Psychiatry and Medication Management · Houston

Psychiatry and Medication Management in Houston

Thoughtful psychiatric care with time to listen. Our psychiatrists work alongside your therapist so medication and therapy pull in the same direction.

01Psychiatrists on Staff

02Standalone or in a Program

03Coordinated With Your Therapist

04Telehealth Follow Ups

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What We Treat

What we treat

Depression, anxiety and panic, bipolar and mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, and substance use, including medication for opioid and alcohol use disorder.

Explore depression treatment and bipolar disorder treatment.

Our psychiatrists also lead care for schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.

Your Choice

Standalone psychiatry or part of a program

You do not need to be in a program to see our psychiatrists.

You can see one of our psychiatrists on its own, or as part of IIP, PHP or IOP. Either way, your care is coordinated with your therapist and outside providers.

What to Expect

What to expect

Clear steps, unhurried visits and a plan you understand.

01

A full evaluation

A full intake and evaluation of about 120 minutes, including 60 minutes with your psychiatrist.

02

A clear plan

A plan you understand, including risks and alternatives.

03

Regular follow up

30 minute medication monitoring visits, as often as needed: weekly in IIP and PHP, twice a month in 5 day IOP, once a month in 3 day IOP, and added in Evening IOP based on your needs.

04

Telehealth options

Telehealth follow ups when appropriate.

Good to Know

What we do not provide

We will always be clear about scope.

We do not provide ADHD testing or prescribe ADHD stimulant medication. We are glad to coordinate with your current prescriber.

Programs

Psychiatry inside every level of care

Every plan starts with a clinical assessment. Intensity steps down as you stabilize, with the same team the whole way.

Most Individualized

Individualized Intensive Programming

A private plan built around one person, combining therapy, structure and recovery mentoring at the intensity you need.

Full Day Structure

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Full days of structured treatment on weekdays, with a chef prepared lunch, while you return home each evening.

Fits Your Week

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Groups and individual therapy several days a week, stepping down as you stabilize.

After Work

Evening IOP

Tuesday through Thursday, 5:15 to 8:15 pm, in person or virtual, so you can keep working.

Guides and Resources

Guides to choosing care

Clinician-written articles on treatment options and what to expect.

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Why Environment Matters in Recovery: A Space Built to Heal

The room you get treated in affects whether you tell the truth in it. Why environment is clinical rather than cosmetic, and what we built at 1009 Yale St.
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July 23, 2026

Stepping Down from PHP to IOP: How and When It Happens

Stepping down from PHP to IOP is a clinical decision, not a graduation. What readiness actually looks like, how the transition works, and what can go wrong.
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What Is PHP in Mental Health? A Typical Day, Hour by Hour

What a PHP schedule actually looks like hour by hour: groups, individual therapy, experiential work, and what you do the rest of the day. Houston Heights.

Ready When You Are

Psychiatric care with time to listen. Start with a call.

One confidential call can help you understand your options and the right starting point.

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Common Questions

Psychiatry, answered

For guidance about your situation, call admissions at (877) 549-5102.

Do I have to be in a program?

No. You can see one of our psychiatrists on its own.

Do you prescribe Suboxone and naltrexone?

Yes, when clinically appropriate. Learn about medication assisted treatment.

How long are visits?

The full intake and evaluation takes about 120 minutes, including 60 minutes with your psychiatrist. Follow up medication monitoring visits are 30 minutes.

Do you take insurance?

We are private pay and provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. You can check your benefits with our out-of-network benefits check.

Clinical Review

Written by Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, CEO of Heights Behavioral Health, and clinically reviewed by Deborah Darnell-Drake, LCSW-S, ACSW, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer. Heights Behavioral Health provides licensed outpatient behavioral health care for adults in Houston, Texas, delivered by master’s-level clinicians and licensed professionals. This page is intended to explain HBH services and does not replace an individualized clinical assessment. Last reviewed October 2026.

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Every program, condition, and specialty at Heights connects to one coordinated outpatient team in the Houston Heights. Start wherever fits your situation, or call admissions and we will point you to the right place.

Client Reviews

Google Reviews, Heights Behavioral Health rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rated 5.0 across 11 Google reviews

Verified reviews from clients and families who have been through our programs. Read them in full on Google, or add your own.

Amber A.

“From my very first interaction, I felt welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for. The staff took the time to listen, answer my questions, and create a treatment plan that fit my needs.”

Kate H.

“Heights offered treatment three evenings a week, which made it possible for them to work during the day and still get consistent support.”

Alyssa G.

“Our family was scared and unsure where to turn. From the first conversation with Jeff and Beckie to walking through the doors, we felt genuinely cared for.”

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Contact Admissions

Speak with our admissions team

Call to discuss treatment for yourself or a loved one, talk through next steps, or refer a client. Confidential and judgment-free, every time.

Call (877) 549-5102Request an Assessment

Crisis Notice

Heights Behavioral Health provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency or crisis service. This page is general information, not medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.