Los Angeles via telehealth
Psychiatric care for LA residents when physically in CA at visit time.
Los Angeles · Telehealth only
Mental health services in Los Angeles, CA
Secure telehealth psychiatry for Los Angeles residents — evaluations, follow-ups, and medication management when clinically appropriate, from an Albany, NY-based PMHNP licensed in California.
- Board-Certified PMHNP-BC
- Telehealth psychiatric care
- Ages 12+
- Major insurance accepted
If you are searching for mental health services in Los Angeles, CA, our practice provides psychiatric telehealth led by a board-certified PMHNP licensed in California. Care begins with a confidential inquiry and clinical evaluation via secure video.
Our practice home base is Albany, NY. Los Angeles patients receive care entirely through telehealth — there are no in-person clinic visits in LA or elsewhere. You must be physically located in California at the time of your appointment.
Astrude Charles, PMHNP-BC, provides evidence-based psychiatric assessment and treatment planning for adolescents (12+) and adults, including medication management when clinically appropriate.
California licensed
Active CA licensure for statewide telehealth psychiatric care.
Albany practice base
Administrative home in Albany, NY with California telehealth licensure.
Major conditions treated
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.
Telehealth psychiatric care available when you are physically in CA at the time of your appointment.
Services
Psychiatric services available to Los Angeles, CA 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
No. Our practice is based in Albany, NY. We provide telehealth psychiatric services only — Los Angeles patients connect by secure video from a private location in California.
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 Los Angeles, CA
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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