Happy Minds Psychiatry

Happy Minds Psychiatry Dr Tariq treats ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, BPD, etc

Pay By:
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Cash App, Venmo Visa

Accepted Insurance Plans:
Aetna
Cigna
ComPsych
Magellan Behavioral Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Out of Network- Self Pay Rates

I also speak: Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi, English

Client Focus Age:
Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Children (6 to 10)

Happy Minds Psychiatry hopes each and everyone of you is doing well, having some good days, holidays and staying safe.We...
06/06/2023

Happy Minds Psychiatry hopes each and everyone of you is doing well, having some good days, holidays and staying safe.

We are still continuing to offer telehealth appointments and in-person appointments if requested.

Our office is continuing to accept the following in network insurances, including, Blue cross blue shield, PPO, HMO (Magellan), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Compsych, Sana Benefits.
We also offer self-pay/out of pocket rates.

We do not take United, Medicaid, Ambetter, Community health choice etc.

We are now offering ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) testing

https://tariqmd.com/main/adhd-testing/

You can request/make an appointment using the links below.

https://tariqmd.com/main/appointments/

https://app2.luminello.com/mudassartariqmd

https://tariqmd.com/main/home-5/insurances-accepted/

800 Bonaventure Way STE 104 Sugar Land Tx, 77479
Web: https://tariqmd.com
Phone: (832) 786- 0234 | Fax: (832) 995- 1767

DepressionIf you have been experiencing some of the following signs and symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for ...
05/18/2022

Depression

If you have been experiencing some of the following signs and symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, you may be suffering from depression:

Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
Irritability
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
Decreased energy or fatigue
Moving or talking more slowly
Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight changes
Thoughts of death or su***de, or su***de attempts
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment

Treatment and Therapies

-Medications
-Psychotherapies
-Brain Stimulation Therapies

Beyond Treatment: Things You Can Do

Here are other tips that may help you or a loved one during treatment for depression:

Try to be active and exercise.
Set realistic goals for yourself.
Try to spend time with other people and confide in a trusted friend or relative.
Try not to isolate yourself, and let others help you.
Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately.
Postpone important decisions, such as getting married or divorced, or changing jobs until you feel better. Discuss decisions with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.
Continue to educate yourself about depression.

Happy Minds Psychiatry is still open and accepting new patients.
We accept blue cross blue shield PPO, HMO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO.
We also offer self-pay rates.

https://tariqmd.com/main/appointments/

https://app2.luminello.com/mudassartariqmd

https://tariqmd.com/main/home-5/insurances-accepted/

Social Anxiety is a serious but common condition that affects students — but there is plenty you can do about it. Signs ...
04/15/2022

Social Anxiety is a serious but common condition that affects students — but there is plenty you can do about it.

Signs of Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can disrupt the person’s quality of life. A student with social anxiety may:

• Be afraid of being judged
• Dread talking to strangers
• Be afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated
• Avoid doing activities he or she would normally enjoy
• Avoid attracting attention
• Worry about upcoming activities or events
• Experience intense anxiety about participating in social activities

If you live with social anxiety that impairs your day-to-day functioning, it is important to seek help from your doctor or mental health professional. If you are diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, an effective treatment plan including CBT can help you to overcome symptoms and manage your social anxiety.

We accept Blue cross blue shield, Aetna and Cigna PPO as well as self-pay rates.

https://tariqmd.com/main/immediateappointment/

https://tariqmd.com/main/

https://app2.luminello.com/mudassartariqmd

Happy Minds Psychiatry hopes everyone is doing well and having some good days as well as staying safe. We wanted to kind...
03/28/2022

Happy Minds Psychiatry hopes everyone is doing well and having some good days as well as staying safe.

We wanted to kindly share that we are still accepting new patients.
We accept Blue cross blue shield, Aetna and Cigna PPO as well as self pay rates.

We are currently still doing video-audio appointments due to COVID.

Happy Minds does plan and hope to soon open our doors again for our patients we are only taking precautions.
We have a therapist in our office please message us for information

***Happy Minds also offers immediate appointments. Please go to our website for more information.

https://tariqmd.com/main/immediateappointment/

https://tariqmd.com/main/

Phone: (832) 786 -0234

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in som...
03/28/2022

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.

People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment. Early treatment may help get symptoms under control before serious complications develop and may help improve the long-term outlook.

Symptoms may include:

Delusions. These are false beliefs that are not based in reality

Hallucinations. These usually involve seeing or hearing things that don't exist

Disorganized thinking (speech)

Extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior

Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be gone by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindnes...
11/21/2020

Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be gone by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindness and understanding. Everyone's out here just doing the best that they can in the exact same way that you are. Spread some kindness next time you’re in a situation that your instinct wants to judge right off the bat. Take a second to think about the fact that they could be facing an issue that you could never imagine.

