Depression treatment combines antidepressant medications (SSRIs, SNRIs, or other classes when appropriate), CBT, and holistic interventions like sleep, exercise, and nutritional support. Care plans are personalized based on symptoms, response history, and patient goals.
Yes. Depression treatment can be effectively delivered via secure telehealth visits across Texas. In-person visits at our Georgetown office (3613 Williams Dr Ste 1004 Bldg 10, Georgetown, TX 78628) are also available if preferred or clinically indicated.
Response times vary by condition, medication, and individual factors. Some patients notice changes within 1-2 weeks; others may need 4-6 weeks or longer to assess full response. We monitor closely and adjust the plan based on your progress.
Elevate Mental Health bills these insurance plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (including Optum and UMR), Anthem, Ambetter, and Oscar Health. Coverage varies by plan, so we verify your benefits before your first visit and tell you what you will owe. Self-pay rates are available for patients without insurance or who prefer not to use it.
Self-pay rates are flat fees collected at time of service. Initial psychiatric evaluation (CPT 90792, 60-90 minutes, includes medication evaluation) is $320. Follow-up medication management visit (CPT 99214, 30-39 minutes) is $200. A 30-minute psychotherapy add-on with the follow-up visit (CPT 90833) is an additional $175 — the combined bundle visit totals $375. Psychological testing (CPT 96136) is $100 per 30 minutes. We accept credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and ACH bank transfer.
We see adults, adolescents, and children ages 6 and up. Treatment approach is tailored to the patient's age and developmental stage.
Follow-up frequency depends on your treatment phase and stability. New patients typically have weekly to monthly follow-ups during initial stabilization, then transition to every 1-3 months for ongoing maintenance.
Care at Elevate Mental Health is provided by Bonny Petty, PA-C, a Texas-licensed Physician Assistant (license PA07479) with 15 years of clinical experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. Bonny is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA).