Online Psychiatrist in Carlsbad, NM
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in New Mexico and Texas.
Carlsbad’s population and workforce have grown fast with the Permian Basin oil boom, while psychiatric care in Eddy County remains very limited. Samz Mental Health sees Carlsbad and Artesia adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, from New Mexico or Texas
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Carlsbad
Carlsbad’s economy runs on oil and gas, potash mining and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, and many of our patients work in those industries on long rotations, often far from family. Rapid growth has also brought high housing costs and crowded schools and clinics. Short video visits fit around hitches and don’t require a long drive to Roswell, Lubbock or El Paso.
We also see healthcare and school staff, workers in tourism around Carlsbad Caverns, NMSU Carlsbad students, and families across Eddy County. Because we’re licensed in Texas too, workers who spend part of the week on the Texas side of the basin can keep the same prescriber. Anxiety, depression, insomnia and stress are common reasons people book.
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 New Mexico
Crisis and Mental Health Help in Eddy County
The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL) is available 24/7 at 1-855-662-7474. 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.
Carlsbad Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Carlsbad, from Downtown and the Pecos River walk to La Huerta, the north side and the newer subdivisions east of town, and throughout Eddy County in Artesia, Loving, Malaga, Hope, Lakewood and White’s City. Any location in New Mexico or Texas works, as long as you’re in one of those states 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, Medicare or TRICARE. 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 New Mexico or Texas.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Carlsbad Patient Questions
I work in the Texas side of the Permian. Can I have visits from there?
Yes. We’re licensed in both New Mexico and Texas, so visits can take place from either state.
Can follow-ups fit around a 14-on, 7-off rotation?
Yes. Follow-ups are 15- to 30-minute video visits that can be scheduled on days off or between shifts, from a man camp or a truck if you have privacy.
Do you see patients in Artesia, Loving and Hope?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in New Mexico with a stable internet or cell connection.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually the same day or the next morning.
Who do I call in a crisis in Eddy County?
Call or text 988 any time, or call the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at 1-855-662-7474, available 24/7. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Carlsbad
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.