The 4–8 week waitlist
Florida faces a severe psychiatrist shortage. Traditional practices push wait times into months. Insurance gatekeeping, rotating providers, and rushed 10-minute medication checks leave patients worse off than when they started.
Accepting new Florida patients this week
Expert Psychiatric Care, From the Comfort of Home
Board-certified Florida psychiatrists available within 1–3 days. Virtual, HIPAA-compliant appointments with transparent pricing — no insurance required.
Board-Certified MDs
1–3 Day Availability
Statewide Florida
HIPAA-Compliant
1–3 days
Time to first appointment
60 min
Initial evaluation
100%
Virtual care
67 FL counties
Statewide coverage
A Different Path Forward
From waitlist purgatory to lasting wellness
Most Florida residents wait weeks for a psychiatrist — only to be rushed through a 10-minute appointment with someone who doesn't know their name. We rebuilt the model.
Virtual care, 1–3 days
HIPAA-compliant video visits with the same board-certified psychiatrist every time. Sixty-minute initial evaluations. Transparent cash pricing — $299 initial, $149 follow-ups. No insurance authorizations. No surprise bills.
Continuity that heals
Same psychiatrist, every visit. A real therapeutic relationship that adapts your treatment as life changes. Most patients see meaningful symptom reduction within the first 60 days — and stay because the care actually works.
Why Psychiatry Telemed
Care designed around the patient, not the system
We built our practice around how care should work — fast, transparent, and genuinely accessible.
Seen in 1–3 days
Most Florida practices have you waiting 4–8 weeks. We schedule first appointments within days — not months.
Transparent pricing
$299 initial evaluation. $149 follow-ups. No insurance required, no surprise bills, no hidden fees. Period.
Board-certified experts
Every provider is a board-certified psychiatrist — not a chatbot, PA, or nurse hotline. Real expertise, every visit.
Care from home
HIPAA-compliant video appointments from your phone, tablet, or computer. No commute. No waiting room.
Same provider, every visit
Continuity matters. You'll see the same psychiatrist at every appointment — someone who truly knows your history.
Complete privacy
No one sees you enter a waiting room. No insurance EOB. Your mental health journey is yours alone.
The Florida Wait-Time Crisis
Your first appointment in days — not months
The American Psychiatric Association reports that average wait times for a new psychiatric appointment in Florida exceed six weeks — and longer in rural counties. We've engineered our scheduling around rapid access without sacrificing clinical quality.
Source: American Psychiatric AssociationAverage wait time for a new psychiatric appointment, Florida adults seeking outpatient care.
Our Services
Comprehensive virtual psychiatric care
For individuals and families across Florida — from psychiatric evaluation through long-term medication management.
Psychiatric Evaluation
60-minute comprehensive assessment. Diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription sent same day.
Learn moreMedication Management
Monthly 30-minute follow-ups. Dosage optimization, side-effect monitoring, ongoing support.
Learn moreAnxiety & Depression
Evidence-based treatment for GAD, panic disorder, MDD, and related mood conditions.
Learn moreMood Disorders
Expert management of bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, and persistent mood conditions.
Learn moreAddiction Psychiatry
Dual-diagnosis psychiatric care for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Learn moreWomen's Mental Health
Postpartum depression, PMDD, perimenopausal mood changes, and hormonal mood support.
Learn moreChild & Adolescent
Ages 6–17. ADHD, anxiety, behavioral disorders with a family-inclusive approach.
Learn moreGeriatric Psychiatry
Late-life depression, anxiety, dementia-related symptoms, and polypharmacy management.
Learn moreMedical Waivers
Psychiatric clearances for military service members and first responders.
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Conditions We Treat
Evidence-based care for the full mental health spectrum
From first-time diagnoses to long-term medication management — across the lifespan.
How It Works
From first contact to first appointment in days
1
Reach out
Contact us online or by phone. You'll hear back within one business day.
2
Get scheduled
Most new patients are seen within 1–3 business days.
3
Meet your psychiatrist
60-minute video evaluation. Diagnosis, plan, and prescription if appropriate.
4
Ongoing care
Monthly 30-minute follow-ups with the same provider. $149 per visit.
Backed by Evidence
Telepsychiatry outcomes match in-person care
Multiple peer-reviewed studies — and the American Psychiatric Association — confirm that virtual psychiatric care produces clinical outcomes equivalent to in-person treatment for the conditions we treat. For depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, the data is consistent: telepsychiatry works.
Patients also report stronger therapeutic alliances, higher session attendance, and greater satisfaction — likely because telehealth removes the friction (commute, time off work, waiting rooms) that has long deterred people from seeking psychiatric care at all.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Transparent Pricing
You know the cost before you book
No insurance gatekeeping. No claim denials. No surprise bills.
