Telepsychiatry for Keller Patients
Telepsychiatry brings doctoral-level psychiatric care to Keller without the commute or the waitlist. Willow & Stone provides secure video visits for evaluation, medication management, and ongoing care with Dr. Stacey Forbes, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC — from wherever you're comfortable in Keller.
What telepsychiatry can help with
- ✓Depression and anxiety
- ✓Adult and teen ADHD
- ✓Medication management and optimization
- ✓Trauma and stress-related concerns
- ✓Integrative, root-cause psychiatric evaluation
Our Treatment Approach
Research shows telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person care for evaluation, medication management, and follow-up — and it dramatically improves access for Keller residents. Visits are private and secure, and Dr. Forbes brings the same integrative, whole-person approach to every telehealth appointment.
Telepsychiatry in Keller: the local picture
Keller is a family-oriented city in northeast Tarrant County, comfortable and residential, with a population weighted toward households with school-age children and professionals commuting into Fort Worth or the mid-cities. It has the character of a place people move to and stay, which means care relationships here tend to be long ones — families want a clinician who will still be there in three years, not a rotation of whoever has availability. Adolescent mental health is the dominant local demand, closely followed by adults managing anxiety alongside demanding jobs.
Getting care in Keller
Keller itself is small enough that most specialty care is somewhere else, so nearly every psychiatric referral involves a drive into Fort Worth or across the mid-cities. For routine medication follow-ups, that trip is disproportionate to the length of the visit, and it is the first thing to be skipped when a week gets busy. Telehealth makes continuity realistic, which matters most for the families who want a lasting relationship with one clinician rather than a series of intakes.
What this means for Keller patients
Privacy is a recurring concern in tightly networked communities, where being seen entering a local psychiatric office carries a social cost. A video visit from a closed door at home resolves a worry that no amount of discretion at a physical office fully addresses.
For parents, the logistics of an appointment — childcare, school pickup, time off — are frequently the reason care does not happen. A visit that fits into the twenty minutes after school drop-off removes nearly all of that overhead.
Military families move on orders, and each relocation ordinarily means finding a new prescriber and starting the explanation over. Telepsychiatry cannot cross state lines, but within one state it means a move across the state does not end the care relationship — which is when treatment most often lapses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is telepsychiatry as effective as in-person care in Keller?
Yes. Studies consistently show telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person psychiatric care for most needs, and it makes expert care far more accessible in Keller.
What do I need for a telehealth visit?
A private space and a phone, tablet, or computer with internet. Keller patients located in the state at the time of the visit are eligible.
Can I get prescriptions through telepsychiatry?
Yes, when clinically appropriate — Dr. Forbes prescribes and manages medication for Keller patients via telehealth.
Do you take insurance for telepsychiatry in Keller?
Willow & Stone is cash-pay and provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement — no prior authorizations for Keller patients.
If you need help right now
Willow & Stone is an outpatient practice and is not an emergency service. If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 911.
For urgent mental health support at any hour, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Both are free, confidential, and available 24/7 nationwide.
Telepsychiatry in Nearby Communities
Willow & Stone also provides telepsychiatry by telehealth to Southlake, Fort Worth, and throughout the Tarrant County.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.