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Best Psychiatrists in Sugar Land, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sugar Land: Healvia Psychiatry, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: PsychPlus, 220 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 415 ranked; ranked #8.

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

415 Sugar Land psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 73 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 415 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Healvia Psychiatry775.0★ (32)Sugar LandSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2NB Psychiatry in Sugarland764.7★ (27)Sugar LandSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Dr. Kimberly Cress755.0★ (3)Sugar Land——
4CIP Psychiatry744.9★ (34)Sugar LandSat—
5Dr. Ernest Kendrick734.2★ (5)Missouri City, 4 mi away——
6Bagri Kashi S MD734.0★ (8)Houston, 5 mi away——
7InSynch Health Psychiatry Sugar Land735.0★ (145)Sugar Land——
8PsychPlus724.8★ (220)Sugar Land—Most reviews
9Kendra Nguyen, NP724.1★ (23)Sugar LandSat · Evenings—
10Mindpath Health724.7★ (172)Sugar Land——

The 415 best psychiatrists in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land

    #1 Healvia Psychiatry

    Based in Sugar Land

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun 7 AM–3 PM
    Address
    77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 600, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for Healvia Psychiatry(346) 587-8371

  2. #2 NB Psychiatry in Sugarland

    Based in Sugar Land

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    120 Eldridge Rd Ste D, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for NB Psychiatry in Sugarland(832) 856-4718

  3. #3 Dr. Kimberly Cress

    Based in Sugar Land

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 330, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for Dr. Kimberly Cress(281) 240-7000

  4. #4 CIP Psychiatry

    Based in Sugar Land

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    7616 Branford Pl Suite 220, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    View profile for CIP Psychiatry(281) 500-8416

  5. #5 Dr. Ernest Kendrick

    Based in Missouri City, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1306 FM 1092 Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459
    View profile for Dr. Ernest Kendrick

  6. #6 Bagri Kashi S MD

    Based in Houston, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    11226 S Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77099
    View profile for Bagri Kashi S MD(409) 898-8820

  8. #8 PsychPlus

    Based in Sugar Land

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14833 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for PsychPlus(832) 979-4234

  9. #9 Kendra Nguyen, NP

    Based in Sugar Land

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 6 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 6 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd #600, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for Kendra Nguyen, NP(713) 379-5908

  10. #10 Mindpath Health

    Based in Sugar Land

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 460, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for Mindpath Health(832) 604-1169

  11. #11 Happy Minds - Dr. Mudassar Tariq - Αdult, Child and Αdolescent Psychiatrist

    Based in Sugar Land

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Bonaventure Wy #104, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    View profile for Happy Minds - Dr. Mudassar Tariq - Αdult, Child and Αdolescent Psychiatrist(832) 786-0234

  12. #12 Dr. Kirandeep Kaur, DO

    Based in Houston, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    12000 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
    View profile for Dr. Kirandeep Kaur, DO(281) 760-3083

  13. #13 Ventana Mental Health

    Based in Sugar Land

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19901 Southwest Fwy Ste 121, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    View profile for Ventana Mental Health(281) 609-3000

  15. #15 Huiping Xu, M.D

    Based in Houston, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6100 Corporate Dr #3a, Houston, TX 77036
    View profile for Huiping Xu, M.D(832) 831-3183

  16. #16 The Mind & Body Clinic

    Based in Houston, 16 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 69 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2020 Southwest Fwy #205, Houston, TX 77098
    View profile for The Mind & Body Clinic(713) 522-0606

  17. #17 Sabeen Faris, Psychiatrist

    Based in Sugar Land

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1235 Lake Pointe Pkwy Ste 104, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for Sabeen Faris, Psychiatrist(832) 862-3004

  18. #18 The Mental Wellness NP

    Based in Houston, 15 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 11:30 AM–7 PM · Sun 10:30 AM–3 PM
    Address
    24 Greenway Plz Ste 1800, Houston, TX 77046
    View profile for The Mental Wellness NP(682) 392-7271

  19. #19 Tan Daniel MD

    Based in Houston, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    10101 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
    View profile for Tan Daniel MD(713) 779-4200

