e-Psychiatry

e-Psychiatry is an online psychiatry marketplace that connects patients with licensed psychiatric providers across all 50 states via secure video sessions. Unlike platform-built telehealth companies that employ their own providers and standardize the care experience, e-Psychiatry operates as a directory-plus-booking layer: independent psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists list their services on the platform, set their own fees, and manage their own insurance credentialing. This model has meaningful practical advantages for patient access. Because individual providers handle their own insurance contracts, e-Psychiatry can surface psychiatrists who accept insurance panels — including Medicaid and Medicare — that are systematically excluded from consumer telehealth platforms. For patients on Medicaid who have struggled to find a telehealth provider that accepts their coverage, e-Psychiatry is one of the more accessible marketplaces, provided the patient takes time to filter for Medicaid-accepting providers in their state. The platform covers the full range of psychiatric conditions: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, alcohol and substance use disorders, OCD, and schizophrenia. Providers vary in their prescribing capacity for controlled substances, including ADHD stimulants, depending on the state and the individual provider's clinical judgment and licensing. Patients who need stimulant prescribing should confirm this specifically with a provider before booking. After each appointment, e-Psychiatry generates a detailed bill that functions as a superbill for insurance submission. For patients with out-of-network benefits or those whose provider is not directly credentialed with their insurer, this enables reimbursement of a significant portion of the session cost. Using HSA, FSA, or HRA funds — which are not subject to income tax — reduces the effective out-of-pocket cost by roughly 20–30% for cash-pay sessions. e-Psychiatry's operational model means the platform itself does not have a uniform care experience — the quality, responsiveness, and clinical approach vary by individual provider. Patients who want a consistent, highly designed platform experience should look at companies like Talkiatry or Doctor On Demand. But for patients who prioritize insurance flexibility, geographic breadth, and the ability to select their own provider, e-Psychiatry offers a practical access layer that fills gaps other platforms leave open. their services on the platform, set their own fees, and manage their own insurance credentialing. This model has meaningful practical advantages for patient access. Because individual providers handle their own insurance contracts, e-Psychiatry can surface psychiatrists who accept insurance panels — including Medicaid and Medicare — that are systematically excluded from consumer telehealth platforms. For patients on Medicaid who have struggled to find a telehealth provider that accepts their coverage, e-Psychiatry is one of the more accessible marketplaces, provided the patient takes time to filter for Medicaid-accepting providers in their state. The platform covers the full range of psychiatric conditions: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, alcohol and substance use disorders, OCD, and schizophrenia. Providers vary in their prescribing capacity for controlled substances, including ADHD stimulants, depending on the state and the individual provider's clinical judgment and licensing. Patients who need stimulant prescribing should confirm this specifically with a provider before booking. After each appointment, e-Psychiatry generates a detailed bill that functions as a superbill for insurance submission. For patients with out-of-network benefits or those whose provider is not directly credentialed with their insurer, this enables reimbursement of a significant portion of the session cost. Using HSA, FSA, or HRA funds — which are not subject to income tax — reduces the effective out-of-pocket cost by roughly 20–30% for cash-pay sessions. e-Psychiatry's operational model means the platform itself does not have a uniform care experience — the quality, responsiveness, and clinical approach vary by individual provider. Patients who want a consistent, highly designed platform experience should look at companies like Talkiatry or Doctor On Demand. But for patients who prioritize insurance flexibility, geographic breadth, and the ability to select their own provider, e-Psychiatry offers a practical access layer that fills gaps other platforms leave open.

Who it suits

Patients in any state who want a licensed psychiatrist that takes their insurance — including Medicaid — and who are comfortable with a marketplace model where they browse and select their own provider. e-Psychiatry is particularly valuable for patients whose insurance is commonly excluded by consumer telehealth platforms (Medicaid, Tricare, or less common commercial plans) and who want access to a licensed prescriber without paying out of pocket. It is not the right fit for patients who want a curated, consistent experience with a single cohesive platform or structured care programs.

How e-Psychiatry compares

e-Psychiatry functions as a matching marketplace rather than an employed provider network, connecting patients with independent licensed psychiatrists and therapists who set their own fees and accept their own insurance panels. This model differs from Talkiatry (employed providers, nationally standardized) and Amwell (integrated platform with employer/health plan contracts) by offering more provider variety and flexibility. The tradeoff is less platform uniformity — quality and scheduling vary by provider. For Medicaid patients, e-Psychiatry is one of the few telehealth marketplaces that explicitly enables Medicaid-accepting provider matching across all 50 states, which is a meaningful access advantage over consumer platforms that exclude public insurance.

Care offered

• ADHD Management
• Mental Health & Psychiatry

Included

• Medication Management
• Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Therapy / Counseling
• Health Coaching

Convenience

• Pharmacy / Medication Delivery
• App-Based Care
• Async Messaging with Provider

Cost

Pricing not confirmed. Check e-Psychiatry's website for current prices.

Fees are set by individual providers and vary across the network. e-Psychiatry accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicaid. For patients with insurance, costs depend on their plan's mental health benefits. After each session, e-Psychiatry provides a bill that patients can submit to their insurer for reimbursement if their provider is out-of-network. HSA, FSA, and HRA cards can be used to reduce after-tax cost by approximately 20–30%.

Insurance

Most major plans, including Medicaid; self-pay available

States served by telehealth

12 states

• TX
• CA
• FL
• NY
• PA
• OH
• IL
• WA
• CO
• NC
• GA
• AZ

Telehealth providers must be licensed in the state where you are during the visit.

How to start

Visit e-psychiatry.com and create a patient account. Browse or search for a psychiatrist or therapist by insurance, specialty, and availability. Select a provider whose profile matches your needs and book a video appointment. Complete any pre-visit intake forms the provider requests and attend your session by video from any device.