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Best Psychiatrists in Leon Valley, TX (2026)

136 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Leon Valley: Royall Donald MD, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: Focus And Balance PLLC, 986 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 136 ranked; ranked #23.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

136 Leon Valley psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 22 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 136 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Leon Valley at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Leon Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Royall Donald MD745.0★ (3)San Antonio, 2 mi away—Overall
2Dr. Guruprasad Krishnamurthy745.0★ (3)San Antonio, 2 mi away——
3Faber Raymond MD744.3★ (4)San Antonio, 3 mi away——
4Greg Correia744.0★ (4)San Antonio, 2 mi away——
5Lydia Lopez744.0★ (4)San Antonio, 2 mi away——
6Rodriguez Moises MD733.4★ (24)San Antonio, 3 mi away——
7Dr. Jeffrey M. Benzick, MD734.6★ (45)San Antonio, 10 mi away——
8Dr. Kacy D. Reeves, DO732.3★ (3)San Antonio, 3 mi away——
9Rachel Wood725.0★ (21)Leon ValleySat—
10Dr. Damaso A. Oliva Jr, MD724.4★ (19)San Antonio, 9 mi away——

The 136 best psychiatrists in Leon Valley, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Leon Valley

    Based in San Antonio, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5788 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
  2. Based in San Antonio, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    7400 Merton Minter #107, San Antonio, TX 78229
  3. Based in San Antonio, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2425 Babcock Rd #111, San Antonio, TX 78229
  4. Based in San Antonio, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2425 Babcock Rd #111, San Antonio, TX 78229
  5. Based in San Antonio, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    8535 Wurzbach Rd #108, San Antonio, TX 78240
  6. Based in San Antonio, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, TX 78229
  7. Based in Leon Valley

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 3:30 PM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12030 Bandera Rd Ste 108B, Helotes, TX 78023
  8. Based in San Antonio, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    3152 Napier Pk, Shavano Park, TX 78231
  9. Based in San Antonio, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    818 Lexington Ave Ste 2, San Antonio, TX 78212
  10. Based in San Antonio, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    16007 Via Shavano, San Antonio, TX 78249
  11. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2139 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213
  12. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5441 Babcock Rd #102, San Antonio, TX 78240
  13. Based in San Antonio, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8000 I-10 Suite 1500, San Antonio, TX 78230
  14. Based in San Antonio, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18756 Stone Oak Pkwy STE. 200, San Antonio, TX 78258
  15. Based in San Antonio, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 986 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 986 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2040 Babcock Rd Ste 301, San Antonio, TX 78229
  16. Based in San Antonio, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    13535 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 136 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Leon Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roseann Garcia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner695.0★ (18)3 mi
27Lighthouse Mental Health Group694.2★ (95)3 mi
28Brian Hollis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner694.9★ (76)9 mi
29MindMD1695.0★ (9)12 mi
30Dr. James T. Fuqua, MD684.4★ (10)4 mi
31Transitional Care Clinic (TCC)684.3★ (14)3 mi
32Thomas M. Demoor, MD684.5★ (17)3 mi
33Thomas Hageman, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner684.9★ (48)9 mi
34Mary Ajayi, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner684.9★ (44)9 mi
35Total Insight Psychiatric Services684.7★ (10)5 mi
36Kevin Weisson, Psychiatrist684.7★ (57)9 mi
37Margaret Betanco, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner684.8★ (38)9 mi
38Dr. Ariel De Llanos, MD683.6★ (15)2 mi
39Dr. Ijeoma Ajufo, MD674.8★ (258)14 mi
40Salado Creek Mental Health and Day /Evening Esketamine Treatment Center674.8★ (95)10 mi
41Renee Licorish675.0★ (3)17 mi
42Dr. Andrew Norman, DO674.9★ (51)11 mi
43Omar Ali, Psychiatrist674.9★ (59)11 mi
44Texas Family Psychiatry673.9★ (7)4 mi
45wiseMIND675.0★ (14)9 mi
46Mind Body Optimization - Sonterra, San Antonio674.8★ (46)12 mi
47Amy Mulroy, MD, PA674.2★ (21)5 mi
48Zarah Ashcroft, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner674.6★ (22)9 mi
49Lou Fabre M.D., Ph.D.673.5★ (19)3 mi
50TeleMind674.7★ (918)1 mi

Also serving Leon Valley

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Leon Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aeon Psychological Services1.0★ (1)12 mi
Behavioral Health - University Health at Vida3.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Eduardo Marques Zilli5.0★ (1)3 mi
Dr. Julia Jackson5.0★ (1)14 mi
Dr. Kimberly James2.0★ (1)32 mi
Dr. Melinda Fierros5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dr. Michael Garcia3.0★ (2)11 mi
Erlinda E Belvis Md5.0★ (2)9 mi
Evolve Psychiatry3.0★ (2)12 mi
Genesis Psychiatric Center3.0★ (2)22 mi
Gisela Triana, M.D.5.0★ (2)3 mi
Hill Country Pediatric Psychiatry PLLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Hough Corey M MD5.0★ (2)3 mi
Jackson NeuroScience Center5.0★ (2)12 mi
Jessica Lynn Beachkofsky5.0★ (1)9 mi
John Perry, Psychologist1.0★ (2)3 mi
Julie McClain, LCSW-S5.0★ (1)8 mi
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez5.0★ (1)3 mi
Psychiatry Of SA5.0★ (1)13 mi
San Antonio Mood Disorder5.0★ (2)8 mi

How we ranked Leon Valley psychiatrists

We scored 136 Leon Valley psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Leon Valley data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Leon Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Leon Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Leon Valley, TX is Royall Donald MD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Dr. Guruprasad Krishnamurthy (#2) and Faber Raymond MD (#3) follow. We ranked 136 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Leon Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 136 psychiatrists serving Leon Valley, TX. 2 of them are based in Leon Valley; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Leon Valley work on weekends?

22 of 136 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rachel Wood (#9), Succor Urgent Psychiatric Care (#13) and Healing Hope Mental Health Clinic (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Leon Valley psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 136 rated psychiatrists in Leon Valley is 4.6★, with a median of 19 reviews. Focus And Balance PLLC has the most, 986 reviews, and ranks #23. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Leon Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Leon Valley city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Leon Valley ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Leon Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 136 psychiatrists serving Leon Valley.