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Top psychiatrists in El Paso, TX accepting new patients
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Hi, I'm Michelle, a psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about supporting individuals on their mental health journey. I believe in creating safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you're facing a new challenge or managing a long-standing condition, I'm here to walk alongside you with care and expertise.
Family Psychiatric nurse practitioner for two years and see all types of patients.
Hi, I’m Sabina Onwonga, DNP, a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from UMass Global University and my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas at Arlington.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and counseling support, helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to reach lasting stability and wellness.
I'm a dual certified family practice and mental health nurse practitioner with extensive experience in outpatient primary care, preventive medicine and psychiatric practice, managing a variety of both medical and mental health conditions across the lifespan.
I am a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I've worked in different practice settings, including private practice, community mental health, homeless and correctional services, and addiction. I treat and manage a range of disorders ( depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, addictions, etc).
Hello! I'm Sarah, and I'm a board-certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner, with additional certification in addiction medicine. I've been working in mental health for the past seven years, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating women's issues such as post-partum and perinatal mental health, menopause, and PMDD. My practice also serves women and girls experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, life changes, and much more.
As a board-certified, doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner, I treat a variety of mental health disorders using medication management as well as can incorporate psychotherapy within the session based on situational necessity. My focus is across the lifespan, including children and adolescents.
Hi, I'm Karla!
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe in compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based care. I support individuals juggling busy, demanding lives dealing with anxiety and depression. I’ve been a nurse for over 12 years, with the last three focused on mental health care. My goal is to guide your healing in the right direction.
I am a board-certified Nurse practitioner with many years of critical care experience. My provider strength leverages a wealth of experience from critical care, which provides me with a unique lens for my psychiatric mental health practice. I strongly believe that a complete healing stabilizes both the mind and the body. So, I am uniquely equipped to manage complex cases at intersection of acute illness and mental health crisis. I also believe in personalized shared care planning that respects and honors patient's unique needs and preferences. My goal is to deliver exceptional and compassionate care that supports whole-wellbeing by stabilizing the mind.
About our psychiatrists serving El Paso, TX
- 99%Depression
- 99%Anxiety
- 90%Bipolar disorder
- 90%PTSD
- 82%ADD/ADHD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 90%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Ascension
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 6%Igbo
- 6%Yoruba
- 3%Hindi
- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 58%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 36%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 20%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Psychiatrist in El Paso, TX
Finding psychiatrists in El Paso starts with knowing what kind of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can also prescribe and manage medication. Therapists support care through talk therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before choosing a fit.
In a mid-sized city like El Paso, your search may include psychiatrists near Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Eastwood, or providers who offer virtual appointments across Texas. In-person care may work well if you prefer a local office, while virtual appointments can help if your schedule, commute, or location makes office visits harder to fit in. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and what each bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in El Paso can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients with your plan. You can review bios, see available appointment times, get an estimated out-of-pocket cost, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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