A psychiatrist you can actually see — anywhere in California
Theodore Germanos, MDTriple board-certified — adult, child & adolescent, and addiction medicineMost people looking for a psychiatrist in California run into the same wall: months-long waitlists, five-minute visits, and offices an hour away. Telehealth removes the wall. I see individuals across the entire state by secure video, with unhurried appointments and a direct relationship with me.
How telehealth psychiatry works here
Care starts with a thorough evaluation through a diagnostic conversation about what is actually going on. From there, treatment may include medication management, targeted therapy, and performance-focused work. Medication when it is the right addition to treatment. Follow-ups are scheduled at a rhythm that fits your treatment, and messages come to me directly.
Is video-based psychiatry actually good care?
For evaluation, medication management, and therapy, decades of telepsychiatry research have found outcomes comparable to in-person care — psychiatry is, at its core, careful conversation and careful observation. What telehealth adds is consistency and convenience leading to fewer missed appointments, which is important for successful treatment.
Who I work with
Individuals across California: professionals managing demanding careers and life stressors, individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum, or substance use, and ultimately all looking to improve their quality of life. I am triple board-certified in adult, child & adolescent, and addiction medicine.
Apply
A short application — about 5–7 minutes, no card required.
Evaluation
A thorough diagnostic conversation.
Plan
Treatment built to fit, with unhurried follow-ups.
Can a telehealth psychiatrist prescribe medication in California?
Yes. I am licensed in California and prescribe as part of ordinary telehealth care when medication is clinically appropriate. Some medication categories involve additional requirements, which we discuss at the evaluation — nothing is decided before evaluation.
Which parts of California do you serve?
All of them. Medically licensed in California, I see individuals all across the state from San Diego to Los Angeles to the Bay Area.
What do I need for a video appointment?
A private space, a reliable connection, and a phone or computer with a camera. You will need to be physically located in California at the time of each appointment.
Do you take insurance?
The practice is private-pay and out-of-network, which is what makes unhurried, confidential care possible. You can request a superbill to submit to your insurance if benefits include out-of-network reimbursement. Details are laid out inside the application before you commit to anything.
How do I start?
Complete the short application on the home page — about 5–7 minutes. I review applications personally, typically within 1–2 business days, and you will hear back by email about scheduling.
Also see: Performance psychiatry · ADHD · Addiction medicine · Anxiety & depression