If you are struggling in any way remember;
Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is an essential. Your self-care is a necessity.
You will emerge from the situation like the powerful, resilient person that you are. It can be hard to remember this when you feel like a shell of the person you once were, but trust me, you are capable of overcoming so much more!

Seek professional help if your day to day life is being affected by your symptoms.

Happy Minds Psychiatry PLLC is here to help!
Email or message me here for an appointment.

Happymindsstaff@gmail.com
832 786 0234

Is anyone on the search for a Professional Licensed Counselor with 14 years of experience? Please contact me by message...
11/17/2020

Is anyone on the search for a Professional Licensed Counselor with 14 years of experience? Please contact me by message or email at Happymindsstaff@gmail.com

》Amanda Martin PhD LPC, LMFT-S providing services in Houston/Sugarland area.

▪︎Amanda is also a EMDR Ceritified Therapist.
Sees Individuals, Couples, Family for ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Traumatic Experience, Family Conflict, Marital and Premarital, Relationship issues, Self Esteem, Self - Harming, Grief, Stress Management, PTSD.

▪︎Specializes in Child, Adolescent Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse and much more.

▪︎Uses a Symbolic Experiential Therapy approach layered with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback and Collaborative Problem Solving, Dialectic (DBT)

》Currently doing telehealth appointments.
》Currently accepting insurance panels including BCBS, AETNA, CIGNA, UNITED/OPTUM, self pay rates available.

If you would like to schedule an appointment please contact me!

Happy Minds Psychiatry PLLC
Happymindsstaff@gmail.com

Intrusive thoughts & How to deal with themIntrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that seem to occur out of the blue. T...
11/17/2020

Intrusive thoughts & How to deal with them

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that seem to occur out of the blue. They can be disturbing and unpleasant. In some cases, intrusive thoughts are the result of an underlying mental health condition like anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The thoughts can also be explicit, for e.g. sexual nature, including fantasies.They can also be about behaviors you find unacceptable and abhorrent which can lead to people keeping them a secret and not seeking help because they feel ashamed. Intrusive thoughts are involuntary and have no bearing on reality or a person’s desires. People don't tend to act on these thoughts, typically finding them shocking, unacceptable, violent or disturbing.

These thoughts are reinforced by one getting entangled with them, worrying about them, struggling against them, trying to reason them away. They are also made stronger by trying to avoid them.

▪︎Common types of Intrusive thoughts

I)Sexual intrusive thoughts
II)Relationship intrusive thoughts
III)Religious intrusive thoughts
IV)Violent intrusive thoughts

▪︎Possible Treatments

》Exposure therapy
》Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help a person change how they think and react to these thoughts.
》Medications for OCD might include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or other antidepressants.
Although people typically use SRIs to treat depression, these drugs can help with OCD symptoms. They can take 8–12 weeks to begin working for intrusive thoughts. (Consult with your Doctor.)

▪︎ Try To:

》Label these thoughts as "intrusive thoughts" and clarifying that they are involuntary and irrelevant to daily life.
》Leave the thoughts alone, treat them as if they are not even interesting, and they will eventually fade into the background.
》Remind yourself that these thoughts are automatic and not up to you.
》Learn relaxation and stress management
》Work with your mental health professional to identify techniques and skills that help manage symptoms, and practice these regularly.
》Stay focused on your goals, Join a support group, Find healthy outlets.

▪︎Try Not To:

》Engage with the thoughts in any way, push the thoughts out of your mind.
》Try to figure out what your thoughts "mean."
》Check to see if this is “working” to get rid of the thoughts.

This approach can be difficult to apply. However for anyone who keeps applying it for just a few weeks, there is an excellent chance that they will see a decrease in the frequency and intensity of the unwanted intrusive thoughts.
If it becomes overwhelming, interferes with your normal day-to-day life, and as a result, change your behaviour because of them.. Seek help. ❤

Mental illness knows no boundaries. It crosses all lines of gender, race, financial status, social status, sexual-orient...
11/06/2020

Mental illness knows no boundaries. It crosses all lines of gender, race, financial status, social status, sexual-orientation, cultures; and yes even religions!

If any one is in search or has referrals for a Psychiatrist. We are located in Sugarland Texas. Currently doing virtual ...
11/06/2020

If any one is in search or has referrals for a Psychiatrist. We are located in Sugarland Texas. Currently doing virtual appointments.
ACCEPTING BCBS, CIGNA AND AETNA.

I have the pleasure to introduce you our Psychiatrist Dr. Mudassar Tariq CEO of Happy Minds Psychiatry. He is a board certified adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Dr Mudassar Tariq was accepted for his Adult General Psychiatry residency training at UMDNJ, The University Hospital in Newark, NJ. He received top notch training in substance abuse, Adult PTSD, Depression and schizophrenia management in multiple settings. He has worked with Veterans and has special interest and expertise in Post-traumatic stress disorder management.

