
Dr. Shelby Goicochea, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in providing person-centered mental health care. I believe in a comprehensive, holistic approach to best improve the overall well-being of my patients; I explore psychosocial and physical health contributions to psychiatric symptoms and incorporate therapy into visits to develop a deeper understanding of particular psychiatric concerns and their impact on patients' lives. I actively listen and create an empathetic, non-judgmental space to work collaboratively with patients in achieving treatment goals. My expertise is in the combination of evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy, which includes supportive, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, interpersonal, and solution-focused therapy. While I enjoy working with young adults, my skills and experience allow me to effectively assist patients of all ages. My clinical areas of interest include the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD.
I am a "triple Gator," having completed my undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Florida (UF) and my psychiatric training at UF Jacksonville. I was recognized by the Gold Humanism Honor Society for exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence, and compassion, and was awarded Resident of the Year for exceptional clinical skills and commitment to patients.
I am Peruvian and speak Spanish fluently.
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Dr. Sophie Weinberg, MD
I approach healing as both a science and an art. My care is profoundly patient-centered, collaborative, and holistic, honoring the intricate connection between body, mind, and spirit. I believe in the quiet power of nourishment, restful sleep, joyful movement, and meaningful connection as essential threads in the fabric of wellness. I am a proud and affirming ally to the LGBTQIA community, creating a space where all identities are seen, respected, and supported.
I am dually board-certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry, and my journey through medicine has been shaped by rich and diverse training. I completed my General Psychiatry residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and my fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, NY. I have extensive experience treating a wide spectrum of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and sleep disturbances, and I tailor my approach to each individual's unique story.
My treatment model includes thoughtful, personalized medication management, with generous 30-minute follow-up sessions to ensure care is never rushed and always attuned to the patient's evolving needs. When appropriate, I may gently recommend the added support of a therapist, recognizing that healing is often a shared and layered journey. With a heart rooted in empathy and a mind guided by clinical excellence, I walk beside my patients on the path to well-being, honoring their resilience and helping them rediscover their wholeness.

Dr. Stacyann York, MD
Dr. Stacyann York is a psychiatrist with experience treating children and adults across outpatient, inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOP settings. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, completed residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and pursued fellowship training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology.
Dr. York provides a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard, respected, and cared for as individuals. She is attentive, proactive, easy to communicate with, and takes an empathetic, personalized approach to care. Her holistic approach to mental health may include consideration of nutritional health, spiritual wellness, and other support systems while addressing each patient’s questions and concerns.
Dr. York begins with a comprehensive history and biopsychosocial assessment using clinical interviews, rating scales, and laboratory testing when appropriate. She reviews treatment options thoroughly, including non-medication and medication-based approaches, and encourages patients and families to participate in healthcare decisions. She also welcomes collaborative care coordination and ongoing monitoring to support progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Dr. Steven Prenzlauer, MD
Steve Prenzlauer, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He completed his internship at the University of Cincinnati, residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center. He has extensive experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and psychiatric concerns related to medical conditions, and is committed to respectful, affirming care for diverse communities.
Dr. Prenzlauer believes person-centered care starts with compassion, understanding, and open communication. He prioritizes shared decision-making and creates a space where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. He values each individual’s life experience and works collaboratively to build trust and comfort in care.
Dr. Prenzlauer takes time to understand each patient’s background, perspective, and goals. He develops thoughtful, individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs, integrating clinical expertise with patient input to support meaningful, sustainable progress.

Dr. Sujith Maracheril, MD
I am a board-eligible psychiatrist who provides comprehensive patient care while building a physician-patient relationship centered on communication, empathy, and respect. My primary focus is medication management, and I also provide supportive psychotherapy to help patients work toward long-term improvements. While aligning treatment toward patient goals, I take a practical approach to changes that can be made to empower patients in their lives.
I am a graduate of the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine, a 7-year BS/MD program. I completed my residency training in psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine/Northwell Health at Mather Hospital. I have trained in many settings including inpatient psychiatric units, general and specialized outpatient clinics, and at a partial hospitalization program.
I have experience treating a broad range of mental health conditions including depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I understand that people may experience these conditions in different ways, and I aim to treat each patient in an individualized and holistic way.

Taylor Goldman, MD
Dr. Taylor Goldman is a physician who earned a medical degree from the USF Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, and completed psychiatry residency training at Jefferson Einstein in Philadelphia.
Dr. Goldman approaches patients with curiosity and uses humor when appropriate to foster a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that encourages self-exploration and open dialogue. She values collaboration, comfort, and creating a space where patients feel heard and respected.
She takes time to understand each patient as an individual, exploring symptoms in the context of personal history and lived experience. He works collaboratively with patients to identify priorities, clarify goals, and develop realistic, achievable treatment plans that evolve over time.

Dr. Thomas Mullenix, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who strives to form strong therapeutic and collaborative environments with patients and values patient empowerment. My practice focuses primarily on medication management, or pharmacotherapy, and I routinely incorporate supportive therapy into my 30-minute follow-up visits. My interests and expertise are in helping patients struggling with depression, anxiety, including social/obsessive compulsive and generalized anxiety disorders, and ADHD. I provide psychiatric medication management along with supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities of therapeutic treatment. I may occasionally recommend that a therapist be part of the care team to provide optimal outcomes. The philosophy of my practice is to actively involve patients in the decision-making process to improve adherence to treatment and build trusting relationships with all patients.
I received my medical degree from the Chicago Medical School and then went on to complete my residency in psychiatry at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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Dr. Thomas Rodriguez, MD
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety. I acknowledge that while medications can be necessary, they are not magic, and a holistic approach is essential for achieving mental health. With this understanding, I spend time getting to know my patients, focusing on helping them achieve mental wellness rather than simply prescribing medications. When I became a doctor, I made a pledge to "do no harm." I take this commitment seriously and only prescribe medications, especially those with addictive properties, when it is safe and clearly indicated.
The first one or two appointments focus on a thorough assessment to establish a provisional diagnosis, which is essential for effective treatment planning. Once this initial diagnosis is made, I collaborate with my patients to develop tailored treatment recommendations. During follow-up appointments, I actively listen to my patients and propose adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed my residency at the University of Southern California. I have experience working in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, and correctional facilities.

