Online Psychiatry For Women
Sunstone Psychiatry for Women provides comprehensive psychiatric care entirely online—from your initial evaluation through ongoing medication management—so you can receive support without rearranging your entire day around a commute and a waiting room.
Our telepsychiatry model gives women throughout Pennsylvania access to individualized, physician-led psychiatric care from wherever they feel most comfortable.
At Sunstone Psychiatry, we provide individualized psychiatric care for women in Pennsylvania. Our goal is to help you navigate life transitions and hormonal changes with clarity.
How Online Psychiatry Works at Sunstone
Every appointment — including your initial evaluation and all follow-up visits — takes place through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. The clinical process is the same as an in-person visit: a comprehensive evaluation, an individualized treatment plan, and ongoing follow-up care with the same psychiatrist over time.
You don’t need any special software. A private space, a stable internet connection, and a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera are all that’s required.
- No travel time or waiting rooms — appointments fit into your existing schedule
- Access to specialized women’s mental health care, regardless of what’s available locally
- A private, familiar setting for sensitive conversations
- Continuity with the same psychiatrist across your entire course of care
- Flexibility for women balancing work, caregiving, postpartum recovery, or other demands on their time
What You'll Need for Your Appointment
- A private, quiet space where you won’t be interrupted
- A reliable internet connection
- A device with a camera and microphone (phone, tablet, or computer)
- You must be physically located in Pennsylvania at the time of each appointment. This requirement is based on state medical licensing regulations.
Is Online Psychiatry Right for You?
Telepsychiatry is well suited for outpatient, ongoing psychiatric care — the kind most women need for anxiety, depression, PMDD, perinatal or perimenopausal mood changes, and similar concerns. It is not designed for psychiatric emergencies. If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
How to Get Started
01
Complete an Inquiry Form
Tell us a bit about your background and current concerns so we can determine fit.
02
Schedule Your Evaluation
If our practice appears to be a good fit, you will schedule a comprehensive virtual psychiatric evaluation at a time that works for you.
03
Begin Treatment
Following your evaluation, we'll build a treatment plan together and begin ongoing virtual care.
Online Psychiatry FAQs
Is online psychiatry as effective as in-person care?
For most outpatient psychiatric needs, telepsychiatry has been shown to be as effective as in-person care, while offering greater flexibility and access. We use the same evaluation and treatment process virtually that we would in an office setting.
Do I need to live in Philadelphia or a specific part of Pennsylvania?
No. You can be located anywhere in Pennsylvania at the time of your appointment — you do not need to live in or near Philadelphia to become a patient.
Can you prescribe medication through telehealth?
Yes. When clinically appropriate, we can prescribe medications through telehealth, including controlled substances. Under current federal regulations, DEA-registered practitioners may prescribe Schedule II–V controlled medications through telemedicine without a prior in-person evaluation when all applicable requirements are met. These federal telemedicine prescribing flexibilities are currently authorized through December 31, 2026. Because federal and state regulations are subject to change, we will keep our patients informed of any new requirements that may affect their care.
Is my information private and secure?
Yes. All appointments are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, and your information is protected under the same privacy standards as an in-person psychiatric practice.
What if I have a bad internet connection or technical issues?
We recommend testing your connection ahead of your first appointment. If technical issues arise during a session, we’ll work with you to reschedule or troubleshoot as needed.
Do you accept insurance?
Sunstone is a self-pay, out-of-network practice. Payment is due at the time of service, and a superbill is available upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Are you currently accepting new patients?
Yes, we are currently welcoming new patients. You can get started by completing our online inquiry form.
Start Feeling More Like Yourself Again
Online psychiatry means you don’t have to choose between getting quality mental health care and fitting it into your life. At Sunstone, individualized, physician-led care comes to you.
Let’s get you started. We’re here to help.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, hormonal shifts, or the challenges of the peripartum and perimenopausal years — or simply feeling overwhelmed — Sunstone Psychiatry for Women is here for you.
Now open and welcoming new patients!
have questions before submitting an inquiry form?
If you’re unsure whether our practice may be a good fit, we’re happy to answer questions before you complete an inquiry form.