Initial Evaluation
60-minute appointment
$299
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment with a board-certified psychiatrist. Diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription if clinically appropriate — all in your first visit.
- Full diagnostic interview
- Personalized treatment plan
- Same-day prescription if appropriate
Monthly Follow-Up
30-minute appointment
$149
Ongoing medication management with the same psychiatrist. Dosage optimization, side-effect monitoring, and treatment adjustments as needed.
- Same provider every visit
- Refills sent same day
- Detailed superbills available
We provide detailed superbills for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Statewide Florida
Serving all 67 Florida counties
Virtual psychiatric care available to every Florida resident — from the Panhandle to the Keys, from rural counties to the largest metros.
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About Our Practice
A different kind of psychiatric practice
Most psychiatric practices in Florida were built around the constraints of insurance reimbursement — short appointments, rotating providers, weeks-long waitlists, and the administrative friction that discourages patients from seeking care. Psychiatry Telemed was built around the patient instead. Every design decision, from our transparent cash-pay pricing to our commitment to same-provider continuity, reflects a belief that psychiatric care should be accessible, unhurried, and genuinely helpful.
Our board-certified psychiatrists chose telepsychiatry not as a pandemic workaround, but as an intentional model that delivers superior access without sacrificing clinical quality. The American Psychiatric Association has endorsed telepsychiatry as effective, and our patients confirm it every day — reporting high satisfaction, strong therapeutic alliances, and clinical outcomes that rival or exceed traditional in-person care.
We serve the full spectrum of psychiatric needs across the lifespan: children and adolescents (ages 6–17), adults, and seniors. Our providers bring specialized expertise in anxiety and depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD and trauma, addiction psychiatry, women's mental health, and geriatric psychiatry. All appointments are conducted on a HIPAA-compliant platform that protects your privacy completely.
If you've been told the next available psychiatric appointment is two months away, if you've been frustrated by 10-minute medication checks with providers who don't know your name, or if you've put off seeking help because the system felt too complicated — Psychiatry Telemed was built for you. Contact us or call (689) 399-2500. We can likely see you this week.
From the Journal
Mental health insights from our psychiatrists
Evidence-based guidance on conditions, treatments, and accessing care across Florida.
Depression
Best Psychiatrist for Depression in Fort Lauderdale
Board-certified telehealth treatment available this week — what to expect, who it helps, and why Florida residents are choosing telepsychiatry.
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PTSD
PTSD Treatment Near Fort Lauderdale: Trauma-Informed Care
Expert guide to PTSD treatment — how virtual psychiatric care works, who it helps, and what trauma-informed treatment actually looks like.
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ADHD
Best ADHD Doctor in Fort Lauderdale for Adults
Board-certified evaluation and treatment available via telehealth — what adult ADHD looks like and how to get diagnosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, straight answers
How fast can I get an appointment?
Usually within 1–3 business days of your first contact. While traditional psychiatric practices may have wait times of 4–8 weeks or longer, we've built our scheduling system specifically to prioritize rapid access. Most patients are seen the same week they reach out.
Do I need insurance to be seen?
No. We operate on a transparent cash-pay model. Your initial psychiatric evaluation is $299 for 60 minutes, and monthly follow-up appointments are $149 for 30 minutes. No prior authorizations, no claim denials, no surprise bills. We do provide detailed superbills if you'd like to seek out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company.
Is telepsychiatry as effective as in-person care?
Yes — and research consistently supports this. Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed journals demonstrate that telepsychiatry produces outcomes equivalent to in-person psychiatric care for the vast majority of conditions we treat, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. The American Psychiatric Association has endorsed telepsychiatry as an effective care delivery model.
Will I see the same psychiatrist every time?
Yes. Continuity of care is a core principle at Psychiatry Telemed. You'll see the same board-certified psychiatrist for every appointment, so your provider truly knows your history, understands your progress, and can make informed treatment decisions over time.
Can I get a prescription on my first visit?
Yes, if clinically appropriate. After your comprehensive 60-minute psychiatric evaluation, your psychiatrist can send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy the same day. Prescription of certain controlled substances may require additional evaluation per Florida state regulations.
How does Psychiatry Telemed protect my privacy and comply with HIPAA?
All appointments are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Your medical records are protected under federal HIPAA regulations, and we never share patient information without documented authorization. Because our care is virtual, there are no waiting rooms, no neighbors, and no insurance Explanation of Benefits sent to your home.
What if I'm in crisis?
Psychiatry Telemed is not a crisis intervention service. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. For non-emergency concerns between appointments, established patients can reach us through our secure patient portal.
Get Started Today
Your psychiatrist is one video call away
Board-certified care within days — not weeks. Take the first step toward lasting mental wellness today.
$299 initial · $149 follow-up · Appointments in 1–3 days · Serving all of Florida