Still have questions?
Questions,answered plainly.
Short answers to what people ask us most: who you will see, when appointments are, what insurance we take and how care works. Still have a question? Our Contact page lists the ways to reach us.
Getting Started
Getting started.
How do I book my first visit?
Pick a time online and answer a few quick questions. It only takes a few minutes.
We'll confirm by email, then send your account setup and forms before your intake.
Who will I see?
You'll see one of the providers on our care team, all led by our medical director, Dr. Amanda Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist.
You'll see your provider's name when you book.
When are appointments?
Joseph Psychiatry sees patients weekdays, 10 AM to 7 PM Eastern, by video. That includes after-work slots until 7 PM.
We do not offer weekend appointments.
Is everything really by video?
Yes. Care is by video for adults across New York State.
You need to be in New York State at the time of each visit.
Can I be seen if I am outside New York?
You need to be in New York State during each visit, because our clinicians are licensed in New York.
If you travel, book around the days you are in the state.
Insurance & Cost
Insurance and cost.
Do you take my insurance?
Joseph Psychiatry is in-network with most commercial Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (formerly Empire) plans, for telehealth psychiatric care anywhere in New York State.
We don't accept Medicare, Medicaid, HMO plans or plans linked to Medicare or Medicaid.
Self-pay is $300 per visit if you prefer. We'll confirm your insurance information before your first appointment.
What does a visit cost?
At Joseph Psychiatry, with a commercial Aetna or Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, you pay your plan's copay, coinsurance or deductible rate.
Self-pay is $300 per visit if you prefer.
Visits & Prescriptions
Visits and prescriptions.
How often will I be seen?
- Week 1: Intake
- Week 2: Follow-up
- Week 3: Follow-up
- Week 4: Follow-up
- After that: At least once a month
How long are visits?
Your intake is about 60 minutes by video.
Follow-ups are about 30 minutes.
Do you diagnose adult ADHD?
Yes. Joseph Psychiatry provides adult ADHD evaluation and treatment by video for adults anywhere in New York State, with most commercial Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Your intake includes a full look at your symptoms and history.
When needed, we refer you to a neuropsychologist for more testing.
Is it too late to be evaluated for ADHD as an adult?
No. Many adults, especially women, are first evaluated in their 20s, 30s or later.
Often it comes after years of working twice as hard to keep up. If the signs feel familiar, it is worth a conversation.
Can you prescribe ADHD medication?
Yes. Joseph Psychiatry can prescribe ADHD medication by telehealth in New York if it is clinically appropriate after a full evaluation. We follow New York State rules and evidence-based guidelines.
Medication is not prescribed at the intake. If it is right for you, it may start at your first follow-up.
Is medication required?
No. Your clinician talks through your options with you.
Your plan is built around your symptoms and your preferences.
I was diagnosed years ago. Can you continue my treatment?
Yes. Many patients come to us after a move, a provider retiring or an insurance change.
Bring your records and medication history to your intake. Your clinician reviews them with you and you decide on next steps together.
Do you offer therapy?
We focus on psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
If you have a therapist, we are glad to coordinate with them, with your permission.
Policies
Our policies.
Is there anything you do not provide?
We do not provide emergency or crisis services, court-ordered or forensic evaluations, or letters for legal cases.
We also do not complete disability, FMLA or accommodation paperwork (school, work or housing), or ESA letters.
The full list is on our What to expect page.
What if I am in crisis?
We are not an emergency service.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Ready when you are.
Pick a time that works for you, then answer a few quick intake questions.
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