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William Walkup, Psychiatrist

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 76 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(76) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Child & Adolescent CounselingMental Health & Anxiety Counseling
William Walkup, Psychiatrist
Services
Child & Adolescent Counseling, Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviews
76

What recent reviews say

Dr. Walkup's patients consistently praise his listening skills and genuine care, with many noting they feel understood and supported without judgment. His office staff is described as professional and thorough with medication follow-up. One significant caveat: the telehealth system is unreliable, causing no-shows for patients who depend on remote visits.

Praised for
  • compassionate and empathetic
  • excellent listener
  • knowledgeable psychiatrist
  • professional staff
  • judgment-free environment
Watch-outs
  • telehealth platform glitches and login failures
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Best for: Patients seeking a caring, attentive psychiatrist for medication management and therapy
Think twice if: You depend on telehealth; the remote system has frequent technical problems causing missed appointments

Strengths

  • board-certified psychiatrist since 1995
  • known for careful listening and compassionate care
  • thorough medication management follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Board Certified in Adult General Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry since 1995
  • Staff follow up on pharmacy refills and medication availability
  • In-person appointments described as smooth; telehealth platform is unreliable

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Patients report feeling heard, supported, and receiving individualized treatment plans without judgment
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Business offers the service via its website; no review text specifically addresses this category

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 89
Review volume 82
Review recency 79
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Dr. Walkup offer telehealth?
Yes, but reviewers report frequent login and platform failures that have caused no-shows. In-person appointments run more smoothly.
Is the staff involved in your care?
Yes. Staff follow up to confirm your medications are filled at the pharmacy and available when needed.

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Last updated 2026-07-17