Online Psychiatrist in Longview, TX
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Texas.
East Texas is one of the most underserved parts of the state for psychiatric care, and Longview patients often wait months or drive to Tyler or Dallas for a medication visit. Samz Mental Health sees adults in Longview and the surrounding Piney Woods 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 Longview
Longview is the medical and shopping hub for a wide stretch of East Texas, and many of our patients drive in from small towns where the nearest psychiatric prescriber is an hour or more away. Manufacturing, oil field service work and healthcare jobs keep people busy, and taking a full day off for a specialist appointment often isn’t realistic.
We see LeTourneau University and Kilgore College students, plant and refinery workers, teachers, nurses, and parents juggling work and family. Anxiety, depression and sleep problems are the most common reasons people book, along with people whose previous prescriber retired or left the area and who need someone to pick up their medications.
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 Mental Health Help in Gregg County
Gregg County is served by Community Healthcore, the local mental health authority for much of East Texas. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-832-1009. 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.
Longview Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Longview, from Downtown and the neighborhoods near LeTourneau to North Longview and the Judson Road corridor, and throughout the area in Kilgore, White Oak, Gladewater, Hallsville, Marshall, Spring Hill and Henderson. 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, 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 Texas.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Longview Patient Questions
I live near the Louisiana line. Can I be seen?
Yes, as long as you’re in Texas during the visit. Visits from Louisiana aren’t possible.
Do you see patients in Kilgore, Marshall and White Oak?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Texas with a stable internet or cell connection.
Can LeTourneau and Kilgore College students book?
Yes, adult students can book with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Can you take over my medications from another prescriber?
Yes. Bring a list of your current medications to the first visit and we’ll review whether continuing or adjusting them makes sense.
Who do I call in a crisis in Gregg County?
Call or text 988 any time, or call the Community Healthcore crisis line at 800-832-1009. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Longview
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.