About Gaba Telepsychiatry
See a psychiatrist online & receive quality care!
Contact +1(833)312-4222 for assistance.
Our Mission
Now you can see your US qualified licensed & licensed Psychiatrist from anywhere in the world via Gaba Tele-psychiatry’s encrypted video platform.
All affiliated practitioners are US licensed, trained, and insured psychiatrists , who are screened, verified, and are known to follow US psychiatry guidelines and standards of care.
Gaba Tele-psychiatry’s goal is to provide the highest quality care to patients, who otherwise would not be able to access care from the provider of their choice either because of geographic location or scheduling difficulty.
How are we different
Gaba Tele-psychiatry provides services through a HIPAA compliant video platform, as if you were in the office. We do not treat patients via phone or text message.
Gaba Tele-psychiatry follows the same practices, guidelines as an in office visit, achieving the same results and safety standards. We are not a ‘text your therapist,’ or ‘therapy on demand app.
Gaba Tele-psychiatry’s peer network offers peer guidance and supervision, and we offer comprehensive services with medication management , psychotherapy modalities, as well as screening for medical causes of illness.
Why Gaba Telepsychiatry?
- Dedicated providers
- US trained licensed & insured psychiatrists
- Follow APA guidelines and standards of care
- Medication management combined with psychotherapy
- Multiple psychotherapy modalities
- Peer supervision network ensure safety and high standards
- Screening for medical causes of psychiatric illness
- Endocrine & Nutritional evaluation
- Safe Hipaa Compliant video platform
- Online scheduling available
- Patient data stored in secure encrypted cloud based EHR
- Prescriptions and lab send directly to your pharmacy
- Medications mailed to your location
- Your dedicated staff member to assist you through the process
- No rescheduling charges
- We make it easy
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Our Psychiatric Services
Our Forensic Services
Family Law
Parental Alienation
Child Protective Services
Child Custody Evaluation
Civil Practice Law
PTSD
Civil Law Defense
Psychological Damage
Criminal Defense
Malingering
Insanity Defense
Fitness For Trial
Estate Law
Guardianship
Undue Influence
Testamentary Capacity
Medical Malpractice
Records Review
Standards of Care
Malpractice Defense
Risk Assessment
SORA RAI
Violence Risk
Fitness For Discharge
Our Psychiatrists
Dr. Valeria Serban
Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses MBBS (MD)
Dr. Valeria Serban is a board-certified neuropsychiatrist with 20 years of professional experience and a keen passion for treating mental health illnesses using modalities such as therapy and medication management. She’s an expert in diagnosing and treating most mental health conditions with extensive experience with conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, dementia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorder, panic disorder, postpartum depression, and psychosis, among others.
Dr. Serban has worked extensively in general adult psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. She treats psychiatric illnesses associated with neurological conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, concussion, stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, and other neurological conditions.
Dr. Serban also has a strong background in general adult and geriatric psychiatry, and she frequently addresses psychiatric symptoms related to neurological conditions such as migraines, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and sleep disorders like narcolepsy.
Known for her compassionate and patient-centered care, Dr. Serban ensures a safe, welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment. She continually explores innovative therapies to provide the best care options in collaboration with patients and their families.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Serban is fluent in six languages: English, Romanian, Italian, French and German, enhancing her ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Medical School
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Romania
Neurology Residency Training
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Romania
Master of Philosophy (M.Ph.) – Neuroscience
NYS Institute for Basic Research, New York
Internal Medicine Residency
Temple University Hospital, Pennsylvania
Neurology Residency
Temple University Hospital, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Neuroscience
NYS Institute for Basic Research, City University of New York – Graduate Center
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Electromyography – American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
Neuromuscular Medicine – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Recertification – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Registered State Licenses –
- NY – 243237
- NJ – 25MA08006400
- CA – A 104235
- IL – 036155096
- SC – 81733
- NC – 2020-00191
- GA – 83694
- IN – 01086318A
- OH – 35.138479 / 35.138479
- ME – MD21357
- MA – 226588
- ND – 16421
- PA – MD427725
- TX – T1549
- CT – 61324
- VA – 0101270502
- NC – 2020-00191
- WI – 72520
- MI – 4301503590
Dr. Tony Issac
Board Certified Psychiatrist in New York & New Jersey (MD)
Dr. Tony Isaac is an experienced double Board Certified Psychiatrist with a keen interest in evaluating and treating mental health illnesses such as insomnia, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Dr. Issac specializes in addiction recovery treatments and medication management and uses a combination of psychotherapy and sensitive medication titration to help his patients achieve a collaborative treatment plan. Using both medication and non-medication techniques, Dr. Issac focuses on recovery and healing, thereby improving the overall mental health of his patients and helping them live a fuller and happier life.
