BlueCross BlueShield Psychiatrists in Houston, TX
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Holistic Health and Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-RN, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified
Verified
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WITH TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS. MULTIPLE OPTIONS ON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE; AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS, WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS. Mental and emotional difficulties are real and can greatly limit our functioning. At Holistic health and psychiatry, we believe in a multidimensional approach in managing mental health. Our practitioners collaborate to offer therapeutic interventions including medication management and various therapy approaches to assist individuals with mental health difficulties.
Amir Khan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Amir Khan is board-certified in psychiatry and board-eligible in child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Khan specializes in children and adolescents with bipolar disorders, developmental disorders, impulse control disorders, and psychiatric disorders due to co-occurring medical conditions. He has a holistic approach utilizing medication management, esketamine treatment, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. Khan completed his residency in adult psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, and his child and adolescent fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
Nkechi Nduka
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, RN, MSN
Verified
Verified
I'm very patient-driven. It's important for me to destigmatize mental health care and get more people comfortable with reaching out for help. I want to create a positive impact on my patients and help them achieve a good quality of life. I aspire to create a treatment plan for each patient that addresses their symptoms, but also works with their lives. Ultimately, I want patients to feel comfortable while also working on finding relief and joy.
Uncharted Territory Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
With my unique background and experiences, I believe that my ideal client is open minded and ready for change. I believe that we can change our situations by having a positive outlook and making the necessary changes. My military and life experiences have helped me understand the mental challenges that so many go through.
Compass Mental Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN , APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Compass Mental Health & Wellness (MHW) invites you to partner with us. At Compass MHW, you are not just another patient, you are part of a team. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, in which the care is not focused solely on existing illness or pathology but expanded to allow for an integrative treatment program. During your sessions, you and your provider may discuss factors such as your daily habits and any existing physical conditions, in addition to your current symptoms. It is through that engagement that the provider is able to develop a customized program of care to better treat your concerns.
I Believe Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C, CCHP, APRN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are currently accepting new patients from Texas, New Mexico & Arizona. We also have flexible appointment schedules including evenings, afternoons and weekends. We offer both office visits & tele-psychiatry. We evaluate and treat all patients from age 18, requiring mental health care. At I believe Psychiatry, your well being and satisfaction are important to us. We strongly believe we can assist you; if you believe. We take time to listen to our patients' needs and concerns. We formulate treatment plans according to our patient's needs, backgrounds and preferences.
Serene Bold Health Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & a Family Nurse Practitioner. I believe in the uniqueness of each individual & that there is no one recipe that fit all. I partner with my clients to develop a customized plan of care that is best suited for the issues at hand. I primarily work with youths and adult population; I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ population. A combined psychotherapy & medication management can yield great outcomes. I provide psychiatric evaluation with diagnosis and medication management.
Elisabeth Netherton
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I provide medication management services for women across the lifespan who are struggling with mood, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. I have a particular focus on challenges facing mothers and on prescribing for women who are planning pregnancies, currently pregnant, breastfeeding, struggling with mood around their menstrual cycles or perimenopausal. I am available to see new patients across Texas through my new practice at MindPath, a Community Psychiatry practice. I accept insurance as part of my practice there and see patients both in person and remotely.
Milena Newhook
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Dr. Newhook is a psychiatrist in the Houston area with more than 10 years experience in treating mental illness in the adult population. She provides compassionate and personalized care for adults 18 to 65 years of age. She believes a person's mental well being is intricately linked to a person's physical well being, and that achieving optimal overall health depends on both of these being in sync with each other. Dr. Newhook believes every person is different and deserves a customized treatment plan according to their unique needs.
Memorial TMS
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Boris Rubashkin was born and educated in St. Petersburg, Russia. He graduated 1969 and took his psychiatric residency in 1973. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and spent five years working in a mental health field in Minnesota. With his desire to escape from the cold weather, he moved to a warmer climate of Houston, Texas. From 1979 - 1983, he worked at University of Texas Health Science Psychiatric Residency. In 1983, he went into private practice. In 1997, he also became a consulting psychiatrist to Long Term Care Facilities. Additionally, he cofounded Behavioral Health Consultants, a multi-specialty outpatient psychiatric office.
