Can I see a psychiatrist online anywhere in California?

Yes. Universal Medical Group offers HIPAA-secure TelePsychiatry to patients anywhere in California, all 58 counties. You can receive a full psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care from your home or office. No office visit required.

Does Medicare cover TelePsychiatry in California?

Yes. Medicare covers TelePsychiatry services provided by licensed psychiatrists including medication management and psychiatric evaluation. Universal Medical Group accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal for telehealth visits.

TelePsychiatry — California Statewide

Expert Psychiatric Care — No Matter Where
in California You Live

Whether you're in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, or anywhere in between — see a UMG provider from home. All 58 CA counties. Most insurance accepted.

📅 Book a TelePsychiatry Visit

By scheduling an appointment, you consent to receive appointment reminders and care-related texts from Universal Medical Group. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

📞 (925) 825-1766

How It Works

Same Expert Care — From Your Living Room

All you need is a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera. No app download — just click the secure link we send before your appointment. No commute, no parking, no waiting room.

Book Your Appointment

Call (925) 825-1766 or book online. New patients typically seen within 1–2 weeks.

Receive Your Secure Link

We send a HIPAA-compliant video link before your appointment. No app — just click.

Meet Your Provider

60–90 min for your first visit. Your provider listens, evaluates, and creates a care plan.

Ongoing Care From Home

Follow-ups, refills, monitoring — all via telehealth on your schedule.

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All 58 CA Counties

From Siskiyou to Imperial

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Full Prescribing Authority

Medications, refills & DEA-controlled substances

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Flexible Scheduling

Evening & weekend slots available

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Insurance Accepted

Medi-Cal · Medicare · Most commercial plans

Who It's For

Is TelePsychiatry Right for You?

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Rural & Central Valley Patients

Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Redding — we're there via telehealth.

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Busy Parents & Working Professionals

A 20-minute follow-up between meetings beats a 3-hour round trip.

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Urban Patients Who Value Privacy

No waiting room. No parking. No chance of running into someone you know.

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Multilingual Patients Statewide

Hindi · Urdu · Punjabi · Tagalog — no longer limited by where you live.

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Mobility or Transport Challenges

Mental health care should never be gatekept by whether you can get to a building.

📋 What you need: Any phone, tablet, or computer with a camera. No app download required.

📅 Book a TelePsychiatry Appointment