Insurance plans we accept See the full list
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Humana
- Ambetter
- Magellan Health
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Tricare
- Baylor Scott & White Health PlanComing soon
- UnitedHealthcareComing soon
- Oscar HealthComing soon
Rising together toward better mental health.
Evidence-based care, modern solutions.
How we can help
Some people come to us for the first time. Others have been in treatment for years and want a better fit, or are finishing a PHP or IOP program and need someone to take it from there. Wherever you’re starting, we’ll work out a plan with you.
Medication management
A full psychiatric evaluation, a clear diagnosis and a medication plan you understand, with regular follow-ups to see how it’s working.
Learn moreIndividual therapy
One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist who stays in touch with your prescriber, so your care stays on the same page.
Learn morePHP & IOP partnerships
Psychiatric care for people in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and follow-up once the program ends.
Learn moreWhy we started Altus
We kept hearing the same story. Someone finally decides to get help, waits two or three months for an appointment, and then gets fifteen minutes and a prescription.
We wanted to do better on both counts. So we keep our schedules open enough to see new patients quickly, and we give each visit the time it needs.
Quick to get in
New patients are usually seen within a week, in person or by video.
A careful first visit
We ask about your history, sleep, health and what’s going on in your life, because all of it matters for treatment.
We measure progress
Short check-in questionnaires at follow-ups show us what’s helping and when a plan needs to change.
We stay in touch with your other providers
With your permission, we coordinate with your therapist, primary care doctor or treatment program.
Getting started is simple
Get in touch
Book online or call (469) 325-1194. We’ll find a time this week that works for you.
We sort out the paperwork
Our team checks your insurance benefits and sends intake forms ahead of your visit.
Meet your clinician
Your first appointment is a full evaluation. You’ll leave knowing what we think is going on and what comes next.
What we treat
You don’t need to know what to call it before you reach out. If something is getting in the way of your mood, focus, sleep or relationships, that’s reason enough to come in.
See everything we treatMeet our clinicians
Our team includes a board-certified psychiatrist and a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing practice. More providers are joining soon.
Ethan D. Hinds III, MD
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist who trained at UTMB, UT Health San Antonio and UT Southwestern.
Read his bio
Vanessa Brimigion, DNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board certified as a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner, with more than eight years in psychiatry.
Read her bioWe’re hiring
Psychiatric nurse practitioners
We’re growing so we can keep appointments open. If you’d like to join us, we’d love to hear from you.
Find us on LinkedInOur offices
We have 7 offices open now, and Frisco and Austin are on the way. You can also see us by video from anywhere in Texas.
Frisco Coming soon
Frisco, TX
Austin Coming soon
Austin, TX
Know your cost before your first visit
We’re in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna and several other plans. Before your appointment, we’ll check your benefits and tell you what to expect to pay.
- We check your benefits for free
- We explain your copay and deductible up front
- Self-pay: $300 for a first visit, $150 for follow-ups
- Superbills available if you’re out of network
Questions people ask before booking
How quickly can I be seen?
Most new patients are seen the same week, and sometimes the next day. Book online to see open times, or call (469) 325-1194 and we’ll find the earliest spot that works for you.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly. If your insurance plan requires a referral, we’ll let you know when we check your benefits.
Can I be seen by video?
Yes. Many visits, especially follow-ups, can happen by secure video. Some evaluations and certain medications need an in-person visit, and we’ll tell you if that applies to you.
What’s the difference between psychiatry and therapy?
Psychiatric clinicians diagnose conditions and manage medication. Therapists meet with you regularly to talk things through and build coping skills. Plenty of people do both, and at Altus the two are coordinated.
What if medication hasn’t worked for me before?
That happens a lot, and it’s a good reason to get a fresh evaluation. We’ll go over what you’ve tried and look at other options that might suit you better.
Appointments available this week
Whenever you're ready.
We have new patient appointments open this week. Book online, or call and talk to someone on our team.