Online Psychiatrist (Telehealth)
Dr. Sinha runs a telehealth practice, which means every appointment happens over secure video. There is no waiting room and no commute across town. You log in from home, from your office, or from wherever you can close a door for an hour. Patients located in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania can be seen.
Why We Offer Telehealth-Only Care
Virtual care removes most of the friction that keeps people from starting psychiatric treatment. Nobody has to take half a day off work, sit in traffic, or explain where they are going. For parents, it means a child can be seen after school without a drive across the county.
It also widens the map. Instead of drawing patients from a few neighborhoods around a physical office, an online psychiatrist can see anyone within the three states where Dr. Sinha holds a license. That matters for people in areas with long waitlists for child and adolescent psychiatry in particular.
The last piece is consistency. Missed appointments are the most common reason psychiatric treatment stalls, and virtual visits are far easier to keep.
States We Serve: New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania
Dr. Sinha is licensed in Psychiatry and Neurology in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Telehealth licensing follows the patient rather than the doctor, so what matters is where you are physically sitting during the appointment, not where you happen to live.
That distinction comes up more often than people expect. A student who lives in New Jersey but attends school in Pennsylvania can be seen from either address. Someone who lives in Connecticut but works in Manhattan can be seen during the workday from their office. If you travel outside those three states, the appointment needs to be rescheduled for a day you are back.
How a Virtual Psychiatry Visit Works
The process is short. You start with a complimentary 15 minute consultation to talk through what you are looking for and confirm this is a reasonable fit. From there you complete intake paperwork and get scheduled.
Your first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation lasting 60 to 90 minutes. After that, medication management follow-ups run 30 to 45 minutes and are spaced according to your treatment plan. Prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose.
Technology & Privacy
You need three things: a device with a working camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, and a private space where you can talk without being overheard. A phone works, though a laptop or tablet is easier for a longer appointment. Headphones help if other people are home.
Appointments take place on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You receive a link before each visit, and no software purchase is required on your end.
Privacy extends past the technology. Because this practice operates outside of insurance, your mental health records are not submitted to an insurance company for review. That applies to your child's records as well, which is a common reason families choose an out of network telehealth psychiatrist.
Is Online Psychiatry Right for You?
Virtual psychiatric care fits most outpatient situations, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and women's mental health concerns. It works well for children and teenagers too, with a parent or caregiver joining part of the visit.
Telehealth is not the right setting for everyone. Someone who needs inpatient care, intensive outpatient treatment, or urgent medical monitoring needs a higher level of support than any virtual practice can provide. Dr. Sinha will tell you directly if that is the case and help point you toward the right resource.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For most outpatient psychiatric care, the appointment covers the same ground. The evaluation, the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and the follow-up schedule all work the same way. The main difference is that some physical examinations cannot be done over video.
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You need to be physically located in one of those three states during your appointment. Where you live the rest of the time does not matter.
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Yes, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy. Rules for certain categories of medication differ by state and change periodically.
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This is an out of network practice. You receive a superbill after each visit to submit to your insurer for possible out of network reimbursement.
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Yes. Dr. Sinha treats patients ages 3 and older. Younger children are seen with a parent present, and older teens usually get part of the session on their own.
Book a Virtual Appointment
Start with a complimentary 15 minute consultation. Fill out the contact form and we will reach out within one business day. Call (646) 389-0538 or email drpri@resiliencepsychmed.com.