Statewide telehealth
Care wherever you are in CA at the time of your appointment.
California · Telehealth statewide
Mental health services in California
Secure telehealth psychiatry for California residents — evaluations, follow-ups, and medication management when clinically appropriate, from an Albany, NY-based PMHNP practice licensed in California.
- Board-Certified PMHNP-BC
- Telehealth psychiatric care
- Ages 12+
- Major insurance accepted
Our mental health services in California are delivered entirely through telehealth. Whether you are in Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, or elsewhere in the state, you can access psychiatric care if you are physically located in California at the time of your visit.
Telehealth psychiatry California patients rely on should be secure, structured, and led by a licensed clinician. Astrude Charles, PMHNP-BC, provides evidence-based psychiatric care with clear communication and personalized treatment planning. Our practice home base is Albany, NY.
We serve adolescents (12+) and adults across California. There are no in-person clinic visits. You must be in California at the time of each appointment.
Albany, NY practice base
Administrative home in Albany, NY with California licensure for telehealth.
Major conditions treated
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.
Inquiry-first process
Confidential contact before scheduling — we confirm fit and licensure.
Telehealth psychiatric care available when you are physically in CA at the time of your appointment.
Services
Individual psychiatric services available to California residents:
Psychiatric Evaluation
A psychiatric evaluation gives you clarity: a thorough, unhurried assessment with a board-certified PMHNP, honest answers, and a treatment plan explained in language you understand.
Medication Management
Medication management means you are never navigating this alone. Your PMHNP monitors your response, explains every change clearly, and adjusts your plan collaboratively over time.
Telehealth Psychiatric Sessions
Telehealth psychiatric sessions bring board-certified care to you. Private video visits from wherever you feel safe — with the same PMHNP for evaluation, follow-up, and medication management.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety treatment with a board-certified PMHNP gives you a clear diagnosis when appropriate, evidence-based medication options when clinically indicated, and a collaborative plan you understand — all through private telehealth.
ADHD Treatment
ADHD treatment with a board-certified PMHNP means structured assessment, honest discussion of medication and non-medication strategies, and ongoing follow-up — delivered through convenient telehealth.
Depression Treatment
Depression treatment with a board-certified PMHNP offers clinical evaluation, thoughtful medication management when appropriate, and ongoing support — so you are not navigating recovery alone.
PTSD Treatment
PTSD treatment with a trauma-informed PMHNP focuses on stabilizing symptoms, thoughtful medication management when appropriate, and a pace that respects your safety — all through private telehealth.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, when provided by licensed clinicians following state telehealth rules. Our PMHNP is licensed in California and provides HIPAA-compliant video care.
Insurance accepted
Many major plans cover telehealth psychiatric care. We verify your benefits before your first visit — and offer transparent self-pay options when needed.
Patient experiences
What patients say about our care
“I was nervous before my first appointment, but it felt easy to open up once we started. Everything was explained clearly and I never felt judged or rushed.”
“What stood out was how much attention was given to what I was actually saying. It felt like someone genuinely trying to understand what I'm going through.”
When you're ready
Start psychiatric care in California
Telehealth only. Submit an inquiry — we confirm licensure and discuss next steps before any visit.
- Confidential inquiry
- No office visit needed
- Clear next steps
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