Psychiatry that prioritizes you

For most patients, Talkiatry treatment is just as effective as in-person psychiatry (American Psychiatric Association, 2021), and much more convenient. That said, we don’t currently provide treatment for schizophrenia, primary eating disorder treatment, or Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders.

We're in network with major insurers, including:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Humana
• Medicare
• Oscar
• United Healthcare
• Optum
• Compsych

Even if your insurer isn't on the list, we might still accept it. Use our insurance eligibility checker to see if we take your plan.

The best way to get a detailed estimate of your cost is to contact your insurance company directly, since your cost will depend on the details of your coverage.

For some, it’s just a copay. If you have an unmet deductible, it could be more.

Call the number on your insurance card and ask about your plan’s coverage for outpatient psychiatric services.

Learn more about visit costs and insurance here.

Talkiatry is for anyone who is struggling with their mental health. We’re a psychiatry practice that provides virtual, in-network psychiatry.  

We specialize in treating mental health conditions like:

• Anxiety  
• ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• Bipolar disorder  
• Depression  
• OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
• PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Substance use disorder

We also treat related conditions (like adjustment disorders). Our goal is to connect you with the best possible care for you. If that’s not with us, your doctor will let you know and provide recommendations for where to find resources that are the best fit for you.  

If your mental health is making it hard to go about your day, let’s talk. Take our 10-minute online assessment to see if Talkiatry is right for you.

It’s our mission to connect you with the best possible care. We have more than 300 psychiatrists on staff. To narrow down the possibilities and zero in on the right clinician for you, we use our online assessment. Here are the criteria it uses for finding you a match.

Location: Even though we’re a virtual practice, your psychiatrist needs to be licensed to practice medicine in the state you live in.  

Age range: Psychiatrists specialize in treating specific age ranges (i.e. child, adolescent, adult, senior). We’ll only show you psychiatrists who are a fit for you.

Reason for your visit: In the assessment, we’ll ask some questions about why you’re seeking care. We use that to help find a psychiatrist who can diagnose and treat you. Mental health diagnoses can be complicated and symptoms can overlap. After your initial evaluation, if your psychiatrist thinks a psychiatrist with a different specialty is a better fit, we’ll connect you with one.  

But we understand that mental health care is personal. If you’re unhappy with your doctor, we’ll help you find a different one. Call us at 833-351-8255 or email hello@talkiatry.com and we’ll rematch you.

Psychiatrists are doctors who have specialized training in diagnosing and treating complex mental health conditions through medication management. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or similar, a psychiatrist may be a good place to start.  

Other signs that you should see a psychiatrist include:  

• Your primary care doctor or another doctor thinks you may benefit from the services of a psychiatrist and provides a referral    
• You are interested in taking medication to treat a mental health condition  
• Your symptoms are severe enough to regularly interfere with your everyday life

The term “therapist” can apply to a range of professionals including social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts. Working with a therapist generally involves regular talk therapy sessions where you discuss your feelings, problem-solving strategies, and coping mechanisms to help with your condition.

All our psychiatrists (and all psychiatrists in general) are medical doctors with additional training in mental health. They can prescribe any medication they think can help their patients. In order to find out which medications might be appropriate, they need to conduct a full evaluation. At Talkiatry, first visits are generally scheduled for 60 minutes or more to give your psychiatrist time to learn about you, work on a treatment plan, and discuss any medications that might be included.

The short answer is that it depends on your state’s laws. All our psychiatrists (and all psychiatrists in general) are medical doctors. This means that they can prescribe any medications they believe are appropriate for your care. That’s simple.

Where it gets more complicated is with state laws. Certain states require you to have an in-person visit with your doctor before they can prescribe controlled substances. Since we’re a virtual practice, we can’t always meet this requirement.

The most common controlled substances used in psychiatry are benzodiazepines (like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, or Valium) and stimulants (like Adderall or Ritalin). In order to be prescribed any of these by a Talkiatry psychiatrist:

1. They have to believe these medications are appropriate for you after they provide an initial evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan. (If you’re interested in setting up a visit, start with our online assessment.)
2. Your state’s laws need to allow doctors to prescribe controlled substances without an in-person visit.  

If you’re currently taking a controlled substance, there’s no guarantee your Talkiatry clinician will agree with your past doctors on your condition or on the treatment plan you’re currently on. As medical practitioners, our doctors must provide their own examinations to determine what they recommend for you.

We take our responsibility to safeguard our patients' privacy incredibly seriously. This commitment applies throughout each patient's journey at Talkiatry and after they leave our practice.