Psychiatrists for Seniors in Houston, TX
As a PMHNP, I provide comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan—supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with a wide range of mental health needs.
Hello! My nursing career spans a diverse range of clinical experiences, including pediatric nursing, public health, home health care, and psychiatric nursing in both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient practices. These experiences allow me to approach patient care with a comprehensive, culturally informed, and developmentally sensitive perspective.
As a PMHNP, I provide comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan—supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with a wide range of mental health needs.
Hello! My nursing career spans a diverse range of clinical experiences, including pediatric nursing, public health, home health care, and psychiatric nursing in both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient practices. These experiences allow me to approach patient care with a comprehensive, culturally informed, and developmentally sensitive perspective.
Jennifer Dunlap-Baldez is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, from Southeast Texas. She holds a Master’s in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Walden University.
Jennifer Dunlap-Baldez is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, from Southeast Texas. She holds a Master’s in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Walden University.
Evening and weekend telehealth appointments are available in English and Spanish. From the comfort and privacy of your home, we can connect virtually and begin your journey toward recovery. I provide comprehensive telepsychiatry services for anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders — making quality care accessible wherever you are.
Evening and weekend telehealth appointments are available in English and Spanish. From the comfort and privacy of your home, we can connect virtually and begin your journey toward recovery. I provide comprehensive telepsychiatry services for anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders — making quality care accessible wherever you are.
Over the years, I've honed my skills in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. My true passion lies in mental health, and I'm committed to delivering high-quality and empathetic mental health and primary care services to individuals of all ages. I currently provide care to patients, addressing conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and various other behavioral health concerns, in addition to general primary care.
Over the years, I've honed my skills in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. My true passion lies in mental health, and I'm committed to delivering high-quality and empathetic mental health and primary care services to individuals of all ages. I currently provide care to patients, addressing conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and various other behavioral health concerns, in addition to general primary care.
I’m dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. With more than a decade of experience. I bring both clinical expertise and genuine understanding to my practice.
My approach to psychiatry goes beyond diagnosing and treating conditions, focusing on the person as a whole. By combining evidence-based treatment with individualized care.
I’m dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. With more than a decade of experience. I bring both clinical expertise and genuine understanding to my practice.
My approach to psychiatry goes beyond diagnosing and treating conditions, focusing on the person as a whole. By combining evidence-based treatment with individualized care.
I do provide holistic treatment to adolescent, adults population and geriatric population with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, and other mental health issues.
Dedicated and comitted advanced nurse practitioner with many years of experience in both acute and mental health care setting. Graduated from accredited university in 2019.
I do provide holistic treatment to adolescent, adults population and geriatric population with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, and other mental health issues.
Dedicated and comitted advanced nurse practitioner with many years of experience in both acute and mental health care setting. Graduated from accredited university in 2019.
I care for a wide range of patients across all age groups, treating anxiety, depression and PTSD.
I care for a wide range of patients across all age groups, treating anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Ready to take your first courageous step toward better mental health? This is where your journey begins—and I'm here to walk beside you every step of the way. Your well-being is my top priority.
If you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or sleep issues that interfere with daily life, I’m here to listen, support, and provide care that’s tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll work to build a path toward healing, balance, and lasting mental wellness. My goal is to collaborate with you to help you achieve optimal mental health.
Ready to take your first courageous step toward better mental health? This is where your journey begins—and I'm here to walk beside you every step of the way. Your well-being is my top priority.
If you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or sleep issues that interfere with daily life, I’m here to listen, support, and provide care that’s tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll work to build a path toward healing, balance, and lasting mental wellness. My goal is to collaborate with you to help you achieve optimal mental health.
Hello, are you constantly feeling sad, anxious, low motivation, trauma awareness, decreased sleep? As a Psych NP, I sit at the intersection of medicine and mental health care. That means I don’t just diagnose and prescribe—I also listen, collaborate, and help clients make meaningful changes in how they feel and function. I specialize in integrative psychiatric care, focusing on adults dealing with:
• Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder)
• Trauma-related symptoms (including complex PTSD)
• Stress-related burnout (especially in high-achieving professionals)
• Medication management + therapy combo
Hello, are you constantly feeling sad, anxious, low motivation, trauma awareness, decreased sleep? As a Psych NP, I sit at the intersection of medicine and mental health care. That means I don’t just diagnose and prescribe—I also listen, collaborate, and help clients make meaningful changes in how they feel and function. I specialize in integrative psychiatric care, focusing on adults dealing with:
• Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder)
• Trauma-related symptoms (including complex PTSD)
• Stress-related burnout (especially in high-achieving professionals)
• Medication management + therapy combo
Barkat Ali @ Point Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBBS, MSN, APRN, C-DBT, PMHNPBC
Houston, TX 77077
Hello, I am Barkat Ali, an experienced medical professional with strong academic training and an extensive professional background in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric conditions across the lifespan of individuals. My mission is to offer person-centered, evidence-based treatments that empower you to regain control of your mental well-being and improve your quality of life.
Hello, I am Barkat Ali, an experienced medical professional with strong academic training and an extensive professional background in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric conditions across the lifespan of individuals. My mission is to offer person-centered, evidence-based treatments that empower you to regain control of your mental well-being and improve your quality of life.
Deanne Garay, a Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of medical experience, delivers high-quality patient care through her extensive knowledge. She obtained her BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University, followed by a BSN from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Transitioning from a Registered Nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital, she pursued a Master’s as a Family Nurse Practitioner at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
Deanne Garay, a Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of medical experience, delivers high-quality patient care through her extensive knowledge. She obtained her BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University, followed by a BSN from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Transitioning from a Registered Nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital, she pursued a Master’s as a Family Nurse Practitioner at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
In her spare time, Alissa likes making music, cooking, knitting, and going on adventures with her family.
