Telehealth Psychiatry

Let's find what
works for you.

I see adults across New York and Texas for psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and focused therapy.

Board Certified 60-Minute Evaluations NY & TX Licensed Insurance & Private Pay Adults 18–65
Dr. Thomas Sargent, board-certified telehealth psychiatrist

About Me

I'm glad you're here.

Hi, I'm Dr. Thomas Sargent. I take time to explain what I recommend and why, because every medication should truly earn its place in your treatment. My goal is for you to feel confident in your plan and like someone is paying close attention to how it's going.

I keep my practice intentionally small.

Credentials

Education & Training

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Board Certification in General Psychiatry

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Residency in General Adult Psychiatry, Morningside-West Hospital

Tulane University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Tulane University School of Medicine

Master in Pharmacology

Bucknell University

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Services

How I can help

Most people who reach out have been managing on their own for a while. Focus problems that are starting to cost you at work, or worry that hums under everything. Mornings that start heavy and stay that way. Sleep that doesn't restore you. A medication that helped at first, then stopped helping. If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place. You don't need the right words before you book. Finding them together is what the first appointment is for.

Areas of Expertise

  • ADHDDifficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing time and impulses.
  • Bipolar IICycles of depression and elevated mood that disrupt daily life.
  • DepressionPersistent sadness, low energy, or loss of interest that hasn't lifted on its own.
  • Generalized AnxietyConstant worry or restlessness that feels hard to control.
  • InsomniaTrouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested.
  • OCDUnwanted repetitive thoughts or behaviors that feel impossible to stop.
  • Panic DisorderSudden, intense episodes of fear with physical symptoms like racing heart.
  • Performance AnxietyStress or avoidance around work presentations, exams, or public speaking.
  • PTSDIntrusive memories, avoidance, or hypervigilance after a traumatic experience.
  • Seasonal DepressionLow mood and fatigue that return with the shorter, darker months.
  • Social AnxietyOverwhelming self-consciousness or dread in social situations.

How I approach medication

I have a master's in pharmacology alongside my MD, so I can explain what a medication does, why it fits you specifically, and how it interacts with everything else you take. That training works in both directions: finding the right medication, and carefully simplifying a list that has grown over the years.

Insurance & Fees

Accepted Insurance Plans

Aetna
Cigna
Carelon Behavioral Health

Plus additional plans through Alma

Private Pay

Simple, transparent fees

Flat fees, no referrals, and no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

$500

60 minutes, full evaluation, and a clear plan

Follow-up Visit

$250

30 minutes, medication and therapy in one visit

Payment is due at the time of service for all visits.

The care is the same however you pay. Private pay just changes a few practical details.

  • PrivacyWhen you pay directly, no claims or diagnoses are sent to an insurance company unless you choose to submit a superbill.
  • No insurance neededSome patients pay directly because I'm not in their plan's network, others because they prefer it. Both are welcome.

Out-of-Network? You can still get reimbursed.

Many PPO plans reimburse 50-80% of treatment costs. I provide a monthly superbill with all CPT and ICD-10 codes your insurance needs to process your claim.

The Process:

  1. Pay the full session fee at the time of appointment.
  2. Receive your superbill via the secure patient portal.
  3. Submit it to your insurance (usually via their website or app).
  4. Get reimbursed. Your insurance mails you a check.

Example: If your plan reimburses 70% after your out-of-network deductible, a $500 initial evaluation would cost you $150 out of pocket.

Tip: Call the number on your insurance card and ask: "Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health telehealth services?"

Get Started

Begin your care

1

Verify Coverage

Check your plan above, or choose private pay.

2

Complete Intake Packet

Fill out your paperwork and consent forms (about 5–10 minutes).

3

Schedule Your Visit

You'll be directed to my calendar to choose a time. New evaluations are usually available within one to two weeks.

4

You're All Set

You'll receive a confirmation email with your telehealth link.

Prefer to talk first?

I offer a free 15-minute phone call before you book. No paperwork and no obligation. We talk through what's going on and whether this practice is the right fit.

Request a Free Call

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I work with adults 18 to 65 in New York and Texas who want ongoing outpatient care: a thorough evaluation, careful medication management, and steady follow-up. Because this is a solo telehealth practice, I cannot provide crisis services, and some situations are better served by a higher level of care than outpatient visits can offer. If you're not sure, book a free 15-minute call and we'll talk it through together either way.

Your first appointment is a 60-minute video evaluation via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. We'll talk about what brought you in, your history, and what you've already tried. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of what I think is going on and a plan for next steps, whether that includes medication or not.

After that, follow-up visits are 30 minutes. Early in treatment, we typically meet every two to four weeks so I can monitor how things are going and make adjustments. Once you're feeling stable, we can space visits out further.

A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera, a reasonably private place to talk, and you must be physically in New York or Texas at the time of the visit. Your telehealth link arrives by email before each appointment.

That's very common. I'll review everything you're currently taking during your initial evaluation and we'll talk through what's working and what isn't. If your current regimen makes sense, I'm happy to continue it. If I have concerns, I'll explain why and we'll work on a plan together. Either way, I'll make sure there's no unsafe gap in your prescriptions during the transition.

Yes, when clinically appropriate. I take a careful, safety-first approach to prescribing. ADHD diagnoses require a thorough evaluation, and I generally do not prescribe long-term benzodiazepines as a first-line treatment. I review the Prescription Monitoring Program for all controlled substance prescriptions.

Both, in the same visit. Follow-ups are a full 30 minutes, which leaves real room to talk through what came up since we last met and work on practical skills, then tie it back to how your treatment is going.

We define that together at the start, then we measure it as we go. I use the same symptom rating scales used in clinical research, alongside the things that matter to you personally. Maybe that's sleeping through the night, or getting through a workday without white-knuckling it, or just feeling like yourself again around the people you love. If something isn't working, we change it.

Yes. You're welcome to join as a private pay patient whether or not you have insurance. The initial evaluation is $500 and follow-ups are $250, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

Yes, through the secure patient portal. I'm the only one who reads those messages. Medication questions, side effects, and scheduling are usually handled there within a business day or two. The portal isn't monitored around the clock, though, so for anything urgent or unsafe, use the emergency resources below.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 48 hours' notice. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged $150.

I provide enough medication to last until our next appointment. Need a refill between visits? Contact me via the patient portal at least 3 business days before you run out. Controlled substances cannot be refilled early or after hours.

My practice is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911, go to your nearest ER, or call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Begin Intake

About 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Your appointment is confirmed once it's done.

Accepting new patients
in New York & Texas
Begin Intake