📍 HOUSTON, TEXAS
Looking for a Psychiatrist in Houston?
CIP Psychiatry is a board-certified psychiatry practice for Houston, TX adults, serving the greater metro area from our Sugar Land office just 20 miles from downtown. New patients are typically seen in 1 to 2 weeks for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. Visit your psychiatrist in person, or see us as your online psychiatrist in Texas from any zip code in the state.
⭐ Accepting New Patients
All Houston-area zip code
🏢 20 Miles from Downtown Houston
Sugar Land office. Convenient, Private, Free parking.
🔒 HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
💰Aetna • BCBS • Cigna • UHC • Medicare • Ambetter • Oscar • Optum
🕐 Seen in 1–2 Weeks
🤝 Consistent Care Team
SERVING GREATER HOUSTON
A Houston Psychiatrist Who Actually Has Openings
Finding a good psychiatrist in Houston is harder than it should be. The wait lists run weeks or months. Many large practices rotate you through different providers. Cost estimates rarely come before the bill does. CIP Psychiatry was built to fix all three problems.
Our Sugar Land office sits at 7616 Branford Place, Suite 220, a 20 to 30 minute drive from most Houston zip codes with free on-site parking and easy access via US-59. If the drive does not work for you, every service we offer is also available as an online psychiatrist visit in Texas through our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Either way, you are cared for by the same psychiatrist-led team across your visits.
✓ 50 minute initial evaluations and 25 minute follow-up visits, with real conversation time
✓ Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Medicare accepted and verified before your first visit
✓ New patient appointments typically available within 1 to 2 weeks
✓ In-person in Sugar Land or telehealth from anywhere in Texas
1–2
Weeks to your first appointment, versus a 25-day Houston average
50
Minutes for every initial psychiatric evaluation, not a rushed 15-minute consult
7+
Major insurance plans accepted, including Medicare and BCBS
TX
Statewide telehealth available across every Texas zip code
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO HOUSTON PATIENTS
Psychiatric Services for Houston Adults
Every service below is available to Houston and greater metro patients, either in person at our Sugar Land office or via telehealth from anywhere in Texas.
Psychiatric Evaluation
A comprehensive 50-minute initial evaluation covering your full symptom history, prior diagnoses, current medications, family history, and life context. This is the foundation of an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that actually fits your situation.
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New Patients
Online Psychiatrist in Texas
Skip the drive. Every service we offer is also available as an online psychiatrist Texas option, via HIPAA-compliant video from anywhere in the state. No commute, no waiting room, just secure and private access to the same quality care you would receive in person.
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Texas Statewide
Medication Management
Ongoing psychiatric medication management for Houston patients, starting, adjusting, or carefully tapering medications based on your response, side effects, and personal goals. E-prescriptions go straight to your preferred Houston-area pharmacy.
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In-Person & Telehealth
Anxiety Treatment for Houston Adults
Evidence-based anxiety treatment Houston adults can actually access, covering generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, perinatal anxiety, and postpartum anxiety. Approaches include CBT principles, medication when clinically appropriate, and brief psychotherapy woven into every follow-up visit.
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Adults 18+
ADHD Doctor Houston
If you have been searching for an adult ADHD psychiatrist or ADHD doctor Houston practice that takes insurance, our evaluation combines a full clinical assessment with FDA-cleared Creyos cognitive testing. The cognitive test is $135 if your insurance plan does not cover it. The full ADHD assessment can be completed in person in Sugar Land or remotely from your Houston home.
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$135 Creyos Test if Not Covered
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Specialist evaluation and a fresh treatment plan for patients whose depression has not responded to two or more standard antidepressants. Options include augmentation strategies, medication class changes, and coordinated referrals for neuromodulation when appropriate.
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Specialist Care
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Mental Health Conditions We Treat in Houston
We treat the full range of adult psychiatric conditions for patients across Houston and greater metro. If your condition is not listed, get in touch. We evaluate most referrals to determine whether CIP Psychiatry is the right fit.
✓ Major Depressive Disorder
✓ PTSD
✓ Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
✓ Cyclothymia
✓ Generalized Anxiety (GAD)
✓ OCD
✓ Postpartum Depression
✓ Persistent Depressive Disorder
✓ ADHD (Adult)
✓ Panic Disorder
✓ Treatment-Resistant Depression
✓ Schizoaffective Disorder
✓ Bipolar Disorder I & II
✓ Social Anxiety
✓ Adjustment Disorders
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TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE
Prefer an Online Psychiatrist in Texas? We Have You Covered.
