Find a psychiatrist in Irving, TX — covered by insurance


Top psychiatrists in Irving, TX accepting new patients
Irving residents deserve accessible mental healthcare. Headway's network of 1,073 providers serves neighborhoods like Farmers Branch and Irving's central areas with flexible scheduling, free consultations, and insurance-covered sessions. Most clients save 75% on therapy costs.
I am a Compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping people navigate their mental health journey. With nearly 20 years of global nursing experience providing both psychiatric and medical care across the lifespan, I offer a unique, holistic perspective on well-being. My approach centers on comprehensive psychiatric assessment, careful medication management, and expert crisis intervention. I’m passionate about building genuine therapeutic relationships, collaborating with other providers, and promoting evidence-based, patient-centered mental health care.
Hi, I'm Ariel, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, professor, and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).I provide care for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. My background includes working across telehealth, inpatient, and outpatient settings, including detox and addiction treatment.
I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach and value working collaboratively with my clients. My focus is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard and respected as we work together toward real, lasting progress
I am a doctoral-prepared nurse (DNP) and a dual-certified nurse practitioner (FNP-C/PMHNP-BC) with more than twenty years of nursing experience. I am great at combining my clinical skills with a holistic approach to patient care, with a goal of helping you feel understood and empowered. I am committed to improving patient outcomes through clear communication and care planning and implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life. My experience includes working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, stress-related concerns, and other psychiatric conditions across various treatment settings.
I believe mental health care should be collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. Every person has a unique story, and I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.
Whether you're seeking help for a new concern or looking to improve existing symptoms, my goal is to help you develop a treatment plan that aligns with your personal goals and supports long-term wellness.
Amara is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with children, teens, and adults. She provides care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, and other mental health needs. She has a background in psychiatric nursing and believes good mental health care starts with feeling heard, understood, and comfortable with your provider.
I am a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I've worked in different practice settings, including private practice, community mental health, homeless and correctional services, and addiction. I treat and manage a range of disorders ( depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, addictions, etc).
As a board-certified, doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner, I treat a variety of mental health disorders using medication management as well as can incorporate psychotherapy within the session based on situational necessity. My focus is across the lifespan, including children and adolescents.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Irving, TX



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 100%OCD
- 97%Bipolar disorder
- 94%ADD/ADHD

- 100%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 97%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 97%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%United Healthcare

- 100%English
- 13%Spanish
- 9%French
- 9%Yoruba
- 3%Gujarati

- 100%In-person or online

- 75%Woman
- 25%Man

- 47%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 47%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Medical Doctor

- 94%Individual therapy
- 25%Family therapy
- 9%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions


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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Irving
Finding psychiatrists in Irving starts with knowing which type of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists focus on talk therapy. Medication management may support care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Both therapy and psychiatry can be valid starting points, depending on the kind of support you want.
Irving has a smaller local market than nearby Dallas, so virtual psychiatry can give you more options while keeping care close to your schedule. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what each bio says about specialties, communication style, and care approach.
Psychiatric care in Irving can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps you see your estimated cost before you book. You can enter your insurance details, review psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients with your plan, read bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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