Dr. Timothy Kelly, MD
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in adult psychiatry. My practice focuses primarily on medication management but often incorporates aspects of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies into my 30-minute follow-up visits. I also strongly believe in working in conjunction with therapists to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. I feel it is important to create strong therapeutic relationships with my patients in order to help them achieve their treatment goals.
I received my undergraduate degrees in Human Biology and Spanish from Michigan State University. I then completed my medical education and a master's degree in medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University, and completed my adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington. I have authored papers in medical education and LGBTQ advocacy.
I now live in Pennsylvania with my husband, Kevin, and three dogs: Taquito, Fergie, and Mimi. While I treat adults of all backgrounds, I have a particular interest in working with young adults, students, and LGBTQ individuals.

Dr. Tulsie Patel, MD
My focus is always to provide patient-centered care by prioritizing open communication and collaboration with my patients. I am committed to continuously evolving as a provider in order to provide the best care. I have experience providing care for a variety of psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD, among others.
I am a board certified psychiatrist who treats adults. I graduated Cum Laude from Drexel University and attended medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) and was elected to serve as Chief Resident during my final year of training. I have worked as an outpatient psychiatrist in California and Florida and have experience in medication management, individual and group therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
I am dedicated to constantly learning and have previously published numerous articles and book chapters on various topics in the fields of psychiatry, dermatology, and psychodermatology. I am also very passionate about education and medical journalism. During my residency training, I worked at ABC News in New York City as a member of their medical unit, providing consultation on medical stories for programs including Good Morning America and World News with David Muir. I have published a number of articles on the websites for ABC News and Good Morning America, and I have experience presenting as an on-air expert for ABC News and for mental health podcasts.

Dr. 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 California
Talkiatry psychiatrists are licensed in California and see patients across the state by video. You meet from home, on your schedule, with no commute and no local waitlist. Many people are matched and seen within days, not months.
How online psychiatry works in California
You start with a free online assessment. It asks where you live, what you're dealing with, and your mental health history. Based on your answers, we match you with a psychiatrist licensed in California.
From there, you schedule a video visit and meet your provider from home. First visits are 60 minutes, so there's time to talk through what's going on. Follow-ups are usually about 30 minutes.
Your psychiatrist must be licensed in the state where you are during the visit.
What a psychiatrist in California can help with
An online psychiatrist in California can evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of mental health conditions. Talkiatry psychiatrists are medical doctors, so they can prescribe and manage medication when it fits. Therapy is available too, and our therapists work alongside your psychiatrist.
Common reasons people in California reach out include:
- Anxiety: ongoing worry, panic, or tension that gets in the way of daily life. An anxiety psychiatrist in California can help you sort out what's driving it and what treatment fits.
- Depression: low mood, loss of interest, or fatigue that lasts for weeks.
- ADHD: trouble focusing, restlessness, or follow-through problems. An ADHD psychiatrist in California can walk you through evaluation and options.
A psychiatrist can also help you figure out what kind of care fits, whether that's medication, therapy, or both.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in California?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, so many patients find they're covered. Looking for a psychiatrist that takes insurance in California? We check your coverage during the free assessment, so you don't have to look it up yourself.
Costs vary by plan. For a detailed estimate of what you might pay, contact your insurance company directly.
Getting mental health care in California
Finding local care in California can be hard. California has 627 designated mental health professional shortage areas covering roughly 11.54 million people, and only about 23.5% of the need for psychiatric care is currently met. HRSA estimates the state would need about 598 more practitioners to remove those shortage designations (KFF).
Online psychiatry helps close that gap. Because your psychiatrist works with you by video, you're not limited to the providers who happen to practice near you.
Cities we serve in California
We match patients with California-licensed psychiatrists across the state. See care options in these cities:
Start with a free assessment
Take the free online assessment, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in California, and schedule your video visit. Take our free online assessment.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in California?

Yes. Talkiatry psychiatrists are licensed in California and see patients across the state by video. You meet from home, so there's no office to travel to and no local waitlist.
Do I need to live in California to be seen?

Yes. Your psychiatrist must be licensed in the state where you are located during the visit. To see a California-licensed psychiatrist through Talkiatry, you need to be in California when you join your telehealth visit.
Does insurance cover online psychiatry in California?

Often, yes. Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and we check your coverage during the free assessment. Costs depend on your plan, so contact your insurance company for a detailed estimate of your out-of-pocket cost.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication online in California?

Yes, where it's clinically appropriate and legally permissible. Talkiatry psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe and manage medication as part of your treatment plan. A prescription is never guaranteed; your psychiatrist decides what fits your needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in California?

No. You don't need a referral to start with Talkiatry. You begin with a free online assessment, and we match you with a psychiatrist licensed in California based on your answers.
How soon can I be seen?

Many patients are matched and seen within days rather than months. Timing depends on your schedule and provider availability, so we can't promise a specific date. Online care usually means a much shorter wait than finding a local office.