While I appreciate a note from other clinicians, no referral is required.

Patients can schedule directly on the website via Book a Call. The form walks through practice details and connects with a call calendar.

You’re welcome to also:

• Use the REFERRAL FORM

• Send a brief EMAIL to drpop@patriciapopmd.com

• or schedule a PROVIDER CHAT if needed.

  I love touching base with other providers to provide collaborative care!

In most cases, I may have openings within 1-3 months.

I understand that timely access matters for both you and your patient - I also have a list of trusted referrals.

The Book a Call link stays up to date with upcoming first-visit times and a list of my trusted referrals if those times don’t work.

With patient consent, I’m happy to share visit notes, quick summaries, or schedule a quick call to coordinate care.

I don’t send updates for every patient automatically, but respond quickly when collaboration is needed.

I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PMDD - as well as those interested in or already using psychedelics on their own (legally and ethically, I cannot prescribe psychedelics at the moment).

I assess for potential medical causes of mental health symptoms, order labs and tests if warranted, and provide education around lifestyle changes that could help your patient.

Yes, I can provide supportive therapy and psychoeducation as part of our regular medication management visits to help patients feel understood, learn new skills, and navigate challenges.

I strongly encourage patients who have both medication to also have and therapy or counseling as part of their care - whether it’s with myself or with another good-fit clinician.

For patients who find me without a therapist already established: I can offer more in-depth, ongoing therapy if it’s a good match.

If it seems like they would be best served by another person or modality, I refer to trusted therapists or if needed, I help patients navigate the system to find in-network therapy.

The most important thing is helping to find someone who is a great fit.

I’d love to set up a time to chat so I can learn more about you and what patients might be a good fit!

No, I do not provide routine primary care. While I consider a patient’s overall health and screen for possible medical causes of psychiatric symptoms, my focus is on mental health care, psychotherapy, and medication management. I encourage all patients to maintain an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider for their general medical needs.

I do prescribe most controlled substances, including stimulants for ADHD. Typically, benzodiazepines are prescribed extremely sparingly in very specific circumstances.

I prescribe very discerningly, with a focus on whole-person care first.

I focus on lifestyle changes, evidence-based alternatives, and non-medication approaches in order to optimize support for the safest and most effective plan.

My practice is best suited for adults who are looking for a collaborative, comprehensive approach to medication management, especially those dealing with ADHD, depression, PMDD, OCD, and those with questions about or already using psychedelics for healing (not just for fun/recreation) - who needs a psychiatrist who can offer nonjudgmental guidance.

I provide virtual care to adults (18-65 years old) in California.

In order to provide the best quality care, I am out-of-network with all insurers.

As a courtesy, after each visit, automatic superbill submissions allow patients to take advantage of any out-of-network benefits that they might have, which they can check here with Reimbursify Verifast.

However, they should always double-check with their insurance.

I will often share with patients a short guide: what to say on the phone to clarify your out-of-network benefits.

New patient visits are $800 and follow ups are $500 (50min). At the beginning, we might meet every 2-6 weeks, with once every 3 months being the longest.

Weekly therapy is $400 (50min).