Board-Certified Psychiatry · San Benito, TX

Compassionate care for the mind, rooted in the Rio Grande Valley.

World-class psychiatric expertise, individualized treatment plans, and now offering SPRAVATO® therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Services provided in English and Spanish.

Texas Neuropsychiatry clinic interior
"A safe space to relax and be heard."
Our San Benito Clinic
SpNow a Certified SPRAVATO® Treatment Center
New Service

SPRAVATO® for treatment-resistant depression.

For adults whose depression has not responded to other antidepressant medications, SPRAVATO® (esketamine) offers a new path forward. Administered under medical supervision in our private, comfortable clinic setting.

  • FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression
  • The only SPRAVATO® center serving Medicaid patients in South Texas
  • Administered by board-certified psychiatric staff
  • Private treatment rooms with full clinical monitoring
  • Comprehensive intake and follow-up care
Inquire About SPRAVATO®

SPRAVATO® is a registered trademark of Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Treatment requires a referral and clinical evaluation. Not all patients are candidates. Discuss with your physician whether SPRAVATO® is right for you.

Dr. Daniel G. Herrera, MD, PhD
About the Practice

Daniel G. Herrera, MD, PhD

Dr. Herrera is a board-certified psychiatrist with over three decades of clinical experience. He earned his MD from the University of Buenos Aires and his PhD from McGill University, with a medical internship at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and dual residencies in psychiatry and neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Before establishing Texas Neuropsychiatry, Dr. Herrera held academic positions at Cornell, Harvard, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. His scholarly publications have been cited over 8,000 times. He continues to serve as an attending physician at DHR Health.

His clinical expertise spans all ages — from children to the elderly — and encompasses a wide range of psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders.

Board Certified
Psychiatry & Neurology
Languages
English & Spanish
Training
Yale · Weill Cornell · Harvard
Citations
8,000+ Scholarly Citations
Our Clinical Team

Board-certified nurse practitioners.

Our practice is supported by experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who work alongside Dr. Herrera to provide medication management and psychiatric care across the lifespan.

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP · Office Administrator

Cecilia Gonzales

MSN, PMHNP-BC, RN

Cecilia Gonzales is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She has served Texas Neuropsychiatry as a PMHNP and office administrator since 2021, providing outpatient psychiatric care to patients ranging from children to geriatric populations.

She earned her Post-Graduate Certificate as a PMHNP and her Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and is currently completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at UTRGV, with anticipated graduation in May 2027. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

  • DEA licensed
  • Inpatient psychiatric care
  • Hospital privileges at DHR Health
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Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Monica Carranza

MSN, PMHNP-BC, RN

Monica Carranza is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who joined Texas Neuropsychiatry in 2024. She manages a diverse caseload providing medication management for psychiatric conditions in patients from children through geriatric populations.

She completed her Post-Master's Certification as a PMHNP at Texas State University and holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She brings extensive prior experience in behavioral health service management and inpatient psychiatric nursing leadership.

  • DEA licensed
  • Inpatient psychiatric care
  • Hospital privileges at DHR Health
Inpatient Services

Hospitalist care.

Dr. Herrera and both of our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners provide inpatient psychiatric hospitalist services for patients requiring acute, hospital-based psychiatric care. Our team works directly with hospital staff to ensure continuity from admission through discharge and follow-up.

Acute psychiatric care, in-hospital.

Our inpatient hospitalist service provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for hospitalized patients across the lifespan. We coordinate with attending physicians, hospital staff, and families to deliver evidence-based care during the most critical phase of treatment.

Following discharge, patients can transition seamlessly to our outpatient practice for ongoing follow-up — a model of continuity that improves outcomes and reduces readmissions.

  • Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessment
  • Acute medication management and monitoring
  • Care coordination with medical and surgical teams
  • Discharge planning and outpatient transition
  • Family conferences and education when appropriate
  • Services provided in English and Spanish
Primary Hospital Affiliation

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

DHR Health · Edinburg, Texas

Our clinical team holds active hospital privileges at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health) in Edinburg, with privileges extending across all DHR Health facilities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

For inpatient consultation requests, hospitalist coverage inquiries, or care coordination, please contact our office.

