Psychiatrist in Texas: Online Psychiatric Care

This practice serves teens ages 13 and older and adults who live anywhere in Texas and want psychiatric care without traveling to an office. There is no physical clinic to visit. Every appointment happens through secure, private video, so you can meet your provider from home, work, or anywhere with a reliable internet connection and a private space to talk.

Care is a good fit if you are seeking help with attention, mood, worry, sleep, trauma, or other mental-health concerns and you are comfortable using a phone, tablet, or computer for video visits. If you are looking for a provider who listens carefully, explains treatment options in plain language, and involves you in decisions, this approach is designed for you. It is not for emergencies — if you are in crisis, see the resources at the bottom of this page.

Because appointments are delivered by telehealth, you do not need to live near a particular city. Patients in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and rural communities across the state can all be seen. You do need to be physically located in Texas at the time of each appointment, and care follows Texas rules for telehealth prescribing.

A psychiatrist is a physician — a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) — who completed medical school and a residency in psychiatry. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who completed graduate-level psychiatric training and national board certification. Both are licensed to evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, including with medication.

For most outpatient psychiatric needs — evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing follow-up — care from a PMHNP and care from a psychiatrist can be similarly effective. Neither is "better" in a general sense. What matters more is finding a provider whose approach, communication style, and availability fit your needs. Some patients prefer a physician for complex medical situations or when a doctor's involvement is important to them; others value the nursing model's emphasis on whole-person, patient-centered care.

Bright Setorglo is a PMHNP, not a psychiatrist or physician. We describe the role accurately so you can make an informed choice. If at any point you feel a psychiatrist's care would better suit your situation, we can talk through that and help with a referral. There is no judgment either way — the right care is the care that helps you.

We accept Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare. Exact participation depends on the plan, provider, and booking platform, so we recommend confirming your plan before booking. See our Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare pages for details.

If you are paying out of pocket or prefer not to use insurance, self-pay options are available. For current rates, see our pricing page. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and a written Good Faith Estimate can be provided before your appointment.