Transgender Psychiatrists in West University Place, TX
I am a psychiatrist (medical doctor/physician) skilled in psychotherapy (talk therapy, counseling, and psychoanalysis). I specialize in helping people reach their full potential by answering difficult life questions such as, "What's happening," "What does this mean," and perhaps most importantly, "What should I do?" With years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages, from children to adults, I meet my patients where they are. I collaborate with each patient to find what they need, whether that be short or long-term psychotherapy, medication, or a combination that fits the person.
I am a psychiatrist (medical doctor/physician) skilled in psychotherapy (talk therapy, counseling, and psychoanalysis). I specialize in helping people reach their full potential by answering difficult life questions such as, "What's happening," "What does this mean," and perhaps most importantly, "What should I do?" With years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages, from children to adults, I meet my patients where they are. I collaborate with each patient to find what they need, whether that be short or long-term psychotherapy, medication, or a combination that fits the person.
Accepting New Patients Again!
It's never too early or too late to get the help you need and I work collaboratively with my patients to develop the most personalized treatment plan, including a balanced approach between medication management, therapy, supplement recommendations, and lifestyle interventions. I am dedicated to helping everyday adults, from various cultures and backgrounds, to cope with their unique struggles. My patients are the center of my practice.
Accepting New Patients Again!
It's never too early or too late to get the help you need and I work collaboratively with my patients to develop the most personalized treatment plan, including a balanced approach between medication management, therapy, supplement recommendations, and lifestyle interventions. I am dedicated to helping everyday adults, from various cultures and backgrounds, to cope with their unique struggles. My patients are the center of my practice.
Jim is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who brings a wealth of knowledge about mental health and experience in behavioral health management to our clinic where he serves as our Clinical Director and provides medication management for our patients. Jim has an MSN from Seattle University and worked in behavioral health administration prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse. As an RN, he worked as a staff nurse on a medical-psych unit and as a charge nurse on an adolescent psych unit and an adult psychiatric intensive care unit. He became a nurse to work in psychiatry and has always worked in psychiatry – he loves every day on the job.
Jim is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who brings a wealth of knowledge about mental health and experience in behavioral health management to our clinic where he serves as our Clinical Director and provides medication management for our patients. Jim has an MSN from Seattle University and worked in behavioral health administration prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse. As an RN, he worked as a staff nurse on a medical-psych unit and as a charge nurse on an adolescent psych unit and an adult psychiatric intensive care unit. He became a nurse to work in psychiatry and has always worked in psychiatry – he loves every day on the job.
At The PsyClinic we strive to be the regional leader in mental health services by providing comprehensive psychiatric services from a team of experienced compassionate providers.
At The PsyClinic we strive to be the regional leader in mental health services by providing comprehensive psychiatric services from a team of experienced compassionate providers.
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Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WITHIN A WEEK APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE; AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS, WEEKDAYS ONLY. At zenith Psychiatry, we specialize in kids, Adolescent and Adult mental health. We provide Compassionate, Safe, and Evidence Based Care. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health to include addressing your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health needs.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WITHIN A WEEK APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE; AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS, WEEKDAYS ONLY. At zenith Psychiatry, we specialize in kids, Adolescent and Adult mental health. We provide Compassionate, Safe, and Evidence Based Care. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health to include addressing your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health needs.
Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC, FNP-C
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Have you ever wondered why your anxiety doesn't seem to be getting better? Everyone literally does not fit in the same box of medications. I take detailed history and come up with a treatment plan if needed to better meet your mental health needs. I just need you to trust the process. My comprehensive approach to patient care, which ! My name is Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I welcome all local and virtual patients to my wellness practice to address the real issue affecting your mental health and we can both address any challenges related to your mental.
Have you ever wondered why your anxiety doesn't seem to be getting better? Everyone literally does not fit in the same box of medications. I take detailed history and come up with a treatment plan if needed to better meet your mental health needs. I just need you to trust the process. My comprehensive approach to patient care, which ! My name is Dr. Sylvia Udokoro Nwakanma. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I welcome all local and virtual patients to my wellness practice to address the real issue affecting your mental health and we can both address any challenges related to your mental.
When life is weighed down by depression, anxiety or bipolar symptoms, it can be hard to explain what you feel or what you need. With over 20 years in healthcare, I have learned that you are the expert on your own experience. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I start by listening carefully, asking what would make today’s visit feel helpful and using that answer to guide our work. Together we build an individualized plan that respects your values, explains options in clear language and focuses on realistic steps toward steadier days.
When life is weighed down by depression, anxiety or bipolar symptoms, it can be hard to explain what you feel or what you need. With over 20 years in healthcare, I have learned that you are the expert on your own experience. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I start by listening carefully, asking what would make today’s visit feel helpful and using that answer to guide our work. Together we build an individualized plan that respects your values, explains options in clear language and focuses on realistic steps toward steadier days.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, distracted, or emotionally drained but is ready for change. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood instability, or burnout. On the outside they may appear fine, but internally they feel stuck or exhausted. They want clarity about what is going on and a treatment plan that truly works. They are looking for a provider who listens, explains, and partners with them. Their goal is to feel stable, focused, confident, and able to function at their best not just survive but thrive.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, distracted, or emotionally drained but is ready for change. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood instability, or burnout. On the outside they may appear fine, but internally they feel stuck or exhausted. They want clarity about what is going on and a treatment plan that truly works. They are looking for a provider who listens, explains, and partners with them. Their goal is to feel stable, focused, confident, and able to function at their best not just survive but thrive.
