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Online psychiatrist in Texas

Medically reviewed by Bruce Bassi, MD — Updated August 2026

See an online psychiatrist in Texas by secure video, from Houston to El Paso. Licensed Texas providers for evaluation, therapy, and medication management.

Licensed providers in Texas In-network with major insurers
Online psychiatry visit in a warm, sunlit home office
< 1 wk
typical wait for a first visit
Accepted in Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas logo — accepted insurance in Texas
Aetna logo — accepted insurance in Texas
Cigna logo — accepted insurance in Texas
UnitedHealthcare logo — accepted insurance in Texas
Optum logo — accepted insurance in Texas
Humana logo — accepted insurance in Texas
Medicare logo — accepted insurance in Texas
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Care for Texas residents

Specialist care, wherever you are in Texas

From Houston to Austin, every visit is online with a provider licensed in Texas — no waitlists, no clinic travel across the state. We serve adults and older adults from the major metros to rural West Texas, the Panhandle, Hill Country, and the Rio Grande Valley.

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Licensed in Texas

Every provider is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and authorized to evaluate, treat, and prescribe via telehealth statewide.

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Covered by Texas plans

In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and Humana, and we accept Medicare — with benefits verified before your first visit.

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Seen within the week

No long waitlists — most Texas patients meet their provider within a week of requesting care, often same-day or next-day.

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How it works

Getting started in Texas

STEP 01

Request & complete intake

Tell us what you need and finish secure intake forms online before your first visit — no prior in-person appointment required in Texas.

STEP 02

Meet your Texas provider

Connect by secure video with a provider licensed in Texas for a comprehensive evaluation, then build a medication and therapy plan together.

STEP 03

Stay connected

Follow your plan with virtual follow-ups and electronic prescriptions sent to your local Texas pharmacy.

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What we treat in Texas

From everyday struggles to complex diagnoses

Anxiety & panic
Depression & mood disorders
ADHD (non-stimulant)
Bipolar disorder
PTSD & trauma
Insomnia
Substance use
Dual diagnosis
Dr. Bruce Bassi, founder and Medical Director of TelepsychHealth
Your Texas care team

Providers licensed to care for you in Texas

Your Texas care team is led by Dr. Bruce Bassi, MD, MS — Medical Director and Founder, a general adult and addiction psychiatrist — alongside psychiatric physician associates Kimberly Eccher, PA-C and Wes Mills, PA-C. Together they deliver expert, evidence-based psychiatric care and therapy to Texans entirely online, specializing in highly effective non-controlled medications (we do not prescribe controlled substances like Xanax or Adderall).

Board-certified psychiatrists Psychiatric NPs & PAs Licensed therapists
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Telehealth policy

Texas telehealth policy milestones

Notable telehealth and mental-health policy milestones in Texas — how access to online psychiatric care has expanded for residents here.

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2025

$239M for rural inpatient mental health beds

In March 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced $239 million in construction grants to expand inpatient mental health care in rural Texas, supporting up to 332 beds across four communities. Expanded local capacity complements virtual psychiatry in reaching underserved rural patients.

Office of the Texas Governor
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2026

200-bed West Texas psychiatric hospital opened in 2026

The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, a 200-bed psychiatric hospital in Midland, held its grand opening in May 2026 and began adult inpatient care plus 24/7 walk-in behavioral health assessments, with outpatient and additional programs phasing in through early 2027. It expands mental-health access across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, which telepsychiatry can extend beyond the facility's walls.

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center
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2026

1.6 million Texas adults had a depressive episode

About 1.6 million Texas adults — 7.2% of the adult population — had a major depressive episode in the past year, and 4.7 million lived with any mental illness, according to SAMHSA state estimates released in February 2026 from the 2023 and 2024 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. The burden falls hardest on younger adults: 14.2% of Texans aged 18 to 25, more than double the 6.0% among adults 26 and older. Mood disorders are treatable, and virtual psychiatry puts medication management and therapy within reach without a drive to a clinic.

SAMHSA — National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2023–2024 state estimates
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2026

Texas telehealth coverage parity widened for 2026 plans

Texas law already requires health benefit plans to cover a service delivered as a telemedicine or telehealth service on the same basis and to the same extent as the same service delivered in person. House Bill 1052, signed in 2025 and applying to plans delivered, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, extends that parity to services delivered from or to an out-of-state site, so long as the patient primarily resides in Texas and the provider is licensed in Texas. Coverage for a virtual visit keeps moving closer to coverage for an office visit.

