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Dr. Ralph De Similien

Psychiatrist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My patients know me as “Dr. de.” I am a former educator with experience in Teach for America and AmeriCorps. I am board-certified in psychiatry and have worked in emergency rooms, inpatient hospitals, outpatient mental health centers, and correctional facilities, providing care to individuals with mental illness.

My approach to therapy

I am known among my patients and colleagues as a very hands-on, extremely compassionate, caring, efficient, sociable, and approachable psychiatrist who is dedicated to understanding and supporting my patients' needs. I enjoy working collaboratively across various medical disciplines to ensure that my patients' needs are met, accounted for, and incorporated into their long-term treatment planning and development.

What you can expect from me

You should expect a psychiatrist who is compassionate, approachable, caring, and committed to listening, understanding, and supporting your clinical needs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University - School of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry at HOWARD UNIVERSITY
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
  • More specialties
    OCD, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish