FAQ
Answers to common questions.
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Yes, when clinically appropriate. Medication is one option within a broader plan and is discussed collaboratively.
Yes. Comprehensive evaluation considers ADHD alongside other factors that can look similar or coexist, such as anxiety, mood, sleep, and trauma.
Controlled medications require comprehensive evaluation and appropriate monitoring. Prescribing is individualized and never guaranteed.
Yes. Care is developmentally informed and typically involves parent or guardian participation.
In most cases, yes. The extent of participation varies by age and clinical situation.
Care is therapy-informed. Some visits may include brief therapeutic strategies. For ongoing psychotherapy, coordination or referral to a therapist can be arranged.
The first appointment is a comprehensive evaluation. You'll have time to describe what has been happening and discuss what may help.
Accepted plans are listed on the Insurance & Fees page and are managed through our secure scheduling platform.
Initial evaluation: $250. Follow-up: $150.
At the time of your appointment, you must be physically located in a state where I am licensed to provide care. I currently see patients located in North Carolina and Arizona through secure telehealth.
Forms and letters require clinical appropriateness, adequate evaluation, and sufficient treatment history when applicable. Additional policies or fees may apply, and completion isn't guaranteed.
Please provide at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and missed appointments may be subject to a $150 fee.
Medical record requests and clinical communication are handled securely through the patient portal. For your privacy, please don't use this website to send personal health information or request medical records.
If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
No. Availability, clinical appropriateness, and individual assessment determine what care can be offered.
You don't have to have everything figured out before asking for help.
Start with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and a clearer conversation about what you're experiencing, what might be contributing, and what options fit.
If you need urgent help
Tallman Psychiatry is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.