Hello Texans. I love the beautiful state of Texas. It’s made up of good down to earth people who are kind and resilient. I recognized that Texas was bound to be an economic engine I moved there in 2007. You know what I also love? When Texans get the mental health care that they deserve. Believe it or not we get tons of calls from people right in Austin who can’t even find a psychiatrist or therapist. I scratch my head on that until I realized that the rate of population growth outpaces the growth of the number of psychiatrists and therapists in the state. There are only about 140 new Psychiatry residency graduates each year in the entire state of Texas. If you have Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, please give us a call we’d be happy to see you thanks a lot.
In Texas, clinicians providing care to residents must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board.
Telehealth services must meet the same clinical standards as traditional in-person care. A valid provider-patient relationship can be established via virtual encounters, and no prior in-person visit is required as long as a proper evaluation is conducted.
Legal Notes:
Telehealth providers may not be reimbursed differently from in-person visits.
Patients are protected under Texas law from having telehealth claims denied based solely on the delivery method.
A full Texas license is required; out-of-state-only licenses are no longer valid.
Source: TX Insurance Code Sec. 1455.004 & TX Occupations Code Sec. 111.001.
Getting the right medication for your mental health shouldn’t be a struggle. Our board-certified providers and licensed PA-Cs are fully authorized by the Texas Medical Board to prescribe psychiatric medications via telehealth.
Bipolar Disorder & Mood Instability: Expert diagnosis and ongoing medication management to help you safely navigate manic highs and depressive lows, bringing long-term stability and balance back to your daily life.
Full Licensure Required for Telehealth Providers
As of September 1, 2024, all telemedicine providers must hold a full Texas license. Previous out-of-state-only licenses are being phased out.
Standard of Care Maintained
Telehealth visits must maintain the same standard of care as in-person encounters. No higher burden or regulatory standard may be imposed.
Reimbursement Parity
Texas law mandates that telemedicine services be reimbursed at the same level as in-person services.
At TelepsychHealth, we’re proud to offer a compassionate, responsive, and modern approach to psychiatry. Our team is deeply familiar with Texas-specific needs—urban, suburban, and rural—and we’re ready to help you begin your journey to better mental health.
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Expansion of Rural Mental Health Services
In March 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced $239 million in construction grants aimed at expanding inpatient mental health care in rural Texas. This initiative will support the addition of up to 332 beds across four communities, enabling patients to receive treatment closer to home without the need to travel to major cities.
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center
The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, currently under construction, is set to become a central hub for mental health services in West Texas. Scheduled to open in 2026, the 200-bed facility will offer inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24/7 crisis intervention center. The center aims to address the shortage of mental health resources in the region. Midland Reporter-Telegram+1Texas Mental Health Commission+1
Youth Mental Health Concerns
Texas has seen a significant rise in youth mental health issues, with reports indicating that the rate of Texas youth experiencing major depressive episodes has increased from 12% to 19% over the past five years. Advocates emphasize the need for comprehensive strategies beyond social media regulation to address these challenges. The Texas Tribune
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Funding Challenges
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Texas is facing a $7 million funding deficit due to expiring federal support and insufficient state funds. Established in 2022, this hotline is crucial for providing immediate mental health crisis intervention. Advocates and local officials are urging for sustained funding to prevent potential service disruptions.
Medical Director and Founder, TelepsychHealth
General (Adult) and Addiction Psychiatrist
We dedicate our entire practice to online psychiatry and mental health in Texas—it’s what we do best. Our licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists are trained to help. We’ll walk you through the simple tech setup so that you can focus on your care, not your computer.
As long as you are located in Texas, our team serves adolescents, adults, and older adults, including those seeking teen psychiatry, adult psychiatry or geriatric psychiatry online.
Our virtual services are available in:
Whether you’re in a big city or a small town, our online psychiatrists in Texas are ready to support your mental wellness.
At TelepsychHealth, we believe every Texan deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care. That’s why we:
We also offer group therapy for patients seeking affordable support. Our group sessions are grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and help address mood disorders in a collaborative and encouraging environment.
We work with the following Texas insurance providers to make mental health care more accessible:
Most plans cover virtual psychiatry the same way they would cover in-person sessions. We’re happy to verify your benefits.
Yes. After your virtual evaluation, our Texas-licensed psychiatrists can prescribe and manage medications when clinically appropriate, following all state telemedicine and prescribing laws.
Yes. Texas regulations require telepsychiatry to meet the same standard of care as in person sessions. Our psychiatrists conduct comprehensive evaluations, prescribe medications when appropriate, and provide ongoing therapy through HIPAA-compliant video sessions.
