Vikas Kodali, MD
I provide psychiatric medication management as well as a combination of therapeutic interventions such as supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and lifestyle interventions. I am adept at incorporating psychotherapy principles in all patient care encounters and am trained in treating multiple disorders and diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as others.
I completed my psychiatry residency training at Trinity Health Hospital in Livonia, MI, where I was selected to be chief resident. Prior to this, I received my undergraduate bachelor's degree in Neurology and Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, and my medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. I also completed the psychodynamic psychotherapy fellowship from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.
I have experience treating adult patients of all ages in multiple treatment settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, and emergency departments.
Find a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA
Booking a psychiatrist in Los Angeles can mean weeks of calls and long waits for an new patient appointment. Talkiatry connects you with a psychiatrist licensed in California who sees Los Angeles residents by video, so you can start from home instead of chasing a nearby opening. Because your care is online, you are not limited to the few practices with space in your part of the city.
Online psychiatry for Los Angeles residents
You start by answering a few questions about your location, your concerns, and your history, then get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in California and schedule a video visit. Your first appointment runs 60 minutes, which gives you time to talk through your symptoms, ask questions, and work with your psychiatrist on a plan that fits your life. Follow-ups are usually about 30 minutes, so ongoing care stays easy to keep up with around work and family.
There is no Los Angeles office to drive to and no waiting room. You meet your psychiatrist over secure video from wherever you are in the city, which means a missed appointment does not have to mean weeks until the next one.
What a psychiatrist can help with
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can evaluate your symptoms, make a diagnosis, and prescribe and manage medication when it fits your needs. Talkiatry psychiatrists treat a wide range of conditions, and medication is one possible part of a plan, not the automatic result of a visit. Depending on what you are dealing with, your plan may also include therapy, and your psychiatrist will talk through the options with you.
Common reasons Los Angeles residents reach out include:
- Anxiety, including constant worry, panic, and anxiety that gets in the way of daily life
- Depression, including low mood, loss of interest, and trouble functioning
- ADHD, including trouble focusing, organizing, and following through
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in Los Angeles?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment before you schedule a visit. You will not need to look up your plan details ahead of time. What you pay out of pocket depends on your specific plan, so confirm the details with your insurer for an estimate that matches your coverage.
Mental health care in Los Angeles
Getting an appointment can be hard because California is short on psychiatric care. The state had 627 designated mental health Health Professional Shortage Areas covering about 11.54 million people, and only about 23.5% of the need for psychiatric care was being met (according to KFF as of 12/31/25). For you, that shortage is one reason a local search turns up long waits or closed practices. Online psychiatry helps by connecting you with a psychiatrist licensed in California, rather than limiting your options to the providers with an opening in your immediate area.
Psychiatry across California
Los Angeles is one of many California cities Talkiatry serves. To see the full list of psychiatrists licensed across the state, visit our California psychiatrist page. If you are closer to another part of the state, you can also find care through our San Diego psychiatrist page.
Start with a free assessment
Answer a few questions online, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in California, and schedule your first video visit. Take our free online assessment.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 for immediate help.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Los Angeles?
Yes. You can meet a psychiatrist licensed in California over secure video from anywhere in Los Angeles. You start with a free online assessment, get matched, and schedule your first visit, all without leaving home.
Is Talkiatry available in Los Angeles?
Yes, for anyone located in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California. Care is fully online, so your psychiatrist is licensed in California and sees you by video wherever you are in the state.
Does insurance cover online psychiatry in Los Angeles?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is verified during the free assessment before you schedule. Because out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan, check the specifics with your insurer.
Can I get a prescription from an online psychiatrist in Los Angeles?
A psychiatrist can prescribe and manage medication when it is clinically appropriate and legally permitted. A prescription is never guaranteed. Your psychiatrist listens, evaluates your symptoms, and recommends a plan that fits your needs.
How quickly can I see a psychiatrist in Los Angeles?
Many people are matched and seen within days rather than the months a local search can involve. Your exact timing depends on your schedule and the visits available after you finish the assessment.