Telepsychiatry for Katy, TX
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Elizabeth Macshadiya
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I offer psychiatric assessments with empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, and joint decision-making in-person and online for your convenience! All client information is maintained electronically via secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic health record and platforms.
Hi, I’m Liz! Are you suffering from challenges caused by depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and more? Do you often wonder if what you are feeling or experiencing is “normal?” Let’s talk! I am an experienced, board-certified psychiatric provider who believes in treating you with respect and compassion, and encourages you to actively participate in your journey to wellness. My overall goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and have a greater overall understanding about your mental health. I focus on you as a whole person, and not just a diagnosis. I see patients ages 6+ in TX, CO, IA, MI, NM, and WA.
I offer psychiatric assessments with empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, and joint decision-making in-person and online for your convenience! All client information is maintained electronically via secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic health record and platforms.
Hi, I’m Liz! Are you suffering from challenges caused by depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and more? Do you often wonder if what you are feeling or experiencing is “normal?” Let’s talk! I am an experienced, board-certified psychiatric provider who believes in treating you with respect and compassion, and encourages you to actively participate in your journey to wellness. My overall goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and have a greater overall understanding about your mental health. I focus on you as a whole person, and not just a diagnosis. I see patients ages 6+ in TX, CO, IA, MI, NM, and WA.
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Nanu A Ogunyoku
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
I believe in dealing with the patient as a whole when it comes to depression, anxiety, trauma , mood disorders, PTSD, and sleep problems. We are currently accepting New Telehealth Patients from Colorado, Nevada and Texas. We will work with you to make sure you get the best care possible.
I believe in dealing with the patient as a whole when it comes to depression, anxiety, trauma , mood disorders, PTSD, and sleep problems. We are currently accepting New Telehealth Patients from Colorado, Nevada and Texas. We will work with you to make sure you get the best care possible.
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Many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, mood difficulties, relationship issues, and psychosis. These conditions can be from normal life stressors or from our genetics, and living with them may be difficult for us or our loved ones. Seeking help can be hard when the stigma around mental health is high. However, you know you need help and if you are reading this, then you are at the right place because our goal is to provide you with a Novus (new) Beginning for your life. We strive to provide excellent care which includes therapy and medications as indicated.
Many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, mood difficulties, relationship issues, and psychosis. These conditions can be from normal life stressors or from our genetics, and living with them may be difficult for us or our loved ones. Seeking help can be hard when the stigma around mental health is high. However, you know you need help and if you are reading this, then you are at the right place because our goal is to provide you with a Novus (new) Beginning for your life. We strive to provide excellent care which includes therapy and medications as indicated.
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Omolola Oloyede
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
NOW accepting new clients from all over TEXAS! Are you ever wondering if what you're experiencing is typical? Perhaps you are puzzled by your forgetfulness, struggle to concentrate, or find yourself easily distracted. Maybe getting out of bed in the morning feels like a chore, you lack motivation to engage in life, or you experience unexplained tearfulness. Do you find it difficult to sleep at night, waking up multiple times and feeling exhausted the next day? Have you faced trauma that leaves you feeling anxious and on edge? You don't have to navigate these difficulties by yourself.
NOW accepting new clients from all over TEXAS! Are you ever wondering if what you're experiencing is typical? Perhaps you are puzzled by your forgetfulness, struggle to concentrate, or find yourself easily distracted. Maybe getting out of bed in the morning feels like a chore, you lack motivation to engage in life, or you experience unexplained tearfulness. Do you find it difficult to sleep at night, waking up multiple times and feeling exhausted the next day? Have you faced trauma that leaves you feeling anxious and on edge? You don't have to navigate these difficulties by yourself.
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Empowered Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
Accepting new patients from anywhere in Texas! Are you ever curious if what you're experiencing is typical? Perhaps you are puzzled by your forgetfulness, struggle to focus, or find yourself easily distracted. Maybe getting out of bed in the morning feels like a chore, you lack motivation to engage in life, or you experience unexplained tearfulness. Do you find it difficult to sleep at night, waking up multiple times and feeling exhausted the next day? Have you faced trauma that leaves you feeling anxious and on edge? You don't have to navigate these difficulties by yourself.