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 415 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Sugar Land, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Joshua Thomas MD704.8★ (18)In Sugar Land
27DanShalom Behavioral Clinic PLLC705.0★ (7)In Sugar Land
28Dr. Darko Zdilar/ Serenity Mental Health Clinic705.0★ (10)In Sugar Land
29Dr. Debra C. Stokan, MD704.1★ (8)12 mi
30Nguyen Mai Anh MD705.0★ (3)12 mi
31George S. Leventon, M.D.705.0★ (3)12 mi
32Anis Rashid, Psychiatrist694.6★ (11)In Sugar Land
33Nurocoach695.0★ (6)In Sugar Land
34Dr. John E. Marcellus, MD694.2★ (6)13 mi
35Randall Brelsford, PSYD695.0★ (3)13 mi
36Izuchukwu Emejulu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner694.3★ (11)In Sugar Land
37Dr. Farhan Khan694.3★ (6)13 mi
38Dr. Kenneth S. Arfa MD693.3★ (7)12 mi
39Candra Smith694.3★ (6)14 mi
40Milieu Psychiatry Consulting695.0★ (28)In Sugar Land
41Donskaya Sofiya MD692.8★ (25)8 mi
42Dr. Diana Collins Psychiatry694.0★ (22)In Sugar Land
43Urgent Appointment today Psychiatrist Houston Sugar Land695.0★ (3)In Sugar Land
44Dr. Muhammad Atif Akhtar, MD694.3★ (6)In Sugar Land
45NeuMinds Behavioral Healthcare694.1★ (17)In Sugar Land
46Mind Matters Psychiatry/ Dr Prashant Gajwani694.6★ (97)5 mi
47Elite Psychiatry Center - Psychiatrist Adult, Child & Adolescent695.0★ (16)5 mi
48Mary Ann Ty MD693.8★ (21)In Sugar Land
49Empowered Psychiatry and Wellness695.0★ (35)13 mi
50Sound Health Practice LLC684.9★ (79)16 mi

Also serving Sugar Land

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 Sugar Land
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AOC Outreach Services5.0★ (2)11 mi
C. Scott Moreland, D.O.In Sugar Land
Chandler Fernandez, NP5.0★ (1)In Sugar Land
Daniel Jackson, MDIn Sugar Land
Edmund Cavazos, PsychiatristIn Sugar Land
Healing Hope & Harmony Psychiatry PLLC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Lights Health ServicesIn Sugar Land
Mahmood "Emon" Hossain, DOIn Sugar Land
Mohsin Qayyum, MD3.0★ (2)In Sugar Land
Natasha Higgins Collins, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)6 mi
One Behavioral - Dr. Ashfaque1.0★ (2)In Sugar Land
Patel Nilesh J MD5.0★ (1)In Sugar Land
Raees AhmedIn Sugar Land
Reema Husain, PsychiatristIn Sugar Land
Sugarland PsychiatryIn Sugar Land
Sweetwater Psychiatry3.0★ (2)In Sugar Land
Time For Comfort Psychiatry5.0★ (2)12 mi
Turning Point Psychiatry5.0★ (1)In Sugar Land
Unique Minds Psychiatry5.0★ (1)In Sugar Land
Zareen Bhandara, CounselorIn Sugar Land

How we ranked Sugar Land psychiatrists

We scored 415 Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Sugar Land?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Sugar Land, TX is Healvia Psychiatry with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. NB Psychiatry in Sugarland (#2) and Dr. Kimberly Cress (#3) follow. We ranked 415 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Sugar Land?

RankedPsychologists ranks 415 psychiatrists serving Sugar Land, TX. 27 of them are based in Sugar Land; 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 Sugar Land work on weekends?

73 of 415 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Healvia Psychiatry (#1), NB Psychiatry in Sugarland (#2) and CIP Psychiatry (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Sugar Land psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 415 rated psychiatrists in Sugar Land is 4.6★, with a median of 22 reviews. PsychPlus has the most, 220 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Sugar Land count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 415 psychiatrists serving Sugar Land.

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