Online Psychiatrist in Denton, TX
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Texas.
Denton is a college town first, and that shapes who needs psychiatric care here. With the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University both in the city, many of the people looking for help are students dealing with anxiety, depression, sleep problems or a medication they started back home. Samz Mental Health sees Denton adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in Texas
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Denton
Campus counseling centers do a lot, but they often have limited psychiatric prescribing time, especially around midterms and finals when demand spikes. We see UNT and TWU students who need a medication evaluation or someone to take over a prescription from a doctor in their hometown. Video visits work from a dorm, an apartment near the Square, or a quiet room in the library.
Denton isn’t only students. We also see faculty and university staff, healthcare workers at the city’s hospitals, and residents in newer neighborhoods on the south side and in the growing towns around Lake Lewisville and north along I-35. Many of them would otherwise drive to Dallas or Fort Worth for an appointment.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in Texas
Crisis and Public Mental Health Help in Denton County
Denton County’s local mental health authority is the Denton County MHMR Center, which provides public mental health services and runs a crisis line at 800-762-0157. UNT and TWU students can also contact their campus counseling centers. Anyone can call or text 988 at any hour. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Denton Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Denton, including the Downtown Square, the UNT and TWU areas, Southridge, Robson Ranch and the neighborhoods along Loop 288, and in Corinth, Argyle, Krum, Sanger, Aubrey and Lake Dallas. Any location in Texas works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in Texas.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Denton Patient Questions
Can UNT and TWU students book?
Yes, if you’re in Texas during the visit. You can use an in-network plan, including a parent’s employer plan if it’s Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum or Carelon, or self-pay.
Do you prescribe ADHD stimulants?
Not at a first visit. Stimulants are controlled substances and need a fuller assessment over more than one appointment.
How soon can a student be seen?
Usually the same day or the next morning.
Can I keep seeing you over summer break?
Yes, as long as you’re in Texas for each visit. If you go home to another state, ask whether that state is one we’re licensed in.
Who do I call in a crisis in Denton County?
Call or text 988 any time. The Denton County MHMR Center, the county’s local mental health authority, has a crisis line at 800-762-0157. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Denton
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.