Alissa Carver can meet with non-English speakers by using a translation service.
In her spare time, Alissa likes making music, cooking, knitting, and going on adventures with her family.
Alissa Carver can meet with non-English speakers by using a translation service.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or depression. My clients want to understand their symptoms, gain control over their mental health, and build a fulfilling, balanced life. They’re looking for guidance, support, and proven strategies that help them reach their goals.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or depression. My clients want to understand their symptoms, gain control over their mental health, and build a fulfilling, balanced life. They’re looking for guidance, support, and proven strategies that help them reach their goals.
Dina Rico, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico. With over 23 years of healthcare experience, including work in emergency medicine, ICU, cath lab, and psychiatry, Dina brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to mental health care.
Dina Rico, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico. With over 23 years of healthcare experience, including work in emergency medicine, ICU, cath lab, and psychiatry, Dina brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to mental health care.
Serving adolescents, adults, and seniors, she provides medication management and mental health testing to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral health needs.
She also works extensively with teens and young adults, addressing concerns such as ADHD, depression, and sleep disorders that often impact academic, social, and emotional development. Her care is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel empowered to participate in their healing journey.
Serving adolescents, adults, and seniors, she provides medication management and mental health testing to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral health needs.
She also works extensively with teens and young adults, addressing concerns such as ADHD, depression, and sleep disorders that often impact academic, social, and emotional development. Her care is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel empowered to participate in their healing journey.
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.
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.
Hello! Dr. DiCarlo is a medical doctor/physician proficient in therapy for adults and children. At The Menninger Clinic, Texas Children's Hospital, and Tufts Medical Center, Dr. DiCarlo trained with leaders in psychodynamic and family therapies, advanced psychopharmacology, and evidence-based medicine. Dr. DiCarlo helps people with a wide variety of problems including trauma, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. In most cases, she leans strongly into the importance of psychotherapy. When she prescribes medications, it is typically done with thoughtful integration of therapy.
Hello! Dr. DiCarlo is a medical doctor/physician proficient in therapy for adults and children. At The Menninger Clinic, Texas Children's Hospital, and Tufts Medical Center, Dr. DiCarlo trained with leaders in psychodynamic and family therapies, advanced psychopharmacology, and evidence-based medicine. Dr. DiCarlo helps people with a wide variety of problems including trauma, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. In most cases, she leans strongly into the importance of psychotherapy. When she prescribes medications, it is typically done with thoughtful integration of therapy.
He is a very good listener and is also very particular about involving his clients in every step of their care because he believes that this approach is synonymous with the best outcomes. Davidson has a passion for mental health that is unrivaled and can be seen glaringly in the way he communicates and associates with his clients and professional colleagues alike, and one of his strong points is that he is very sensitive and respectful of his clients’ socio-cultural preferences.
He is a very good listener and is also very particular about involving his clients in every step of their care because he believes that this approach is synonymous with the best outcomes. Davidson has a passion for mental health that is unrivaled and can be seen glaringly in the way he communicates and associates with his clients and professional colleagues alike, and one of his strong points is that he is very sensitive and respectful of his clients’ socio-cultural preferences.
My name is Lola and I am a doctoral-prepared double board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP). As a PMHNP with expertise in treating various mental disorders, my role is to assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more.
My name is Lola and I am a doctoral-prepared double board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP). As a PMHNP with expertise in treating various mental disorders, my role is to assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more.
Kubara Psychiatry & Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BC, APRN, MSN
Houston, TX 77036
Kubara Psychiatry is a Practitioner owned practice that offers mental and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and elderly.
I believe in helping individuals grow and find a safe space in their lives. I work with a diverse population and strive to create a secure space for everyone I work with regardless of gender, religion, race/ethnicity, or sexual orientation. I am diverse and have cultural knowledge and provide culturally conscious care, to my clients.
Kubara Psychiatry is a Practitioner owned practice that offers mental and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and elderly.
I believe in helping individuals grow and find a safe space in their lives. I work with a diverse population and strive to create a secure space for everyone I work with regardless of gender, religion, race/ethnicity, or sexual orientation. I am diverse and have cultural knowledge and provide culturally conscious care, to my clients.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Seniors
Do psychiatrists see seniors?
Yes, psychiatrists frequently work with older adults to address the mental health challenges that commonly arise with aging, including depression, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of chronic illness. Some psychiatrists specialize specifically in older adults, while others see seniors as part of a general practice. Research consistently shows that untreated mental health conditions in older adults can worsen physical health outcomes and reduce overall quality of life. Therefore, getting appropriate care from a psychiatrist with experience treating older adults can make a significant difference in day-to-day functioning and overall wellbeing.
Should older adults see a psychiatrist or a therapist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and assess whether physical or neurological factors are contributing to mental health symptoms. Therapists, by contrast, are not medical doctors, but provide talk-based treatment to help clients work through emotional challenges, behavioral issues, and life challenges. For many older adults, seeing both a psychiatrist and a therapist is the most effective approach. A psychiatrist can handle medication and medical oversight, while a therapist provides ongoing emotional support and coping strategies. If you are primarily seeking support for a condition that does not require medical oversight, a therapist may be the right starting point. Then, if symptoms are severe or if symptoms don’t respond to therapy alone, a psychiatric evaluation can be a good next step.
How can I find a psychiatrist who sees seniors?
Psychology Today's online directory allows you to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who work with elderly adults. You can filter by specialty areas relevant to seniors to find providers with relevant experience. Each provider profile includes information on therapeutic approach, licensure, insurance accepted, languages spoken, and session fees, so you can assess whether a provider is a good fit before reaching out.