Online psychiatry for Los Angeles, California

Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across California, including Los Angeles, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.

No. shrinkMD doesn't prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We're upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.

Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.

Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.

Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.

We don't bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.

Wherever you've privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There's no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.

No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.

Yes. Early, late, and between setup visits are normal here, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and plans flex around shoots and hiatuses.

Structurally private: no insurance billing means no claims data anywhere, no waiting rooms, and records that move only with your written authorization.