Psychiatrist San Antonio Blue Cross Blue Shield

About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in San Antonio is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

San Antonio Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.

As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.

The field of psychiatry in San Antonio has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.

Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.

Psychiatric nurse practitioners in San Antonio, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. San Antonio Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.

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If you need care for mental health or alcohol and drug use, you will get care through Magellan Health Services.

Behavioral health care does not need approval from your primary care physician (PCP), but you do have to see a Magellan provider. You also may want to talk to your PCP about the problem.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) offers mental health rehabilitation services and targeted case management to STAR members. If you are an adult who has a mental illness or if you have a child with emotional needs, this benefit can help you or your child to learn how to be your best. Magellan Health Services can help you with:

  • Managing your medicine to reduce your symptoms or so that you can be more independent
  • Training to help you talk to your family, friends and teachers about how you can work together to control your symptoms
  • Dealing with a mental or emotional crisis

If you have behavioral health problems, call Magellan toll-free at 1-800-327-7390. Members with hearing or speech loss may call the Magellan TTY line at 1-800-735-2988.

Emergency and Crisis Support

In addition, Magellan offers emergency and crisis support. If, at any time, you think you or your child is having a mental health emergency, call Magellan. You may call at any time of day or night, and on any day of the week. You will be able to talk to a mental health professional.

To learn more about behavioral health services, see the STAR Member Handbook.

Mental Health Hotlines

These hotlines are available 24/7. Calls are confidential and at no cost to you.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – provides support for those who are in distress, as well as prevention and crisis information
  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline– provides support before, during and after pregnancy for those who feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed

Applied Behavioral Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy is now a benefit for STAR members as a covered benefit through Texas Medicaid. ABA can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop improved function with their peers and caregivers. To qualify for ABA, your child must first have special testing to confirm their diagnosis of ASD.

ABA testing is more thorough than what most pediatricians can do as part of their practice. The testing must be performed by a specialist such as a developmental pediatrician, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, or an Autism diagnosis team. Speak to your child’s pediatrician about getting a referral to one of these specialists.

Please see the ABA therapy Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Go to Provider Finder® to search for and print a list of ABA providers in your area.

If you have more questions about ABA services, please call BCBSTX STAR Service Management toll-free at 1-877-214-5630. Members with hearing or speech loss can call the TTY line at 711.

How much does it cost to see a psychiatrist in Texas?

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How much is the consultation fee in psychiatrist?

How much does it cost to see a Psychiatrist? The short answer is, It depends on where you go and who you see. Psychiatric costs or fees range – from our research, around the Philippines you will pay anywhere from ₱ 2,000 to ₱ 7,000 to see a private practitioner (psychiatrist) in Metro Manila.

Is it free to consult a psychiatrist?

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) offers free psychiatric consultation and counseling services done through personal checkups. Set an appointment and wait for a representative to confirm your schedule. To set an appointment, go to their website. The PGH is located at Taft Ave., Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila.

How do I consult a psychiatrist?

Consulting a psychiatrist.
Make a list of all your symptoms..
Try and think of triggers for your symptoms, and list them..
Keep a full medical history ready, including all medications that you use/have used..
Take a friend or family member along—someone you trust—as the appointment can be overwhelming..