Online Psychiatrist in Brownsville, TX
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Texas.
The Rio Grande Valley has long had far fewer psychiatrists than it needs, and Brownsville feels that shortage directly. Waits for a local appointment can stretch for weeks, and the alternative is often a long drive to Harlingen, McAllen or beyond. Samz Mental Health sees Brownsville 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, anywhere in Texas
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Brownsville
Brownsville is a border city with close family ties on both sides of the river, and many of our patients carry the stress that comes with that: separated families, immigration processes, and financial pressure. We also provide psychiatric evaluations for immigration cases by telehealth, with a written report.
Students at UTRGV’s Brownsville campus and Texas Southmost College, port and aerospace workers, teachers, and healthcare staff make up much of the rest. Visits are conducted in English, and because they happen by video, you can be seen from home without anyone knowing where you went that afternoon.
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 Cameron County
Cameron County’s local mental health authority is Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, which also serves Hidalgo and Willacy counties. Its 24/7 crisis line is 877-289-7199. Anyone can call or text 988 at any hour, and 988 offers support in Spanish. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Brownsville Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Brownsville, including Downtown, Southmost, the neighborhoods along Boca Chica Boulevard and the north side near the Sunrise Mall area, and in Los Fresnos, San Benito, Port Isabel, South Padre Island and Harlingen. 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.
Brownsville Patient Questions
Do I have to be in Brownsville for the visit?
You need to be in Texas when the visit starts. A visit can’t take place while you’re across the river in Matamoros or elsewhere in Mexico.
Can UTRGV and Texas Southmost College students book?
Yes, with an in-network plan (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum or Carelon) or self-pay.
Do you provide immigration psychiatric evaluations?
Yes, by telehealth, with a written report.
Are visits available in Spanish?
Visits are conducted in English. You’re welcome to have a trusted adult join to help with interpretation.
Who do I call in a crisis in Cameron County?
Call or text 988 any time. Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, the local mental health authority for Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties, has a 24/7 crisis line at 877-289-7199. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Brownsville
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.