Frequently Asked Questions

New and current patients can book online through Zocdoc. Current patients can also schedule through the patient portal, or anyone can call (770) 284-6472.

We care for children, teens, and young adults ages 3 to 30.

Both. We see patients in person at 1815 Lockeway Dr, Suite 105, Alpharetta, GA 30004, and by secure telehealth video anywhere in Georgia.

We evaluate and treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, trauma- and stress-related disorders, and other mental and behavioral health concerns.

Yes, with one exception. Joan Bourne is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Under Georgia law, she is not able to prescribe stimulant medications; when a stimulant may be appropriate, we coordinate with your pediatrician or primary care provider.

No. Under Georgia law, nurse practitioners in outpatient practices like ours are not able to prescribe stimulant medications (Schedule II controlled substances, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine products). This is a legal limitation, not a treatment preference. When a stimulant may be appropriate, we are happy to coordinate with your child’s pediatrician or primary care provider, who can prescribe it, while we continue to provide evaluation, monitoring, non-stimulant medication options when appropriate, and support.

We are in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Optum, Oscar, and Tricare/Humana. Please check with your insurance company to confirm your mental health benefits.

Yes. Self-pay options are available. Call (770) 284-6472 to discuss rates, and you may request a Good Faith Estimate. Learn more about insurance & billing.

Yes. We see patients as young as 3. For younger children, evaluations focus heavily on developmental history and input from parents and caregivers.

Not necessarily. Medication is one option, and treatment decisions are made together. Please note that under Georgia law we are not able to prescribe stimulant medications; when a stimulant may be appropriate, we coordinate with your pediatrician or primary care provider.

Yes. We can provide documentation and recommendations to support 504 plans and IEPs when appropriate.

Most evaluations are completed over more than one visit. We’ll explain the timeline at your first appointment.

Yes. We evaluate patients up to age 30.

Only with your written permission. We can provide recommendations to support school planning.

It depends on the treatment plan. Visits are usually more frequent when starting or changing a medication, then spaced out once things are stable.

Yes. Many follow-up visits can be done by secure video anywhere in Georgia.

We are not currently accepting patients for standalone therapy, but a dedicated psychotherapy provider is joining our team soon. In the meantime, we coordinate closely with your current or outside therapist.

Psychiatric visits include supportive guidance as part of your care, but we are not currently accepting patients for standalone therapy. A dedicated psychotherapy provider is joining our team soon.

For younger children, parents are usually closely involved. For teens, we balance privacy with family involvement.

Our therapy services are coming soon. We will share details about in-person and telehealth therapy when our new provider joins.

For many patients and services, yes. Some evaluations may include an in-person visit when needed.

Yes. You must be physically located in Georgia at the time of your telehealth visit.

Many plans cover telehealth. Please check with your insurance company to confirm your benefits.

Physicians, therapists, schools, and community partners can send referrals by secure, encrypted email to referrals@wonderlandbmh.com or call (770) 284-6472.

We are not a crisis service. In an emergency, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225. Both are available 24/7.