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How Does Online Psychiatry Work?

It is easy to meet with Dr. Ibarra-Alos for an online psychiatry appointment. Here is how it works:

  • Step One

    If you are a first-time patient, please fill out our Request Appointment Form, and we will email you a custom link to set up your account on our patient portal.


    Please note that our new patient appointments last up to 60 minutes, as they include a thorough review of your medical & psychiatric history along with an assessment of your current condition.

  • Step Two

    Once you have logged in to your online psychiatry patient portal account, navigate to Request Appointment from your patient dashboard. Here, you will be able to request an appointment for the morning or afternoon of a specific day (for example, "May 21st in the afternoon"). Alternatively, you can send us an email with a more  general appointment request (for example, "Mondays after 2pm").


    Please note that your online psychiatry patient portal can be accessed both via an internet browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

  • Step Three

    Our office will contact you via email or phone to offer you a specific online psychiatry appointment date or time. Please be sure to click on the link included in the email to confirm your appointment.

  • Step Four

    Prior to your first appointment, be sure to fill out the required forms in the patient portal. To find out more about the required forms, click here. Please make sure to set aside enough time to complete all forms, as your online psychiatry appointment cannot take place until this step is done.

  • Step Five

    A few minutes before your online psychiatry appointment, find a private space where you will not be disturbed and where you will have privacy. Make sure to use a reliable device with a working camera and microphone and a strong, stable connection to the internet.

  • Step Six

    If prescription medication is part of your treatment, Dr. Ibarra-Alos will ask you during the course of your online psychiatry appointment which pharmacy you wish to use. Either an online pharmacy or a traditional neighborhood can be chosen to fill your online prescription.

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How Do Online Prescriptions Work?

Electronic prescriptions are simple and secure. Here are some frequently asked questions:

  • How are medications prescribed during a telemedicine appointment?

    If Dr. Ibarra-Alos determines that medications should be a part of your treatment plan, she will prescribe such medications electronically.

  • Where can I fill an electronic prescription?

    Electronic prescriptions are submitted to the pharmacy of your choice. Options include an online pharmacy or a traditional pharmacy physically located near you.

  • Can controlled substances be prescribed electronically?

    Traditionally, controlled substances could only be prescribed during an in-person doctor's visit. However, an exception was passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is still in effect to this date. In other words, at this time, controlled substances can be prescribed electronically.

  • What is a controlled substance? How do I know if my medication is one?

    Federal law regulates a number of prescription medications more strictly based on a variety of factors. To find out if a medication is considered a controlled substance, you can check the DEA directory. Dr. Ibarra-Alos will let you know if she is prescribing a controlled substance and if there are any special considerations involved.

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