How to Find a Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists diagnose and prescribe medications to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read more here.

You usually don't need a referral for a psychiatrist, but let us know if your insurance requires one.

When choosing a psychiatric provider, read reviews or use an online search directory like Psychology Today to find detailed profiles.

If you're interested in therapy or counseling, which is different from psychiatric care, follow these steps to find a therapist.

If you're ever in crisis and feel at risk to yourself or others, please call or text the crisis line at 988, go to the emergency room (ER), or call 911.

Schedule a virtual psychiatry appointment at zocdoc.com:

1. Go to zocdoc.com.
2. Type “Psychiatrist,” your zip code, “UnitedHealthcare,” and your plan name in the search fields. - If you have an ACA plan, type “Marketplace” as your plan name.
3. Click “Just show search results."
4. Click any yellow day/time to schedule your appointment.

Or log in to liveandworkwell.com and search for “Medication Management" to find in-network psychiatric providers.

You can also call the number on your insurance card for help.

1. Go to the behavioral health page on mvphealthcare.com to find in-network psychiatric providers.
2. Once you decide on a psychiatrist, call their office to schedule an appointment.

You can also call the number on your insurance card for help.

Go to delta.springhealth.com to get mental health care.

1. Log on to your insurance website or call the number on the back of your insurance card to find in-network psychiatric providers.
2. Once you decide on a psychiatrist, call their office to schedule an appointment.

Some insurance plans also allow you to schedule virtual psychiatry appointments at zocdoc.com:

1. Go to zocdoc.com.
2. Type “Psychiatrist,” your zip code, your insurance company name, and your plan name in the search fields.
3. Click “Just show search results."
4. Click any yellow day/time to schedule your appointment.

Call 211 or go to findhelp.org to find low-cost psychiatric care in your area.

You can also go to a Federally Qualified Health Center or your local community health center.

If you have thoughts of hurting yourself or others, feel that you are hearing or seeing things that others do not, or have any other urgent concerns, please go directly to the nearest ER, call 911, or call or text the suicide prevention hotline at 988.

Once your symptoms have stabilized, the ER or hospital can help connect you with a mental health care provider.

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