Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Houston, 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 Houston and Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
PMHNP-BC
$150–$300 per initial evaluation; $80–$180 per follow-up
Houston, Harris County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Houston Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Houston Treat
About Houston
Mental Health in Houston
America's most diverse city. Energy sector, healthcare, petrochemical industry. Hurricane PTSD prevalent.
Common Questions
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Houston — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Houston, TX?
You can book a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lyte Psychiatry serving Houston and Harris 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 Houston cost?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner in Houston 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 Houston accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatric nurse practitioners are currently accepting new patients in Houston and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Houston via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric nurse practitioner services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Houston. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatric nurse practitioners in Houston treat?
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Houston 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 Houston
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Houston. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Ambetter in Houston →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting BCBS in Houston →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Cigna in Houston →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting UHC in Houston →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Aetna in Houston →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Humana in Houston →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Magellan in Houston →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Tricare in Houston →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Medicare in Houston →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Scott and White in Houston →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Molina in Houston →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Superior in Houston →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners accepting Oscar in Houston →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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