How long is the waiting list to see the doctor? 

• Patient's are scheduled in the first appointment slot available with their preferred doctor.  They are informed that we have a waiting list that we pull from to get them in sooner if we have a cancellation.   We also instruct the patient/guardian that, if they complete CliniCom, this will make the accelerate the process.

What type of insurance is accepted by our practice?

• We accept most insurances if your preferred provider is in network.  We do accept : Alabama Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross, Cigna, United Health Care, Medicare, Champ VA and Humana.  You may have to call your insurance company to make sure that we are a participating provider.

What age of patient's does our office accept?

• It depends on the doctor.  Our range of patient's is from 4-75 years old. 

Do you take walk in new patient appointments ?

• No, our office does not accept walk in new patients.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

• ​A Psychiatrist is a physician (MD) and can prescribe medication as well as providing therapy. A Psychologist is a doctor in phsycology (Ph.D). and specializes in psychological testing and therapy. Click here to learn more about types of mental health professionals.

Can my child have a psychiatric condition without me being aware of it?

• Yes, many parents are very surprised to find out about their children's psychiatric conditions.

Does my insurance cover psychiatric care?

• You must contact your insurance company to confirm and request benefits.

When should a doctor consider prescribing medication?

• When the patient has significant difficulty functioning and/or he/she is a danger to self or others.

How long should I expect to visit with the psychiatrist?

• Initial evaluations last approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Follow up visits can last from 15 to 20 minutes.

How long should visits for testing and therapy last?

• Testing can last 1-3 hours and therapy should last 45 minutes per session.