Online Psychiatrist & Telepsychiatry — Same-Day Appointments
Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner seeing new patients today across nine states — Texas, New York, Florida, Colorado, Washington, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Iowa. No referral required. No waitlist. Most patients book and are seen the same day. Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, and Carelon accepted in-network. Self-pay starts at $120.
- 100% Virtual & HIPAA Compliant
- No Referral Needed
- 9 States Covered
- Major Insurance Accepted
Expert Online Psychiatric Care, On Your Terms
Getting mental health help shouldn’t require a three-week wait, a referral, or a two-hour drive. It should take a few clicks.
Same-Day Appointments
Most patients book and are seen the same day. No waitlist, no phone tag, no referral from a primary care doctor who’s also booked three weeks out.
HIPAA-Compliant Video
Every session runs on an encrypted, HIPAA-compliant platform. Your records stay private. Nothing is shared without your explicit written authorization.
From Anywhere in 9 States
Licensed in TX, NY, FL, CO, WA, MD, NH, NM, and IA. Whether you’re in Houston, a rural Iowa county, or upstate New York, the appointment is wherever you have internet.
Real Board Certification
Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center — the same credential required to work in a hospital psychiatric unit. Not a counselor. A prescriber.
Comprehensive Online Mental Health Services
We offer a broad spectrum of telepsychiatry services designed to address diverse mental health needs with expertise and empathy across 9 states.
Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Expert online diagnosis and personalized treatment — including SSRIs and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — to help you manage GAD, social anxiety, and panic attacks and regain control of your daily life.
Depression & Postpartum Depression
Compassionate, evidence-based online care for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and postpartum depression (PPD). We support new mothers and individuals through every stage of recovery with personalized medication management.
OCD Treatment
Specialized virtual therapy combining Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold standard for OCD — and SSRI medication management for effective, long-term obsessive-compulsive disorder relief.
Bipolar & Mood Disorders
Long-term, integrated online treatment using mood stabilizers and psychotherapy (CBT and family-focused therapy) to manage mood shifts, prevent episodes, and promote lasting stability for bipolar disorder patients.
PTSD & Trauma Support
Trauma-informed virtual psychiatric care using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you process trauma and reclaim your life.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Multifaceted, lifelong online treatment combining antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy, social skills training, and coordinated specialty care for improved quality of life. Early intervention is critical.
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Clinical virtual interventions including CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) and targeted medication management to address root causes and help you achieve consistent, restful sleep.
ESA Letters & Evaluations
Professional psychiatric evaluations for legitimate Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters, fully compliant with federal guidelines. Conducted by licensed providers — no fake certifications or registries.
Informed Patients Are Empowered Patients
Learn about the conditions we treat and the evidence-based approaches our online psychiatrists use.
Symptoms: Persistent worry, restlessness, chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, heightened irritability, muscle tension, disrupted sleep, and sudden panic attacks with physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
Online Treatment at Samz Mental Health: Highly personalized care including evidence-based medication management (SSRIs) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety.
Symptoms: Persistent sadness, loss of interest, hopelessness, fatigue, appetite or sleep changes. With postpartum depression (PPD): intense anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and anger following childbirth.
PPD vs. Baby Blues: Baby blues typically fade within two weeks. PPD is more severe, lasts much longer, and significantly impacts a mother’s ability to care for herself and her baby — requiring professional psychiatric treatment.
Treatment: Evidence-based pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, tailored to each individual’s experience by our board-certified online providers.
OCD Treatment: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is the gold standard — gradually exposing individuals to feared thoughts while preventing compulsive rituals. SSRIs are prescribed alongside ERP for best results.
PTSD Treatment: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are used to process traumatic memories and change negative thought patterns. Antidepressants may also be prescribed to manage co-occurring anxiety and depression.
What Is Bipolar Disorder? A complex mental health condition causing dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and concentration — including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Manic episodes involve elevated mood, racing thoughts, reduced sleep, and risky behavior.
Treatment: Lifelong, integrated online management using mood stabilizers as the foundation, combined with CBT or family-focused therapy to recognize early warning signs and develop effective coping strategies.
