Mental Health Specialists
Mental Health Specialists in San Antonio, TX
Psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Live results from the federal NPPES NPI Registry.
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Mental Health Specialists in San Antonio, TX: what to know before you book
Mental health care in the U.S. is delivered by three different kinds of clinician, and knowing which one you need saves weeks. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO) who diagnose conditions and prescribe medication. Psychologists (PhD/PsyD) provide formal testing and evidence-based therapy such as CBT, but in most states do not prescribe. Licensed therapists and counselors (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) provide weekly talk therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and trauma. Many people end up seeing two clinicians at once — a prescriber every few months and a therapist every week or two. In San Antonio, TX, patients searching for mental health specialists typically combine local availability with referrals to sub-specialists across Texas. Coverage for mental health specialists is available across San Antonio through the region's major hospital systems and independent practices.
San Antonio's care is anchored by University Health (a Level I trauma center and safety-net system), Methodist Healthcare, Baptist Health System, and UT Health San Antonio. For mental health specialists specifically, verify board certification, hospital affiliation, and whether the clinician is in-network with your Texas insurance plan before booking. This page currently lists 31 verified clinicians in San Antonio.
- Specialty
- Mental Health Specialists
- City
- San Antonio, TX
- State
- Texas
- Listings
- 31+ verified clinicians
- Data source
- Federal NPPES NPI Registry
Common symptoms mental health specialists treat in San Antonio
Patients in San Antonio typically see a mental health specialist for:
- Anxiety that won't settle
- Persistent low mood
- Panic attacks
- Trouble sleeping
- Trouble focusing
- Grief, burnout, or relationship strain
Conditions mental health specialists manage
- Major depressive disorder
- Generalized anxiety
- ADHD
- PTSD and trauma
- Bipolar disorder
- OCD
Questions to ask at your first San Antonio appointment
Bring this list to your visit — the answers help you compare clinicians:
- Do I need medication, therapy, or both to start?
- Which diagnosis best fits what I'm experiencing?
- What type of therapy do you practice, and how long does it usually take to help?
- How soon can I be seen, and do you offer video visits?
- Do you take my insurance, or are you cash-pay?
- What should I do if symptoms get worse between appointments?
How to choose a mental health specialist in San Antonio, TX
- Decide what you need first: a prescriber (psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner) or a therapist — or a practice with both under one roof.
- Ask about the wait for a first appointment; a three-month wait is common and may be too long for acute symptoms.
- Check licence and credentials — MD/DO for psychiatry, PhD/PsyD for psychology, LCSW/LPC/LMFT for counseling.
- Match the specialty to the problem: child and adolescent, addiction, geriatric, trauma, or couples work.
- Confirm insurance up front — many mental health clinicians are out-of-network — and ask about sliding-scale fees.
- If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) rather than waiting for an appointment.
Frequently asked questions — mental health specialists in San Antonio, TX
How many mental health specialists are listed in San Antonio, TX?
31 verified mental health specialists clinicians are listed on Help Me Find A Doctor for San Antonio, TX, sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry. The list refreshes as clinicians are added, retire, or update their practice addresses.
How do I find a mental health specialist near me in San Antonio, TX?
Every San Antonio, TX mental health specialists listing on this page shows the practice street address so you can sort by proximity to your home or workplace. For same-day needs, call the closest 2–3 offices first — many hold a handful of urgent slots each day. If nothing is available locally, expand to the state hub for Texas to see clinicians in neighboring metros.
How do I choose a mental health specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Start by confirming the clinician's board certification and primary specialty on their profile, then compare their practice location, phone, and any patient reviews. Every San Antonio, TX listing links to the NPPES record so you can verify credentials before booking. If you need a second opinion, browse related specialties on the same page.
Does insurance cover mental health specialists visits in San Antonio?
Most major medical plans cover a mental health specialist visit when the referral is medically necessary; cosmetic or elective procedures are typically self-pay. Call the San Antonio office directly with your insurance card ready — front-desk staff can verify network status and any prior-authorization requirements before your appointment.
How do I find a doctor in San Antonio who takes my insurance?
Open any specialty page under the San Antonio directory (for example, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine) and use the Insurance filter to narrow the list to your carrier. Coverage varies by plan tier — a doctor may accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO but not the HMO product — so always confirm your specific plan with the office before booking. Texas Medicaid and Medicare Advantage networks also vary practice-by-practice in San Antonio.
How many doctors practice in Texas?
Texas has thousands of licensed clinicians in the federal NPPES NPI Registry — every Texas physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, and licensed allied-health provider you'll find on Help Me Find A Doctor is indexed from that authoritative source and refreshed on a weekly cadence.
About the specialty
About mental health specialists in San Antonio, TX
Mental health care in the U.S. is delivered by three different kinds of clinician, and knowing which one you need saves weeks. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO) who diagnose conditions and prescribe medication. Psychologists (PhD/PsyD) provide formal testing and evidence-based therapy such as CBT, but in most states do not prescribe. Licensed therapists and counselors (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) provide weekly talk therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and trauma. Many people end up seeing two clinicians at once — a prescriber every few months and a therapist every week or two.
Every clinician listed on this page is sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry for San Antonio, TX. Use the guidance below to decide who to book — then use the A–Z directory to compare individual profiles.
Common symptoms mental health specialists treat
- Anxiety that won't settle
- Persistent low mood
- Panic attacks
- Trouble sleeping
- Trouble focusing
- Grief, burnout, or relationship strain
Conditions mental health specialists manage
- Major depressive disorder
- Generalized anxiety
- ADHD
- PTSD and trauma
- Bipolar disorder
- OCD
Questions to ask at your first visit
- 1Do I need medication, therapy, or both to start?
- 2Which diagnosis best fits what I'm experiencing?
- 3What type of therapy do you practice, and how long does it usually take to help?
- 4How soon can I be seen, and do you offer video visits?
- 5Do you take my insurance, or are you cash-pay?
- 6What should I do if symptoms get worse between appointments?
How to choose mental health specialist in San Antonio
- Decide what you need first: a prescriber (psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner) or a therapist — or a practice with both under one roof.
- Ask about the wait for a first appointment; a three-month wait is common and may be too long for acute symptoms.
- Check licence and credentials — MD/DO for psychiatry, PhD/PsyD for psychology, LCSW/LPC/LMFT for counseling.
- Match the specialty to the problem: child and adolescent, addiction, geriatric, trauma, or couples work.
- Confirm insurance up front — many mental health clinicians are out-of-network — and ask about sliding-scale fees.
- If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) rather than waiting for an appointment.
31 clinicians listed, A–Z by last name
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JOSE ACEVES, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
SAN ANTONIO, TX Directions
ASRA AKBAR, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
SAN ANTONIO, TX Directions
SIDNEY ATKINSON, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
SAN ANTONIO, TX Directions
KELLY AVERILL, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
SAN ANTONIO, TX Directions
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