Online Psychiatry in San Antonio, TX
Board-certified psychiatric care by secure video, without the drive. Our San Antonio-based online psychiatry team offers evaluation, medication management, and therapy for adults across Texas.
Understanding online psychiatry
The same care, from wherever works
Online psychiatry is real psychiatric care delivered by secure video. It is the same team, the same evaluation, the same follow-up rhythm, and the same commitment to getting your plan right. The only difference is you are joining from home, work, or wherever fits your schedule.
STMHA's telehealth is HIPAA-compliant, and your provider sees you on screen the same way they would in the exam room. Your first visit is 60 minutes with a psychiatric provider. Follow-ups are typically 20 to 30 minutes, scheduled every 4 to 12 weeks depending on your medication and how you are responding.
Online psychiatry is a strong fit for many conditions: depression, anxiety, PTSD, adult ADHD, and bipolar disorder. There are limits: stimulant medications for ADHD may require an in-person visit at our San Antonio clinic on NW Military Highway per state and federal rules. Your provider will explain what applies to your situation.
By the numbers
Telehealth psychiatry in context
Research on telepsychiatry has grown significantly over the past decade. Here is what the evidence shows.
What we treat online
Conditions well suited to telehealth psychiatry
Many psychiatric conditions can be evaluated and managed effectively by secure video. Your provider will tell you if any part of your care needs to happen in person.
How it works
Getting started with online psychiatry
Simple onboarding, real care. Here is what to expect from request to first visit.
Why STMHA
Why patients pick STMHA for telehealth psychiatry
Board-certified providers
The same psychiatric team as our in-person patients, not an unfamiliar rotating panel.
HIPAA-compliant technology
Secure video that meets healthcare privacy standards. No random consumer apps.
One coordinated team
Therapy is available too, coordinated with your prescriber.
Same provider over time
Real continuity, not a different provider every visit.
Comparing options
Telehealth vs. in-person vs. hybrid psychiatric care
Most patients do well with telehealth. Some situations still benefit from in-person visits.
| Option | Best fit for | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth only | Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, most non-controlled medication management. | Convenient; comparable outcomes to in-person |
| In-person only | Complex evaluations, some controlled-substance prescribing, patients who prefer face-to-face care. | Requires travel to San Antonio clinic |
| Hybrid | Mix of visit types based on need, medication, and patient preference. What most STMHA patients choose. | Flexibility of both formats |
Stimulant medications for ADHD may require an in-person visit at our San Antonio clinic per federal and state rules.
Related services
Care available online
Most STMHA services are available by telehealth. A few have in-person requirements.
Psychiatric prescribing by telehealth, with some in-person requirements for controlled substances.
Learn more › Anxiety treatmentAnxiety care by telehealth, including therapy and medication management.
Learn more › Depression treatmentComprehensive depression care by secure video.
Learn more › EMDR therapyYes, EMDR works by telehealth. Research supports it and our clinicians offer it.
Learn more › ADHD evaluationAdult ADHD evaluation by telehealth. Stimulant prescribing may require an in-person visit.
Learn more › DBT therapyDBT-informed therapy delivered by secure video.
Learn more ›Where to find care
Our San Antonio clinic
Care is available at our San Antonio clinic on NW Military Highway, Monday through Friday, and by secure telehealth across Texas.
STMHA San Antonio
Coverage
Insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit, so there are no surprises.
Good to know
Online psychiatry questions, answered
For most psychiatric conditions, yes. Research consistently shows telehealth psychiatry produces outcomes comparable to in-person care for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other conditions. Some presentations still benefit from in-person visits.
Yes for most psychiatric medications. Controlled substances, particularly stimulants used for ADHD, may require an in-person visit at our San Antonio clinic per state and federal rules. Your provider will explain what applies to you.
A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet connection. STMHA uses a HIPAA-compliant platform. No specialized software required.
You must be physically located in Texas at the time of your visit. Our online psychiatry serves patients throughout Texas.
Yes. Our video platform is HIPAA-compliant and encrypts your session. Your privacy is protected the same way it would be in an in-person visit.
Yes. Most major insurance plans cover telehealth psychiatry the same as in-person care. We verify your benefits before your first visit.
STMHA is an outpatient clinic and cannot respond to psychiatric emergencies. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. For urgent but non-emergency situations, contact our office and we will help you get scheduled as soon as possible.
Yes. Many patients do a mix, based on what works for them and any requirements for specific medications. Both options remain available.
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by John Lusins III, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist and Medical Director of South Texas Mental Health Associates.
In a crisis
Get help right now
STMHA is an outpatient clinic and cannot respond to emergencies. If you or someone you know is in danger or thinking about suicide, please use these free, confidential resources, available 24/7.
- Call 911Life-threatening emergency, or someone at immediate risk of harm.
- Call or text 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat.
- Dial 988, then press 1Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
- Dial 2-1-1Texas 2-1-1, everyday support and community resources.
Real psychiatric care, from wherever fits your life
Contact South Texas Mental Health Associates to schedule online psychiatry with a board-certified provider by secure video, from anywhere in Texas.