While telehealth provides convenience, many patients prefer the presence and depth of in person appointments. At Cura Mind and Wellness, we offer in person psychiatric evaluations, therapy, and psychopharmacology at our offices in Richmond, TX (serving the Houston metro) and Boston, MA.
Care is directed by Vivian Emuobe, MSN, BSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in both Texas and Massachusetts. She brings extensive inpatient and outpatient experience, program leadership, and advanced training in medication management. Patients receive evidence based care in an environment designed for comfort, privacy, and results.
What in person care includes
Our in person services combine evaluation, therapy, and medication management for a complete treatment experience.
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, detailed history, symptom review, diagnosis clarification, and treatment planning
- Psychopharmacology, careful prescribing of psychiatric medications when appropriate, with ongoing monitoring for safety and effectiveness
- Psychotherapy, sessions focused on CBT, DBT informed care, trauma informed therapy, and supportive counseling
- ADHD testing and diagnosis, structured assessments available in person for accuracy
- Gene testing, pharmacogenomic screening in office to guide medication choices for patients who struggled with side effects or poor response in the past
- Lifestyle and wellness planning, sleep, stress, nutrition, and coping strategies integrated into psychiatric care
Who benefits from in person visits
Patients often choose in person sessions when:
- Beginning care and wanting a full, face to face evaluation,
- Managing complex or severe symptoms such as bipolar disorder, OCD, or psychotic disorders,
- Starting or changing medications and needing closer monitoring,
- Working through trauma or relationship struggles that benefit from direct presence,
- Completing ADHD or psychological testing,
- Preferring a confidential space outside the home to focus on healing.
Boston area in person therapy
Our Boston, MA office provides in person psychiatric services to patients across Suffolk County and surrounding areas. We support students, professionals, and families from diverse backgrounds, including those from UMass Boston, Emerson College, and local teaching hospitals.
Boston patients often describe balancing academic stress, medical training schedules, or high demand professional roles. In person visits provide clarity and support, especially for those navigating complex academic or work environments.
Houston area in person therapy
Patients in Richmond, TX and the Houston metro receive local access to comprehensive psychiatric care. We serve adults, college students, and professionals from surrounding areas such as Sugar Land, Katy, Missouri City, and Fort Bend County.
Local context matters. Many patients balance long commutes, high pressure jobs in energy and health care, and busy family schedules. Our Houston office provides structured care that fits demanding lifestyles, offering practical strategies that can survive traffic, shift work, and stress.
What makes Cura in person care different
- Board certified expertise, licensed in Texas and Massachusetts, with advanced psychiatric training
- Integrated services, evaluations, therapy, medication, and testing available in one place
- Personalized care, plans tailored to your history, culture, and goals
- Advanced options, gene testing and medical weight loss services available in office when appropriate
- Continuity, ability to transition seamlessly between in person and telehealth for convenience
What progress looks like
- Clear diagnosis that explains symptoms,
- Reduced frequency and intensity of mood or anxiety episodes,
- Better sleep, energy, and focus,
- Improved medication response with fewer side effects,
- Stronger coping skills and therapy gains,
- More consistent performance at school or work,
- Greater confidence in daily routines and relationships.
Conditions supported in person
We treat a full spectrum of conditions through in person visits, including:
- Anxiety disorders, worry, panic attacks, phobias
- Depression, low energy, sadness, loss of interest
- Bipolar disorder, cycles of depression and mania
- ADHD, testing, diagnosis, and treatment
- PTSD and trauma, flashbacks, avoidance, hyperarousal
- OCD, obsessions and compulsions
- Borderline personality disorder, intense emotions and unstable relationships
- Sleep disorders, insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption
- Substance use and dual diagnosis
- Adjustment disorders, grief, job changes, or life stressors
A step by step roadmap
- Step 1: Initial evaluation: A 60 to 90 minute face to face session reviewing history, symptoms, and goals.
- Step 2: Testing and screening: When needed, ADHD or psychological testing is completed in office.
- Step 3: Treatment planning: Collaborative design of a plan that may include therapy, medication, and lifestyle supports.
- Step 4: Ongoing sessions: Regular therapy or medication management appointments, frequency adjusted as progress continues.
- Step 5: Monitoring and adjustment: Side effects, therapy effectiveness, and overall goals are reviewed and refined.
- Step 6: Maintenance and growth: Once stability is achieved, visits transition to maintenance with periodic check ins.
FAQs — In Person Therapy and Psychopharmacology
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Not always. Some patients begin with telehealth. Others prefer starting with in person evaluation, especially when symptoms are complex.
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It varies. Some patients start weekly, others biweekly or monthly depending on the treatment plan.
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Yes. ADHD and psychological testing are most accurate when done in office.
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Yes. We integrate psychotherapy and psychopharmacology in the same practice.
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Yes. Many patients use both, starting in person and later shifting to telehealth when convenient.
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Complex or severe conditions like bipolar disorder, psychosis, or PTSD often benefit from closer monitoring in office, though many conditions can be treated either way.
Why patients choose Cura for in person therapy
- Licensed and experienced across Houston and Boston
- Whole person approach that integrates therapy, medication, and wellness
- Comfortable, private office environments
- Evidence based care that respects culture and background
- Clear communication and written treatment plans
Take the next step
In person psychiatric care provides depth, presence, and structure when you need it most. Cura Mind and Wellness offers therapy and psychopharmacology in Richmond, TX, serving Houston, and in Boston, MA. With evidence based care and personalized support, you can begin your path toward clarity, stability, and lasting wellness.