Dr. Adib Bitar, Psychiatrist-MD
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
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At a glance
Adib is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Adib is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Adib
- 51 years' experience
- Female
- Psychiatrist-MD
With 46 years experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, my approach to evaluation and treatment of adults is to take into account all aspects of the patients' medical history, symptoms, life circumstances and functioning. I have clinical, administrative and teaching experience in psychiatry and prescribe psychiatric medications judiciously.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Licenses
Dr. Adib Bitar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922029024.
- Psychiatrist-MD · California
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Adib Bitar offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Adib Bitar works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Adib Bitar speak?
Dr. Adib Bitar speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Adib Bitar have?
Dr. Adib Bitar has 51 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Adib Bitar licensed to practice?
Dr. Adib Bitar is licensed to practice in California.
Does Dr. Adib Bitar accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Dr. Adib Bitar accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Dr. Adib Bitar accept insurance?
Yes, Dr. Adib Bitar accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Dr. Adib Bitar accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Adib Bitar accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Dr. Adib Bitar?
Dr. Adib Bitar can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Adib Bitar?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.