All CIP Psychiatry services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth from anywhere in Texas. Houston patients love the option. Skip the I-59 traffic and attend your appointment from home, your office, or wherever works for you.
✓ Same 50-minute evaluation, no compromise on quality
✓ E-prescriptions sent to your Houston pharmacy the same day
✓ ADHD cognitive testing completable from home
✓ Insurance accepted, same coverage as in-person visits
✓ No app download required, join from any modern browser
Available Statewide in Texas
WHY CHOOSE CIP PSYCHIATRY
Why Houston Patients Choose CIP Over Local Clinics
If you have been hunting for the best psychiatrist in Houston for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar care, what really matters is short waits, real continuity, and transparent pricing. That is exactly what sets CIP apart from other Houston-area options.
Seen in 1 to 2 Weeks
The Houston metro average wait for a new psychiatry appointment is 25 days or more. We typically get new patients in within 1 to 2 weeks, without cutting any corners on the evaluation.
Transparent, No-Surprise Billing
We verify your insurance benefits before your first visit and give you a written cost estimate. You know what you owe before you walk in.
Continuity With One Care Team
At large Houston clinic chains, you may be passed between providers with no continuity. At CIP, you stay with the same psychiatrist-led care team across your appointments, so you build a real clinical relationship over time.
Active Physician Oversight
Dr. Majid is actively involved in every patient's care and holds regular supervision meetings with our nurse practitioners to ensure consistent, high-quality treatment across the practice.
50-Minute Initial Evaluations
Many Houston clinics allocate 15 to 20 minutes for new patient intakes. Our first appointments run a full 50 minutes, enough time to actually understand your history before any prescription is written.
Private Practice Standards
No institutional wait times, no institutional runaround. CIP operates as a focused private practice where every patient receives attentive, personalized care, not a number in a system.
GETTING STARTED
How Houston Patients Get Started With CIP
Four simple steps from first contact to your initial appointment with a board-certified psychiatrist in Houston.
Call, Text, or Book Online
Call or text (281) 500-8416, or use our online booking portal. Tell us whether you prefer to visit our Sugar Land office in person or see your psychiatrist via telehealth from your Houston location. We will match you with a suitable appointment time, usually within 1 to 2 weeks.
Complete Your Intake Forms
You will receive a secure link to complete short intake forms before your appointment. This lets your provider review your background in advance, so your session is spent talking through what matters, not filling out paperwork in the waiting room.
Insurance Verification
Our team verifies your insurance benefits before your appointment and gives you a written cost estimate. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), Oscar Health, and Medicare. You will know your out-of-pocket cost before you walk in.
Your First Appointment
Your 50-minute initial evaluation marks the start of a genuine clinical relationship. By the end of it, you will have a preliminary diagnosis, a treatment plan, and clear next steps, not a follow-up appointment booked three months out with nothing in between.
HOW WE COMPARE
CIP Psychiatry vs Other Houston Providers
See how our service model stacks up against the most common psychiatry provider types in the Houston metro area.
| Feature | CIP Psychiatry | Large Multi-Location Chain | Hospital-Affiliated Clinic | Typical Private Clinic |
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| Initial appointment wait | 1–2 weeks | 3–6 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
| Initial evaluation length | 50 minutes | 30–45 min | 15–20 min | 30–45 min |
| Continuity of care team | ✓ | Rotates | Rotates | Varies |
| Board-certified psychiatrist | ✓ | Often NP / PA | ✓ | Often NP |
| ADHD cognitive testing (FDA-cleared) | ✓ | Rarely offered | Referral needed | Usually not |
| Telehealth statewide TX | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | Varies |
| Insurance pre-verification | ✓ | Not standard | Not standard | Rarely |
| Transparent flat-fee ADHD cognitive testing | $135 Creyos | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Free parking | ✓ | Paid / street | Paid garage | Varies |
YOUR PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Shehram Majid, MD
Dr. Majid is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of CIP Psychiatry. He started CIP with a clear goal: to give Houston-area adults the kind of rigorous, unhurried psychiatric care that is usually reserved for premium concierge practices, while keeping it in-network with the major Houston insurance plans.
Patients consistently describe sessions with Dr. Majid as genuinely collaborative. He explains his clinical reasoning, welcomes your questions, and treats every patient as the expert on their own experience. His approach blends evidence-based psychiatry with a strong emphasis on patient education, brief psychotherapy, and shared decision-making.