Accepting NEW Clients TODAY. No WAIT List. Same-Day Appointments Available. After-hours AND Weekend Appointments are available. Currently in-network with BCBS, UHC/Optum, CIGNA, Aetna, Curative, and Tricare in Texas. Private Pay rates made affordable. I value meeting my clients where they are, WITHOUT making them feel judged. During our initial session, we will talk about what led you to me, and at the end of the session, we will come up with a treatment plan that best suits your needs. The goal is to develop the best therapeutic relationship possible to ease any stress related to having appointments.
Accepting NEW Clients TODAY. No WAIT List. Same-Day Appointments Available. After-hours AND Weekend Appointments are available. Currently in-network with BCBS, UHC/Optum, CIGNA, Aetna, Curative, and Tricare in Texas. Private Pay rates made affordable. I value meeting my clients where they are, WITHOUT making them feel judged. During our initial session, we will talk about what led you to me, and at the end of the session, we will come up with a treatment plan that best suits your needs. The goal is to develop the best therapeutic relationship possible to ease any stress related to having appointments.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
If you’re looking for a provider who can help you manage depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, other mood disorders, or behavioral dysregulation associated with autism spectrum disorder, I am here to help. I offer medication management as well as supportive and behavior therapy. With years of clinical experience and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, I am committed to providing skilled and empathetic care to support your well-being.
If you’re looking for a provider who can help you manage depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, other mood disorders, or behavioral dysregulation associated with autism spectrum disorder, I am here to help. I offer medication management as well as supportive and behavior therapy. With years of clinical experience and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, I am committed to providing skilled and empathetic care to support your well-being.
Focus is harder, resilience is thinner, and rest no longer resets you. You’re not here for surface-level care—you’re here because something deeper needs to be understood and corrected. I specialize in medication management for depression, ADHD, anxiety, Addiction, Opioid use disorder, and Suboxone management.
I work with high-functioning adults—and adolescents 12+—who need thoughtful, psychiatric care when standard approaches haven’t gone far enough.
If you’re ready for care that matches the life you’ve built, schedule a comprehensive evaluation.
Focus is harder, resilience is thinner, and rest no longer resets you. You’re not here for surface-level care—you’re here because something deeper needs to be understood and corrected. I specialize in medication management for depression, ADHD, anxiety, Addiction, Opioid use disorder, and Suboxone management.
I work with high-functioning adults—and adolescents 12+—who need thoughtful, psychiatric care when standard approaches haven’t gone far enough.
If you’re ready for care that matches the life you’ve built, schedule a comprehensive evaluation.
Providing individualized holistic and compassionate care utilizing evidence based practice in creating a therapeutic alliance built on trust and mutual respect, where clients feel safe to express their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Providing individualized holistic and compassionate care utilizing evidence based practice in creating a therapeutic alliance built on trust and mutual respect, where clients feel safe to express their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
My ideal client spans children age 6 through geriatrics who may appear high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed internally. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, sleep issues, or life-transition stressors. Many seek care after feeling unheard or overmedicated and want thoughtful, evidence-based treatment. They value a provider who listens, educates, and integrates medical and psychiatric care. Their goal is lasting emotional stability, improved functioning, and a better quality of life through collaborative, patient-centered care.
My ideal client spans children age 6 through geriatrics who may appear high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed internally. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, sleep issues, or life-transition stressors. Many seek care after feeling unheard or overmedicated and want thoughtful, evidence-based treatment. They value a provider who listens, educates, and integrates medical and psychiatric care. Their goal is lasting emotional stability, improved functioning, and a better quality of life through collaborative, patient-centered care.
Dr. Bello, DNP, PMHNP-BC is accepting patients in-person and telehealth in her practice. She is a board-certified psychiatric provider who offers evidence-based, whole-person care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She has been in psychiatry since 2017 and had since earned her doctorate degree from UTHealth Houston in 2022. Dr. Bello serves on the PAPN-Tx Board and has held prier leadership as Education Chair. At Neuron Psychiatry, she provides compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered treatment tailored to each individual’s needs, with a focus on a lasting mental wellness
Dr. Bello, DNP, PMHNP-BC is accepting patients in-person and telehealth in her practice. She is a board-certified psychiatric provider who offers evidence-based, whole-person care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She has been in psychiatry since 2017 and had since earned her doctorate degree from UTHealth Houston in 2022. Dr. Bello serves on the PAPN-Tx Board and has held prier leadership as Education Chair. At Neuron Psychiatry, she provides compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered treatment tailored to each individual’s needs, with a focus on a lasting mental wellness
Sometimes just getting through the day can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. I offer deep healing that gets to the root of your mental health problems, life stressors, or neurodivergence so you can FEEL more like yourself and reclaim your joy. Perhaps you have tried numerous different doctors and medications with no luck? To help you feel your best, I begin by learning your story, beliefs, nutrition, and lifestyle. This is to create a comprehensive and holistic treatment plan that can include: nutraceuticals, supplements, medication, and non-medication approaches to help realize the inner power of who you really are.
