Psychiatry
Evaluation and medication management with a licensed psychiatric clinician when clinically appropriate and available.
How TalkDoc works
Check coverage, meet your clinician, stay in care.
TalkDoc is a simple path to licensed mental-health care for eligible Medi-Cal members. Check coverage, meet a clinician by video, and stay connected so outcomes can improve—not just appointments.
Creating an account does not guarantee coverage, a particular clinician, or an appointment date.
Four clear steps
Designed to remove friction—and keep people in care.
Our job is removing the barriers that keep people from getting well.
- 01
Check your Medi-Cal plan
Create an account and tell us your plan and county. We check eligibility and availability before you invest more time.
- 02
Match with a licensed clinician
When capacity and coverage allow, choose psychiatry, therapy, or both—with a real professional who leads every decision.
- 03
Start care—often this week
Join a secure video visit. Many people are seen within about seven days when appointments are open.
- 04
Stay connected for better outcomes
Ongoing visits, coordination, and support tools help you stay in care—so progress builds instead of restarting after every crisis.
Care options
Psychiatry and therapy with licensed clinicians.
Services are provided by licensed clinicians and may not be available for every person, plan, or location.
Therapy
Virtual talk therapy with a licensed therapist where TalkDoc has an available clinician for your location and coverage.
Care coordination
Help with scheduling, coverage questions, and using the patient portal. Coordinators do not replace a clinician or emergency service.
Why outcomes
Every step is aimed at results that last.
Getting someone into a first visit matters. Keeping them in care—and out of the hospital when possible—is how TalkDoc defines success for members, plans, and the network we are building.
Check coverage now40,000+
appointments completed
Nearly 3,000
people cared for
Often <7 days
to first visit when capacity allows
$0
with qualifying Medi-Cal
Common questions
What to know before you start.
What Medi-Cal plans do you accept?
We currently work with Alameda Alliance for Health, San Francisco Health Plan, Central California Alliance for Health, and Contra Costa Health Plan. Sign up to check your exact eligibility—plan rules and capacity still apply.
Does creating an account guarantee coverage?
No. TalkDoc can help review your information, but your health plan makes the final coverage and payment decisions. Referrals, authorizations, deductibles, copays, or other plan rules may apply.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Many people get a first video visit within about a week when capacity is available. Timing depends on the service requested, location, coverage checks, and open appointments—we do not promise a particular date.
Why does TalkDoc talk about outcomes?
We measure more than whether someone booked once. Access, continuity, and hospital use are how we know care is working for Medi-Cal members—and how we keep improving the network for the next person.
Does AI provide my treatment?
No. AI may help with limited support or administrative tasks, but it does not independently diagnose, prescribe, or make treatment decisions. A licensed clinician is responsible for your care.
What should I do in a crisis?
TalkDoc is not an emergency service. Call 911 in an emergency. If you are thinking about suicide or may harm yourself or someone else, call or text 988 or seek immediate local help.
Ready when you are.
Check coverage in minutes. A licensed clinician leads every visit.