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Best Psychiatrists in Talladega, AL (2026)

37 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Talladega: Sylacauga Family Health, Dr. Shankar Yalamanchili, MD, Dr "Chili", RP Score 61/100; 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders, 172 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

37 Talladega psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.4★ across 37 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Talladega at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Talladega at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sylacauga Family Health, Dr. Shankar Yalamanchili, MD, Dr "Chili"613.4★ (5)Sylacauga, 20 mi away—Overall
2Dr. Glenn O. Archibald, MD592.1★ (22)Anniston, 22 mi away——
3Huggins Jr Eddie L MD592.6★ (7)Anniston, 25 mi away——
4Hurst Elton MD584.4★ (14)Birmingham, 33 mi away——
5Falola Psychiatry Practice574.9★ (44)Trussville, 33 mi away——
6Thad F Ryals, M.D.555.0★ (5)Vestavia Hills, 35 mi away——
7Ally Psychiatry - Gadsden543.9★ (136)Gadsden, 39 mi away——
8Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders544.1★ (172)Alabaster, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9Dr. Stephen F. Kowalski, MD545.0★ (4)Birmingham, 38 mi away——
10Lazenby Emily H MD533.9★ (10)Birmingham, 40 mi away——

The 37 best psychiatrists in Talladega, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Talladega

    #1 Sylacauga Family Health, Dr. Shankar Yalamanchili, MD, Dr "Chili"

    Based in Sylacauga, 20 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    208 W Fort Williams St, Sylacauga, AL 35150
    View profile for Sylacauga Family Health, Dr. Shankar Yalamanchili, MD, Dr "Chili"(256) 284-4599

  3. #3 Huggins Jr Eddie L MD

    Based in Anniston, 25 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    4616 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36206
    View profile for Huggins Jr Eddie L MD(256) 236-5554

  4. #4 Hurst Elton MD

    Based in Birmingham, 33 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    3504 Vann Rd #100, Birmingham, AL 35235
    View profile for Hurst Elton MD(205) 655-0585

  5. #5 Falola Psychiatry Practice

    Based in Trussville, 33 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3516 Vann Rd suite 114 A, Trussville, AL 35173
    View profile for Falola Psychiatry Practice(659) 346-6314

  6. #6 Thad F Ryals, M.D.

    Based in Vestavia Hills, 35 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2016 Stonegate Trail #100, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
    View profile for Thad F Ryals, M.D.(205) 901-8408

  7. #7 Ally Psychiatry - Gadsden

    Based in Gadsden, 39 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 136 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    940 Gilbert Ferry Rd SE Ste B, Attalla, AL 35954
    View profile for Ally Psychiatry - Gadsden(256) 781-0200

  10. #10 Lazenby Emily H MD

    Based in Birmingham, 40 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    300 Chase Park S, Birmingham, AL 35244
    View profile for Lazenby Emily H MD(205) 987-0724

  11. #11 Simon McClure

    Based in Birmingham, 33 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.9★ from 43 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3504 Vann Rd #100, Birmingham, AL 35235
    View profile for Simon McClure(205) 655-0585

  12. #12 Donald Cornelius

    Based in Homewood, 39 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1 Independence Plaza Ste 600, Homewood, AL 352092659
    View profile for Donald Cornelius(205) 255-3828

  14. #14 Candace L. Perry, MD - UAB St. Vincent's Behavioral Health

    Based in Birmingham, 34 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    48 Medical Park Dr E #159, Birmingham, AL 35235
    View profile for Candace L. Perry, MD - UAB St. Vincent's Behavioral Health(205) 838-3349

  17. #17 Echols Kyle MD

    Based in Mountain Brook, 38 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3900 Montclair Rd #340, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
    View profile for Echols Kyle MD(205) 870-1575

  19. #19 Dr. Karen E. Callahan, MD

    Based in Birmingham, 39 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 1.5★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 1.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Address
    2200 Lakeshore Dr #150, Birmingham, AL 35209
    View profile for Dr. Karen E. Callahan, MD(205) 871-6926

