Does Truly You PsychiatryTruly You Psychiatry primarily provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Ongoing psychotherapy or counseling is not currently offered. Therapy may be recommended as part of a patient’s treatment plan, and Truly You Psychiatry can collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, schools, and other members of the patient’s care team. Referral resources may also be provided when appropriate.
Truly You Psychiatry is owned and operated by Shylisa Hicks, a dual-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or PMHNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse with specialized graduate-level education and clinical training in mental health care. PMHNPs can evaluate mental health concerns, diagnose psychiatric conditions, prescribe medications, provide education, and develop individualized treatment plans. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who complete medical school and residency training in psychiatry. While PMHNPs and psychiatrists have different educational backgrounds, both are qualified mental health professionals who may diagnose psychiatric conditions and prescribe medication.
Truly You Psychiatry provides psychiatric evaluation and medical management for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6-21. We treat a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), autism spectrum disorder ( ASD)- related behavioral and emotional concerns, tic disorders, sleep concerns related to mental health, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. Every treatment plan is personalized to meet each patient's unique needs.
Appointments are scheduled through an online booking link integrated with the clinician's Headway provider profile, accessible via the website for convenient telehealth consultations.
At this time, all appointments are conducted through secure telehealth platforms, allowing us to provide convenient, private, and accessible care to patients throughout Texas. We are excited to begin serving Louisiana residents in October and look forward to expanding to additional states in the future.
The practice addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, autism-related behavioral and emotional challenges, and broader emotional wellness concerns in young patients.
The evaluation is comprehensive and developmentally informed, exploring symptoms, strengths, school and family functioning, medical history, and prior supports to create a personalized care plan.
Medication management is collaborative and transparent, emphasizing informed consent, realistic expectations, and regular follow-up visits to monitor safety and effectiveness.
Truly You Psychiatry is currently seeing patients through secure telehealth services in Texas and Louisiana. As the practice continues to grow, we look forward to expanding to additional states in the future.
The practice focuses exclusively on younger patients with a dual-certified clinician in pediatrics and psychiatric mental health, offering a whole-child, family-centered approach and integrated therapy and medication management.
Yes. Truly You Psychiatry is committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma informed care where every child, adolescent, and family feels seen, heard, and respected. We recognize that culture, backgrounds, identity, and life experiences shape mental health, and we strive to provide compassionate, individualized care that honors each family's unique needs.
Formal autism evaluations are forthcoming, complementing existing autism-related mood and behavioral support to provide a more comprehensive care pathway.
Telehealth makes it easier for families to access high-quality pediatric psychiatric care from the comfort of home. It reduces travel time, minimizes missed school and work, offers greater scheduling flexibility, and allows children and adolescents to receive care in a familiar, comfortable environment.
Families are essential partners in care; the practice fosters collaboration with caregivers to align treatment plans with home and school environments for sustainable progress.
Appointments are booked through the Headway platform, which provides transparent information about insurance coverage and payment options for telehealth services.
The practice provides specialized mood and behavioral support that considers sensory differences and communication styles, helping families manage emotional regulation and challenging behaviors.
Yes, ongoing follow-up visits are part of medication management and therapy services to monitor progress, adjust treatments, and support emotional wellness over time.
At Truly You Psychiatry, we believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and understood. Our whole - child, family-centered approach goes beyond a diagnosis to understand each child's unique strengths, challenges, developmental needs, and environment, allowing us to create personalized treatment plans that support lasting emotional wellness.