Texas Legislature — HB 1052 (89R), Tex. Ins. Code ch. 1455
Texas FAQ

Questions from Texas patients

Do you accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas?
Yes. We are fully in-network with BCBS of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and Humana, and we accept Medicare where our clinicians are licensed. In-network patients typically pay a standard specialist copay, and we verify your specific benefits before your first visit so you know your expected cost up front. Transparent cash-pay rates are also available.
Who can you serve in Texas?
Adults and older adults throughout Texas — including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Lubbock, plus rural West Texas, the Panhandle, Hill Country, and the Rio Grande Valley. You don't travel to an office, and your prescriptions go to a pharmacy near you.
What conditions can online psychiatrists treat in Texas?
We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use through virtual evaluations, medication management, and regular follow-ups.
Can I get medication through an online psychiatrist in Texas, and do you prescribe controlled substances?
Yes to medication, no to controlled substances. After a virtual evaluation, our Texas-licensed providers prescribe and manage FDA-approved non-controlled medications — including SSRIs, SNRIs, and non-stimulants — sent directly to your local pharmacy, following all state telemedicine laws. We do not prescribe controlled stimulants or benzodiazepines such as Adderall or Xanax. If that type of medication turns out to be the right fit for you, we'll tell you honestly and help you find appropriate in-person care.
Is online psychiatric care in Texas as effective as in-person visits?
Yes. Texas regulations require telepsychiatry to meet the same standard of care as in-person sessions, and no prior in-person visit is required to establish care.
Why choose online psychiatry in Texas?
We dedicate our entire practice to online psychiatry and mental health in Texas, with licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists trained specifically in virtual care delivery.

Start care in Texas today

Most Texas patients are seen within the week. Request an appointment and we'll verify your insurance up front.

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Online psychiatry in every Texas metro

Wherever you live in Texas, you can meet a Texas-licensed psychiatrist or psychiatric provider by secure video, no drive and no waiting room. Here's how that works across the state's largest regions.

Austin
Meet a Texas-licensed psychiatrist or therapist by video from anywhere in the Austin area, on a schedule that fits your day.
Houston
Start care by secure video without crossing the metro for an appointment.
Dallas–Fort Worth
Connect with a Texas-licensed clinician by video from anywhere in the Metroplex.
San Antonio & South Texas
Reach psychiatric care by video, including communities with few local options.
El Paso
See a Texas-licensed clinician online without a long drive for every visit.
Lubbock & the Panhandle
Care reaches West Texas by video, wherever you live in the region.

Care by condition in Texas

Depression

Low mood, lost motivation, trouble sleeping, or a heaviness that won't lift are some of the most common reasons Texans start care with us. After a video evaluation, your Texas-licensed provider builds a plan that may include therapy, non-controlled medication, or both, then follows up to adjust as you improve. Care continues by secure video, so you never have to sit in a waiting room to check in.

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Anxiety

Constant worry, racing thoughts, panic, or the sense that you can't switch off can make everyday life exhausting. Your Texas provider takes time to understand what you're experiencing and recommends evidence-based treatment, which may combine talk therapy with medication when it's appropriate. You and your provider set the pace and revisit the plan as things get easier.

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Ongoing medication management

If you already have a diagnosis, or a medication that isn't quite working, you don't have to start over. Our Texas-licensed prescribers review your regimen, adjust doses, and monitor your response over time by secure video, sending prescriptions electronically to your local pharmacy. We prescribe FDA-approved, non-controlled medications and check your benefits before your first visit.

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What to expect

  • A video evaluation with a Texas-licensed provider who takes time to understand your history and goals.
  • A plan built for you, which may include therapy, non-controlled medication, or both.
  • Prescriptions sent electronically to a pharmacy near you.
  • We verify your insurance benefits before your first visit so you know your expected cost.
  • Follow-up visits by secure video to adjust your plan as you improve.

Your Texas care team

4 providers licensed to see patients in Texas by secure video.

Wes Mills
Wes Mills
PA-C — Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Accepting new patients
My approach to practicing medicine is to have patients involved as active participants in their treatment, to incorporate family and support systems where necessary, and to achieve excellent continuity of care. I’m a goal-oriented person who enjoys discussing attainable, incremental goals in a patient’s progress with their treatment. I strive to establish solid professional relationships with patients, while maintaining a relaxed and open environment that allows patients to feel at ease.
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Kimberly Eccher
Kimberly Eccher
PA-C — Psychiatric Physician Associate
Accepting new patients
You deserve to be treated with love and respect. You deserve to be comfortable in your own skin. You deserve to feel like it’s okay to be you. You deserve to feel safe physically and emotionally, whether at home, school or in the workplace. You deserve to become the person you were created to be – the person you’ve always wanted to be.
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Anna Mitchell
Anna Mitchell
MA, LPC-S, CCTP — Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Accepting new patients
My approach is highly individualized, as I tailor treatment plans to meet your unique needs. Together, we will work on processing unresolved issues, addressing current symptoms of distress, and setting goals for a brighter future.
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Bruce Bassi
Bruce Bassi
MD, MS — Medical Director
Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatrist offering telepsychiatry with a thorough, biologically-based approach — balancing medication management and talk therapy.
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Now enrolling · starts August 5, 2026
New: weekly virtual group therapy for Texas adults
Wednesdays 5–6 PM Central, led by Anna Mitchell, LPC-S — for depression, anxiety, impulsivity, trauma, and borderline personality disorder.
Learn about the group
Hurt by a crime? Texas can pay for your care
Crime Victims' Compensation covers psychiatry & therapy
The Attorney General's CVC program pays for up to 60 mental health sessions related to the crime — telehealth included. We see CVC patients statewide and handle the program billing for you.
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What our patients say

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Wondering about cost or insurance?
We work with major commercial plans and offer affordable self-pay rates. Chat with us and we'll check your benefits and walk through your options before you book.

In a crisis? Help is available right now. TelepsychHealth offers scheduled care and is not an emergency service. If you're thinking about harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — or dial 911.