Find a psychiatrist in Lufkin, TX — covered by insurance


Top psychiatrists in Lufkin, TX accepting new patients
Discover mental health support across Lufkin neighborhoods like Northgate, Downtown, and South Lufkin. Headway connects you with 1,073 providers offering flexible scheduling, virtual care, and insurance-covered sessions to support your wellness journey.
I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of healthcare experience specializing in men’s health, mental health, hormone optimization, and functional medicine. My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with a personalized, root-cause-focused perspective to help clients improve mood, resilience, focus, sleep, and overall well-being. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, burnout, and performance-related concerns in men. My goal is to provide high-quality, individualized care in a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard and empowered.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth care across Texas. I’m passionate about helping clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey. I believe every patient deserves a safe, judgment-free space to explore their challenges, build coping skills, and work toward emotional balance.
I prioritize collaboration and open communication, so you’ll always be an active participant in your care. My goal is to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported as you navigate your mental health journey.
Hi, I’m Dr. Aminah Abdikadir, DNP, PMHNP-BC. I’ve spent nearly a decade helping individuals improve their mental health through inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth care. I believe in a holistic approach that looks at the whole person mind, body, and environment to create lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel balanced and empowered as you navigate life’s challenges.
I am an advanced practice registered nurse who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and supporting individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Combining clinical expertise with a holistic, person‐centered approach,
I’m Elizabeth, a Filipina American Psychiatric‐Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Her Mind & Wellness. My practice is built on the belief that mental‐health care should feel human, culturally aware, and deeply supportive.
I believe healing happens when you feel seen, safe, and understood. My practice blends modern psychiatry with a nurturing, human approach — creating a space where you can breathe, reset, and rebuild your wellness with guidance that feels gentle, clear, and empowering.
Hi, I’m Dr. Rukhsar Ali, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and stress-related challenges. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and have experience providing psychiatric care across a variety of outpatient, community, and behavioral health settings. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized—I believe every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and involved in their treatment. Together, we'll create a plan that supports your goals and helps you move toward lasting wellness.
Gold Coast Wellness and Psychiatry is a mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care. We specialize in helping individuals manage conditions such as depression, trauma related disorders, anxiety, insomnia ADHD, and other psychiatric concerns through a holistic approach that blends medication management, psychotherapy, and wellness strategies. Our goal is to empower patients to achieve balance, improve their quality of life, and thrive in their daily lives.
Maybe you aren't getting as much joy from spending time with their loved ones, or the sunset doesn’t feel as striking as it once did.
We'll use a gentle, collaborative approach to help you explore your thoughts without judgment.
You can expect open communication, respect, and individualized care focused on helping them achieve lasting emotional balance and improved daily functioning.
Working with teachers, families, guidance counselors, and pediatricians."
I have a very mellow, approachable style, and my main goal is to help my patients reach their goals. Many of the people I work with feel like they haven’t been truly heard before, or that medication was presented as their only option. I take time to listen and make sure you feel comfortable, understood, and involved in your care. I also grew up in an immigrant household, where mental health wasn’t always talked about or seen as an option, and that experience really shaped how I work with my patients today.
About our psychiatrists serving Lufkin, TX



- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 91%Bipolar disorder
- 89%PTSD
- 81%ADD/ADHD

- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 76%Ascension

- 98%English
- 7%Spanish
- 6%Yoruba
- 5%Igbo
- 3%Hindi

- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online

- 79%Woman
- 20%Man

- 62%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 31%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

- 96%Individual therapy
- 21%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 8%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right psychiatrist for you
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 Lufkin
Finding psychiatrists in Lufkin starts with knowing what type of mental health care you want to book. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Therapists provide talk therapy and support, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. If you’re looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, look for a psychiatrist whose profile lists experience with your concern and explains how they approach medication management.
In a smaller city like Lufkin, local psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger Texas markets. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in Texas. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so it helps to compare appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and any listed experience with therapy or coordinated care. Reading bios before you book can also show how a psychiatrist communicates, what they specialize in, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Lufkin can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs, accept your plan, and are ready to see new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs before booking, and choose from in-person or virtual appointments 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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