Find a psychiatrist in Texas — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Texas accepting new patients
Texas residents can now access affordable mental health care through Headway's network of 1,011 licensed providers offering evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and flexible virtual or in-person options, quality care is within reach across the state.
Transform with Insight Mental Wellness
At Insight Mental Wellness, we offer personalized mental health care designed to support your journey toward recovery and stability. Our services include medication management, mental health evaluations, and advanced treatments like rTMS and Spravato.
Transform with Insight Mental Wellness
At Insight Mental Wellness, we offer personalized mental health care designed to support your journey toward recovery and stability. Our services include medication management, mental health evaluations, and advanced treatments like rTMS and Spravato.
Hello! I’m Clifford Echabu, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health care. I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported on their healing journey. My approach is collaborative and holistic—combining evidence-based treatment with open, judgment-free communication.
I have experience working in inpatient psychiatric care and community mental health settings, treating individuals facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma-related concerns, ADHD, and substance-use challenges. I also focus on promoting emotional wellness, building coping skills, and empowering clients to take an active role in their care.
Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or seeking ongoing support, I strive to create a safe environment where you can be your authentic self and work toward stability, resilience, and renewed hope. Together, we will build a personalized treatment plan that fits your life and your goals.
I help professionals navigate and overcome mental health hurdles for enhanced success and well-being, by fostering resilience through personalized treatment.
- Medication Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- ADHD
- Stress
- Sleep Problems
- OCD
- Psychosis
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital Challenges
- Postpartum Care
- Self-Esteem Concerns
- Women's Issues
- Life Transitions
- Emotional Disturbance
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- PTSD
- Coping Skills Development
- Dual Diagnosis
About our psychiatrists serving Texas
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 91%Bipolar disorder
- 90%PTSD
- 82%ADD/ADHD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 71%Ascension
- 98%English
- 7%Spanish
- 6%Yoruba
- 6%Igbo
- 3%Hindi
- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 60%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 33%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%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 Psychiatrist in Texas
Searching for psychiatrists in Texas starts with knowing what kind of mental health care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy and related support. Both can be valid entry points depending on your needs. People often look for psychiatric care for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management. Across a large state like Texas, the right fit may vary by region, so review each psychiatrist’s training, listed specialties, and care focus before you book.
In Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other parts of Texas, your search may include both in-person and virtual psychiatry options. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so availability, appointment format, and scheduling flexibility can matter as much as location. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading bios can help you understand whether a psychiatrist focuses on evaluation, ongoing medication management, therapy, or a combination of services.
Psychiatric care in Texas can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and browse Texas psychiatrists who are accepting new patients with your plan. Nationally, Headway partners with 100+ insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm what coverage is available in Texas and see your estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking.
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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