Dr. Issac is popular among his patients for being very kind, respectful, empathetic, articulate, patient, and always willing to listen. He conducts suicide assessments and acute stabilization, which includes working with the family and employer to provide the required care and support.
Medical School
St. George’s University: School of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency Training
Richmond University Medical Center: affiliate of Mount Sinai Health Network
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Psychobiology
Binghamton University – State University of New York
Board Certification
American Board of Preventative Medicine – Addiction Medicine, Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology – Psychiatry, Board Certification
Dr. Issac’s patients admire him for his kindness, empathy, and attentiveness. He provides a safe, supportive space for them, and is especially skilled in conducting suicide assessments and acute stabilization. In these critical situations, he collaborates closely with the patient’s family and, when needed, their employer, to ensure comprehensive care and support.
Medical School
St. George’s University: School of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency Training
Richmond University Medical Center: affiliate of Mount Sinai Health Network
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Psychobiology
Binghamton University – State University of New York
Board Certification
American Board of Preventative Medicine – Addiction Medicine, Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology – Psychiatry, Board Certification
Registered State Licenses
- NJ – 25MA10472200
- NY – 296251
Dr. Gundu Reddy
Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses MBBS (MD)
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with over fifteen years of experience practicing clinical psychiatry experience. She also has ten years of experience practicing forensic psychiatry. Dr. Reddy has trained in medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Dr. Reddy is interested in integrative psychiatry and believes multiple factors should be considered when evaluating and treating a patient. This, as per Dr. Reddy at includes genetic and developmental factors, medical illness, nutrition, hormones, and environmental and dynamic factors.
Dr. Reddy believes that it is extremely critical to understand psychodynamic conflict and the causes of symptoms while prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms as will help enhance the quality of care. Apart from psychodynamic training Dr Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
Medical School
The United Medical Dental Schools of Guys Kings and St Thomas’ at King’s College London
Psychiatry Residency Training
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training
NYU Psychoanalytic Institute
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry Neurology
Dr. Beena Saad
Triple Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses (MD)
Dr. Beena Saad is a highly experienced, triple-board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with specialized training in child psychosomatic medicine. She is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and their families deal with complex mental health challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care.
With medical licenses in Rhode Island, California, New Mexico, and New York, Dr. Saad specializes in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), childhood bipolar disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tic disorders, and childhood schizophrenia.
She also has expertise in addressing psychiatric conditions related to chronic pain, learning impairments, and substance use disorders, especially in children.
Dr. Saad believes that a child’s mental health is shaped by multiple factors, including developmental history, family dynamics, environmental stressors, and genetics. Her treatment approach is highly personalized, integrating psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive psychotherapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
She collaborates closely with families to ensure a comprehensive and supportive treatment plan that fosters long-term emotional well-being.
Dr. Saad’s dedication to research and academic contributions in child and adolescent psychiatry further strengthens her commitment to advancing mental health care for young patients. Her expertise, combined with her warm and patient-centered approach, helps children improve their emotional, social, and academic well-being.
Languages Dr. Saad speaks: English, Urdu and Sindhi
Medical Education:
M.B.B.S. – Sind Medical College, Pakistan
Postgraduate Training:
Child Psychiatry Fellowship – University of New Mexico
Child Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship – Albert Einstein School of Medicine
Dr. Cathleen Gomez
Integrative Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses MBBS (MD)
Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez is a board-certified integrative psychiatrist with extensive experience in diverse mental health settings. She specializes in combining traditional psychiatry with innovative and holistic approaches to provide comprehensive care according to each patient’s unique needs.
