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TelePsychiatry · Kern County

Online psychiatrist for
Kern County, California.

Board-certified psychiatry via secure video for Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, and 1 other city and the rest of Kern County. Same care as in-person, without the drive.

Book an appointment Call (925) 825-1766

SMS appointment reminders are optional. You may opt in during booking — consent is not required to schedule or receive care. Msg & data rates may apply for opted-in numbers. Reply STOP to opt out anytime. See our SMS Consent & Terms.

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Universal Medical GroupTelePsychiatry · Kern County
58
California counties
60–90
Minute first visit
5
Languages spoken
1–2
Weeks to a new visit
0
App downloads required
TelePsychiatry across all 58 CA counties
Now accepting new patients
Most major commercial insurance
Five languages spoken
(925) 825-1766
Online psychiatry for Kern County

Care without the drive.

Kern County (Bakersfield and surrounding areas) is one of the most psychiatry-underserved regions in California. Many patients drive 2+ hours for appointments — and many simply go without care.

Our TelePsychiatry brings care to your home in Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, or anywhere else in Kern County. We accept most major commercial plans.

Universal Medical Group's TelePsychiatry brings board-certified psychiatric care to your home, your office, or your phone. New evaluations, medication management, MAT, follow-ups — all available without leaving Kern County.

Kern County quick facts
  • CoverageAll zip codes
  • Visit formatSecure video
  • First visit60–90 minutes
  • InsuranceMost major commercial plans
  • LanguagesEnglish · Hindi · Urdu · Punjabi · Tagalog
  • New patientsAccepting now
What we treat

Conditions covered via telehealth.

Most psychiatric conditions can be effectively treated via telehealth. Spravato® and TMS require in-person clinic visits at our Pleasant Hill location.

01

Anxiety

GAD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety.

Very common 02

Depression

MDD, persistent depression, postpartum.

Most common visit 03

ADHD

Adult and adolescent diagnosis & treatment.

Evaluation + treatment 04

PTSD

Trauma-informed care, prazosin, SSRIs.

Trauma-informed 05

Bipolar

Specialty mood-stabilizer expertise.

Mood-stabilizer expertise 06

Sleep / Insomnia

Targeted treatment, not just sleeping pills.

Targeted treatment 07

Suboxone / MAT

Telehealth MAT throughout California.

Suboxone · MAT 08

Pharmacogenomics

Genetic-guided medication selection.

Precision medicine
How TelePsychiatry works

From booking to follow-up.

01

Book online or call

Book directly through our online portal or call (925) 825-1766. Many patients are seen within 1–2 weeks.

Schedule
02

Insurance verification

We verify your insurance benefits before the visit so there are no surprises. We accept most major commercial plans.

Before the visit
03

First visit (60–90 min)

A board-certified psychiatrist (or psychiatric nurse practitioner) takes a thorough history, makes a diagnosis, and discusses treatment options with you.

Evaluation
04

Prescriptions sent electronically

If we prescribe medication, it goes directly to your pharmacy. We follow DEA and California rules for controlled substances via telehealth.

Prescribing
05

Follow-up visits (30 min)

Most follow-ups are 30 minutes via the same secure video platform. Frequency depends on the treatment plan — initially every 2–4 weeks, then every 1–3 months once stable.

Ongoing care
Why telehealth?

For Kern patients specifically.

For most Kern residents, the nearest in-network psychiatrist is either booked out for months or doesn't accept your insurance. Telehealth fixes both problems.

Our patients see us from work breaks, from home during their kid's nap, from their car on a lunch hour. The visit quality is the same as in-person for medication management — and patients with anxiety, ADHD, or depression often actually do better with telehealth because the friction of getting to an appointment was itself a barrier.

If you ever decide you want in-person care, all four UMG clinics are open to telehealth patients — Pleasant Hill, Vallejo, Davis, or Fremont.

What you need
  • DeviceA smartphone, tablet, or computer with camera and microphone
  • ConnectionA reliable internet connection (Wi-Fi or 4G/5G)
  • SettingA quiet, private place for the visit
  • LocationA California address (you must be physically located in CA at the time of the visit)
  • DocumentsYour insurance card and ID for the first visit
Frequently asked

Kern County telehealth FAQ.

No — you only need to be physically located in California at the time of the visit. We see patients throughout all 58 counties.
Yes, in most cases. California allows telehealth prescribing of stimulants and Suboxone within current DEA and state rules. Some controlled substances require periodic in-person visits; we'll explain what applies to you.
All four of our California clinics (Pleasant Hill, Vallejo, Davis, Fremont) are open to telehealth patients. Spravato® and TMS specifically require in-person visits at Pleasant Hill.
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Same-week appointments are sometimes available. Call (925) 825-1766 to check current availability.
Begin

Psychiatric care for Kern County, without the drive.

Universal Medical Group is accepting new patients across Kern County — Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, and every zip code in between — by secure-video TelePsychiatry.

Book an appointment Call (925) 825-1766

SMS appointment reminders are optional. You may opt in during booking — consent is not required to schedule or receive care. Msg & data rates may apply for opted-in numbers. Reply STOP to opt out anytime. See our SMS Consent & Terms.