychiatry needs.
Please contact us with questions
or requests for an appointment.