Telehealth is now standard
More than 60% of mental health visits in the US are now virtual. Outcomes for anxiety, depression, and ADHD are consistently equivalent to in-person care for most patients.
When telehealth is best
- Therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD
- Medication management once stable
- Couples or family therapy
When in-person matters more
- Severe mental illness with safety concerns
- Initial psychiatric evaluation when telemedicine has failed
- Specialized assessments (autism, complex trauma)
Choosing a provider
- Verify licensure in your state
- Ask about session length, between-session communication, and crisis protocols
- Insurance coverage for telehealth psychiatry has expanded — but verify before scheduling
