Have you ever been surprised by the cost of a medical bill for a blood draw at a lab, physician’s office, or hospital?  I know I have.  A family physician in Houston once tested my Vitamin D level, and my bill after insurance discounts was over $200.  That was just one test.  I was shocked!  Does it really cost that much to analyze a Vitamin D level from one blood sample? 
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​​Some negotiated lab rates have huge upcharges with insurance companies.  The lack of price transparency in some aspects of medicine allows this to happen.  Don’t pay these high cost lab fees any longer.  Your Family Psychiatrist has established a collaborative relationship with a local lab company.  In exchange for a simplified payment solution on the behalf of Your Family Psychiatrist, our current patients are able to receive significant discounts on lab costs.  Some are downright cheap.  A screening thyroid test is under $10. 
 
Discounted labs through Your Family Psychiatrist are not always beneficial, like those getting free lab work.  For patients that have already hit their maximum out-of-pocket allowances with their insurance company, all labs may be free for the remainder of the year.  Certain health plans may cover all labs 100%, but this is not typical.  In such instances, you will want to continue to use your health insurance plan to receive no cost labs.  Discounted labs are beneficial for those with high deductibles or when you haven’t met your out-of-pocked maximums yet.  If you don’t have insurance at all, these discounted labs can be significantly cheaper than using a generic lab in Houston. 
 
We offer complete price transparency in that you will know the price of your labs well before you have your blood or other sample drawn.  In the event that your psychiatrist wants to order custom labs for less common conditions, we will work with our lab partner to develop a reduced price for your specific needs.  There will be no surprise bills in the mail. 
 
To receive such discounted lab services, it is important to discuss your labs with our staff before you have your blood drawn.  A special requisition sheet will be generated at our office and provided to you in advance of arriving at the lab facility.

Call us to schedule your appointment: 281-849-4080

There are many great Houston psychiatrists to choose from, and we are often asked if there is a directory of Houston psychiatrists so we created one to help you find a psychiatrist near you*. 
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Child and adolescent psychiatrists are board certified to provide evaluation and treatment of mental health and behavioral health issues of children and teens. This includes issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep issues, behavior issues, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), and more.
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Cypress, TX Offices:
Your Family Psychiatrist - Dr. Heathman (certified in adult and child psychiatry)
Your Family Psychiatrist - Dr. Hinthorn (certified in adult and child psychiatry)
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Adult psychiatrists are board certified to provide evaluation and treatment of mental health and behavioral health issues of adults and elderly patients. This includes issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, sleep issues, behavior issues, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), addiction psychiatry, and more.

​Cypress, TX Offices:
Your Family Psychiatrist - Dr. Heathman (certified in adult and child psychiatry)
Your Family Psychiatrist - Dr. Hinthorn (certified in adult and child psychiatry)

QB testing is specialized testing for diagnosing ADHD in children, teens, and adults. 

​Your Family Psychiatrist - Our office offers this ADHD testing
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Genomind testing is personalized genetic testing that psychiatrists can perform to ensure you are on the best possible medications for your issue based on your DNA. 
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Your Family Psychiatrist - Our office offers this genetic testing
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Forensic psychiatrists provide examination of psychiatric evidence in criminal, family,  and civil cases. 
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UT Health - ​Expert Witness & Forensic Psychiatry Department
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UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC)
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
The Menninger Clinic
​West Oaks Hospital
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With commercial insurance, almost everyone pays $399 or less.  This is completely dependent on your specific insurance plan.  You can contact your plan in advance to determine the specific cost if you desire.  Medicare and Medicaid currently pay $0.  Without insurance, Genomind charges $2000.

Genomind and Your Family Psychiatrist

​As Genomind continues to perform additional research and improve its genetic testing, we will offer their most up-to-date lab tests to obtain the most comprehensive information available.  Any and all information that your Houston psychiatrist can accumulate will help in developing a treatment plan customized to you.  

Call Us to Schedule Your Test! 281-849-4080

Your Family Psychiatrists is an In-person and Online Psychiatry Houston Area Office. 

​Few medical fields are as confusing to the general public as mental and behavioral health.  Terms like "shrink" and "therapist" further this confusion as these terms have been used to describe all types of mental health clinicians.  In truth, psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors all have a unique role in the treatment of mental illness.  As a result, these fields often work together to provide better results for patients.  We will take a brief look at the differences between these 3 professions below:

Psychiatrists
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) that has completed medical school and specializes through 4+ further years in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness.  Medical school is a necessary component of becoming a psychiatrist as these physicians monitor the effects of mental illness and medications on the rest of the body.  Some physical diseases can hide behind a presentation of mental illness when in fact, they have a medical disease origin.  Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications, but some also provide psychotherapy as part of treatment.  

Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist has a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) which includes graduate school and an internship that can last 2-3 years to provide further training.  While psychologists are also trained to perform psychotherapy, many focus on the administration of psychological and neurological testing to assess for areas of dysfunction.  The results of these tests can help psychiatrists and counselors better understand the strengths and limitations of patients as well as help to establish a more precise diagnostic picture.  

Licensed Professional Counselors
A licensed professional counselor is a master's level psychotherapist or higher who has completed a bachelors degree and a masters degree in the field.  They may provide individual and/or group therapy.  Counselors can help use a variety of therapeutic techniques to treat mental illness.  In addition to treating mental illness, some counselors help with career development, grief, or help improve dysfunctional family situations.

When you meet with your first mental health expert, be sure to ask questions about how your treatment may improve by utilizing other types of mental health experts.  Utilizing a proper combination of professionals may improve your chances of recovery.