Talkiatry Avis 

Thank God I read the reviews BEFORE going through with this. 🙏
I’m already dealing with several health issues, so the last thing I need is more stress or unexpected expenses. I was told my insurance would cover the appointment, but when I decided to cancel, they told me I would have to pay a $100 cancellation fee.
I explained to the receptionist that I would NOT be paying a cancellation fee when I had literally cancelled less than 10 minutes after making the appointment. 🤦‍♀️
Thankfully, I trusted my gut, read the reviews, and avoided what could have been a huge headache.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to leave honest reviews. They really do matter!

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I was excited to make an appointment with this company because they employed medical doctors rather than nurse practitioners to prescribe medications. However, my Medicare comes with a supplement, which I pay for BCBS, however their app would not allow me to put the secondary insurance in as everyone else's does... It's a given. Instead they asked me for a credit card. And I thought oh... I'm going through this with two other companies where I get my GLP-1 medication. Between these two companies I have a $500 floating around out there that I never authorized but they say I owe. I'm really tired of this kind of behavior so I will go and do reviews on those two when I'm done here. But after reading your helpful experiences I thought better of keeping this appointment. It breaks my heart I'd rather see a real doctor but sketchy as f...

The Dr. I chose seemed ok on 'paper' but my experience with him was awful.
I felt invalidated and insignificant.
Every communication from the site felt phony and like it was generated by a bad AI.
After a single 40 minute televisit that I was EXTREMELY dissatisfied with, I sent an email saying so.
I received an odd-sounding reply saying how the "Discharge Process" can be difficult for some and they try to ensure a "Smooth Transition".
I Laughed Out Loud! The "Discharge Process" was me closing my laptop and the "Transition" was what exactly?
I started the short televisit sitting on my bed, in my room, and finished it exactly the same way! Very bizarre. I laughed SO hard when I read that preposterous automated bs of a reply!
Don't go there for anything.
Use a therapist IRL.

I was able to make an appointment within a couple days the doctor I chose was more than willing to help me find ways to cope with my ADHD. It’s very convenient with no doctors visit and the zoom is so easy.

I love how accessible and affordable Talkiatry is. My psychiatrist is first rate. Doing therapy and medication management online makes it easier.

Was told that they accepted my insurance and that I would only pay my copay. Never once was I told that I might have to pay anything else. Not once was it ever mentioned. Not even a heads up email that they were going to charge me almost $400 because of the way they bill. The total was $710 for a 45 minute phone call. I would NEVER have consented to that if I had known or been made aware.
They also cancelled my first appointment less than one hour before it was supposed to start. If I had done that, I would have been charged. Was the doctor? Of course not.
This company is trash.

I wanted to pick no stars but it wouldn't let me. RUN!!!! DO NOT SIGN ON WITH THESE PEOPLE! TRYING TO JUSTIFY A BILL OF 799.00! AFTER INSURANCE FOR (2) 30 MINUTE APPOINTMENTS. THEY SAID BEFORE MY 2 APPOINTMENTS IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 DOLLARS COPAY FOR A VISIT! YOU READ THIS RIGHT 799.00 AFTER INSURANCE WAS BILLED!

I have a referral from Kaiser Permanente. I called Talkiatry (during their Sunday hours) and they said that people with Kaiser are handled by a different department which is not open until Monday. I feel like I am being treated lesser due to my insurance which makes no sense from a company that claims to "prioritize you".

My Dr. Bledowski, was kind and thorough and asked me questions no one has done. I am so relieved and happy to find someone who will help me.

Talkiatry is a great way way to interact with a psychiatrist for professional care and assistance
I met with Dr. Zachary Myslinski, a wonderful psychiatrist and caring person who assisted me with depression and anxiety in a calm professional manner. I always felt comfortable and calm when meeting with him. I highly recommend Talkiatry and Dr Myslinski 5+++++stars

This has been very convenient for my work schedule. They are always concerned about my well being and make sure to listen to any concerns that I may have. Also very easy when it comes to need my prescription refilled.

I was very skeptical because this was advertised on social media. Since my appointment, that feeling has changed immensely. I felt heard, I felt that I was allowed to be vulnerable. The doctor took her time to explain everything. Including how and why my medications work. They matched me with the perfect doctor. And I look forward to my therapy sessions as well as future visits with the doctor.

I was working with a doctor and all was going good. Day after an appointment I received a text that this doctor was no longer taking my insurance.. not even 24 hours.. I am on medication and I am left out in the cold. They did have this very young doctor setup appointment..SHE without discussion has decided that I need to stop my medication after 35 years of taking. It's allowed me to navigate life.And 3 years of being a doctor knows everything. Trust doesn't come easy to me. Move to a new state was with past doctor for years.. 10 minutes and she has me figured out. I wouldn't trust anyone at this place..

I was able to meet with a psychiatrist in a couple of weeks instead of waiting for months regarding my suspicion of lifelong, undiagnosed ADHD. My psychiatrist really listens to me and did a thorough assessment. She is very collaborative and has worked with me to develop an effective treatment plan. The whole process has been efficient with very good communication. I also needed to call customer service one time and they were able to accurately answer my questions regarding insurance.

If you are over 25, don't bother. They may not have the worst website(s) yes, there are two, don't bother wasting your time. People are OK. Software it so much

I have had unauthorized payments withdrawn from my account. They charge without invoices. They do not let you kno upfront but tell you that it is covered by your insurance. It is a SCAM!!!

They first told me my insurance was accepted then 2 days later I recieved a bill for over $300 and when i questioned them that said my insurance was out of network . If I knew upfront I would never of scheduled the appointment.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience! From start to finish, everything was excellent. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming, and they made me feel valued and appreciated. The service was outstanding, and I truly enjoyed my experience. I would definitely recommend.

I went to Talkiatry for a first-time psychiatric intake and ended up with a $683 bill ($499.56 after insurance) for a roughly one-hour telehealth appointment.

They billed TWO services: an E/M visit plus 59 minutes of psychotherapy. I did not receive a separate psychotherapy session. The appointment was overwhelmingly an intake/evaluation, and approximately 10–15 minutes were spent dealing with technical issues (which their own records acknowledge).

They nevertheless continue to insist that 59 minutes of psychotherapy occurred during the appointment, while simultaneously claiming the extensive psychiatric history, assessment, medication discussion, lab orders, and treatment planning all fit into only 12 minutes of E/M time.

That does not remotely match my experience of the appointment. I actually had to ask when I would get a chance to ask my own questions because the intake questions and technical problems took up so much of the appointment.

I’m now having Cigna independently review the claim.

The problem isn’t just that Talkiatry is expensive. It’s that I don’t believe the services were accurately represented to my insurance, and their responses have done nothing to resolve that concern.

If you’re considering Talkiatry, I would strongly recommend understanding exactly how they bill before booking.