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Hometown NP

Telehealth Psychiatry in California

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners serving Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and all of California via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

All of California (CA) · 1 provider listed
Check availability in CA(708) 847-8688
Licensed inCalifornia (CA)
AppointmentsHIPAA-compliant video
First visit60–75 min evaluation
PrescriptionsSent electronically
Insurance plans6 accepted in CA
Self-pay rate$175/session

Mental Health Care in California

Access gap in California: Despite having more mental health providers than most states, over 8 million California residents still live in mental health professional shortage areas — concentrated in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, and rural Northern California.

Hometown NP bridges this gap by providing fully licensed, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medications via telehealth — legally, safely, and conveniently — to residents throughout California.

Whether you are in Los Angeles, a rural community, or anywhere in between, you can access board-certified psychiatric care from the comfort of home — via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability; most major insurance plans are accepted.

Conditions We Treat in California

AnxietyDepressionADHDBipolar DisorderPTSDOCDSchizophreniaPersonality DisordersAddictionInsomniaEating DisordersPostpartum DepressionPanic DisorderGriefBurnout

California Psychiatric Providers

Dr. Chime Ajiere

Dr. Chime Ajiere

DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Accepting patients

Partner DNP specializing in family and psychiatric mental health across all age groups.

10+ years experience · DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

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Insurance Accepted in California

AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnited HealthcareAnthemOptum

Telehealth parity in California: California has one of the nation's strongest telehealth parity laws (SB 974 / Health & Safety Code § 1374.13), requiring health plans to cover telehealth mental health services at the same rate as in-person services with no additional cost-sharing.

Self-pay rate: $175/session. We verify your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises.

How Telehealth Psychiatry Works in California

1

Check Availability Online

View current appointment options in the scheduling portal. No referral required.

2

Complete Your Intake

Fill out a brief health history form securely before your visit.

3

Meet Your PMHNP

60–75 min evaluation via HIPAA-compliant video from your home.

4

Start Your Care Plan

Review your diagnosis and treatment plan; prescriptions are provided if clinically appropriate.

Cities We Serve in California

Los AngelesSan DiegoSan JoseSan FranciscoFresnoSacramentoLong BeachOaklandBakersfieldAnaheimRiversideStocktonIrvineSanta AnaChula VistaFremontSanta ClaritaSan BernardinoModestoFontanaMoreno ValleyOxnardHuntington BeachGlendaleSanta Rosa

+ all communities throughout California. Telehealth means no travel required — we serve every zip code in CA.

Telehealth Psychiatry in Neighboring States

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Frequently Asked Questions — Telehealth Psychiatry in California

Yes. Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are fully licensed in California and provide telehealth psychiatric evaluation and medication management throughout the state — including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, and all surrounding areas. Check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability.

Yes. Telehealth psychiatric care is legal in California. All Hometown NP appointments take place via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. California has one of the nation's strongest telehealth parity laws (SB 974 / Health & Safety Code § 1374.13), requiring health plans to cover telehealth mental health services at the same rate as in-person services with no additional cost-sharing.

Hometown NP accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem, Optum for telehealth psychiatric visits in California. California has one of the nation's strongest telehealth parity laws (SB 974 / Health & Safety Code § 1374.13), requiring health plans to cover telehealth mental health services at the same rate as in-person services with no additional cost-sharing. Self-pay rate is $175/session.

Hometown NP PMHNPs treat a full range of psychiatric conditions in California, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, postpartum depression, personality disorders, and more. View all 15 conditions we treat.

Book an appointment through our scheduling portal. Choose a California-licensed provider, complete your intake forms, and attend your 60–75 minute initial evaluation via secure video from your home. Prescriptions, if appropriate, are sent electronically to your pharmacy.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Start Psychiatric Care in California Today

Board-certified PMHNPs licensed in California. Check current telehealth availability. Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and more accepted.

Book AppointmentCall (708) 847-8688