Online psychiatrist for
Sacramento County, California.
Board-certified psychiatry via secure video for Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, and 2 other cities and the rest of Sacramento County. The same care as in-person, without the drive.
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.

Care without the drive.
Sacramento County, the state capital region, has a chronic shortage of psychiatrists relative to demand — especially for adults seeking ADHD evaluation, MAT, or specialty mood-disorder care.
Our Davis clinic is just up I-80, but for many Sacramento patients the easier option is telehealth — same providers, same care, no commute. 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 Sacramento County.
- CoverageAll Sacramento County zip codes
- Visit formatSecure video
- First visit60–90 minutes
- InsuranceMost major commercial plans
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & Tagalog
- New patientsAccepting now

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.
From booking to follow-up.
A clear path from your first call through ongoing care — every step by secure video, on your schedule.
Book online or call
Book directly through our online portal or call (925) 825-1766. Many patients are seen within 1–2 weeks.
Insurance verification
We verify your insurance benefits before the visit so there are no surprises. We accept most major commercial plans.
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.
Prescriptions sent electronically
If we prescribe medication, it goes directly to your pharmacy. We follow DEA and California rules for controlled substances via telehealth.
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.
For Sacramento patients specifically.
For most Sacramento 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.
- 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
Sacramento County telehealth FAQ.
Ready to get started?
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks — same-week appointments are sometimes available. Universal Medical Group is accepting new patients across Sacramento County by TelePsychiatry.
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.