Accepting new patients from anywhere in Texas! Are you ever curious if what you're experiencing is typical? Perhaps you are puzzled by your forgetfulness, struggle to focus, or find yourself easily distracted. Maybe getting out of bed in the morning feels like a chore, you lack motivation to engage in life, or you experience unexplained tearfulness. Do you find it difficult to sleep at night, waking up multiple times and feeling exhausted the next day? Have you faced trauma that leaves you feeling anxious and on edge? You don't have to navigate these difficulties by yourself.
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Claudine Onsongo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
Dr. Claudine Onsongo is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, board-certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) with over 10 years of providing compassionate and effective care in variety of healthcare settings. My goal is to work together with you for an ideal treatment plan.
Dr. Claudine Onsongo is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, board-certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) with over 10 years of providing compassionate and effective care in variety of healthcare settings. My goal is to work together with you for an ideal treatment plan.
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SimSo Behavioral Legacy, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77449 (Online Only)
My approach to care it's a holistic approach that provides support not just with the mental needs of the client, but also the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. My approach is client centered, culture Specific, individualized care- no one shoe fit all approach to care.
My approach to care it's a holistic approach that provides support not just with the mental needs of the client, but also the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. My approach is client centered, culture Specific, individualized care- no one shoe fit all approach to care.
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Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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Adedamola Adefioye
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
Adedamola "Ade" Adefioye is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has over 8 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field. She manages and treats adolescents and adults with various mental health concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders.
Adedamola "Ade" Adefioye is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has over 8 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field. She manages and treats adolescents and adults with various mental health concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders.
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I love my job and count myself blessed to be able to help others find the healing and help that they are often looking for when struggling with the issues of depression, anxiety, problems with mood and ADD/ADHD. All of theses can have a huge impact on our daily lives, in our marriages and at school. I use medication with supportive therapy to help you achieve resolution of these and other issues.
I love my job and count myself blessed to be able to help others find the healing and help that they are often looking for when struggling with the issues of depression, anxiety, problems with mood and ADD/ADHD. All of theses can have a huge impact on our daily lives, in our marriages and at school. I use medication with supportive therapy to help you achieve resolution of these and other issues.
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Bright Star Behavioral
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
Welcome and great job reaching this far! I am so glad you have taken the time to visit my site. I believe getting to know you as a person, not just as a patient is an important part of a successful therapeutic alliance. This is a supportive space where you can talk about your emotional and mental health and get important questions about medication answered: What medication is right for me? What will I feel or experience with this medication? How long would I need to take it? Together, we will develop a treatment plan that will help you manage your symptoms so you can live life with more stability, ease and balance.
Welcome and great job reaching this far! I am so glad you have taken the time to visit my site. I believe getting to know you as a person, not just as a patient is an important part of a successful therapeutic alliance. This is a supportive space where you can talk about your emotional and mental health and get important questions about medication answered: What medication is right for me? What will I feel or experience with this medication? How long would I need to take it? Together, we will develop a treatment plan that will help you manage your symptoms so you can live life with more stability, ease and balance.
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Edmund Munde
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77450
Welcome to Psychiatric Holistic Care (PHC). We are accepting new patients with appointments available within a week. If you're overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood swings, psychosis, life changes, stressful events, or substance use, you're not alone. We provide guidance for healing and self-discovery through a holistic approach that addresses symptoms and underlying causes. We use evidence-based approach to treat our patients. At PHC, we treat conditions like depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, ADHD, autism, PTSD, substance use disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders.
Welcome to Psychiatric Holistic Care (PHC). We are accepting new patients with appointments available within a week. If you're overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood swings, psychosis, life changes, stressful events, or substance use, you're not alone. We provide guidance for healing and self-discovery through a holistic approach that addresses symptoms and underlying causes. We use evidence-based approach to treat our patients. At PHC, we treat conditions like depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, ADHD, autism, PTSD, substance use disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders.
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Holistic Health Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
Andrea Yoshiko Carter is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has experience treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, and bipolar disorder. Andrea has received training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and is certified in brainspotting.
