Depression & anxiety
Thoughtful evaluation and medication management for low mood, worry, panic, changes in sleep, and related symptoms.
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Based in San Diego · Telehealth across California
Online psychiatric care in California.
Online psychiatric evaluations and medication management across California for ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. Adults and children age 6+ welcome.
Self-pay
$175 intake · $100 follow-up
Request self-pay appointmentSecure online scheduling. Reduced fees may be available.
Use insurance
Most major plans, including Medicare & Medi-Cal
Call 760-800-4867Call the clinic. Speak with my medical assistant to confirm your plan and book with Brent.
Not sure which option fits? .
Using insurance
Use your insurance.
Insurance-based appointments are available through my affiliated group practice, Pacific Health Systems.
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna / Evernorth
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- Molina
- Optum Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- TRICARE / TriWest
- SCAN Health Plan
Coverage varies by specific plan and benefits. Please call to confirm your insurance is accepted and review benefits before scheduling.
Use insurance · Call 760-800-4867Have your insurance card ready. Call the clinic to speak with my medical assistant and request an appointment with Brent Edwards. Ask about your exact plan, benefits, and any referral or authorization requirements.
Call the clinic
Phone: 760-800-4TMS (760-800-4867)
Secure fax: 760-210-4MDD (760-210-4633)
Self-pay
Initial visit $175. Follow-ups $100.
Request a self-pay telehealth appointment with Edwards Psychiatric Care. Choose Initial Psychiatric Evaluation, select Tele-health Visit, then pick an available time.
- Initial psychiatric evaluation
- $175
- Medication follow-up
- $100
Support when cost is a barrier.
Reduced-fee appointments may be available for clients experiencing financial hardship. Please contact the practice to discuss your circumstances and availability.
Areas of care
Online care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.
Every person’s experience is different. Care begins with a complete evaluation—not a one-size-fits-all assumption.
ADHD
Careful evaluation and practical medication management for attention, focus, and executive-function concerns.
Learn about ADHD careBipolar disorder
Collaborative care focused on mood stability, sleep, energy, medication response, and long-term functioning.
Learn about bipolar disorder careOCD & trauma-related concerns
Trauma-informed psychiatric care for obsessive thoughts and trauma-related symptoms that respects your goals and pace.
Included in comprehensive care — mention it when booking.Serious mental illness
Ongoing psychiatric support for complex symptoms, with an emphasis on stability, clarity, and continuity.
Included in comprehensive care — mention it when booking.Children age 6+
Age-appropriate evaluation and medication management in partnership with parents or guardians.
Included in comprehensive care — mention it when booking.
PMHNP-BC
Board-certified psychiatric care
Ages 6+ welcome
Adults, adolescents & children age 6 and older
100% telehealth
Convenient care across California
Meet your provider
Welcoming new patients
Telehealth throughout California
Care should feel collaborative, clear, and human.
I’m Brent Edwards, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in crisis psychiatry, military medicine, and outpatient mental health care. Based in San Diego, I provide telehealth care to patients throughout California.
We’ll discuss your goals, explain your options, and decide on a plan together. Follow-up visits help us track progress and adjust your care.
My Navy nursing background and crisis psychiatry experience shaped a calm, practical approach to care. I welcome patients from every background.
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- MSN, Duke University School of Nursing
- U.S. Navy Nurse Corps veteran — 15+ years of military nursing. Care for veterans and military families.
- Experience in crisis psychiatry and outpatient mental health care
What to expect
Psychiatric care, made easier to navigate.
Comprehensive evaluation
We’ll discuss your symptoms, history, current stressors, strengths, and treatment goals to develop a clear clinical picture.
Medication management
When medication is appropriate, we’ll review options, expected benefits, potential side effects, and your questions before making decisions together.
Ongoing partnership
Follow-up visits focus on progress, medication response, concerns, and practical adjustments to keep care aligned with your needs.
Getting started
Request a self-pay appointment in three steps.
Use the secure online scheduler for self-pay care. For insurance-based appointments, call the clinic at 760-800-4867.
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Choose your visit
Select Initial Psychiatric Evaluation, then Tele-health Visit. Returning clients can sign in to the client portal.
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Select a time
Choose an available appointment time. The scheduler displays the time zone.
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Send your request
Complete the secure questions and contact details, then submit your appointment request. Watch for confirmation and intake-form instructions.
Before your appointment
Help us understand your care history.
If you have previously received psychiatric care, please ask your former provider to send relevant records before your scheduled appointment. Helpful records include psychiatric evaluations, medication history, recent progress notes, discharge summaries, psychological testing, and relevant lab results.
For insurance appointments
Ask your previous provider to fax records to our secure clinical fax:
760-210-4MDD (760-210-4633)
For self-pay appointments with Edwards Psychiatric Care, please contact the practice for secure records-transfer instructions.
Frequently asked
Questions before you begin?
If you don’t see your question here, use the secure contact form and Brent will follow up.
How much does self-pay care cost?
Initial psychiatric evaluations are $175. Medication follow-up appointments are $100. Reduced fees may be available for financial hardship; contact Edwards Psychiatric Care to discuss availability.
How do I request a self-pay appointment?
Select Request self-pay appointment, choose Initial Psychiatric Evaluation and Tele-health Visit, then select a time and complete the secure request. Returning clients can sign in to the client portal.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
Insurance-based appointments are available through Pacific Health Systems at the clinic. The group practice accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna / Evernorth, Health Net, Humana, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Molina, Optum Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE / TriWest, SCAN Health Plan. Please call 760-800-4867 to confirm your exact plan and benefits before scheduling.
Who can receive care?
Brent primarily sees adults and also accepts adolescents and children age 6 and older. A parent or legal guardian participates in care for minors as appropriate.
Where are appointments available?
Edwards Psychiatric Care self-pay appointments are provided by telehealth to patients physically located in California. For insurance-based care, contact the affiliated clinic to confirm visit format and availability.
How do I use my insurance?
Insurance appointments are available through Pacific Health Systems at the clinic. Call 760-800-4867 to speak with my medical assistant, confirm your exact plan and benefits, and request an appointment with Brent Edwards. The clinic accepts most major plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal; coverage depends on your specific plan.
Do appointments include therapy?
Visits primarily focus on psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Supportive and behavior-focused strategies may be incorporated when useful, but this service is not a substitute for ongoing psychotherapy.
How should I contact the practice?
For self-pay appointments or non-urgent questions, use the secure contact form or call Edwards Psychiatric Care at (619) 736-6536. For insurance appointments with Brent, call the clinic at 760-800-4867 to speak with his medical assistant. This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services.
Ready when you are