Serenity Mental Health Centers - Richardson, TX

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2221 Lakeside Blvd, Suite 1225
Richardson, TX 75082

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Dr. TeeJay Tripp

Dr. TeeJay Tripp

Psychiatrist | Richardson, TX
2221 Lakeside Blvd,
Suite 1225
Richardson, TX 75082

Mon – Fri: 6 AM – 9 PM
Sat: 7 AM – 7 PM
Sun: Closed

Psychiatric Care in Richardson, TX

Local access matters for Richardson patients. Our Richardson clinic sits within easy reach of US-75 (Central Expressway) and the President George Bush Turnpike, making visits practical whether you're coming from CityLine, the Telecom Corridor, UT Dallas, or neighboring communities like Plano, Garland, Murphy, Sachse, and North Dallas. The DART Red Line also puts our office within reach for patients who prefer not to drive. That local context shapes how we schedule psychiatric evaluations, medication management, TMS therapy, ketamine therapy, and ADHD testing — around real commutes, semester calendars, work shifts in the tech corridor, and the follow-up visits that ongoing care requires.

Our Richardson psychiatric team brings deep experience in diagnosing and treating complex mental health conditions. No two patients arrive with the same story, so we don't rely on standard symptom checklists alone. Whether you're dealing with a mood disorder, unresolved trauma, attention difficulties, or an overlapping combination, our goal is to identify what's actually driving your symptoms — and build a treatment plan around that answer.

Patients across the Richardson area and the northern DFW suburbs come to us for clear diagnoses, genuine compassion, and a recovery plan built around their individual circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Primary Conditions We Treat in Richardson and the Northern DFW Suburbs

Our Richardson psychiatric team treats the full range of common mental health conditions. Below are the primary disorders we specialize in, each addressed with an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan designed to produce meaningful, lasting relief.

Anxiety & Panic Disorders

Anxiety can show up as relentless worry, restlessness, or physical symptoms like a racing heart — and for many Richardson patients, high-pressure jobs in the Telecom Corridor or a packed course load at UT Dallas only compound it. We treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), social anxiety, and panic attacks with a combination of medication management and advanced options like TMS therapy or ketamine treatment, helping you restore a sense of calm and control.

Depression (MDD)

Major depressive disorder is far more than a rough stretch. It brings persistent hopelessness, exhaustion, and a loss of interest in the things that used to matter. Our team specializes in clinical and treatment-resistant depression, offering ketamine therapy for rapid symptom relief and TMS for patients who haven't gotten adequate results from traditional antidepressants.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder produces significant swings in mood and energy — from manic highs to depressive lows — that can strain relationships, careers, and daily routines. We provide comprehensive care that may include mood stabilizers, psychotherapy, and advanced interventions like TMS to help you reach durable, long-term stability.

ADHD Management

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects focus, organization, and impulse control in adults, college students, and adolescents alike. We offer thorough diagnostic evaluations (including the QbTest) and personalized management plans that pair medication with behavioral strategies to strengthen executive function — whether the challenge is a demanding tech job, coursework at UT Dallas, or a student struggling in Richardson ISD or Plano ISD schools.

PTSD & Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, producing flashbacks, avoidance, and intense anxiety. Our trauma-informed approach helps patients process those experiences safely, and we often incorporate ketamine treatment to relieve severe symptoms and support genuine emotional healing.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD pairs unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) with repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to relieve the anxiety they cause. We provide specialized OCD care, including medication management and TMS therapy that targets the brain circuits involved in these symptoms, helping patients break the compulsion cycle.

Specialized Care for Co-Occurring & Complex Needs in Richardson

Beyond our core treatment areas, our Richardson clinical team addresses a wide range of overlapping and complex mental health challenges. Mental wellness rarely fits into a single diagnostic box, so we offer targeted support for the emotional, behavioral, and sleep-related issues that frequently accompany other conditions. If you're not sure what you're experiencing, our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in Richardson are designed to give you clear answers instead of more confusion.