  21. #21 Children First Psychiatry

    Based in Hoover, 39 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Southlake Park #150, Hoover, AL 35244
    View profile for Children First Psychiatry(205) 988-4350

  22. #22 Khusro Huma MD

    Based in Gadsden, 40 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 29 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    106 Bay St, Gadsden, AL 35901
    View profile for Khusro Huma MD(256) 547-7778

  23. #23 Waddell Stewart D MD

    Based in Mountain Brook, 39 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–5:30 PM · Tue 8:15 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:15 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Office Park Cir #202, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
    View profile for Waddell Stewart D MD(205) 870-8822

  24. #24 Longleaf Wellness Birmingham

    Based in Birmingham, 38 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2441 International Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
    View profile for Longleaf Wellness Birmingham(205) 289-1411

  25. #25 Gonzalo G. Gurmendi, MD

    Based in Birmingham, 40 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 1:30 PM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1736 Oxmoor Rd #103, Birmingham, AL 35209
    View profile for Gonzalo G. Gurmendi, MD(205) 879-2120

All 37 psychiatrists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

psychiatrists in Talladega, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Khusro Clinic483.0★ (4)40 mi
27Smith Psychiatry LLC442.7★ (7)32 mi
28Alabama Psychiatry & Counseling432.7★ (149)35 mi
29Ally Psychiatry - Valleydale Rd.423.2★ (82)40 mi
30Alabama Psychiatry Attalla Office412.9★ (17)39 mi
31Ally Psychiatry Vestavia Hills412.8★ (79)39 mi
32Psychiatry South411.7★ (55)39 mi
33Kolbe Clinic414.3★ (11)31 mi
34Mitchells Place414.7★ (21)34 mi
35Noonday Therapeutic Center404.8★ (17)36 mi
36Adeel Rabbani, MD403.2★ (105)35 mi
37Noonday Therapeutic Center394.2★ (5)32 mi

Also serving Talladega

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Talladega
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adult Psychiatric Services22 mi
Amanda Boyd, PMHNP-BC3.0★ (2)34 mi
Appleton Donna R5.0★ (1)31 mi
Bowen & Kowalski LLP38 mi
Cahaba Psychiatry and Wellness, LLC5.0★ (2)35 mi
Christian Psychiatry & Associates5.0★ (1)35 mi
Dr. Amber Abrams5.0★ (1)36 mi
Dr. Cesar Munoz1.0★ (1)39 mi
Dr. James E. Parker, MD37 mi
Emotional Support Dog Doctor Anniston22 mi
Fitzpatrick Karen MD3.5★ (2)39 mi
Hadley Psychiatry5.0★ (1)39 mi
Joseph G. Gregory, MD5.0★ (2)40 mi
Kairos Integrative Health5.0★ (1)40 mi
LifeWorksTMS5.0★ (1)39 mi
Mind Matters5.0★ (2)39 mi
Noonday Therapeutic Center5.0★ (1)20 mi
Sandy Janice MD39 mi
Wholeness Psychiatry32 mi
Xiaohua Li34 mi

How we ranked Talladega psychiatrists

We scored 37 Talladega psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Talladega data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Talladega: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Talladega?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Talladega, AL is Sylacauga Family Health, Dr. Shankar Yalamanchili, MD, Dr "Chili" with an RP Score of 61/100. It has 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews. Dr. Glenn O. Archibald, MD (#2) and Huggins Jr Eddie L MD (#3) follow. We ranked 37 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Talladega?

RankedPsychologists ranks 37 psychiatrists serving Talladega, AL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Talladega work on weekends?

3 of 37 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders (#8), Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham (#20) and Longleaf Wellness Birmingham (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Talladega psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated psychiatrists in Talladega is 3.4★, with a median of 17 reviews. Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders has the most, 172 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Talladega count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Talladega city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Talladega ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Talladega

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 37 psychiatrists serving Talladega.

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