Sometimes just getting through the day can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. I offer deep healing that gets to the root of your mental health problems, life stressors, or neurodivergence so you can FEEL more like yourself and reclaim your joy. Perhaps you have tried numerous different doctors and medications with no luck? To help you feel your best, I begin by learning your story, beliefs, nutrition, and lifestyle. This is to create a comprehensive and holistic treatment plan that can include: nutraceuticals, supplements, medication, and non-medication approaches to help realize the inner power of who you really are.
Hello! I’m Dadakpoye Johnson, APRN, PMHNP-BC — Your Partner in Mental Wellness!
I specialize in ADHD treatment, addiction recovery, and mental health therapy in Houston and online. With 24 years of nursing experience, I provide evidence-based care for ADHD, opioid and alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Services include CBT, mindfulness, medication management with stimulants, non-stimulants, and Suboxone induction (Houston only). I help improve focus, motivation, and emotional balance while supporting lasting recovery, confidence, and well-being. Accepting new patients for telehealth and in-person sessions.
Hello! I’m Dadakpoye Johnson, APRN, PMHNP-BC — Your Partner in Mental Wellness!
I specialize in ADHD treatment, addiction recovery, and mental health therapy in Houston and online. With 24 years of nursing experience, I provide evidence-based care for ADHD, opioid and alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Services include CBT, mindfulness, medication management with stimulants, non-stimulants, and Suboxone induction (Houston only). I help improve focus, motivation, and emotional balance while supporting lasting recovery, confidence, and well-being. Accepting new patients for telehealth and in-person sessions.
Our society has been historically more sensitive to physical impairments than emotional ones. If others cannot see your struggle, it doesn't mean that these symptoms don't exist. If you feel these symptoms, they are real to you, and will continue to impair your quality of life. You could be living as more happy, confident and successful person if these symptoms get treated. It is my passion to help my patients live to their true potential. I try my best to develop a good rapport with my patients and to get them to trust me. It is this trust and relationship that then heals.
Our society has been historically more sensitive to physical impairments than emotional ones. If others cannot see your struggle, it doesn't mean that these symptoms don't exist. If you feel these symptoms, they are real to you, and will continue to impair your quality of life. You could be living as more happy, confident and successful person if these symptoms get treated. It is my passion to help my patients live to their true potential. I try my best to develop a good rapport with my patients and to get them to trust me. It is this trust and relationship that then heals.
Are you having trouble living your fullest life due to anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar/psychotic disorders, substance use disorders or other behavioral health issues? Whether you are seeking the diagnosis/treatment for the first time or looking for better/alternate care, I would like to partner with you and be the driving force to improve your health and achieve your goals while considering your unique needs. My core philosophy for patient care is partnering and empowering them with the options and knowledge necessary to get the best results from the treatment provided.
Are you having trouble living your fullest life due to anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar/psychotic disorders, substance use disorders or other behavioral health issues? Whether you are seeking the diagnosis/treatment for the first time or looking for better/alternate care, I would like to partner with you and be the driving force to improve your health and achieve your goals while considering your unique needs. My core philosophy for patient care is partnering and empowering them with the options and knowledge necessary to get the best results from the treatment provided.
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FAQ - Gender-affirming Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help transgender individuals?
Transgender individuals experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. These disparities may be rooted in systemic issues such as barriers to accessing supportive healthcare. Many transgender people also experience gender dysphoria—emotional distress arising from a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth—which can impact mental health as well. These unique challenges often require care from mental health professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in working with transgender clients. Supportive treatment is crucial for improving psychological well-being and fostering resilience in the face of ongoing stressors.
What does treatment look like for transgender clients?
Psychiatrists with expertise in transgender mental health possess a deep understanding of gender identity, the emotional and social aspects of transitioning, and how marginalization affects psychological health. They may prescribe medication for psychiatric conditions if necessary and ensure that such medications are compatible with any concurrent hormone treatment. Many psychiatrists also integrate or recommend evidence-based behavioral therapies to transgender clients. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other trauma-informed care interventions can help transgender individuals process trauma, manage dysphoria, and develop coping strategies to navigate life challenges. Therapy may also support identity development, improve self-esteem, and strengthen social support systems.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in transgender mental health?
The Psychology Today directory is a valuable tool for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in transgender mental health. The platform allows users to filter by clinical focus and provider identity. When reviewing provider profiles, look for inclusive language and explicit mention of transgender-specific experience. It may also be helpful to ask potential providers about their experience supporting transition-related care, whether they can assist with letters for gender-affirming treatments, and how they collaborate with other members of a care team. Practical considerations—such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance acceptance—are also important when choosing a provider.