Symptoms: Delusions (false beliefs), hallucinations (perceiving things not present), disorganized thinking, and catatonic behavior. Early intervention is critical — it significantly improves long-term outcomes and reduces symptom severity.
Treatment: Antipsychotic medications combined with individual therapy, family therapy, social skills training, and coordinated specialty care services for comprehensive, holistic long-term support.
Causes: Stress, anxiety, depression, poor sleep habits, medications, chronic pain, restless leg syndrome, irregular schedules, and excessive caffeine or alcohol intake. Identifying the root cause is essential for effective treatment.
Treatment: CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) is a highly effective non-medication approach addressing thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep. Short-term medication may be added, always combined with behavioral therapies for lasting results.
How Online Psychiatry Works at Samz Mental Health
Getting started with your mental health journey is simple. Four easy steps to expert psychiatric care.
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Schedule Your Appointment
Book a convenient time slot through our easy online system — same-day telepsychiatry availability is often possible. Select your state and choose a time that works for you.
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Secure Virtual Consultation
Receive a secure link for your HIPAA-compliant video session. Meet with your licensed psychiatric provider from anywhere in your covered state — no waiting room required.
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Personalized Treatment Plan
Meet with your board-certified provider to discuss your symptoms and history. If needed, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy immediately. A customized treatment plan is built around your unique needs and goals.
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Ongoing Support & Care
Continue your mental health journey with regular follow-up appointments, ongoing medication management, and therapeutic support from your dedicated online psychiatric provider.
Who You’re Seeing
Samuel Omolade is a board-certified PMHNP with over 7 years of psychiatric clinical experience. Before opening Samz Mental Health, he worked at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, Nix Hospital in San Antonio, Perimeter Behavioral Health in Georgia, and King Haven Counseling Group. He holds an MSN in psychiatric nursing from Western Governors University and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
He specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, schizophrenia, geriatric psychiatry, and autism-related aggression. His clinical approach weights medication decisions against your day-to-day experience — not the other way around.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC is a licensed prescriber in all 9 states. Non-controlled medications — SSRIs, SNRIs, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, sleep medications, buspirone, hydroxyzine — are prescribed same day and sent to your pharmacy electronically. Controlled substances have state-specific requirements; your provider will explain what applies to your situation.
No. You book directly through the portal. No call from your primary care doctor, no insurance pre-authorization required to schedule.
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Carelon Behavioral Health — in-network across all 9 states. Several subsidiary plans (AllSavers, UMR, Meritain, Oxford Health, Oscar, UHC Student Resources) are also accepted. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.
Same day or next day in most cases. The scheduling portal shows live availability — pick a slot and you’re confirmed.
For medication management and psychiatric evaluation, yes. The American Psychiatric Association has reviewed multiple controlled studies and supports telehealth equivalence for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder management.
Texas, New York, Florida, Colorado, Washington, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Iowa. You must be physically located in your state at the time of the appointment — not just a resident.
Online Psychiatry Services Across 9 States
Our virtual psychiatric services bring expert, empathetic care directly to you — wherever you are in our service states. Click your state for local information. Whether you searched for an online psychiatrist near me or browsed by state, same-day appointments are available across all nine locations.
