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Now Offering On Demand Virtual Psychiatric Care throughout Texas!

We provide initial psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and prescribe a treatment plan-the prescription(s) sent to your pharmacy. We accept all major health insurance, cash, Venmo, Zelle, and credit cards-FSA and HSA-

Call or Text for SAME DAY visit (713) 568-5170

Treatment

Are you uncertain if what you're experiencing is typical? Do questions arise about forgetfulness, difficulty focusing, or persistent distractions? Has getting out of bed become a struggle, or has enthusiasm for life waned with unexplained tears? Sleep troubles and lingering exhaustion also sound familiar? If trauma has left you anxious, I'm here to support you. You don't have to navigate these challenges alone—I'm here to help.

My background encompasses working with teens, and adults. I specialize in substance use, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, while addressing all mental health conditions. Everyone has a unique history and path, which is why I steer clear of a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Your insights matter, and I'm open, holistic, and solution-driven.

My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, respected, and with a clear treatment plan and hopeful perspective on your future.

Insurance

• Aetna

• Anthem

• BlueCross and BlueShield

• Cigna and Evernorth

• Optum

• Oscar Health

• Oxford

• United Medical Resources (UMR)

• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

• Out of Network-$200 for initial visit. $150 follow up visit. Other forms of payment -Venmo, cash credit cards, HSA, FSA

Services

Treatment

• Depression

• Mood Disorders

• Anxiety

• Substance use

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

• Prescription Medication Refills

Medical services

How it works

Its simple. See for yourself…

Schedule Appointment

• Contact via phone, text, email and or patient portal for appointment

Coordinate

• Once appointment is scheduled. Provider will call and confirm information.

• Intake forms will be sent

Visit/Payment

• Examine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe necessary medications to preferred pharmacy

• We accept all major health insurance

• Other forms of payment -Venmo, cash credit cards, HSA, FSA

Who We Are

Maher Chehab, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Maher Chehab is the owner and founder of Houston Direct Healthcare, a on demand psychiatric private practice.

Maher offers immediate virtual visits. Maher’s a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with education and training in treating clients with mental health conditions across the lifespan.

Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing. Board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Maher’s passionate about ensuring an individualized plan of care for optimum treatment, providing client-centered care by respecting client and family's preferences, needs, and values that guide treatment.

Maher provides diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and complementary therapies for adolescent and adult mental health conditions not limited to ADHD, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorders.

“As your healthcare provider, my goal is to provide quality and individualized care to your child. This means working in collaboration with the parents and child to achieve the best outcomes. I strongly believe in the patient and family centered care to actively engage, address needs, expectations, and develop a mutually beneficial partnership.”

You can verify Maher’s license with the Texas Board of Nursing via link below:

Schedule your visit

 Why Choose Houston Direct Healthcare?

• Concierge care without the high expense.

• It’s convenient! We provide on demand urgent care visits in your home.

• Patient-Family centered care approach.

• It’s simple and transparent. No surprise bills!

• Same-day appointments available.

• Easy scheduling-Call or text for visits.

• The waiting room is your home. No long wait times. Calm and relaxed visits.

• We’re bringing the care back to you and your family!

Still unsure? Please contact for any further questions (713) 568-5170.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Exactly what is the purpose?

To provide quality, accessible, affordable, convenient, on demand mental health care. Anyone that is busy or a parent understands the conveniences of on demand care.

Question: How does this work?

It’s simple. Contact us via phone or text. We will respond to your call or text to confirm information and provide estimated time of arrival for your visit.

Question: Are the on demand urgent care house call services legal?

We are fully licensed, insured, and credentialed through all the various means in Texas.

Question: Can I schedule same day or in the future?

Absolutely! To facilitate same day schedule it is important to reach out in advance.

Question: Will I see a Nurse Practitioner or Physician?

All of your care is provided by board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Nurse practitioners are able assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses, order labs and diagnostic tests, prescribe medication(s) and medical device(s), refer for further management, and educate with illness and plan of care.

Also, Nurse Practitioners are experts in health education and prevention, concerned with the well-being of the whole person rather than focusing on the disease process alone. Nurse practitioners are perfectly suited to bringing back the care to you!

Question: What are your hours?

Visits are scheduled by appointments. Need a after hours or weekend visit? Call or text for scheduling.

Question: What population do you treat?

We treat teens and adult population.

Question: Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we accept all major health insurance. We do accept cash and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Aetna

• Anthem

• BlueCross and BlueShield

• Cigna and Evernorth

• Optum

• Oscar Health

• Oxford

• United Medical Resources (UMR)

• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Question: Can you write for prescription medications?

Yes. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy.

Question: Can you treat medical emergencies?

No, we are not equipped to handle any emergency conditions such as chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, weakness, eye injuries, uncontrolled bleeding, severe headache or abdominal pain, confusion, altered mental status changes, head injuries, etc.