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The quality of care has been really good, we're really glad we found our doctor when our local place stopped accepting patients.
TalkDoc Health is hiring psychiatrists and therapists. TalkDoc is hiring for a growth marketer. Please email us at support@talkdoc.com for job inquiries.
If you're on Medi-Cal in California, TalkDoc connects you with a real MD psychiatrist or licensed therapist. Visits start at $0 for eligible members. No waitlist, no driving, just your phone.
For eligible Medi-Cal members, psychiatric visits through TalkDoc start at $0 - your plan covers them. Some medications or services not covered by your plan may have separate costs, and we'll always be upfront about those before anything happens.
If your plan is listed below, your TalkDoc visits start at $0. Some medications or out-of-plan services may have separate costs - we will always tell you first.
We win on every dimension that matters to Medi-Cal patients.
| TalkDoc | BetterHelp / Talkspace | Community Clinic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost with Medi-Cal | $0 / week | $25-$100/week out-of-pocket | $0 but limited slots |
| Doctor type | Board-certified MDs (Psychiatrists) | Therapists/coaches, rarely MDs | Mix - often NPs or interns |
| Wait time to first visit | Within 7 days | Varies - no guarantees | Weeks to months |
| Video appointments | Yes - all visits | Limited video, mostly text | In-person only, mostly |
| Prescription access | Yes - MDs can prescribe | No (therapists cannot prescribe) | Depends on provider |
| Insurance accepted | Medi-Cal (in-network) | Not Medi-Cal | Limited plans |
| Off-hours scheduling | Yes - fits your schedule | Business hours only | Business hours only |
From today to your first session in less than a week.
Answer 4 quick questions to confirm your Medi-Cal plan qualifies. No insurance card needed right now - just your plan name.
Takes 2 minutesWe match you with a board-eligible MD based on what you're going through. You'll receive your match confirmation within 24 hours.
Within 24 hoursMeet your psychiatrist on a secure video call - from your phone, tablet, or computer. Wherever feels comfortable for you.
Within 7 daysThe quality of care has been really good, we're really glad we found our doctor when our local place stopped accepting patients.
I really enjoyed talking to my doctor. I saw her postpartum and I really took the time to think about what she was saying, it was thought-provoking.
I have two young sons and so far the treatment has been great. Our doctor put them on medication, adjusted it when needed and so far the improvement has been very good. We really like the Talkdoc platform.
Not just credentials - real people who make time for you.
Dr. Irizarry has always believed that the best psychiatry happens in real conversation - not a rushed 15-minute check-in. He specializes in helping people who've been through the system and lost faith in it. He's direct, warm, and notoriously good at explaining complex diagnoses in plain English.
He works best with patients dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and people who've never felt heard before.
Book with Dr. IrizarryDr. Sachdev co-founded TalkDoc because she saw too many patients fall through the cracks of a system that wasn't built for them. She brings a trauma-informed, whole-person lens to every appointment - and she'll never make you feel like a number.
She specializes in complex cases, women's mental health, and patients navigating life transitions.
Book with Dr. SachdevWe've heard every concern. Here are honest answers.
Check if your Medi-Cal plan qualifies in 2 minutes. No credit card. No copay. A real psychiatrist available this week.
Questions? Call us Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PT. Crisis line: 1-800-273-8255. Emergency: 911