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New Psychiatric Patients: Starting Your Journey

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Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

We begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to understand your concerns, symptoms, health history, current medications, previous treatment, and goals for care.

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Personalized Treatment Plan

Together, we develop an individualized treatment plan based on your clinical needs and goals. Recommendations may include medication management, education, lifestyle strategies, and coordination with other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

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Ongoing Care

Follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your progress, address concerns, and adjust your treatment plan as needed. Telehealth appointments are available for eligible patients located in Texas.

Visit Options & Fees

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation — 60 minutes | $150

A comprehensive evaluation to understand your history, symptoms, concerns, previous treatment, and goals for care.

Medication Management Follow-Up — 30 minutes | $100

Ongoing assessment of symptoms, medications, response to treatment, and treatment-plan adjustments.

Extended Medication Management Follow-Up — 45 minutes | $125

Additional time for more in-depth care, including medication management and supportive therapeutic interventions when clinically appropriate.

Payment & Insurance

Radiant Elite Behavioral Health accepts eligible Aetna and Cigna plans for psychiatric care in Texas. Your specific plan, benefits, and estimated out-of-pocket cost will be checked before your first visit. Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance vary by plan.

Self-pay is also available at the introductory rates listed above. We accept major credit and debit cards, plus eligible HSA and FSA cards. Self-pay patients may request a superbill to seek out-of-network reimbursement; reimbursement is determined by their insurance plan and is not guaranteed.

Patient FAQs

How does telehealth work?

Telehealth appointments are conducted through a secure video platform. Patients must be physically located in Texas at the time of their appointment. A reliable internet connection and a private location are recommended.

What are my appointment options?

New psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments are available by telehealth for eligible patients located in Texas. Visit length is selected based on the type and complexity of care needed. Scheduling is available through our secure patient portal.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We accept eligible Aetna and Cigna plans for Texas patients. Your coverage and estimated cost will be checked before your first visit. We also offer self-pay appointments at the rates listed above. If you use out-of-network benefits, you may request a superbill for self-pay visits.

How do I prepare for my visit?

Please complete your intake forms before your appointment and have an updated list of medications, relevant medical and psychiatric history, and information about previous treatments available. You may also want to make a list of questions or concerns you’d like to discuss.

What if I have a crisis?

Radiant Elite Behavioral Health is an outpatient practice and does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency or believe you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or another mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Ready to Get Started?

 

Choose how you’d like to begin: use Aetna or Cigna insurance, or request a self-pay appointment at our introductory rates.

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