You are not alone
A licensed clinician leads your care, and our team helps with the practical steps around it—coverage questions, scheduling, follow-through.
Medi-Cal virtual mental health care in California
A calm, grounded place for your health.Steady care that meets you where you are.
TalkDoc connects Medi-Cal members in California with licensed therapists and psychiatrists via private video. Appointments are often open within 7 days. Covered visits cost $0 with qualifying plans.
Call (650) 265-2707A licensed clinician leads every visit. AI does not diagnose or prescribe.
- $0 with qualifying Medi-Cal
- Often within ~7 days
- Licensed clinician every visit
Our promise
We build a net so you don't fall.
Getting care should not feel like a test you can fail. From your first question to ongoing treatment, a real team stays beside you—so a confusing system is never a reason to give up.
No one is left behind
If a step doesn't work out—coverage, referrals, timing—we say so plainly and help you find the next one. We don't disappear.
The right diagnosis opens doors
A careful diagnosis is more than a label. It can be the key to care, recovery time, and support you may be entitled to.
Your opportunities and rights
With the right diagnosis, more can become possible. We help you discover what may apply to you:
- A careful evaluation and a clear diagnosis from a licensed clinician
- Medical documentation that can support a request for medical leave from work or school
- Referrals toward rehabilitation and ongoing treatment when clinically appropriate
- Plain-language help understanding your Medi-Cal coverage and rights
Every situation is different. Decisions about medical leave, rehabilitation programs, and benefits are made by employers, schools, plans, and public programs under their own rules. Your clinician and care team help you understand your options—honestly, and at your side.
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Plan check
Discover how your plan connects to care.
Select your county and health plan. We will outline your coverage options and guide you on the next path forward.
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- Alameda Alliance for Health
- San Francisco Health Plan
- Central California Alliance for Health
- Contra Costa Health Plan
Coverage, referrals, availability, and cost-sharing follow your plan’s rules. A coverage check is not a guarantee of eligibility or payment.
Human dialogue
Care built on listening and true clinical skill.
Meet Dr. Dre Irizarry, a board-certified psychiatrist with TalkDoc. Experience how quiet attention and professional wisdom guide every consultation.
- Licensed clinician leads every visit
- AI does not diagnose or prescribe
- Medication decisions stay with qualified prescribers
Your journey
Three clear steps to meet your clinician.
Verify your Medi-Cal coverage, choose a time that fits your week, and join your visit from home.
Check your Medi-Cal plan
Tell us your plan and county first.
Match with a licensed clinician
Psychiatry, therapy, or both—based on coverage, location, and availability.
Start care by video
Your clinician leads every treatment decision.
Clinical priority
Licensed doctors and therapists guide every step.
Your diagnosis and treatment remain solely under the care of a licensed professional. Only certified prescribers manage medication. Any administrative technology serves strictly as support.
Technology may support
- Organizing information
- Drafting notes for review
- Practical reminders
Humans remain accountable
- Diagnosis
- Medication decisions by qualified prescribers
- Treatment
Clinical judgment stays human
Software may organize information. Your clinician reviews anything used in care.
Optional means optional
Community and other tools are separate from receiving clinical care.
Not ad inventory
TalkDoc does not sell your health information to advertisers.
Quality & connection
Opening doors quickly and keeping support steady.
We keep track of how swiftly care starts and how securely members remain supported, continuously sharpening network responsiveness.
Company-reported so far
- 40,000+
- appointments completed Company-reported
- Nearly 3,000
- people cared for Company-reported
- Often under 7 days
- to a first video visit When capacity is available
- $0
- for eligible members Qualifying Medi-Cal plans
Totals through July 2026 are company-reported and unaudited. They do not promise a particular result for any person.
Daily grounding
Reflection and tools between your visits.
Access simple, optional resources to help you stay calm, rooted, and connected while you await your next session.
- Visit Community
- Read the guides
- Optional check-ins
Availability varies. These tools do not replace your clinician or emergency care.
Member stories
Reflections from individuals across California.
“The quality of care has been really good. We’re really glad we found our doctor when our local place stopped accepting patients.”
Individual experiences, not a promise of a particular clinical result.
Network partners
Connecting patients, care teams, and health plans.
Common questions
Simple, honest answers before your first visit.
Which Medi-Cal plans do you accept?
TalkDoc currently works with Alameda Alliance for Health, San Francisco Health Plan, Central California Alliance for Health, and Contra Costa Health Plan. Your county, service needs, capacity, and plan rules also affect eligibility.
Is care really $0?
Covered visits are $0 for many eligible members with qualifying Medi-Cal plans. Authorizations, referrals, network status, and other plan rules still apply.
How soon can I be seen?
Many people receive a first video appointment within about a week when capacity is available. Timing depends on coverage, location, needs, and open appointments. We do not promise a specific date.
Will AI diagnose or treat me?
No. Your treating clinician makes diagnosis and treatment decisions. Only appropriately licensed prescribers make medication decisions. AI has a limited support role only.
Is TalkDoc an emergency service?
TalkDoc is not an emergency service. If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Next step
Take the first step. We'll hold the net.
Check your coverage today. Eligible Medi-Cal members can meet a licensed clinician by video—often within about a week when capacity is available—and we stay with you from there.
Eligibility, covered services, costs, and timing depend on plan rules and availability. TalkDoc is not an emergency service.