Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Brownsville, TX
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who hold a master's or doctoral degree and board certification (PMHNP-BC). They can independently diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe psychiatric medications, provide therapy, and manage ongoing psychiatric care — often with shorter wait times and greater telehealth availability than psychiatrists.
Serving Brownsville and Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
PMHNP-BC
$150–$300 per initial evaluation; $80–$180 per follow-up
Brownsville, Cameron County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Brownsville Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Brownsville Treat
About Brownsville
Mental Health in Brownsville
Southernmost Texas city. High poverty rate. Limited specialist access.
Common Questions
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Brownsville — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Brownsville, TX?
You can book a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lyte Psychiatry serving Brownsville and Cameron County — same-week appointments available via telehealth or in-person in the Dallas area. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
What does a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Brownsville cost?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner in Brownsville typically costs $150–$300 per initial evaluation; $80–$180 per follow-up. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there psychiatric nurse practitioners in Brownsville accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatric nurse practitioners are currently accepting new patients in Brownsville and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Brownsville via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric nurse practitioner services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Brownsville. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatric nurse practitioners in Brownsville treat?
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Brownsville commonly treat: depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, mood disorders, stress. An advanced practice nurse specializing in mental health who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and provide psychiatric care.
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Find a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Accepting Your Insurance in Brownsville
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Brownsville. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Ambetter in Brownsville →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting BCBS in Brownsville →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Cigna in Brownsville →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting UHC in Brownsville →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Aetna in Brownsville →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Humana in Brownsville →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Magellan in Brownsville →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Tricare in Brownsville →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Medicare in Brownsville →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Scott and White in Brownsville →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Molina in Brownsville →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Superior in Brownsville →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Oscar in Brownsville →Texas has a shortage of over 4,500 mental health providers — ranking 49th in the nation for mental health care access. NAMI Texas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of Texas. See the cost of psychiatric nurse practitioner visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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