Enabled Care Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Like the saying goes "A problem, identified is half solved". Alozie A, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is an experienced national board-certified practitioner who has practiced for several years and understands the importance of good mental health. In the face of anxiety, depression, daunting life challenges, traumatic life issues as well as substance use and dependence, it important to know the right therapeutic approach, as well as medication combination, which leads to the best outcomes.
Inger Daniels
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP
Verified
Verified
I am a proud alum of San Jacinto College, Prairie View A&M University, and The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston. My nursing career has spanned over two decades. Over the years I have gained invaluable experience caring for the medical, mental, and psychosocial needs of individuals and families. My personal goal is to provide compassionate and competent mental health care, holistically serving the needs of the total person.
Mindful Health Solutions - Jennifer Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-C, RN
Verified
Verified
Getting to know each patient is interesting and rewarding. I greatly appreciate it when a patient is excited about initiating treatment and communicative about what their needs and expectations are. Psychiatric care is a joint effort and working as a team with my patients is my favorite part of being a health care provider.
Bilal Jilani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Jilani is a general psychiatrist who treats adults with various mental health conditions. He grew up in the Houston area and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at The University of Houston where he graduated summa cum laude, with the highest distinction. He then earned his medical degree and completed a general adult psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
Alice R Mao
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Alice Mao has been in practice in Houston for over 18 years. She is a Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and is in the private practice of adult and child psychiatry. She graduated from Rice University, University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed residencies in adult and child psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Mao is board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Linzi Leighton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Linzi Leighton is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who has been practicing since 2012. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2005 and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2012. Linzi believes in using a collaborate approach that is patient-centered and individualized. She provides support, guidance, and education to address individual needs and enhance emotional well-being.
Mindful Health Solutions
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
My goal is to give my patients individualized treatments & action steps to help them improve their lives in both small & profound ways. I'm fascinated by individual differences in how one understands and handles life’s challenges. I joined Mindful Health Solutions because of our evidence-based practiced & because MHS offers alternative treatment options, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and esketamine. I look forward to offering noninvasive alternative treatment options for those who continue to suffer from treatment-resistant depression and believe these options provide hope.
Empowering Conquerors Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
Verified
Verified
Dealing with the internal battle of mental illness and the external battle of mental health stigma, can be both overwhelming and challenging to constantly confront and endure. Enduring these hardships can cause you to feel lonely, unheard, and ultimately powerless. However, through various therapeutic methods, I strive to empower you that you are still a conqueror even in these challenging battles. I patiently listen to your stories, clarify and reflect on your concerns, validate your feelings, and acknowledge your efforts made to overcome life challenges.
VICCpsychiatry, pllc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Victoria Duru has a dual board certification as Family Nurse practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Victoria is an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with years of clinical experience in treating patient with psychiatric disorders, specializing in treating major depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
Houston Mind Body Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, RN, ANP, PMHCNS, CCH
Verified
Verified
I am an adult psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner. My practice is located in the Wells Fargo Bank Building on HWY 290 and Hollister in Houston, Texas. I provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication, and psychotherapy. I treat individuals, couples, families, and groups. My Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program was completed through the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology. Additionally, I have training in cognitive behavioral therapy, couple's counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and as a clinical hypnotherapist.
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BlueCross BlueShield Psychiatrists
BlueCross BlueShield insurance provides coverage for behavioral health services in Houston. BCBS HMO-style plans cover in-network providers while PPO plans provide a benefit that can be applied to either in-network or out-of-network providers. Blue Cross Blue Shield may not require a referral from your primary care practitioner for covered behavioral health services.
Some BCBS Psychiatrists in Houston only have room for a few insurance slots in their schedule, so it's important to confirm in-network availability when you book your first appointment.
Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are independently owned and community-based healthcare insurers. BCBS is the largest health insurer in the US, covering 110 million members in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Nationwide, more than 1.7 million health care providers contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
Here’s a link to more information on how insurance works to cover behavioral health benefits.
Some BCBS Psychiatrists in Houston only have room for a few insurance slots in their schedule, so it's important to confirm in-network availability when you book your first appointment.
Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are independently owned and community-based healthcare insurers. BCBS is the largest health insurer in the US, covering 110 million members in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Nationwide, more than 1.7 million health care providers contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
Here’s a link to more information on how insurance works to cover behavioral health benefits.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Houston is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Houston Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Houston has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Houston, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Houston Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Houston is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Houston Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Houston has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Houston, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Houston Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.