Expert Psychiatric Care from the Comfort of Home
Board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners available by secure video. Medication management, evaluations, and follow-up care for patients across Texas and Florida.
The Same Quality Care, Without the Commute
Telehealth psychiatry lets you meet with your practitioner through a secure video connection from anywhere in Texas or Florida. Your visit follows the same clinical process as an in-person appointment: your psychiatrist reviews your symptoms, discusses your treatment plan, prescribes or adjusts medications, and answers your questions. The only difference is you do not have to leave home. Whether you are starting treatment with a psychiatric evaluation, managing medications for depression or anxiety, or continuing a treatment plan you have already begun, telehealth gives you consistent access to the care you need.
Proven Results, Trusted by National Medical Organizations
The American Psychiatric Association recognizes telepsychiatry as equivalent to in-person care in diagnostic accuracy, treatment effectiveness, and patient satisfaction. Research published in the National Library of Medicine confirms that clinical outcomes for psychiatric telehealth are comparable to face-to-face visits across a range of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
Access matters as much as quality. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supports telehealth as a way to expand access to mental health services, particularly for patients in underserved areas or those facing barriers to in-person care. Federal prescribing flexibilities allow CARMAhealth practitioners to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including controlled substances, through telehealth visits.
At CARMAhealth, every telehealth visit is led by a board-certified psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. If your practitioner determines that an advanced treatment like TMS therapy or ketamine therapy could help, they will coordinate a referral to one of our in-person locations in Austin or Dripping Springs.
How Telehealth Works at CARMAhealth
Schedule Your Visit
Call (512) 212-4670 in Texas or (754) 800-6301 in Florida, or visit our patient portal to book a telehealth appointment. Our scheduling team will confirm your insurance and send a link for your video visit.
Prepare for Your Appointment
Find a quiet, private space with a stable internet connection. Have a list of current medications and any questions you want to discuss ready before your session.
Meet with Your Practitioner
Your psychiatrist or nurse practitioner joins the video call at your appointment time. The session covers your symptoms, treatment goals, and medication plan, just as it would in person.
Continue Your Care
After your visit, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy. Follow-up appointments can be scheduled as telehealth or in-person, based on your preference and clinical needs.
Most Major Plans Accepted
We accept 15+ insurance plans and offer self-pay options for services not covered by insurance.
Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · United Healthcare · Humana · and 6 more
Frequently Asked Questions About Telehealth
You need a device with a camera and microphone (smartphone, tablet, or computer), a stable internet connection, and a quiet, private space. CARMAhealth uses a HIPAA-compliant video platform through our patient portal. Our team will send setup instructions before your first visit.
Yes. CARMAhealth practitioners can prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including controlled substances, through telehealth visits. Federal prescribing flexibilities are in effect through December 2026, and Texas law supports remote prescribing for mental health care. Your practitioner will also consult the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program as required.
CARMAhealth offers telehealth services in Texas and Florida. Our practitioners are licensed in each state and can deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care remotely.
Yes. Texas law requires health plans to cover telehealth services on the same basis as in-person visits. CARMAhealth accepts 15+ insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. Contact us at (512) 212-4670 in Texas or (754) 800-6301 in Florida to verify your coverage, or visit our insurance page.
Research consistently shows that telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person care in treatment outcomes, diagnostic accuracy, and patient satisfaction. The American Psychiatric Association recognizes telehealth as an equivalent standard of care. If your practitioner determines you need an in-person service like TMS therapy, they will arrange a referral.
Your Virtual Care Team
Every telehealth visit at CARMAhealth is led by a board-certified psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Our practitioners bring the same expertise to your screen that they deliver in our offices.
Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
Whether you're exploring treatment for the first time or looking for a new practitioner, our psychiatrists are here to listen.
Accepting new patients · 15+ insurance plans accepted · Telehealth available