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – Focused help with regulating intense emotions, building a stable sense of self, and forming stronger, healthier relationships.
  • PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) – Specialized care for severe premenstrual mood shifts that significantly disrupt daily routines and quality of life.
  • Insomnia & Sleep Issues – Individualized strategies to restore healthy sleep patterns, a cornerstone of mental and emotional recovery.
  • Emotional Dysregulation – Practical tools for managing overwhelming emotional reactions, which often trace back to trauma or personality-related difficulties.
  • Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health – Compassionate, expert support for mothers navigating mood changes and adjustment challenges during pregnancy and after delivery.
  • Suicidal Ideation – Immediate, safety-focused stabilization and intervention to protect well-being and support long-term recovery.

We work alongside you to uncover the underlying causes of your distress and build a confident, effective plan to help you feel like yourself again.

Mental Health Treatments Offered at Our Richardson Clinic

At our Richardson clinic, we pair proven traditional psychiatry with the latest advanced interventional treatments — so patients can find meaningful relief even when prior treatment hasn't worked.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations

Effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. Our psychiatric assessments go well beyond symptom checklists: we review your full medical history and personal background so your treatment plan rests on a precise, complete understanding of your needs.

TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

TMS is a non-invasive, medication-free treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive brain regions involved in mood regulation. FDA-cleared for depression and highly effective for anxiety, PTSD, and OCD, TMS offers a path to remission without the systemic side effects or sedation that many medications carry. Because TMS involves a series of brief sessions over several weeks, our location near US-75 and the Bush Turnpike makes the treatment course realistic to complete alongside work in the Telecom Corridor or classes at UT Dallas.

Ketamine Treatment

Ketamine infusions deliver rapid-acting relief for treatment-resistant depression, severe anxiety, and PTSD. By acting on specific receptors in the brain, ketamine frequently produces noticeable improvement within hours or days — restoring clarity and hope when standard medications have fallen short.

Medication Management

Our board-certified psychiatrists conduct thorough assessments and provide ongoing oversight of your medication plan, working to find the balance that minimizes side effects while supporting long-term stability and day-to-day functioning.

Psychotherapy & Counseling

We provide evidence-based therapy to help you develop healthy coping skills, process difficult emotions, and change unhelpful patterns. Whether you're working through trauma, relationship strain, or a major life transition, our licensed therapists offer a safe space for real healing and growth.

ADHD Testing & Treatment

Our clinic performs thorough ADHD diagnostic evaluations using advanced tools, including the QbTest. From there, we build personalized management plans — often combining medication with behavioral strategies — to improve focus, organization, and executive function.
Whether you're seeking a second opinion or beginning treatment for the first time, our aim is to equip you with the most effective tools for recovery. By pairing advanced therapies with genuine, compassionate support, we help patients across Richardson and the northern DFW suburbs achieve lasting improvement in their mental health and quality of life.

Conditions We Treat

Our Richardson psychiatric clinic serves patients throughout the northern Dallas suburbs with care for conditions affecting mood, attention, sleep, relationships, school, work, and daily responsibilities. Because local access matters, we consider how symptoms show up in real life here — commutes on US-75 and the Bush Turnpike, demanding schedules in the Telecom Corridor and at CityLine, and family routines across Richardson, Plano, Garland, Murphy, and Sachse.

