Can I receive telepsychiatry care in Mesa?

Yes. Telepsychiatry allows Mesa residents to access online psychiatric medication management and follow-up care.

Is the service secure and private?

Yes. All telehealth visits are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.

Can prescriptions be sent to local pharmacies?

Yes. Prescriptions can be electronically sent to pharmacies near Mesa.

Telepsychiatry & Psychiatric Medication Management in Mesa, Arizona

Mesa has grown to roughly 515,855 residents, making it the third-largest city in Arizona — and about 118,000 of those residents, nearly a quarter of the city, are 60 or older. Mesa consistently ranks among the top U.S. cities for incoming retirees, while also being home to ten colleges and universities. That mix of a large older population and a growing younger one means very different mental health needs living side by side, and local psychiatric capacity hasn’t kept pace with either.

Valiant Mental Health provides licensed telepsychiatry and psychiatric medication management to Mesa residents by secure video, so age, mobility, or a packed local schedule don’t have to get in the way of care.

Why Mesa Residents Are Choosing Telepsychiatry

For older adults, late-life depression and anxiety are common but often under-treated, and getting to in-person appointments can be complicated by mobility issues, driving concerns, or simply the distance to one of the few psychiatric offices in the East Valley. For younger residents and students, packed schedules and long commutes across a fast-growing city create a different version of the same access problem.

A secure video visit works for both. Same evaluation, same medication management, same follow-up care, without the drive.

Conditions We Treat

We provide psychiatric medication management for the conditions we see most often in Mesa adults and adolescents:

Many patients pair medication management with talk therapy — see our Counseling & Therapy page if that’s part of what you’re looking for.

What a Telepsychiatry Visit Actually Looks Like

You request an appointment online. No referral needed.
Your first visit is a full evaluation — your history, symptoms, and goals, done by secure video from wherever you are.
If medication is appropriate, your provider walks through the options with you and sends the prescription electronically to your Mesa pharmacy.
You return for regular follow-ups to check how things are working and adjust as needed — the same way you would in person.

Local Mental Health Resources in Mesa

Telepsychiatry is not a crisis service. If you need immediate support, these local resources may help:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text, 24/7
La Frontera Arizona – East Valley: community mental health and crisis support
Banner Behavioral Health – Mesa: inpatient and emergency psychiatric services
Emergency Services: call 911 for immediate danger or medical emergencies

Serving Mesa and the East Valley

We see patients throughout Mesa and the greater East Valley, including Tempe, Gilbert, and Apache Junction. Our licensure covers the entire state — visit our Arizona telepsychiatry hub for the full list of communities we serve, including Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler.

Meet Your Provider

Care is provided by Randy Goleman, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience across military, acute behavioral health, and residential treatment settings, in addition to private practice. Read more about his background.

Insurance & Getting Started

Many private insurance plans cover telepsychiatry in Arizona — coverage varies, so we recommend verifying your specific benefits before your first visit. Cash-pay pricing is also available if you’d rather skip insurance altogether. See current plans and cash-pay rates.

Ready to Begin?

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👉 Explore Counseling & Therapy Options »

This page is intended for educational purposes and does not replace a professional psychiatric evaluation.

What Our Patients Are Saying

Valiant Mental Health is rated 5.0 stars on Google based on patient reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions About Telepsychiatry in Mesa

Is telepsychiatry a good fit for older adults managing several medications already?

Often, yes. Your provider will review your full medication list as part of the evaluation to watch for interactions, and video visits can actually make it easier to keep up with regular monitoring compared to arranging transportation to an office.

Do I need to live in central Mesa to use this service?

No. As long as you’re physically located in Arizona during your appointment and have a private space with a reliable internet connection, you can be seen anywhere in the East Valley or the state.

Can telepsychiatry be used for ongoing medication management, or just a first evaluation?

Both. Most patients start with a full psychiatric evaluation and then continue with regular follow-up visits by video for medication monitoring and adjustments, the same way you would in person.

Can you prescribe controlled substances, like stimulant medication for ADHD, through telehealth?

In many cases, yes, when clinically appropriate and permitted under current telehealth prescribing regulations. Your provider will review this with you directly during your evaluation.

Does Valiant Mental Health treat both students and working adults in Mesa?

Yes. We see a broad range of Mesa patients, including ASU Polytechnic students and working adults, all through the same secure telehealth visits.

How far in advance do I need to book an appointment in Mesa?

Most new Mesa patients can be scheduled for an initial evaluation within a few business days, with follow-up medication management visits typically set on a recurring schedule.