Mental Health & Psychiatry in Corpus Christi, TX
Looking for a psychiatrist or therapist on the Coastal Bend? STMHA Corpus Christi brings board-certified psychiatry, counseling, and advanced care like TMS and Spravato together in one clinic. Help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and more, and you can start soon.
Welcome to STMHA
Compassionate mental health care, when you need it most
When you are struggling, the hardest part is often just knowing where to turn. STMHA Corpus Christi is a psychiatry-driven behavioral health clinic serving the Coastal Bend, bringing psychiatry, therapy, and medication management together under one roof. Whether you are searching for a therapist who really listens or a psychiatrist who takes time to get it right, our team meets you with a plan built around you, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
You do not have to keep waiting for things to feel better on their own. Our providers offer anxiety and depression care, ADHD evaluation, PTSD treatment, and advanced options like TMS therapy and Spravato, with prompt availability and no referral needed. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can start feeling more like yourself.
From counseling in Corpus Christi to expert psychiatry, STMHA also cares for the surrounding communities of Portland, Rockport, Aransas Pass, and Flour Bluff, in person and by secure telehealth across Texas. New patients are welcome now. Call (361) 356-1234 to take the first step today.
Services
Comprehensive behavioral health, in one place
Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, plus advanced options for depression that has not responded to other treatments. Two specialty services are exclusive to our Corpus Christi clinic.
Advanced care · Corpus Christi exclusive
When depression hasn't responded, Spravato may help
Our Corpus Christi clinic offers Spravato (esketamine), the only FDA-approved nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression. If you have tried two or more antidepressants without enough relief, Spravato may be worth discussing with your psychiatrist. Treatment is given in-office under clinical supervision at our REMS-certified Corpus Christi site.
- FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression
- Given in a calm, monitored, in-office setting by our team
- Covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans
Available at our Corpus Christi clinic for eligible patients. Call (361) 356-1234 to discuss whether it may be right for you.
FDA-cleared depression treatment · CC exclusive
TMS Therapy for treatment-resistant depression
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas involved in mood regulation. TMS is ideal for patients who have not found adequate relief from antidepressant medications alone, and it is available exclusively at our Corpus Christi clinic.
- 5 sessions per week for 4 to 6 weeks, roughly 20 to 40 minutes each
- Most patients notice improvement within the first 2 to 3 weeks
- Covered by Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, UHC, and most major plans
Call (361) 356-1234 to verify coverage and schedule a TMS consultation.
Why STMHA Corpus Christi
A local clinic built around you, not a directory listing
When you search for a psychiatrist or therapist in Corpus Christi, you deserve a real team you can see in person, not just a name on a list.
Board-certified psychiatry
Five MD psychiatrists with deep expertise in pharmacotherapy and trauma-informed care, all under one Corpus Christi roof.
Tricare & military-friendly
Tricare accepted. Convenient to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. No VA referral required for veterans seeking civilian psychiatric care.
Advanced care on-site
TMS therapy and Spravato are both exclusive to our Corpus Christi clinic, options for depression that has not responded to medication alone.
In-person or telehealth
See us in the clinic or from home by secure telehealth throughout Texas, with same-rate coverage under Texas parity laws.
Conditions
What our team helps with
From anxiety and depression to ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders, our team treats the whole picture, not just one symptom.
Your care team
Meet the Corpus Christi providers
Real, named clinicians you will actually see. Our Corpus Christi clinic is led by five board-certified psychiatrists with deep roots in South Texas.
Patient reviews
Trusted across the Coastal Bend
4.9 on Google, drawn from verified patient reviews at our Corpus Christi clinic.
"The staff is all friendly, but Grace has gone above and beyond for me. This is the first place that has actually helped me. Ms. De Cordova is extremely patient and truly listens. I finally have a glimmer of hope."
"Within my first visit, I knew I found a place that truly HEARD me. Stephanie has helped me cope with everything that has gone on in my life. She's one of the best out there."
"They helped me start my mental health journey. They're always so supportive, patient and helpful. Great group. My provider listens to me and supports my therapy goals."
Reviews are real patient feedback from Google. Individual results and experiences vary.
In the news
STMHA Corpus Christi, covered locally
Good to know
Corpus Christi questions, answered
We are at 1321 Glenoak Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78418, on South Padre Island Drive (SPID), minutes from the Crosstown Expressway and Ocean Drive. We serve Corpus Christi, Portland, Rockport, Aransas Pass, Flour Bluff, and surrounding Coastal Bend communities.
Yes. Our Corpus Christi psychiatrists and licensed therapists are accepting new patients, often with prompt availability. No referral is needed. Call (361) 356-1234 to get started today.
Yes. STMHA accepts Tricare, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and most major commercial plans. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit. Call (361) 356-1234 to confirm your coverage.
Yes. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for depression, offered exclusively at our Corpus Christi clinic. Typically covered by insurance when antidepressant medications have not been effective.
Yes. Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray is offered at our REMS-certified Corpus Christi clinic for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Given in-office under clinical supervision. Covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans.
Both. Our team includes licensed therapists and counselors alongside our psychiatric providers, so you can receive talk therapy, medication management, or a combination, all coordinated under one roof.
Yes. We care for children, adolescents, and adults. When you reach out for a child or teen, our team will help match them with the right provider for their age and needs.
Yes. Many visits can be done from home by secure telehealth across Texas, in addition to in-person appointments at our Corpus Christi clinic. TMS and Spravato require in-person visits and cannot be delivered via telehealth.
No referral is needed, and we often have prompt availability for new patients. In many cases we can schedule new patient evaluations within 1 to 2 weeks, and telehealth appointments may be available sooner. Call (361) 356-1234 or use the Become a Patient form online to start.
Your first visit is a conversation. Your provider takes time to understand what you are going through and what you want from care, then works with you on a personalized plan, whether that is therapy, medication management, or both.
Coverage
Insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Service area
Proudly serving the Coastal Bend
Our Corpus Christi clinic welcomes patients from across the metro and nearby communities, in person and by secure telehealth throughout Texas.
Visit us
Find our Corpus Christi clinic
Located on South Padre Island Drive (SPID), minutes from the Crosstown Expressway. Easy access from the Southside, Bay Area, Flour Bluff, and Padre Island.
STMHA Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by John Lusins III, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist, Medical Director at STMHA, and recognized Top Doctor by The Bend Magazine. Fellowship in forensic psychiatry, West Virginia University.
Start care with a Corpus Christi team you can trust
New patients are welcome now for psychiatry, therapy, TMS, and Spravato. No referral needed, and we verify your insurance before your first visit. In-person and telehealth appointments available, so do not wait to feel better.
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, 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 2-1-1Everyday support and community resources across Texas.