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Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
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Sonia Pillai

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
1402 South Custer Road, Suite 202, McKinney, TX 75070
Let's Connect (214) 225-2430
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Do you have concerns regarding your child/teen's behavioral health? Have you noticed them having increased struggles with starting and finishing their school work? Have teachers brought this to your attention? Are you having difficulty/ feel anxious when it comes to parenting them because of their destructive behaviors? Are you are afraid of medication or have concerns that your child believes meds are the only answer to their current issues? Schedule an evaluation today so that you can begin to consider the many reasons for your child's struggles and discuss options that can improve their learning and/or behaviors.
My mission is to provide a conservative approach to treatment of attention, impulse issues, or emotional dysregulation and other behavioral concerns with medications. I am committed to working with every child, their parents, and their counselors. I enjoy educating families on alternative options or reevaluating medications that haven't proven beneficial.
Medication for mental health can be extremely helpful, but can also have many negative consequences with long-term use. I want every parent to understand when to, and not to medicate. I firmly stand against the use of chemicals that stifle a child's unique character or personality in order to enhance their likeability or to become a stronger student.
Take the first step to help. Call or Sonia Pillai now - (214) 225-2430

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Innovative Psych Solutions

1402 South Custer Road

Suite 202

McKinney, TX 75070 map

(214) 225-2430
My practice is predominantly in-person. Virtual visits are limited to 1-2x a year for college students when necessary.
I specialize in Medication Management, School Issues and Self Esteem 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (214) 225-2430
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Innovative Psych Solutions

1402 South Custer Road

Suite 202

McKinney, TX 75070 map

(214) 225-2430
My practice is predominantly in-person. Virtual visits are limited to 1-2x a year for college students when necessary.
I specialize in Medication Management, School Issues and Self Esteem 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
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Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (214) 225-2430
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (214) 225-2430

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: Texas / 708665 Sonia Pillai
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • University of Texas at Arlington, MSN-Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Graduated 2011
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I started my career as a nurse tech in the ER in 2002, and moved on to Psych NP in 2011 after working at Cook Childrens ER (FW).
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (214) 225-2430
"
I started my career as a nurse tech in the ER in 2002, and moved on to Psych NP in 2011 after working at Cook Childrens ER (FW).
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (214) 225-2430

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Medication Management
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (214) 225-2430
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Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (214) 225-2430

3 Endorsements

Gopan Pillai
Gopan Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNPCPT
Sonia Pillai, PMHNP-BC, is a board certified and highly trained mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner who has successfully been able to integrate information from home, school, and clinical visits to diagnose her patients. She excels at monitoring s...
Shannon Thornton
Shannon Thornton
Licensed Professional CounselorAuthorMALPCADHD-CCSP
I recommend all my clients to Sonia first. She is more familiar than any other professional I know with the minute details of medications and their capabilities. She is able to take a lot of guess work and trial/error out of trying meds for the first time...

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Family

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Family

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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My background is managing medication, however it's impossible not to discuss life's stresses, puberty, tween/teen social drama, relationships and generally the highs and lows of life as a child, adolescent or young adult our goal is to improve your quality of life with the help of medication. At times it may feel like an all out interrogation and slightly uncomfortable, so my apologies in advance!
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (214) 225-2430
"
My background is managing medication, however it's impossible not to discuss life's stresses, puberty, tween/teen social drama, relationships and generally the highs and lows of life as a child, adolescent or young adult our goal is to improve your quality of life with the help of medication. At times it may feel like an all out interrogation and slightly uncomfortable, so my apologies in advance!
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
or call with questions - (214) 225-2430

Location

Primary Location

Innovative Psych Solutions

1402 South Custer Road

Suite 202

McKinney, TX 75070

(214) 225-2430
"
My practice is predominantly in-person. Virtual visits are limited to 1-2x a year for college students when necessary.
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (214) 225-2430
"
My practice is predominantly in-person. Virtual visits are limited to 1-2x a year for college students when necessary.
Photo of Sonia Pillai, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Sonia Pillai
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (214) 225-2430