Sustainable focus and calm
Non-stimulant medications first for smoother, more sustained control — lower risk of rebound, sleep disruption, or misuse compared with stimulants.
California · statewide telehealth
Adult ADHD & anxiety care that is unhurried, private, and built to last.
Non-stimulant-first telepsychiatry with James Quines, MD. 90-minute evaluations. Thursday video sessions. Cash-pay — no insurance delays.
Introductory evaluation $475 (regular $575) · Follow-ups $325
- Board-certified psychiatrist
- CA license A139866
- ABPN 2018
- Statewide video
- Cash-pay · superbills
James Quines, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist
About Dr. Quines
Care for intelligent, driven adults who were rushed or over-medicated.
I launched California Waves Psychiatry in February 2026 because too many high-functioning adults with ADHD and anxiety were either over-medicated or not given the unhurried attention the work actually requires.
After more than eight years in outpatient psychiatry — including as a staff psychiatrist at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (2018–2026) and psychiatric training across major UCLA-affiliated sites (Olive View–UCLA Medical Center, West Los Angeles VA, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, and Sepulveda VA) — I built a practice focused on sustainable, long-term improvement rather than 15-minute med checks.
Treatment centers on non-stimulant medication when clinically appropriate, paired with brief CBT-informed coaching for focus, emotional regulation, and executive function. 100% cash-pay. Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. California adults, statewide, by secure video.
- Education
- MD, Loma Linda University
Class of 2014 - Training
- Psychiatry residency
Olive View–UCLA, 2018
Outpatient Chief Resident - Board
- ABPN Psychiatry
Certified 2018
Why this practice
A different tempo of psychiatric care.
Complete privacy and control
100% cash-pay. No insurance. No prior authorizations. Full confidentiality. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Unhurried telehealth
Secure video from home. Sessions are Thursdays. Built for high-functioning professionals who need thorough, effective care — not a conveyor belt.
Services & fees
Clear pricing. No surprise bills.
New patients
90-minute initial evaluation
Full ADHD and anxiety assessment, detailed history, and a personalized non-stimulant treatment plan. Medication management when clinically appropriate.
$475 introductory
Regular rate $575
Book this visitEstablished patients
30-minute follow-up
Medication adjustments, progress monitoring, and practical strategy updates to keep focus and calm steady.
$325 per session
Card on file at booking
Schedule follow-up- All sessions use secure SimplePractice telehealth video. Card on file required at booking.
- Late cancel or no-show (under 24 hours): $100 fee.
- Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
- No extra fees for reasonable accommodations, disability letters, workplace/ADA, or school documentation when clinically appropriate.
How it works
Three steps. No portal maze.
01
Book your session
Sessions are Thursdays, by video. Text for the next opening, or book online via SimplePractice. Card on file required.
02
Complete intake forms
Secure forms are sent automatically after booking. Finish them before your session — not through this website.
03
Meet by secure video
90-minute initial or 30-minute follow-up, from home. Unhurried, non-stimulant-focused care with full privacy.
Next opening
Sessions are Thursdays, by video.
Text is preferred for availability, questions, or priority placement. Same number for calls. Messages are reviewed on business days. Same-day reply is the goal during business hours.
This line is not monitored 24/7 and is not an emergency line. If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER. For urgent mental-health support, call or text 988. Do not use this text line for crises or after-hours clinical questions.
Privacy policy
How we handle your information
Effective date: February 1, 2026
California Waves Psychiatry, A Professional Corporation (“we”, “us”, “our”) protects privacy when you use this website, book services, or communicate with us. We comply with HIPAA, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), California Business & Professions Code § 2290.5 (telehealth), and other applicable law.
1. Information we collect
- Personal identifiers — name, date of birth, email, phone, address (self-reported)
- Health information — symptoms, medical history, medications, mental health history, screening scores (ASRS, GAD-7, PHQ-9, DAST-10), collected through the clinical portal — not this website
- Payment information — processed via Stripe; we do not store full card data
- Technical data — IP address, browser, device, pages visited
2. How we use and disclose information
PHI is used and disclosed only for treatment, payment, health care operations, as required by law, or with your written authorization. We do not sell PHI, use it for marketing, or share it except as permitted above. Disclosures are limited to the minimum necessary.
3. How we protect it
- Encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access restricted to authorized personnel (sole practitioner)
- HIPAA-compliant platforms only (SimplePractice, Spruce Health — BAAs in place)
- No local storage of PHI on computers or devices
- Breach notification per HIPAA
4. Your rights
You may access, inspect, and copy your PHI; request amendment; request restrictions; receive confidential communications; receive an accounting of disclosures; revoke authorization; and file a complaint with HHS or the California Attorney General. To exercise a right, use the SimplePractice portal.
5. Third-party platforms
Booking and portal: SimplePractice (privacy policy). Messaging: Spruce Health (privacy policy). Their policies govern their platforms. This website does not collect clinical intake or payment card data.
We may update this policy. Changes are posted here with a new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.