Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Helping young people and families navigate behavioral, mood, social, academic, or developmental concerns.
Online Psychiatrist & Telepsychiatry Services in California
Thoughtful psychiatric care delivered by board-certified physicians through secure, HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry. From San Diego to the Bay Area, Montenegro & Associates Behavioral Health provides comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic clarity, and personalized treatment plans for California residents.
Specialties
Specialized Psychiatric Care Across the Lifespan
Adult Care & Complex Presentations
Specialized, evidence-based medication management alongside psychotherapy-informed care.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with focus or productivity.
Autism Spectrum Support
Strengths-based evaluations and neurodiversity-affirming clinical support across the lifespan.
Anxiety Disorders & OCD
Dedicated care for persistent worry, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, working in close collaboration with your external exposure therapist.
Treatment-Resistant Depression
A fresh, meticulous clinical look when progress from previous interventions has been limited.
High-Stakes Professionals
Confidential, expert care tailored for physicians, corporate executives, attorneys, and others navigating highly demanding roles in California's fast-paced professional landscapes.
Licensure & Credentials
Physician-Led Medical Expertise for California Residents
Psychiatric care requires a deep understanding of the whole person. Our team consists of board-certified psychiatrists with advanced medical training.
Care for California patients is provided by Roberto E. Montenegro, MD, PhD, who is licensed by the Medical Board of California. Dr. Montenegro is board-certified in adult psychiatry and in child and adolescent psychiatry. He completed his adult psychiatry residency at Yale University and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Washington.
Because telepsychiatry allows you to meet with your psychiatrist remotely, you can access specialty psychiatric care from a private location in California through secure video visits.
Licensed in CaliforniaRoberto E. Montenegro, MD, PhDPsychiatrist (Child, Adolescent and Adult)View profile
Getting Started
How Telepsychiatry Works in California
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Request an Appointment
Complete our secure online inquiry form. Our intake team reviews your clinical history to ensure our group practice is an appropriate fit for your needs.
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Meet with your psychiatrist via our secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform from any private space in California. Your physician takes the time to understand your medical history, current stressors, and long-term goals.
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Collaborative Plan & Ongoing Support
Receive clear, evidence-based treatment recommendations. When appropriate, we provide ongoing medication management and actively collaborate with your existing California primary care providers, pediatricians, or therapists.
Fees & Insurance
Fees and Out-of-Network Insurance Coverage
Montenegro & Associates Behavioral Health accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield plans (except Premera), subject to individual plan and network eligibility, and otherwise operates primarily as an out-of-network provider for California commercial health insurance plans.
For patients whose plans we are out-of-network with, we provide comprehensive, itemized medical superbills through our secure patient portal. Many patients use these documents to request partial reimbursement through their insurance plan's out-of-network behavioral health benefits.
Our office can also submit eligible superbills on your behalf through Reimbursify at no additional cost to you.
Because insurance benefits and provider networks vary by plan, we recommend contacting your insurance carrier directly to confirm your behavioral health benefits and any applicable deductible, coinsurance, or out-of-network reimbursement. Current fees and plan participation are listed on our Fees & Insurance page.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can your physicians prescribe medications to me if your physical offices are outside California?
Yes. Care for California patients is provided by a physician licensed to practice medicine in California. When clinically appropriate, your psychiatrist can electronically send prescriptions to your preferred California pharmacy, subject to applicable state and federal prescribing requirements and our practice policies.
Do I ever need to travel to your physical office?
No. Your care is conducted entirely via secure video visits. There is no requirement to travel to our physical headquarters.
How do you handle coordination with my local therapist?
With your signed consent, we emphasize collaborative partnerships. We regularly communicate with California-based psychologists, licensed therapists, and pediatricians to ensure your medical and psychological care is fully aligned.
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