We all want the same thing. To feel well, and like ourselves.
Health & Harmony Psychiatry exists to serve those who value their health and the health of those they love. You get private, evidence-based care from a psychiatrist who takes the time to understand you.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- Ages 12 to 70
- Texas and California
- Secure video visits
The answer
Health & Harmony Psychiatry is a physician-led telepsychiatry practice where Dr. Allison J. McDade, MD, cares for patients ages 12 to 70 by secure video in Texas and California. She completes every first evaluation herself, an unhurried visit of 60 to 90 minutes depending on age. She treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and related concerns with evidence-based medication management and steady follow-up. Care is cash pay. Your plan is built with you.
If you need help now
If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service or dial 711, then 988. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This practice does not provide emergency services.
Who is Dr. McDade?
Dr. Allison J. McDade, MD, is a Houston-born psychiatrist. She earned her BS in Biology at Baylor University, then completed medical school, psychiatry residency, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she served as Psychiatry Clinic Chief during residency.
My goal is simple. To help you understand what is going on, and to build a plan that helps you recover fully.
Read Dr. McDade's full story, from her training to how she works with each patient.
Who does Dr. McDade care for?
Adults and teens, ages 12 to 70. Many are capable people who hold a lot together while anxiety, low mood, focus, or a hard transition starts to cost more than it should.
- For youAdult psychiatric care
Evaluation, medication management, and steady follow-up for adults.
- For your teenChild and adolescent psychiatry
Care for teens 12 and up from a fellowship-trained child and adolescent psychiatrist.
- For womenWomen's mental health
Psychiatric care through PMDD, postpartum concerns, and perimenopause.
- For cliniciansRefer a patient
How therapists, physicians, and other clinicians refer to Dr. McDade.
Which conditions does Dr. McDade treat?
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, schizophrenia, and women's mental health concerns, along with related concerns. Choose one to see how care works for it.
- ConditionAnxiety
Worry, tension, and the mental load that follows you.
- ConditionDepression
Low mood, fatigue, and loss of interest in daily life.
- ConditionADHD
Evaluation and treatment for teens and adults.
- ConditionBipolar disorder
Mood shifts, energy changes, and steady management.
- ConditionPTSD
Trauma responses, a careful evaluation, and a plan built with you.
- ConditionOppositional defiant disorder
Ongoing anger, defiance, and conflict in teens.
- ConditionSchizophrenia
Accurate diagnosis and ongoing, collaborative care.
- ConditionWomen's mental health
PMDD, postpartum concerns, and perimenopause.
The conditions overview brings every condition together in one place.
How does care work here?
Care follows three steps, shaped to each patient.
- 01
60 to 90 minutes
An unhurried evaluation
Dr. McDade completes every first evaluation herself and takes the time to understand your history, your symptoms, and your goals.
- 02
Evidence-based medication management
Thoughtful, individualized treatment, with a referral to therapy or other specialists when that serves you best.
- 03
15 to 30 minutes
Steady, collaborative follow-up
Regular follow-up visits keep your plan current as your life changes.
The psychiatric evaluation and medication management pages explain each step in detail.
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How do video visits work in Texas and California?
Health & Harmony Psychiatry provides care by secure video to patients physically located in Texas or California at the time of their appointment. A brief screening confirms fit before your first visit.
- 60 to 90 minutesThe first visit, depending on age
- 15 to 30 minutesFollow-up visits
- Texas and CaliforniaBy secure video
Facts from Dr. McDade and the practice.
Certain medications, including some controlled substances, may only be prescribed to patients residing in Texas. The telepsychiatry page explains how video visits work.
- TexasTelepsychiatry in Texas
Video visits across Texas, including certain medications limited to Texas residents.
- CaliforniaTelepsychiatry in California
Video visits for patients located in California, with a brief screening first.
What does care cost?
Care is cash pay, with rates set in advance and shared up front.
- $465New evaluation with Dr. McDade, 60 to 90 minutes
- $275Follow-up visit with Dr. McDade
- $195Follow-up visit with the physician assistant, overseen by Dr. McDade
Current self-pay fees from the practice.
Fees are due at the time of your visit. You receive a good faith estimate before your first visit, and the Good Faith Estimate page explains your right to an estimate.
Questions patients ask
Which states do you serve?
Texas and California. Health & Harmony Psychiatry provides care by secure video to patients physically located in Texas or California at the time of their appointment.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. McDade?
No. You can book a first visit without a referral, and a parent or guardian books for a teen. Clinicians who want to refer a patient can use the refer a patient page.
Do you take insurance, or is it cash pay?
Care is cash pay, with clear rates shared up front. You receive a good faith estimate before your first visit.
How much does care cost?
Care is cash pay. A new evaluation with Dr. McDade is $465, follow-up visits with Dr. McDade are $275, and follow-up visits with our physician assistant are $195. You receive a good faith estimate before your first visit.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule a visit. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, or missed without notice, may be charged the visit fee, so that time can be offered to another patient who needs it.
What ages does Dr. McDade treat?
Dr. McDade sees patients ages 12 to 70, including adults and teens.
How do I start?
Book your first visit online. You'll complete a few intake forms in the patient portal, then meet with Dr. McDade for a full evaluation. A brief screening first confirms that telepsychiatry fits your needs.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication over video?
Yes. Care includes evidence-based medication management by secure video. Certain medications, including some controlled substances, may only be prescribed to patients residing in Texas. If you live outside Texas, contact us and we will help with referrals.
What if I am in crisis or need urgent help?
Health & Harmony Psychiatry does not provide emergency care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Care Through Connection
Care from a physician who sees the whole picture, with a plan that fits the life you are living.
Book the first visit online, or call 832.387.6088 with questions. A parent or guardian books for a teen, and a brief screening confirms fit before your first visit.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
Already a patient? Use the portal to message Dr. McDade, request refills, view your records, and schedule follow-ups.
Health & Harmony Psychiatry does not provide emergency care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911. Ages 12 to 70. Health & Harmony Psychiatry provides care by secure video to patients physically located in Texas or California at the time of their appointment.