Psychiatry in Houston, Texas Catherine Malik, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Catherine Malik, PMHNP-BC
Specializes In:
Catherine Malik, APN, RN, helps individuals across Texas manage and improve their mental health through a combination of clinical expertise, thoughtful evaluation, and personalized care. Serving adolescents, adults, and seniors, she provides medication management and mental health testing to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral health needs. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Catherine tailors treatment plans to fit the unique goals and challenges of each person she works with. Catherine specializes in treating complex mood and behavioral conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She also works extensively with teens and young adults, addressing concerns such as ADHD, depression, and sleep disorders that often impact academic, social, and emotional development. Her care is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel empowered to participate in their healing journey. Catherine is especially passionate about supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and military veterans navigating mental health challenges tied to trauma, stress, and chronic conditions. She places particular focus on managing mental health in the context of co-occurring physical health concerns, recognizing how intertwined mind and body health can be. Using mindfulness as a core intervention, she helps patients build resilience and regain control over their mental well-being. Outside of her professional role, Catherine enjoys traveling, swimming, shopping, reading, and spending quality time with her family and pets. These personal interests help her stay grounded and bring a human-centered perspective to her clinical work. She is also fluent in Swahili, which broadens access to culturally attuned care for diverse populations across Texas.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
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
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Education
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Walden University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Catherine Malik. You can also call 346-867-8867 to have someone assist you.
Catherine Malik generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 346-867-8867 to find out Catherine Malik's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Catherine Malik:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 346-867-8867 to see how we can help.
Yes, Catherine Malik is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Catherine Malik works at:
Yes, Catherine Malik does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Catherine Malik is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Swahili