Adult psychiatry · Houston & all of Texas
Psychiatric care that takes the time your mind deserves
Dr. José M. Torrijos is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. He sees patients in person in Houston and by secure telehealth services anywhere in Texas. Initial evaluations run up to 90 minutes — because understanding a person takes longer than writing a prescription.
Characteristics that shape every appointment here
Up to 90 minutes
Your first appointment is long enough to listen to your story — not just the reason you called.
In person or via telehealth
Meet at the Houston office, or by secure telehealth from anywhere in Texas. Same physician, same length of appointment, your choice each time.
Care in your own language
Dr. Torrijos is fluent in English and Spanish.. Nothing gets lost in translation, and no interpreter sits between you and your doctor.
What makes Tentie different
In most insured settings a psychiatric follow-up lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. That is enough time to adjust a dose of medications. It is not enough time to understand why the treatment stopped working, what changed in your life three months ago, or whether the problem was ever psychiatric to begin with.
Tentie Psychiatry was founded in early 2026 around a different premise. The name comes from an Scots word — tentie — meaning attentive, careful, watchful. It is an uncommon word, and it was chosen deliberately, because it describes a way of practicing medicine that unfortunately has become uncommon too.
You are seen as a person with a history, not a diagnosis with a medication list.
In practice that means appointments are unhurried, your medical history is reviewed alongside your mental health, treatment options are explained, and no one pressures you into taking a decision in the room. If you need time to think, you take it.
How we can help
Services provided. Every one of them starts with careful listening.
Psychiatric Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment of up to 90 minutes: your psychiatric history, your medical history, and a diagnosis explained in plain language.
Medication Management
Careful prescribing with real monitoring. You always know what you are taking, why, and what to watch for.
Telepsychiatry in Texas
The same care by secure telehealth services , wherever you are in the state of Texas. New evaluations and ongoing treatment.
Second Opinions
An independent review of your diagnosis, your medication history and what has and hasn’t worked.
Integrative Psychiatry
Sleep, thyroid, nutrition, medical conditions and lifestyle considered alongside medication.
Collaborative Care
Direct coordination with your therapist, your primary care provider and your other healthcare specialists.
Conditions we treat
This practice does not treat children or adolescents, and does not provide primary treatment for eating disorders or substance use disorders. If your needs fall outside our scope, we will tell you and help you find the right care. See all conditions →
Dr. José M. Torrijos is a board-certified adult psychiatrist licensed in the State of Texas. He earned his medical degree in 2005 from Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado in El Salvador and completed his adult psychiatry residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he served as Chief Resident (2011-2012).
His experience spans different spectrums of psychiatric care — attending psychiatrist in emergency psychiatry and at Maimonides Medical Center (2012-2015), and at the Behavioral Health Crisis Clinic at Memorial Hermann in Houston. Houston (2017-2020). Outpatient psychiatrist at Maimonides Medical Center (2012-2015), Baytown Health Center (2015-2017) and Legacy Community Health Services (2017- to date)
What patients notice first is simpler than any of that: he listens carefully, he is able to balance humor with seriousness as appropriate, adapting his approach to fit each patient’s preferred learning and therapeutic style
Is Tentie Psychiatry right for you?
Most people who come here recognize themselves in at least one of these.
- You want a second opinion, or previous psychiatric treatment has not helped.
- You have a chronic or acute medical condition that may be affecting your mental health.
- Your primary care provider, neurologist, cardiologist or OB-GYN suggested a psychiatric assessment.
- You want a psychiatrist familiar with integrative and holistic approaches.
- You need care in a reasonable timeframe, with a comprehensive approach.
- You want to be listened to carefully and not rushed into a medication decision.
- You prefer a bilingual, Spanish-speaking provider.
- You want to be understood regardless of your cultural background, beliefs or sexual orientation.
- Your therapist suggested you also consider medication management.
- You want your psychiatrist to coordinate with your other healthcare providers.
- You have never seen a psychiatrist and want someone who will listen without judgment.
- You live anywhere in Texas and want a provider available both in person and by telehealth.
How does it work
Three steps. No surprises at any of them.
Request an appointment
Fill out the form or call. We respond within 1-2 business days and answer any questions about expectations, format, fees, and Dr. Torrijos will contact you for a 10 min call so we can decide if Tentie Psychiatry is a good fit for your needs.
Come in for a full evaluation
An initial evaluation can range from 60 – 90 minutes and is determined in a case-by-case basis, performed in 1 or 2 sessions based on availability. Both in person in Houston or by secure telehealth services anywhere in Texas. Bring your medication list and any previous medical records you have.
Build a plan together
You leave understanding your working diagnosis, your treatment options and the reasoning behind each one. If you need time to decide, you take it..
Questions people ask before calling
Do you accept insurance?
No. Tentie Psychiatry is a private-pay practice and is not contracted with any insurance panel. On request we provide a superbill containing the diagnosis and billing codes, which you can submit to your carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
How much does the first appointment cost?
$550 for an initial evaluation of up to 90 minutes. Every fee is published on the fees page — you will never have to call to find out what something costs.
How soon can I be seen?
Typically within 1 -2 Because this practice is not managing insurance panels, scheduling is usually faster than in an insured setting.
Do you treat children or adolescents?
No. Tentie Psychiatry serves adults 18 and older. If you are looking for care for a child or teenager, we are glad to point you toward a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
Can I be treated entirely by telehealth?
In most cases, yes, anywhere in Texas. Some situations require at least one in-person appointment — particularly where controlled substances are involved. Dr. Torrijos will tell you clearly if that applies to you.
¿Atiende en español?
Sí. El Dr. Torrijos es hablante nativo de español y atiende consultas completas en español, sin intérpretes.