Psychiatry

We help patients living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood conditions regain emotional balance and daily functioning. Our psychiatrists evaluate underlying factors—such as medical conditions, stress, or seasonal changes—and provide personalized therapy, medication management, and lifestyle guidance. 

Whether you’re coping with major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, or bipolar episodes, our goal is to help you achieve sustainable improvement and restore a sense of hope and motivation. 

Our team treats a wide range of anxiety conditions, including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and performance-related stress. We focus on identifying triggers and teaching tools to reduce both physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety. 

Through a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and coping strategies, we help patients regain confidence, manage fears, and feel more comfortable in daily life. 

Life changes, chronic stress, or traumatic experiences can deeply affect mental health. We support patients with adjustment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by addressing both emotional and physical symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, and sleep difficulties. 

Our approach integrates therapy, mindfulness, and medication when appropriate—helping patients build resilience, process trauma safely, and regain a sense of control. 

We provide evaluation and ongoing management for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions that affect focus, organization, and impulse control. 

Our psychiatrists collaborate with families, schools, and primary care providers to ensure a comprehensive support system—helping both children and adults reach their full potential through treatment plans that may include behavioral therapy, medication, and structured routines. 

Quality sleep is essential for emotional and physical health. We treat insomnia and related sleep disturbances that often occur alongside depression, anxiety, or medical conditions. 

By identifying underlying causes and developing individualized treatment plans, we help patients improve sleep patterns, reduce fatigue, and restore daily focus and well-being. 

We begin with a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, a detailed assessment that reviews your mental health history, symptoms, and overall well-being. 

During this evaluation, we take the time to understand your experiences, life circumstances, and any contributing medical factors. This allows us to create a clear, personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs and goals. 

Our Medication Management services focus on prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications to ensure effectiveness and minimize side effects. We maintain ongoing communication with each patient to evaluate progress, adjust dosages, and coordinate care with other specialists as needed. 

Our goal is to find the right balance that helps stabilize mood, reduce symptoms, and support long-term recovery. 

CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:

• Blue Choice PPO
• Blue Essentials
• Blue Essentials Access
• HealthSelect
• HealthSelect of Texas In Area
• Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
• HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
• Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
• HealthSelect Secondary 65+
• POS
• Traditional/Par Plan
• TRS-Active Care
• TRS-Care Standard

*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm

• Marketplace Premier
• Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)

• ChoiceCare PPO
• EPO
• HMO
• HMO Premier
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
• Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
• Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
• Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
• POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
• PPO

*Some providers may not accept United Healthcare, please call to confirm

• Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
• Indemnity
• Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
• Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
• Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)

*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm

• Medicare Advantage
• C-SNP
• D-SNP
• I-SNP
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)

*Some providers may not accept insurance, please call to confirm

PPO Networks

• Beechstreet PPO
• Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
• Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
• First Health
• Curative/First Health
• Galaxy Health Network
• HealthSmart Preferred Care
• Accel
• Healthsmart Payors Organization
• Multiplan PPO
• Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime

Employer-Specific Plans

• Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees

Workers’ Compensation Plans

• Workers’ Comp
• Auto & Workers’ Comp

Medicare and Medicare Advantage

• Medicare Traditional
• Medicare Advantage
• Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
• Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP
• Alignment Health Plan
• AllyAlign Health
• American Health Plans
• Florida Complete Care
• Gold Kidney Health Plan
• Imperial Health
• Independent Health
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
• Mass Advantage
• Presbyterian Health Plan
• PriorityHealth
• Provider Partners
• SCAN
• UCare
• Vantage Health Plan
• Verda Healthcare
• Zing Health

Medicaid and CHIP Programs

• Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
• Texas Children's Health Plans*
• TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid

Specialty Plans

• VA Community Cares Network CCN

During your first psychiatric consultation, the objective is to understand your mental health concerns, medical history, and treatment goals. The psychiatrist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms to determine their cause. At the end of the session, a diagnosis and treatment plan will be discussed. If a specialized treatment is needed beyond the clinic’s services, a referral to the appropriate provider will be given. 

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is diagnosed through a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and attention testing. A psychiatrist will assess symptoms, rule out other conditions, and determine if ADHD is present. Treatment often includes medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle modifications. 

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness. Some individuals may also experience changes in appetite, physical aches, or thoughts of self-harm. If these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, seeking professional help is recommended.  

Adjustment Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by a significant life change or stressful event, such as job loss, divorce, or the death of a loved one. It leads to emotional distress, anxiety, sadness, and difficulty coping beyond what is considered normal. Symptoms usually appear within three months of the stressor and improve over time with therapy, support, and coping strategies. 

A bipolar episode refers to an extreme mood shift in individuals with Bipolar Disorder. There are two main types: 

• Manic Episode – Elevated mood, increased energy, reduced need for sleep, impulsivity, and sometimes delusions or hallucinations. 
• Depressive Episode – Persistent sadness, fatigue, low motivation, and feelings of worthlessness. Bipolar Disorder requires medical management with mood stabilizers, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments. 

Anxiety triggers the amygdala, the brain's fear center, leading to heightened alertness, increased heart rate, and excessive worry. Over time, chronic anxiety can impact memory, concentration, and emotional regulation by altering brain chemistry and increasing stress hormone levels. Therapy, mindfulness, and medication can help manage anxiety effectively. 

You may need to see a psychiatrist if you experience: 

• Persistent sadness, anxiety, or mood swings that interfere with daily life. 
• Difficulty coping with stress, relationships, or traumatic events. 
• Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy levels. 
• Inability to focus, increased impulsivity, or disruptive behaviors. 

A psychiatrist can provide the necessary support, diagnosis, and treatment for better mental health.