🟢  Accepting new patients — Same-week appointments available  ·  Call or Text (956) 524-2003
Harlingen, TX · In-Person & Telehealth

Expert psychiatric care
when you need it most.

Board-certified mental health and integrative psychiatry providers serving all ages in the Rio Grande Valley. Medication management, therapy, nutritional psychiatry, and personalized care plans — with same-week availability.

No referral needed
Most insurance accepted
All ages welcome
Integrative approach
4
Board-certified providers
7+
Major insurance plans accepted
All
Ages welcome — children to seniors
Same
Week
Appointment availability

Meet your care team

Board-certified professionals committed to your mental wellness — with expertise across psychiatric care, therapy, and integrative medicine.

Accepting patients
Velma Rincones-Henn, PMHNP-BC
Velma Rincones-Henn
PMHNP-BC · Practice Owner
AnxietyDepressionADHDBipolarIntegrativeAll ages
Book with Velma
High availability
Terra Garza, PMHNP-BC
Terra Garza
PMHNP-BC · Psychiatric NP
AnxietyDepressionMood disordersMedication MgmtAll ages
Book with Terra
Accepting patients
Ermalinda Salazar-Mendez, PMHNP-BC
Ermalinda Salazar-Mendez
PMHNP-BC · Psychiatric NP
AnxietyDepressionPTSDRx MgmtAll ages
Book with Ermalinda
Accepting patients
Raquel Ybarra, LCSW
Raquel Ybarra
LCSW · Licensed Therapist
Individual therapyTraumaGriefFamily issuesAll ages
Book with Raquel
Text Us - Transitions Behavioral Health

Not sure who to see? Call us — we'll match you with the right provider.

You can also text us at (956) 524-2003 — text referral, appointment, or refill to get started.

A team that truly cares

Transitions Behavioral Health provider team — Harlingen, TX
Our providers at 1821 Sesame Square, Harlingen, TX

Transitions Behavioral Health was founded on a simple belief: every person in the Rio Grande Valley deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care — regardless of where they come from or what they're facing.

We are a team of board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Harlingen and the surrounding RGV community. We offer traditional psychiatric care alongside an integrative, whole-person approach that addresses nutrition, lifestyle, and root causes — not just symptoms.

We see patients of all ages — from children and adolescents to adults and seniors — and we're proud to serve our community both in-person and via telehealth across Texas.

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Compassionate CareYou are seen, heard, and valued here.
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Board-CertifiedEvery provider holds the highest clinical credentials.
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Integrative ApproachWhole-person care — mind, body, and spirit.
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RGV RootedProud to serve our community right here at home.

Whole-person care — mind, body & spirit

We go beyond medication. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based psychiatry with nutritional science, lifestyle medicine, and functional health to treat the root causes of mental illness — not just the symptoms.

This means evaluating nutritional deficiencies, gut-brain connection, sleep, inflammation, and lifestyle factors alongside traditional psychiatric treatment — giving you a more complete path to wellness.

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Nutritional Psychiatry
Food-mood connection, micronutrient assessment, and dietary interventions that support brain health.
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Functional Lab Review
Evaluating thyroid, inflammatory markers, vitamin levels, and other biomarkers affecting mental health.
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Sleep & Lifestyle
Sleep optimization, stress response, and evidence-based lifestyle modifications for lasting mental wellness.
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Holistic Treatment Plans
Personalized care plans that integrate medication, therapy, nutrition, and lifestyle — tailored to you.

Whatever you're facing, we're here.

Our team has deep expertise across a wide range of psychiatric conditions and life challenges.

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Anxiety
GAD, panic, social
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Depression
Major & persistent
ADHD
Children & adults
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Bipolar Disorder
Type I & II
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Trauma & PTSD
All types
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Sleep Disorders
Insomnia & more
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Grief & Loss
Bereavement
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Mood Disorders
Dysthymia & more

Children, teens, adults & seniors welcome · In-person & telehealth

3 steps to feeling better

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Request your appointment
Book online in under 2 minutes — or call us directly. No referral needed. We'll confirm within one business day.
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Meet your provider
In-office at 1821 Sesame Square, Suite 8, Harlingen — or by secure telehealth from the comfort of home.
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Get your care plan
Medication management, therapy, nutritional guidance, and ongoing support — personalized to your goals.

🖥️ See your provider from anywhere in Texas

Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth — available for new and existing patients.

Schedule Telehealth →

We accept most major plans

We're in-network with the following carriers. Don't see yours? Call us — we'll verify your benefits at no cost.

Medicare Blue Cross Blue Shield United Healthcare Aetna Cigna Sage Headway

Don't see your plan? Call (956) 524-2003 — we'll verify your benefits for free.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your first appointment.

No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly online or by calling (956) 524-2003. We'll handle the rest.
We accept Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Sage, and Headway. Not sure about yours? Call us and we'll verify your benefits for free.
Yes. We provide psychiatric care for all ages — children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Each provider is experienced in age-appropriate psychiatric treatment.
Integrative psychiatry combines traditional medication management with nutritional science, lifestyle medicine, and functional health. We look at diet, sleep, gut health, lab work, and more to address root causes — not just symptoms.
Yes. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments for new and existing patients anywhere in Texas. Many of our patients prefer the convenience of being seen from home.
Your first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Your provider will review your history, current symptoms, medications, and goals — and together you'll develop a personalized care plan.
We strive to offer same-week appointments for new patients. Availability varies by provider — Terra Garza currently has the highest availability for new patients.
Yes. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are licensed to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe psychiatric medications in Texas. We also offer therapy through our licensed therapist, Raquel Ybarra, LCSW.

Conveniently located in Harlingen

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Address
1821 Sesame Square, Suite 8
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Phone & Fax
Dedicated referral fax line available
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Office Hours
Monday – Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday – SundayClosed

Your mental health
can't wait.

Same-week appointments available. No referral required. We're ready for you.

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