✓ Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
✓ Founder, CIP Psychiatry
✓ Licensed in Texas
✓ In-Person (Sugar Land) and Telehealth (Texas)
Insurance & Self-Pay Rates
Insurance Accepted for Houston Patients
We are in-network with every major Houston-area insurance plan. If you have been searching for a Medicare psychiatrist Houston practice, or one that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, you are in the right place. We verify your benefits and give you a written cost estimate before your first session, so there are no billing surprises later.
Self-pay rates: $250 for a 50-minute diagnostic intake and $200 for a 25-minute follow-up. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
REAL REVIEWS
What Houston People Say About CIP Psychiatry
COMMON QUESTIONS
Houston Psychiatry FAQs
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CIP Psychiatry is a psychiatrist in Houston, Texas based out of Sugar Land at 7616 Branford Place, Suite 220, Sugar Land, TX 77479, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston. From most inner Houston zip codes, the drive via US-59 takes 25 to 35 minutes. Free parking is available on site. Houston patients who would rather not drive can access every service via telehealth from anywhere in Texas.
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Yes. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), Oscar Health, and Medicare. Our team verifies your specific benefits before your first appointment so you know your out-of-pocket cost in advance. Self-pay rates and superbills for out-of-network plans are also available.
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Most Houston patients are seen within 1 to 2 weeks of contacting us. The Houston metro average for a first psychiatry appointment is typically 25 days or longer. Our faster access is a function of our private practice model. We do not handle the patient volumes of large hospital-affiliated psychiatry clinics, so our scheduling stays tight.
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Yes. Every service we offer, including the initial evaluation, medication management, ADHD cognitive testing, and follow-up appointments, is available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth from anywhere in Texas. You just need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a working camera and a stable internet connection.
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If you are using insurance, your cost depends on your specific plan and deductible. We verify benefits before your first visit and provide a written estimate so there are no surprises. Self-pay patients pay $250 for the 50-minute diagnostic intake and $200 for 25-minute follow-up visits. ADHD evaluations include a separate $135 Creyos cognitive testing fee if your insurance plan does not cover it.
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Yes. We are an ADHD doctor in Houston offering full adult ADHD evaluations that combine a structured clinical interview with FDA-cleared Creyos cognitive testing. Most insurance plans cover the clinical evaluation, and the Creyos cognitive component is a separate $135 visit if your plan does not cover it. The full evaluation can be completed in person in Sugar Land or remotely from your Houston home.
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Yes. We treat the full range of adult psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, bipolar I and II, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, postpartum and perinatal anxiety and depression, and treatment-resistant depression. If your condition is not listed, get in touch. We evaluate most referrals to see if CIP is the right fit.
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CIP Psychiatry specializes in adult psychiatric care (18 and over). If you are looking for a child or adolescent psychiatrist in the Houston area, we are happy to provide referrals to trusted providers in the Houston metro area.
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We ask for at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Late cancellations and no-shows may be subject to a fee. If you are running late on the day of your appointment, please call or text (281) 500-8416 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Yes. If you are currently under the care of another psychiatrist in Houston or the metro area and would like to transfer, we can coordinate a smooth handover. With your consent, we will request your prior records so that we have full context before your first evaluation with us.
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Same-day appointments are occasionally available for urgent situations. Call or text (281) 500-8416 to check current availability. For psychiatric emergencies, please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest Houston emergency room.
OUR LOCATION
Visit Us in Sugar Land
Conveniently located just off US-59 with free on-site parking and easy access from all Houston zip codes.
Address
7616 Branford Place, Suite 220
Sugar Land, TX 77479
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Phone & Contact
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Office Hours
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Parking & Access
Free on-site parking is available directly outside the building. The office is on the second floor with elevator access. Visits are by appointment only.
GREATER HOUSTON AREA
Houston Communities We Serve
CIP Psychiatry accepts patients from across the greater Houston metro, in person at our Sugar Land office or via telehealth from anywhere in Texas.
Katy
In-Person & Telehealth
15 mi to office
Rosenberg
In-Person & Telehealth
12 mi to office
Missouri City
In-Person & Telehealth
5 mi to office
The Woodlands
Telehealth
45 mi to office
Pearland
In-Person & Telehealth
18 mi to office
Friendswood
In-Person & Telehealth
20 mi to office