🏥 About Our Practice

About OC Psychiatrists

Board-certified virtual psychiatric care built for how Orange County lives — fast access, transparent pricing, and the same expert provider at every visit.

About OC Psychiatrists

Expert Virtual Psychiatric Care — Built for How You Live

OC Psychiatrists was founded by psychiatric professionals who witnessed firsthand the human cost of inaccessible mental healthcare. We built a practice around a single belief: expert psychiatric care should never require a months-long wait, an insurance battle, or a 45-minute commute.

Every appointment is conducted by a board-certified psychiatrist via HIPAA-compliant video — from wherever you are in Orange County. Our model is virtual-first by design, not as an afterthought. When the pandemic proved that telepsychiatry works, most practices reverted to office-based care. We chose to build the model the evidence supported — permanent, patient-centered, and virtual.

The result is a practice where new patients are seen within 1–3 business days, pricing is transparent before you book ($400 initial evaluation, $200 follow-ups), and you see the same psychiatrist at every visit. No insurance gatekeeping. No billing surprises. No phone trees.

Key Takeaway OC Psychiatrists provides board-certified virtual psychiatric care across Orange County with 1–3 day access, transparent cash-pay pricing, and the same provider at every visit.

Our Mission

Why We Exist

To deliver expert, accessible virtual psychiatric care with empathy, innovation, and integrity — empowering individuals and families across Orange County, California to achieve lasting mental wellness without the barriers of traditional healthcare.

We envision a future where high-quality mental healthcare is accessible, affordable, and stigma-free for everyone — no matter where they live. We believe that seeking mental health support should be as natural as any other aspect of healthcare, and that technology should bridge the gap between those who need care and the experts who deliver it.

Our Core Values

What Guides Every Decision

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Accessibility

Care within 1–3 days. County-wide virtual reach. Transparent cash-pay pricing. No insurance gatekeeping.

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Integrity

Honest pricing. Evidence-based treatment only. No billing surprises. No upselling unproven interventions.

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Excellence

Board-certified providers only. 60-minute initial evaluations. Ongoing medication monitoring with the same psychiatrist.

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Empathy

Every patient interaction treats the human before the diagnosis. Judgment-free. Unhurried. Culturally aware.

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You Deserve to Feel Like Yourself Again

Board-certified psychiatrists. 1–3 day access. From wherever you are in Orange County.

How We're Different

The OC Psychiatrists Difference

Most psychiatric practices operate on a model built decades ago — long waitlists, insurance-driven scheduling, rotating providers, and rushed appointments. We designed OC Psychiatrists from scratch to eliminate every barrier between you and the care you need.

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The Problem

The average wait for a new psychiatric appointment in Orange County is 4–8 weeks. Insurance adds layers of prior authorizations and claim denials. By the time you're seen, you've been struggling for months.

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The Solution

OC Psychiatrists offers board-certified psychiatric care via HIPAA-compliant video within 1–3 business days. $400 initial evaluation. $200 follow-ups. No insurance required. No surprise bills.

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The Resolution

Patients receive clarity, a working diagnosis, a personalized treatment roadmap, and ongoing care with the same provider — all from the comfort of home.

Our Approach

What to Expect

Your journey with OC Psychiatrists begins with a 60-minute comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. This isn't a rushed 15-minute medication check — it's a thorough exploration of your history, symptoms, relationships, and goals. Your psychiatrist listens first, then works with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. We treat over 43 mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to complex mood disorders.

Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes and focus on medication management, treatment optimization, and ongoing monitoring. Because you see the same psychiatrist every time, your provider knows your history and can make informed, timely adjustments as your needs evolve.

All care is delivered through a HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry platform. No waiting rooms. No commute. No neighbors in the parking lot. Your mental health journey is yours alone. Learn more about how telepsychiatry works from the American Psychiatric Association.

Key Takeaway OC Psychiatrists provides 60-minute evaluations, 30-minute follow-ups, and the same provider at every visit — all via secure video from wherever you are in Orange County.
Common Questions

About OC Psychiatrists

All providers at OC Psychiatrists are board-certified psychiatrists — physicians (MDs or DOs) who have completed medical school, a four-year psychiatry residency, and passed rigorous board certification exams. We do not use physician assistants or nurse practitioners for psychiatric care.
Our virtual model is a deliberate design choice, not a compromise. Research consistently shows that telepsychiatry produces outcomes equivalent to in-person care for the vast majority of psychiatric conditions. Going virtual eliminates commute time, waiting rooms, and geographic barriers — making expert care accessible from anywhere in Orange County.
Absolutely. All appointments are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. We never share patient information without explicit written consent, and our systems meet all federal privacy requirements.
We operate on a transparent cash-pay model. $400 for your initial 60-minute evaluation and $200 per 30-minute follow-up. No prior authorizations, no claim denials, no surprise bills. We provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Our administrative office is located at 123 Newport Center Dr, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660. However, all patient care is delivered virtually — you can see your psychiatrist from anywhere in Orange County, including Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and beyond.
Getting started is simple. Contact our office by phone or through our online form. You'll typically be scheduled for your initial 60-minute evaluation within 1–3 business days.
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Take the First Step Today

Expert psychiatric care is one video call away. Board-certified. Available this week.

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Crisis Resources: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.