
Dr. Gerardo Castillo Verified Provider
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About Me
Dr. Gerardo Castillo is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in McAllen, Texas, providing comprehensive mental health care for individuals of all ages. Practicing at Starr Psychiatric Services, Dr. Castillo offers diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and substance use disorders.
His holistic, mind body spirit approach integrates faith based and culturally sensitive care to support clients from diverse backgrounds.
Psychiatric Services at Starr Psychiatric Services
Treatment begins with a thorough diagnostic evaluation, during which Dr. Castillo collaborates with clients to understand their unique mental health needs and treatment goals. Sessions are available both in person at the McAllen office and via secure telehealth, providing flexibility for individuals across the Rio Grande Valley.
Dr. Castillo utilizes person centered and culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches alongside medication management to treat conditions such as dual diagnosis, addiction, PTSD, psychosis and mood disorders. Clients can expect compassionate, individualized care that addresses both immediate symptoms and long term wellness through a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacological support.
Quick Facts About Dr. Gerardo Castillo
Dr. Castillo practices in McAllen, Texas, at Starr Psychiatric Services, and offers telehealth services across Texas. He provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual psychotherapy and dual diagnosis treatment for children, teens, adults and seniors from diverse backgrounds. His approach is holistic, person centered, faith based and culturally sensitive, with bilingual Spanish services available. The practice accepts many insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and TRICARE, and also accepts cash and major credit cards.
Begin Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
To schedule an initial evaluation with Dr. Castillo in McAllen, contact Starr Psychiatric Services to discuss your mental health goals, insurance coverage and appointment availability. The practice can answer questions about in person or telehealth sessions and help determine the best treatment plan for your needs.
Payment Options
Insurance Options
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Friday Health Plans
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oscar
- Other
- Prominence Health Plan
- Superior HealthPlan
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare
Orientation & Focus
Ages Treated
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Specialties
- Addiction
- Alzheimer's
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Obesity
- Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
- Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Seniors
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep and Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Treatment Options
- Coaching
- Faith Based
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered