Frequently asked questions

A PMHNP is an advanced practice registered nurse with graduate-level education and national board certification in psychiatric mental health. PMHNPs evaluate and diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and provide supportive therapeutic care.

Your Own Grounds provides care for anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, depression and major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD and trauma-related concerns, grief and loss, and the emotional challenges that come with major life transitions.

Your Own Grounds Psychiatric Care serves the Dallas–Fort Worth area and offers telepsychiatry through secure video visits for eligible patients located in Texas.

Start by reading our New Patients page, then email hello@yourowngrounds.org. We will answer your questions, confirm whether our practice is a good fit for your needs, and schedule your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.

Please email hello@yourowngrounds.org for current information on insurance before your first appointment. Private pay is also available, and our private pay rates are listed on the Insurance & Fees page.

Private pay rates are $250 for a 1-hour initial psychiatric assessment with psychotherapy, $160 for a 30-minute follow-up with psychotherapy, $100 for a 15–20 minute follow-up without psychotherapy, and $125 for a 30-minute stand-alone psychotherapy session.

A referral is generally not required to schedule with our practice. Some insurance plans have their own referral rules, so check with your plan if you plan to use insurance.

No. Your Own Grounds does not provide emergency services. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Yes. Your health information is protected under HIPAA, and we use HIPAA-compliant tools for communication and telehealth. Please do not send health information through unsecured email or social media.

Initial evaluations are longer than follow-up visits so there is time to understand your full history and talk through a plan. Please email hello@yourowngrounds.org for current appointment lengths and availability.

Often a working diagnosis can be discussed at the end of the first visit. Sometimes more information or more time is needed. Either way, you will understand what is being considered and why.

No. Medication is one possible tool, not a requirement. You will learn about your options — including non-medication approaches — and decide together what feels right for you.

It depends on the medication. Many antidepressants, for example, take several weeks to show their full benefit, while some side effects can appear sooner and often ease over time. We will talk about what to expect for your specific medication and check in regularly.

Tell us. Side effects are taken seriously and are a normal part of finding the right fit. Options may include adjusting the dose, changing the timing, or trying a different medication. Do not stop a medication suddenly without talking with your prescriber first.

Visits are usually more frequent when starting or changing a medication and spaced further apart once things are stable. Your schedule is based on your needs.

Research has found that telepsychiatry can be as effective as in-person psychiatric care for many conditions, including depression and anxiety, with high patient satisfaction.

Yes. Visits use secure, HIPAA-compliant technology. We recommend joining from a private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly.

Patients who are located in Texas at the time of their appointment and whose needs can be safely met through virtual care. Email hello@yourowngrounds.org to ask whether telepsychiatry is a good fit for you.