Frequently Asked Questions

We currently offer our psychiatric services in multiple locations across California and Texas. Our California offices include San Diego, Palm Desert, Arroyo Grande, Fresno, and Visalia. In Texas, we have in-person offices in Houston, West Houston, Dallas, McKinney, Nederland, and Bridge City, and we serve Austin, San Antonio, Katy, and Pearland by statewide telehealth.

MindVibe follows HIPAA requirements, including the Privacy Rule, and we work to protect your information at every step. We hold business associate agreements with the third-party vendors that handle patient information, we encrypt your data in transit and at rest, and communication with our platform is secured.

We publish our self-pay rates. A first visit is $149 by telehealth or $199 in person, and follow-up visits are $95 by telehealth or $115 in person. The first visit is a psychiatric evaluation and follow-ups cover medication management and ongoing care. If you do have insurance, we will check your benefits first, because your plan may cost you less than paying directly. If you are paying without insurance, you can also ask us for a Good Faith Estimate.

Certainly! Our treatments are covered by the leading insurance providers across the country. Please call our agent to make sure that your insurance covers this.

If you are facing challenges in carrying on in your daily life, you need professional help. Self-diagnosis for mental health conditions can be harmful. We encourage you to consult with a licensed psychiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan, if you prefer.

A therapist is a trained professional, such as a psychologist, who provides effective counseling in combination with therapy to help individuals manage their mental health challenges. A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor who can identify and treat mental health problems with medicine. These experts are trained to deal with severe and complicated psychiatric disorders.

Yes, a psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. They are experts in prescribing medication for psychiatric disorders.

Absolutely! Virtual psychiatric care is provided by licensed psychiatric clinicians who will attend to your mental health challenges through an online medium. Online psychiatry comes under the umbrella of telehealth. It allows individuals to connect with a psychiatrist from the comfort of their own homes. For many psychiatric services, it is just as effective as an in-person appointment.

MindVibe offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health support. We treat a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. Services are available both in-person at our clinic locations and via telehealth.

We strive to see new patients within 3 business days of their initial request. After submitting your intake information, one of our specialists will contact you to schedule your first appointment at a time that works for you.

Yes! We offer telehealth appointments for patients across Texas and California. Virtual visits are conducted through a secure platform that follows HIPAA requirements and are just as effective as in-person appointments for many psychiatric services.

We offer mental health care for ages 13 and above. Our providers are experienced in treating adolescents and young adults with a range of psychiatric conditions.

Before your first visit, complete the intake forms sent to you by our team. Have a list of your current medications, any relevant medical history, and your insurance information ready. It also helps to write down any symptoms or concerns you want to discuss with your provider.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For emotional support during a crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (dial 988). These services are available 24/7.