Medication management for depression, online in California.
If you're dealing with depression and want to understand whether medication is part of the answer, a psychiatric evaluation is the right starting point. A thorough 60-minute assessment — your history, your symptoms, what's been tried before — results in a clear clinical picture and a plan that makes sense. No referral needed. Available statewide via telehealth.
Three clear steps.
Book online
Schedule directly — no phone tag, no waiting. You'll receive a confirmation with intake instructions and a link to your video appointment.
Your 60-minute evaluation
A thorough telehealth interview covering your full history, current symptoms, prior medications, and what's brought you in. Time to ask questions and get honest answers.
Leave with a clear plan
A working diagnosis, a structured treatment plan, and clear next steps — including whether medication is appropriate and what that looks like going forward.
What 60 minutes actually covers
Most psychiatric appointments don't have time for this. Yours does.
Current Symptoms
What you're experiencing, when it started, how long it's been present, and what makes it better or worse.
Psychiatric History
Previous diagnoses, hospitalizations, prior medications — what's been tried and how it went.
Medical History
Conditions and medications that affect psychiatric symptoms: thyroid, cardiac, neurological, chronic pain.
Family History
Psychiatric conditions run in families. Understanding yours informs both diagnosis and treatment selection.
Social History
Upbringing, relationships, trauma, work, sleep, and daily functioning — the full picture of your life context.
Your Questions
There is time at the end of every evaluation for the questions you came in with and the ones that came up.
Jonathan Kim, PMHNP-BC
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner providing telehealth psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults throughout California, including those seeking care for depression and related mood disorders.
Evaluations here are thorough by design. The goal is a complete clinical picture — not a 15-minute intake, not a checklist. You'll leave understanding what was found, why, and what comes next.
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questions, answered plainly.
Not always. The evaluation is designed to determine whether medication is clinically indicated — and if so, what type and at what dose makes the most sense given your history, symptoms, and circumstances. Some patients leave with a prescription; others leave with a different plan. The goal is getting it right, not getting it fast.
It depends on what the evaluation finds. If medication is clinically appropriate and you've discussed it, yes — a prescription can be provided at the first visit. If the picture is more complex or uncertain, more information may be needed before prescribing. No medication is recommended without a clear clinical rationale.
Typically every 4–8 weeks when starting or adjusting a medication, and less frequently once you're stable. The schedule depends on your response to treatment and what's clinically appropriate. All follow-up appointments are online.
Prior medication history is an important part of the evaluation. Understanding what's been tried, at what doses, for how long, and what happened informs what to try next. A previous medication not working doesn't mean medication isn't right for you — it often means the wrong choice was made, or not enough time was given.
Accepted plans include Aetna, Cigna, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Anthem Blue Cross California. No referral is required to book. If you're unsure whether your specific plan is covered, call (323) 970-2625 or visit the insurance page.
Accepting new patients in California.
Request an evaluation and your appointment will be confirmed within one business day.