Andrea Yoshiko Carter is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has experience treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, and bipolar disorder. Andrea has received training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and is certified in brainspotting.
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Hello, I am a board certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner. I received my Masters from the University of Texas, my DNP from Frontier University and have been practicing for 9 years. I help ages from 10 and 100yrs old who is struggling with all manner of mental health condition including but not limited to Bipolar, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, BPD, Mood Disorder, Eating Disorder, career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves.
Hello, I am a board certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner. I received my Masters from the University of Texas, my DNP from Frontier University and have been practicing for 9 years. I help ages from 10 and 100yrs old who is struggling with all manner of mental health condition including but not limited to Bipolar, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, BPD, Mood Disorder, Eating Disorder, career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves.
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Impireum led by Dr. Nadia A. McFarlane, MD offers Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and ADHD testing, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Neurofeedback to individuals seeking care for various mental health concerns. Our ideal client is someone who is looking for evidence-based treatment modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other related disorders, intending to achieve improved mental well-being and a higher quality of life. They want effective and innovative therapies that go beyond traditional approaches and desire lasting positive change in their mental health and overall functioning.
Impireum led by Dr. Nadia A. McFarlane, MD offers Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and ADHD testing, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Neurofeedback to individuals seeking care for various mental health concerns. Our ideal client is someone who is looking for evidence-based treatment modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other related disorders, intending to achieve improved mental well-being and a higher quality of life. They want effective and innovative therapies that go beyond traditional approaches and desire lasting positive change in their mental health and overall functioning.
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A compassionate and empathetic Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of comprehensive experience in health care, providing wellness and mental health management for a variety of populations.
A compassionate and empathetic Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of comprehensive experience in health care, providing wellness and mental health management for a variety of populations.
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Endah Fomuki-Munde
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77450
Welcome to Psychiatric Holistic Care (PHC). We welcome new patients, offering appointment slots within a week. If you are grappling with feelings of depression, anxiety, mood swings, psychosis, life transitions, stressful situations, or substance use, know that you're not alone. PHC offers a holistic approach, addressing symptoms and underlying causes. Our commitment to evidence-based practices ensures comprehensive and effective treatment. PHC specializes in conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, ADHD, autism, PTSD, substance use disorder, schizophrenia, and other related disorders.
Welcome to Psychiatric Holistic Care (PHC). We welcome new patients, offering appointment slots within a week. If you are grappling with feelings of depression, anxiety, mood swings, psychosis, life transitions, stressful situations, or substance use, know that you're not alone. PHC offers a holistic approach, addressing symptoms and underlying causes. Our commitment to evidence-based practices ensures comprehensive and effective treatment. PHC specializes in conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, ADHD, autism, PTSD, substance use disorder, schizophrenia, and other related disorders.
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Dr. Brian Zachariah is a board-certified psychiatrist and believes in tailoring his approach to meet each patient’s unique needs. He uses a multi-modal approach, incorporating medication management, patient empowerment, and psychoeducation to improve patients’ quality of life.
Dr. Brian Zachariah is a board-certified psychiatrist and believes in tailoring his approach to meet each patient’s unique needs. He uses a multi-modal approach, incorporating medication management, patient empowerment, and psychoeducation to improve patients’ quality of life.
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Dr. Lynda Parker is a psychiatrist currently practicing at Anew Era TMS and Psychiatry of Austin in Austin, TX. She also offers virtual consultations.
Dr. Lynda Parker is a psychiatrist currently practicing at Anew Era TMS and Psychiatry of Austin in Austin, TX. She also offers virtual consultations.
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Dr. Yahya Saeed is a long time Houstonian, having graduated from Stratford High School and from the University of Houston. He has also been a general psychiatry resident at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then completed his addiction psychiatry fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Urdu/Hindi, and accepts patients who speak these languages. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine.
Dr. Yahya Saeed is a long time Houstonian, having graduated from Stratford High School and from the University of Houston. He has also been a general psychiatry resident at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then completed his addiction psychiatry fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Urdu/Hindi, and accepts patients who speak these languages. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.