With a strong foundation in medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and psychotherapeutic techniques, Dr. Gomez emphasizes a whole-person approach to mental health. She considers various factors, such as biological influences, environmental stressors, lifestyle habits, and developmental history to develop personalized treatment plans.
As an expert in integrative psychiatry, Dr. Gomez goes beyond symptom management, aiming to uncover and address the root causes of mental health conditions. Whether treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or complex, treatment-resistant cases, she incorporates evidence-based therapies with a patient-centered approach to achieve long-term well-being.
Dr. Gomez believes in bridging the gap between conventional psychiatric treatments and holistic healing methods, ensuring her patients receive the best possible care. Through a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle adjustments, she helps individuals regain balance and improve their quality of life.
Her dedication to mental health extends beyond clinical practice as she actively explores emerging psychiatric research and therapeutic advancements to refine her treatment strategies.
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica
Psychiatry Residency Training
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, New York
Integrative Psychiatry Training
Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Board Certification
Psychiatry Board Eligible
Colorado State Medical License
Florida State Medical License
New York State Medical License
Dr. Lynn Alison Bornfriend
Board Certified Psychiatrist
with Multiple State Licenses (MD)
Dr Bornfriend is a triple board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years of experience trained first with four years in adult psychiatry before completing child psychiatry and now she treats both children and adults across Illinois, South Carolina, California, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New Jersey and Hawaii.
She is passionate about supporting patients dealing with a variety of disorders, including:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder
- Mood Disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, major depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, bipolar affective disorder and cyclothymia
- OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, excoriation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder, adoption-related issues - PTSD, acute stress disorder, adjustment disorder, prolonged grief disorder
- Oppositional Defiant
- Disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, conduct disorder
- Eating Disorders, Sleep Disorders
- Gender Dysphoria
- Substance Dependence and Abuse
- Psychiatric Disorders Secondary to Medical Illness
Dr Bornfriend considers all symptoms presented through the lens of the individual patient’s developmental stage, while also evaluating the impact of family dynamics, environment, academic experience, and developmental/genetic variants. She understands the shift in the importance of autonomy and self-determination as the child grows towards adulthood, assisting the patient and his/her family with active empathic listening and respectful communication.
She has worked with children and adolescents as well as their families, their schools, and the court systems in a variety of modalities from evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and individual and family therapies, from a supportive, insight-oriented, and CBT/DBT and other modalities.
Dr Bornfriend’s patients have appreciated her varied experiences and training throughout her career. They appreciate her creativity, her warmth, her humor, her intellectual curiosity, and her ability to connect with a wide variety of patients, despite varied backgrounds and levels of psychological mindedness. She has formed long-term, long-lasting relationships with patients, which have hada dramatic impact on their current life experiences as well as their futures.
Medical School:
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine–Hershey, PA
Psychiatric Residency Program:
Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital–Dallas, TX
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship:
Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital–Dallas, TX
Board Certifications (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology):
Psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Forensic Psychiatry
Currently licensed in IL, SC, CA, PA, TN, NJ and HI.
Registered State Licenses –
- SC – 92041
- NC – 2026-00712
- HI – MD-21936
- PA – MD047115L
- IL – 336.11763
- IL – 036.154690
- CA – 176663
- TN – 75724
- NJ – 25MA05806200
Dr. Suja Raju
Board certified Psychiatrist (MD)
Dr. Raju is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than nine years of clinical experience, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She specializes in the comprehensive treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia
With a strong commitment to delivering personalized, patient-centered care, Dr. Raju provides expertise in medication management, evidence-based psychotherapy, and thoughtful, sensitive medication titration. She has particular clinical interest and passion in women’s mental health and trauma-related disorders, striving to support and empower her patients through every stage of their healing journey.