Texas Online Psychiatry
Texas is home to the largest military and veteran population of any state — Fort Cavazos, JBSA, Dyess, Sheppard — and rural West Texas can run 2+ hours to the nearest psychiatrist. Telehealth closes both gaps. NPs in Texas practice with a collaborating physician; Samuel Omolade meets that requirement. All 42 Texas cities →
Maryland Online Psychiatry
Maryland grants NPs full practice authority. The DC corridor brings federal workers, government contractors, and military personnel — each with distinct occupational stress patterns. Silver Spring to Waldorf, same-day available. All 12 Maryland cities →
New York Online Psychiatry
New York telehealth law allows most non-controlled medications to be initiated via video; a first in-person visit is required only for controlled substances. NYC to Buffalo, same-day slots across all 18 locations. All 18 New York locations →
Washington Online Psychiatry
Washington is full-practice authority — no collaborating physician. JBLM and Naval Station Everett drive significant military mental health demand. Tech-sector anxiety and immigration evaluation requests are common. All 9 Washington cities →
Florida Online Psychiatry
Florida’s mix of military bases (MacDill, NAS Jacksonville, Eglin), a large retiree population, and a fast-growing immigrant community each present distinct psychiatric profiles. Immigration evaluations available. All 19 Florida cities →
Iowa Online Psychiatry
Outside Des Moines and Iowa City, in-person psychiatric access in Iowa is sparse. Agricultural stress, rural isolation, and the economic pressure of farming cycles all show up in patient presentations. Full-practice authority state. All 5 Iowa cities →
Colorado Online Psychiatry
Colorado is full-practice authority with significant military presence — Fort Carson, Peterson SFB, Buckley SFB, Air Force Academy. Aurora’s refugee and immigrant population is one of the most diverse in the country. All 13 Colorado cities →
New Mexico Online Psychiatry
New Mexico ranks among the worst in the country for psychiatric access per capita. Rural populations, significant Native American communities, and border-region demographics all face severe access barriers. Immigration evaluations available. All 4 New Mexico cities →
New Hampshire Online Psychiatry
New Hampshire’s opioid crisis has deepened the state’s mental health burden. Rural access gaps are significant — telehealth reaches patients in areas where the nearest in-person psychiatrist is 60+ miles away. Full-practice authority state. All 4 New Hampshire cities →
Psychiatric Evaluations & Clearances
Beyond ongoing treatment, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for professional, legal, and personal needs.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters
- Professional psychiatric evaluation by a licensed PMHNP-BC
- Legitimate ESA documentation from licensed providers
- No fake certifications or unverified registries
- Full compliance with HUD and DOT federal guidelines
Psychiatric Evaluations & Clearances
- Pre-bariatric and cosmetic surgery psychiatric evaluations
- Immigration case mental health assessments
- General medical psychiatric clearances
- Comprehensive mental health assessments
Immigration Psychological Evaluations
- Extreme Hardship Waiver documentation and support
- Asylum claim psychological evaluation support
- Family separation impact assessments
- Expert mental health perspective for legal immigration cases
Insurance Accepted for Online Psychiatry
We work with a wide range of insurance providers so you can focus on your wellbeing, not paperwork. Major plans accepted across all 9 states.
- Aetna
- AllSavers UHC
- Allied Benefit Systems – Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Christian Brothers Services – Aetna
- Cigna
- Health Scope – Aetna
- Meritain
- Nippon
- Optum
- Oscar
- Oxford Health Plans
- Providence Health Plan
- Surest (Formerly Bind)
- Trustmark Health Benefits – Aetna
- Trustmark Health Benefits – Cigna
- Trustmark Small Business – Aetna
- UHC Student Resources
- UMR
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- UnitedHealthcare
- UnitedHealthcare Global
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Anthem BCBS of Colorado
- Quest Behavioral Health
What Does Online Psychiatry Cost?
Insurance covers most visits in-network. Self-pay rates are flat and transparent — no surprise bills.
- ✓ Initial evaluation (60 min)
- ✓ Follow-up visits
- ✓ E-prescriptions included
- ✓ Telehealth parity laws apply
- ✓ No hidden fees
- ✓ HSA and FSA cards accepted
- ✓ E-prescriptions included
- ✗ Medicaid / Medicare not accepted
- ✓ ESA letters
- ✓ Immigration psychological evaluations
- ✓ Pre-bariatric clearances
- ✓ Letter delivered same visit
Questions about your coverage? Call 713-489-5388 or send a message.
What Our Clients Say About Online Psychiatry
Real experiences from patients who have found compassionate, expert virtual psychiatric care through Samz Mental Health.
★★★★★Samuel is a caring health professional, sensitive to the patient’s needs. Not only is he compassionate — he is extremely efficient with operations. There are no long wait times and scheduling appointments were a breeze!
★★★★★Sam is incredibly easy to talk with. He prioritized mental health practices over prescription, and consistently valued my day-to-day experiences when discussing medication options. Highly recommend.