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Psychiatry in Houston, Texas Amanda Barrett, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 6-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Amanda Barrett, Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Barrett, MSN, PMHNP

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
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I first obtained my Bachelor s in Psychology from Appalachian State University in 2007. I then completed my Diploma in Nursing from Watts School of Nursing in Durham, NC in 2010. While working full time in the local hospital as a registered nurse, I put myself through school to obtain my Bachelor s in Nursing from Appalachian State University in 2010. Life happened and I moved to Ohio to complete my Master s in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University while working as a nurse on a med-surge unit. My family and I moved to Houston in 2015 and I began to work as a consultant in psychiatry in much acute care, long-term, and rehab hospital facilities. A quick move to California provided the opportunity to work in a health and wellness clinic, focusing on lifestyle modifications over medications. It was with this position that I realized my love of mental health and the role it plays in one s life. I returned to grad school to complete my Post Master s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Regis College in 2019. My husband and I moved back to Houston where I picked back up my previous role as a hospital consultant in psychiatry. I have worked in the field for over 4 years focusing on anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, alcohol use, and bipolar disorder. I am dual certified with the American Nurse Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Intense mood changes
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Fertility
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Regis College

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I've been seeing Amanda for over half a year now, ever since she took me in as her patient when the previous nurse practitioner left for maternity leave. She was able to adjust quickly to my profile, and I'm impressed with how receptive she is to all notes and comments about my life. Overall, she's quite friendly and easy to talk to. She's shown me that she's very knowledgeable, but her attention to detail and ensuring she's providing the right information on various prescription options is wonderful. I've swapped some of my medications and did some testing over time with her, and we found a combination that worked well for me pretty quickly (within about 1.5-2 months for me, everyone's mileage varies depending on the patient/provider communication). I know a concern for patients (in general) is that their practitioner/psychiatrist will try to shove the latest new products onto them (profit being the assumed reason). While sometimes it does fine, I feel like this not the case with Amanda. She'll go by whatever is best for the patient, based on the information and feedback she's given.
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Bryan L.

Bryan L.

Aug 23, 2022
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Caring, knowledgeable, wise, and cautious. All important when treating a mentally ill patient who doesn’t know better. She is so good at giving me the right meds without over prescribing and increasing dosages when unnecessary like my old psychiatrist. She lead me on a path to truly getting shaped up from the first time I came in. Amanda Barrett is a wonderful woman to work with, and incredibly understanding not only socially, but financially as well. I would recommend asking for her if you make an appointment here. The staff in the office are also very kind and helpful. The office is quick to meet with you and send you on your way. They can meet with you in person or over video call. Never looking for another doctor again.
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annabel b.

annabel b.

Mar 25, 2022
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Amanda Barrett and Dr. White have been incredible! They truly listen to your problems and work to get to root of the issue, in order to make sure you are able to get your brain chemistry stabilized to optimize/maximize your quality of life. Discovering them has been a game changer and life altering experience! Can’t thank you both enough for what you have done for my family, friends and me! Keep up the great work! I will keep sending people your way! :) Amanda is also very responsive to electronic communication and they have very quick turnaround times and a friendly front office staff! Can’t say enough nice things about them.
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Caleb A.

Caleb A.

Feb 06, 2024
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Amanda Barrett is incredible. She truly listens and evaluates each session with the utmost care. Amanda provides insight, knowledge and compassion with a holistic approach that benefits myself as a patient. I have experienced positive engagement and effective counsel upon each appointment. I recommend booking with Amanda if you are seeking psychiatric guidance with a caring and thoughtful approach.
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Anonymous

Jul 01, 2025
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I have been with doctor and staff for years. Obviously, they take good care of me which is why I stayed for as long as I have. Wait time is never long. They are considerate of everyone’s time. Love the text reminders of your appointments and the option for video calls or in office.
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Thanh T.

Thanh T.

Jan 23, 2025
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Mrs. Amanda Barrett is a very straightforward very conscientious doctor. She analyzes and doesn’t hold back on what she needs to tell you. It’s a very refreshing to have somebody listening to you and actually feel like you’re getting helped. Thank you so much Amanda.!!
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