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TelePsychiatry · Orange County

Online Psychiatrist for
Orange County, California

Board-certified psychiatry via secure video for Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and 3 other cities and the rest of Orange County. Same care as in-person, without the drive.

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📱TelePsychiatry All 58 CA Counties
🏥Accepting New Patients Now
💳Medi-Cal · Medicare & Most Insurance
🌍5 Languages Spoken
Online Psychiatry for Orange County

Care Without the Drive

Orange County has psychiatric resources, but in-network access — especially for Medi-Cal CalOptima — is limited, and many practices don't take new patients without long waits.

Our TelePsychiatry serves all of Orange County: from Anaheim and Santa Ana through Irvine and Newport Beach to Huntington Beach and beyond. Multilingual care for OC's South Asian, Vietnamese, and Filipino communities.

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 Orange County.

Orange County Quick Facts

CoverageAll zip codes
Visit formatSecure video
First visit60–90 minutes
InsuranceMedi-Cal · Medicare · Most
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.

Anxiety →

GAD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety

Depression →

MDD, persistent depression, postpartum

ADHD →

Adult and adolescent diagnosis & treatment

PTSD →

Trauma-informed care, prazosin, SSRIs

Bipolar →

Specialty mood-stabilizer expertise

Sleep / Insomnia →

Targeted treatment, not just sleeping pills

Suboxone / MAT →

Telehealth MAT throughout California

Pharmacogenomics →

Genetic-guided medication selection

How TelePsychiatry Works

From Booking to Follow-Up

1

Book online or call

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

2

Insurance verification

We verify your insurance benefits before the visit so there are no surprises. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most commercial plans.

3

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.

4

Prescriptions sent electronically

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

5

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.

Why Telehealth?

For Orange Patients Specifically

For most Orange 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

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

Orange County Telehealth FAQ

Do I have to live in Orange County to use UMG TelePsychiatry?

No — you only need to be physically located in California at the time of the visit. We see patients throughout all 58 counties.

Can you prescribe controlled substances via telehealth?

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.

Do you accept Medi-Cal in Orange County?

Yes. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most major commercial insurance for telehealth visits.

What if I need in-person care?

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.

How quickly can I be seen?

Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Same-week appointments are sometimes available. Call (925) 825-1766 to check current availability.