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Coverage Availability

Available for coverage.

Dr. Herrera and our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are available to provide coverage for psychiatric groups and inpatient psychiatric hospitals statewide throughout Texas.

Whether you need short-term call coverage, vacation relief, or ongoing rounding support, our team is equipped to step in with continuity and clinical excellence.

Psychiatric Groups

Coverage for outpatient psychiatric practices needing temporary or supplemental clinical staffing — including medication management, evaluations, and patient continuity during gaps in provider availability.

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals

Hospitalist coverage for inpatient psychiatric units and behavioral health hospitals, including admission evaluations, daily rounding, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.

Inquire about coverage arrangements

To discuss coverage needs for your group or facility, contact our office at cecilia@texasneuropsychiatry.com.

Forensic Psychiatry

Judicial competency evaluations.

Dr. Daniel G. Herrera, MD, PhD provides forensic psychiatric evaluations for courts, attorneys, and judicial proceedings throughout South Texas.

With dual board certification in psychiatry and neurology and over three decades of clinical experience at institutions including Yale, Weill Cornell, and Harvard, Dr. Herrera offers expert psychiatric evaluations to assist the courts in matters where mental health, cognition, or competency are at issue.

Each evaluation is conducted with rigor, neutrality, and adherence to the standards of forensic practice. Reports are prepared in clear, court-ready language and delivered within timelines appropriate to the proceeding.

  • — I
    Competency to Stand Trial Evaluation of a defendant's present ability to understand the proceedings and assist in their own defense.
  • — II
    Mental Status & Capacity Evaluations Assessment of cognitive function, decision-making capacity, and psychiatric condition relevant to legal proceedings.
  • — III
    Court-Ordered Psychiatric Assessments Independent evaluations conducted on behalf of the court, prosecution, defense, or other authorized parties.
  • — IV
    Expert Reports & Testimony Written expert reports and, where appropriate, expert testimony in court proceedings.

Court & Attorney Referrals

For referrals, scheduling, fee schedules, and information regarding judicial competency evaluations, please contact our office administrator. All inquiries from courts, attorneys, and authorized parties are responded to promptly and confidentially.

cecilia@texasneuropsychiatry.com
A Distinction in Patient Access

The only SPRAVATO® treatment center providing services to Medicaid patients in South Texas.

Insurance & Payment

Accepted insurance.

We accept most major insurance plans and are committed to making quality psychiatric care accessible to our community.

— and most major carriers. Please call our office to verify coverage for your specific plan.

Our Services

Comprehensive psychiatric care.

We offer evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, with personalized care plans grounded in evidence-based medicine.

— 01

SPRAVATO® Treatment

FDA-approved esketamine therapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression, administered under expert medical supervision.

— 02

Mood Disorders & Anxiety

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, panic, and related conditions.

— 03

Drug & Alcohol Recovery

Compassionate, judgment-free care for substance use disorders, including medication management and therapeutic support.

— 04

Neurocognitive Disorders

Specialized assessment and management of memory disorders, dementia, and cognitive complications of neurological disease.

— 05

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Developmentally appropriate care for younger patients, with a focus on family involvement and long-term wellbeing.

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Medication Management

Thoughtful, evidence-based prescribing with careful monitoring, ongoing review, and collaborative decision-making.

Our Approach

A safe space to be heard.

At Texas Neuropsychiatry, we prioritize compassionate and individualized patient care. Guided by evidence-based practices, we deeply value the trust placed in us. We foster an environment of active listening, understanding, and mutual respect — ensuring every patient feels heard and valued.

All your appointments take place in our soothing office environment offering fully private rooms, individualized care, and ample parking in an accessible location.

"Our mission is to collaboratively navigate the path to mental wellness while offering the highest standard of psychiatric care."
Private treatment room at Texas Neuropsychiatry
Reception area at Texas Neuropsychiatry
Contact

Begin your journey.

We see patients by appointment. For new patient inquiries, referrals, or general questions, please reach out using the contact information at right. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Hours: By appointment only.

Office
400 US 77 BUS
San Benito, TX 78586
Fax
(956) 626-3567
Referrals
For provider referrals and intake coordination