  • Depression and treatment-resistant depression – Care for persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep changes, and depression that hasn't improved enough with prior treatment, with options built around life in the northern DFW suburbs.
  • Anxiety disorders – Evaluation and treatment for panic, chronic worry, social anxiety, and the stress that builds around Central Expressway commutes, high-pressure tech jobs, coursework, and family demands.
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – Support for intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, reassurance cycles, and rituals that interfere with daily life for patients in Richardson, TX.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – Psychiatric care for trauma symptoms including hypervigilance, nightmares, avoidance, irritability, and emotional numbness that affect home, work, and relationships.
  • Bipolar disorder – Assessment and ongoing medication management for mood episodes, sleep disruption, and shifts in energy or impulse control.
  • ADHD in adults, college students, and adolescents – Testing and treatment for focus, organization, impulsivity, and task completion — from UT Dallas students to professionals in the Telecom Corridor to families in Plano and Garland.
  • Addiction and co-occurring conditions – Care planning for substance use concerns that overlap with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or mood symptoms, with attention to local support systems and follow-up access.
  • Chronic pain and its emotional toll – Psychiatric support for the mood, sleep, anxiety, and quality-of-life effects that accompany long-term pain and complex medical routines.

Why Choose Serenity for Mental Health Care in Richardson

Exceptional psychiatric care takes more than clinical expertise — it takes a genuine patient-first approach. Our Richardson clinic is built to remove the common barriers to mental health support and deliver a smooth, respectful experience for everyone in the northern DFW area.

Here's why patients trust us with their mental health:

  • Timely Access to Care: Same-week appointments mean you get support when you need it — not after months on a waitlist.
  • Highly Qualified Team: Treatment is led by board-certified psychiatrists and experienced nurse practitioners who specialize in complex mental health conditions.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Extended hours and Saturday appointments work around Telecom Corridor schedules, UT Dallas classes, and family commitments.
  • Welcoming Environment: Our clinic is a calm, modern, judgment-free space where you can feel safe opening up.
  • Insurance Compatibility: We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare.
  • Holistic Approach: We treat the whole person — not just the diagnosis — integrating lifestyle, sleep, and emotional health into every care plan.

Your mental wellness journey is unique, and your care should be too. From your first evaluation through long-term support, we're committed to being a trusted partner at every step.

Start Your Mental Health Journey at Our Richardson Clinic

Deciding to seek help takes courage, and you deserve a team that makes everything after that decision as simple and supportive as possible. At Serenity in Richardson, we keep the process straightforward — fast scheduling, transparent communication, and a genuine commitment to helping you feel better, sooner.

Call us today at 214-790-7912 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation. Your path to healing starts here, and we'll be with you every step of the way.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our clinic is easy to reach from US-75 (Central Expressway) and the President George Bush Turnpike, with convenient access from CityLine, the Telecom Corridor, and UT Dallas. Patients coming from Plano, Garland, Murphy, Sachse, Allen, and North Dallas typically find the drive straightforward, and the DART Red Line offers an alternative for those who prefer transit.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare. Our team can verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises about coverage or out-of-pocket costs.
We offer same-week appointments for new patients. Mental health concerns rarely improve by waiting, so we've structured our scheduling to get you in front of a provider quickly — often within days of your first call.
Yes, TMS therapy is available at our Richardson clinic. TMS is FDA-cleared for depression, and most major insurance plans cover it for patients who meet clinical criteria — typically those who haven't responded adequately to antidepressant medication. Our team handles the prior authorization process for you.
Ketamine infusions act on brain receptors involved in mood regulation, often producing noticeable relief within hours to days rather than the weeks typical of oral antidepressants. It's most often recommended for treatment-resistant depression, severe anxiety, and PTSD. During your evaluation, our providers will determine whether ketamine is an appropriate option for your situation.
Yes. We provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations using advanced diagnostic tools, including the QbTest, for adults, college students, and adolescents. This is a common need in our area — from UT Dallas students to working professionals — and objective testing helps distinguish ADHD from anxiety, sleep problems, or other conditions that can mimic it.
We offer extended weekday hours and Saturday appointments specifically so care can fit around work, school, and family schedules rather than competing with them.
Your first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation — not a quick symptom checklist. Your provider will review your medical history, current symptoms, previous treatments, and personal circumstances to build an accurate diagnostic picture. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what's going on and a personalized treatment plan.
No referral is required. You can schedule directly with our Richardson clinic by phone or through our online form.

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