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TelePsychiatry · San Francisco County

Online psychiatrist for
San Francisco County, California.

Board-certified psychiatry via secure video for San Francisco and the rest of San Francisco County. The 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 · San Francisco County
58
California counties served
100+
Years combined experience
5
Languages spoken
1–2
Weeks to a new visit
4
In-person CA clinics
TelePsychiatry across all 58 CA counties
Now accepting new patients
Most major commercial insurance accepted
Five languages spoken
(925) 825-1766
Online psychiatry for San Francisco County

Care without the drive.

San Francisco has a high density of psychiatrists, but very few accept insurance — most require self-pay at $400–$600 per visit. For SF residents who want to use their commercial plan, telehealth with an in-network practice is often the most practical option.

We're a 30-minute BART ride from our Pleasant Hill clinic, but the easier option for most SF patients is telehealth from home or office — the same care, fully covered by insurance. 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 San Francisco County.

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

A snapshot of how TelePsychiatry works for San Francisco County residents — what to expect, and what's covered.

  • Service areaSan Francisco County — all zip codes
  • From your homeSecure video on any device — no travel
  • Follow-ups30-minute visits, every 1–4 weeks early on
  • In-networkMost major commercial plans
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.

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Anxiety

GAD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety.

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Depression

MDD, persistent depression, postpartum.

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ADHD

Adult and adolescent diagnosis & treatment.

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PTSD

Trauma-informed care, prazosin, SSRIs.

Telehealth 05

Bipolar

Specialty mood-stabilizer expertise.

Telehealth 06

Sleep / Insomnia

Targeted treatment, not just sleeping pills.

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Suboxone / MAT

Telehealth MAT throughout California.

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Pharmacogenomics

Genetic-guided medication selection.

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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.

Step one
02

Insurance verification

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

Step two
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.

Step three
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.

Step four
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.

Step five
Why telehealth?

For San Francisco patients specifically.

For most San Francisco 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 telehealth visit asks very little — only what most San Francisco County households already have on hand.

  • DeviceA smartphone, tablet, or computer with camera and microphone
  • ConnectionA reliable internet connection (Wi-Fi or 4G/5G)
  • SpaceA 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
Questions

San Francisco 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.
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Ready to get started?

Most new patients are seen within 1–2 weeks, and same-week appointments are sometimes available. Universal Medical Group is accepting new patients across San Francisco County and all 58 California counties.

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.