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Online psychiatry for Beverly Hills, California

Beverly Hills has concierge everything, yet discreet, available psychiatry remains scarce. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to Beverly Hills and the Westside, with evaluations within days, flat published fees, and total privacy.

Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy

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Quick overview. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults in Beverly Hills. You'll meet a board certified clinician by secure video, as clinician availability allows, with transparent pricing and consistent follow up.

Care in Beverly Hills

Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist

The paradox of the Westside is that the most resourced zip codes in America still wait months for psychiatric care, because the practices worth seeing run closed panels and referral only books. For people whose names or faces are recognizable, the waiting room itself is a problem no amount of money fixes.

shrinkMD removes the waiting room entirely. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in California by secure video from your home in the flats, your office in Century City, or a trailer between setups, usually within days of booking.

Privacy here is not a luxury preference but a professional requirement, and our structure delivers it: no insurance billing, no diagnosis in any insurer database, records held between you and your clinician. We treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic, OCD, and the full adult outpatient range with measured, consistent care.

What we treat

Conditions we treat

Evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for the full range of adult outpatient conditions.

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and OCD.

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Depressive Disorders

Major depression, seasonal patterns, and postpartum depression.

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Mood Disorders

Bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia, diagnosed carefully.

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Sleep & Insomnia

Chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep, treated without controlled substances.

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Women's Mental Health

PMDD, perinatal and postpartum care across life stages.

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Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, managed with continuity.

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Morning yoga in a lush Beverly Hills garden

From the flats to Century City, expert care is a few days away, with total discretion.

Getting started

Getting started in Beverly Hills

1

Complete the secure intake

A few minutes online so we can match you with the right clinician.

2

Meet your clinician by video

A full 45 to 60 minute evaluation from anywhere private in the area, as clinician availability allows.

3

Get your plan the same day

A working diagnosis, clear next steps, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy when appropriate.

4

Follow up that actually happens

Short measured visits with the same clinician, scheduled around real life in Beverly Hills.

Local resources

Mental health resources in the Beverly Hills area

The Westside has deep mental health resources when access works.

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
  • Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Cedars-Sinai
  • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health operates a 24 hour helpline at 800-854-7771
  • NAMI Westside Los Angeles offers support groups and education
Important. If you or someone you know is in danger, call or text 988 or call 911 right away. shrinkMD provides outpatient care and is not an emergency service.

Access

Insurance, access, and appointment availability in California

shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we do not bill insurance, which is what keeps evaluations a full hour, follow ups consistent, and your records entirely out of insurer databases. Fees are flat and published before you book, HSA and FSA funds work, and superbills are available for possible out of network reimbursement.

Our clinicians are licensed in California and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we are ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.

Where we serve

Beverly Hills and nearby areas we serve

We serve the entire Westside by video, identically:

  • Beverly Hills flats and Trousdale
  • Century City and Beverlywood
  • West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip
  • Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and Westwood
  • Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Culver City

Frequently asked questions

Good questions, clear answers

Is telepsychiatry available in Beverly Hills?

Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across California, including Beverly Hills, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.

Do you prescribe controlled medication in Beverly Hills?

No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We are upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.

How fast can I be seen in Beverly Hills?

Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.

Will I see the same clinician each time?

Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.

What number do I call in Beverly Hills for a mental health emergency?

Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.

Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Beverly Hills?

We do not bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.

Where do appointments take place?

Wherever you have privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There is no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.

Do I need a referral?

No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.

My schedule changes daily with productions. Can psychiatry keep up?

Yes. Video visits happen from wherever you are in California that day, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and rescheduling is straightforward. Industry calendars are normal inputs here, not obstacles.

How do I know this stays out of the press and databases?

Because there is nothing to leak: no insurance claims, no clinic sign in sheet, no waiting room. Care is delivered by encrypted video and records stay between you and your board certified clinician.

Start online psychiatry in Beverly Hills

Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Beverly Hills residents, by secure video from home.

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