Medical School
Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
Psychiatry Residency Program
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Elmhurst
Program, New York
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Adult Psychiatry
Language spoken
English and Malayalam
Schedule an Appointment with our Online Psychiatrists
Clinical Services: California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee , Long Island
Forensic Psychiatry Services: All of the US and Canada
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| State | Dr. Beena Saad | Dr. Tony Issac | Dr. Valeria Serban | Dr. Lynn Alison Bornfriend | Dr. Cathleen Gomez | Dr. Gundu Reddy | Dr. Suja Raju |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Illinois | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Florida | – | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| New Jersey | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| New York | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| South Carolina | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Tennessee | – | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
If you need help scheduling or have more questions,
Please call 18333124222 and ask for a patient advocate or forensic co-ordinator.
How much does it cost to see an online psychiatrist at Gaba Telepsychiatry?
Your first online appointment with one of our psychiatrists will cost $400. The follow-up appointments will be $250. If you have out-of-network benefits, we can submit claims on your behalf.
Your Gaba Telepsychiatry Visit
A GABA tele-psychiatry staff member will be assigned to you to help you fill in the online questionnaire and liaise with your primary care doctor.
STEP 1 - Your Intake
You will fill in our online intake forms. If you’re having difficulty filling in our questionnaire online, you may ask to be connected to a staff member either by phone or via our secure tele platform and he or she will help you fill in your paperwork. We will connect you to Gaba Tele-psychiatry’s video platform.
YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
We will collect your medical records from your primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, we will help you connect to a local provider or urgent care franchise, (if you are traveling) which will accept your insurance.
YOUR DEDICATED LIAISON
A Gaba Tele-psychiatry dedicated staff member will help you navigate the process of scheduling, filling in of intake forms, payment, obtaining prescriptions, bloodworms & medical records.
You will see the Psychiatrist for a comprehensive evaluation.
STEP 2 - Psychiatric History & Evaluation
You will see a psychiatrist via a Gaba tele-psychiatry platform for your evaluation. To get the most out of your visit, try to make sure you are in a private room without any background noise, an adequate speed internet connection and a backup phone should there be any interruption to your internet service.
YOU WILL SEE THE PSYCHIATRIST
The psychiatrist will ask about your current and past symptoms, including your family, developmental, occupational, relationship history, psychiatric & medical history as well as your personality style and coping strategies.
YOUR TREATMENT PLAN
Your medical and psychiatric symptoms, history, responses to medications psychotherapy and other treatment will be used to formulate a treatment plan.
Your Medical/ Nutrition Evaluation
Medical evaluation will include nutrition and hormonal factors affecting mood as well as screening for underlying medial problems causing mood disturbance.
Step 3 - Medical Evaluation
Gaba Telepsychiatry has a policy to screen possible medical causes of psychiatric illness. This includes:
- lab work for thyroid function,
- sex hormones including estrogen,
- progesterone and testosterone levels,
- heavy metal toxicity including lead,
- and mercury levels.
We also screen anemia, vitamin D, vitamin B12 & iodine deficiency.
We also screen for symptoms of sleep apnea, insomnia, diabetes and other factors which may be exacerbating psychiatric symptoms.
We will send a prescription to your local quest diagnostics where you can go for blood works. Otherwise you can see your primary care provider for blood work. We will follow up on your medical records.
If you are traveling we can help and connect you to a local urgent care center of primary care doctor in your area.
Step 4 - Nutrition Evaluation
There will be an optional nutritional evaluation where you will be asked to keep a food diary.
Gaba Tele-psychiatry does not prescribe expensive supplements. Most patients rarely need to take anything more than omega 3, multivitamins, which can either be bought over the counter at your local pharmacy or may be covered by your insurance.
We may prescribe extra supplements if there is a specific deficiency e.g. iron or folate, vitamin D or thiamine- depending on the deficiency. We also monitor correct control of diabetes, factors in your diet which may be causing fluctuations in blood sugar and factors affecting your mood and anxiety levels. This is all part of the initial evaluation.
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Your Treatment Plan
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- Screening for causes of symptoms
- Education and information
- Treating medical/ nutritional endocrine causes of symptoms e.g. sleep apnea
- Lifestyle changes e.g. exercise, diet, sleep hygiene
- Choosing the correct therapy modality if desired / recommended
- Selecting the correct medication regime if required
- Careful monitoring and titration