Northeast Texas Psychiatry is a private, physician-led outpatient practice providing longitudinal psychiatric care for adults.
We approach psychiatric care as a long-term therapeutic and professional relationship. Our new patient process is structured to reflect that commitment.
We provide outpatient evaluation and treatment for adult mood disorders (such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (such as generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder), trauma- and stressor-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder), as well as borderline personality disorder. Care is grounded in careful diagnostic assessment, with attention to both symptom relief and long-term functional stability.
We intentionally maintain smaller patient panels to ensure adequate time, continuity, and clinical depth for each patient. For this reason, we do not offer open online scheduling.
All new patient requests are reviewed directly by our physicians to determine whether the care requested falls within the scope of services we provide and whether we can responsibly assume ongoing outpatient treatment. We recognize that seeking psychiatric care can feel vulnerable, and we approach each request with care and deliberation.
Following physician review, initial appointments can often be scheduled within approximately one week when clinically appropriate and when scheduling capacity permits.
Visits are by appointment only. We do not provide walk-in or urgent psychiatric services. Care is delivered in a private outpatient setting with an emphasis on professionalism, confidentiality, and continuity.
This practice is not equipped to provide emergency psychiatric care; individuals experiencing an emergency should call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
We operate as a direct-pay practice and do not contract with insurance. This model allows our physicians to practice independently, preserve longer visit times, and prioritize clinical judgment without administrative limitations imposed by third parties. We can provide documentation for patients who wish to pursue out-of-network reimbursement independently.
Dr. Kuklina is a board-certified psychiatrist and co-founder of Northeast Texas Psychiatry, PLLC. She provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults.
Her clinical interests include bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and borderline personality disorder, with a focus on precise, evidence-based psychopharmacology and optimization of complex medication regimens.
She earned her medical doctorate at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed specialty training in General Psychiatry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. Prior to medical school, she graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and participated in laboratory research, an experience that continues to inform her evidence-based, methodical approach to clinical care.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kuklina enjoys spending time with her family and pets, tending to orchids, cooking, and reading.
Dr. Poch is a co-founder of Northeast Texas Psychiatry, PLLC. He provides adult outpatient psychiatric care with a structured, patient-centered approach that emphasizes diagnostic precision, practical treatment planning, and attention to social supports.
His clinical interests include severe mental illness, mood and anxiety disorders, complex psychopharmacology, and deprescribing when clinically appropriate, with a focus on helping patients achieve sustainable functional improvement in daily life.
He earned his medical doctorate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and is completing his final months of specialty training in Rural Adult Psychiatry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. Prior to medicine, he earned a B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University and developed a strong background in information technology—training that informs his analytical, systems-oriented approach to clinical problem-solving.
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Poch is conversational in German after living in Germany for two years and is currently studying Russian. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with family and pets, exploring new foods, tackling home improvement projects, and reading contemporary fiction.
The following are some examples of patient feedback we have received regarding our clinic and approach to care. Identifying details have been altered or generalized to protect privacy.
After 15 years with the same psychiatrist, starting over felt overwhelming. Dr. Kuklina made the transition far easier than I expected. She's compassionate, direct when needed, and takes the time to understand the full picture.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
I value privacy, and that's exactly what I get here. The practice is small, discreet, and genuinely private. The setting makes it easier for me to feel comfortable.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
This practice takes a conservative, evidence-based approach to treatment. Medications with a solid track record come first, and newer options are considered thoughtfully. That balance gives me confidence that my care is being managed with long-term goals in mind.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
After some frightening episodes in the past, safety planning became important to me. I feel like I now have clear steps for when I should reach out and what I should do if things start to change. Having a plan has helped me and my family to feel more prepared and in control.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
When I first met with Dr. Poch, he reviewed my medications carefully and helped me to understand why my medications weren't working like they should. That alone made a difference in how I felt from day to day. I trust his clinical judgment and feel comfortable enough to recommend him to family members.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
I was nervous about seeing a psychiatrist and worried that medications might change who I am. I didn't feel rushed or pushed into anything, though. The process felt respectful and thoughtful, and even early on I've noticed improvements. I'm glad I finally reached out.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
After earlier experiences, I took time to understand the differences in training among mental health providers. Knowing I am seeing a board-certified psychiatrist with years of medical training and years of specialized training in psychiatry gives me real confidence in how my care will go.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
I feel heard here. That alone has made a difference.
– Patient feedback, Northeast Texas Psychiatry
Individual experiences vary. The examples above reflect representative patient feedback and do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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