Dr. Mudassar Tariq completed his subspecialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry from Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. He received excellent training from specialty renowned supervisors in evaluation of treatment of behavioral problems in children. He is well experienced in evaluation and management of ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Borderline personality disorder and adolescent substance abuse disorders. He is also well trained in use of psychotherapeutic techniques e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Family therapy, Parent-Child interaction therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy. Dr. Tariq has also received training and is certified in treatment of op**te dependence with Suboxone.

He received his medicine degree from one of the top rated medical schools in South Asia, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan. He moved to US to pursuit graduate education in Medicine. He joined a research team at New York Psychiatric Institute Columbia University, NY. He was particularly interested in transfer of trauma stress from first responder parents to their children in context of World Trade Center attacks. He also participated in research at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY related to development of scales to assess probability of impulsive su***de attempts.

Message me here preferably.

What are at least 2 things that keep you going in life?---Tips to keep you moving forward✍1) Don't give up.▪︎ Giving up ...
11/06/2020

What are at least 2 things that keep you going in life?

---Tips to keep you moving forward✍

1) Don't give up.
▪︎ Giving up may enter your mind, but find some way to keep going, even if you have to do things a little differently.

2) Stay Positive
▪︎Albert Einstein once said, “We all need to see the universe as friendly.” This is true wisdom from a great man who knew more about the nature of things than mostly anyone.

3) Go at your own pace, remember, it’s not a race. Take it one day at a time.
▪︎However don’t stop moving forward. Pretty soon, you will find that doing this work to get to the next level of your life is actually rewarding, and you will start to feel better. It can be tough going in this world we have created.

4) Even making a little progress can go a long way
▪︎The key is to stick with what you’ve started. It’s kind of like writing a book. In the beginning, you have an idea, or maybe several, but by writing one page at a time, you will complete the book and feel pretty great about yourself. 'Progress is a great healer.'

5) Recognize that what you are going through now is not permanent.
▪︎ Sadly, there are things we can do nothing about, but we have a lot more control over our own moods and actions than most people think. Whatever circumstance you are dealing with, your job is to nurture the strength within you. Doing this will bring you greater stability and success in all areas.

6) Think about your thinking.
▪︎If you don’t think you will make it, it could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Research says that up to 80 percent of our thoughts are negative, and that needs to change. When you learn to recognize your negative thoughts, you can begin to think more positively, which will make you feel better about yourself and your life. Imagine having 80 percent positive thoughts!

7) Learn to deal with disappointment.
▪︎The truth is that successful people in all walks of life have to deal with disappointment sometimes. It’s part of the deal. The trick is to not let disappointments stop you. Ever!

What Are Anxiety Disorders? While anxiety helps us evaluate our responses to dangers and threats, it can turn into a pro...
10/21/2020

What Are Anxiety Disorders?

While anxiety helps us evaluate our responses to dangers and threats, it can turn into a problem when it becomes the norm rather than the exception.

Happy Minds Psychiatry wanted to share some information on how with treatments, many people with anxiety disorders can manage their feelings.

Occasional anxiety is OK. But anxiety disorders are different. They’re a group of mental illnesses that cause constant and overwhelming anxiety and fear. The excessive anxiety can make you avoid work, school, family get-togethers, and other social situations that might trigger or worsen your symptoms.

》Types of anxiety disorders?
•Generalized Anxiety Disorder
•Panic Disorder
•Social Anxiety Disorder
•Specific Phobias
•Agoraphobia
•Separation anxiety
•Selective mutism
•Medication-induced anxiety disorder

》Tips to lessen your anxiety?
✔Learn about your disorder
✔Stick to your treatment plan
✔Cut down on foods and drinks with caffeine
✔Don’t use alcohol and recreational street drugs
✔Eat right and exercise
✔Get better sleep
✔Learn to relax
✔Keep a journal
✔Manage your negative thoughts
✔Get together with friends
✔Seek support

》Treatments?
•Medications -
Several types of drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders. Talk to your doctor or psychiatrist about the pros and cons of each medicine to decide which one is best for you.

•Psychotherapy -
This is a type of counseling that helps you learn how your emotions affect your behaviors.

•(CBT) -
This common type of psychotherapy teaches you how to turn negative, or panic-causing, thoughts and behaviors into positive ones.

It can take some time to find the right treatment that works for you. For most people with anxiety disorders, a combination of medicine and counseling is best. With proper care and treatment, you can learn how to manage your symptoms and thrive. ❤

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800 Bonaventure Way #104
Sugar Land, TX
77479

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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It is our passion to help our patients live to their true potential.

"Our society has been historically more sensitive to physical impairments than emotional ones. If you suffer with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or psychosis, you might not be living upto your true potential. If others cannot see your mind, pain, anxiety, depression or fears, it doesn't mean that these symptoms don't exist. If you feel these symptoms, they are real to you, they do exist and will continue to impair your quality of life. You could be living as more happy, confident and successful person if these symptoms get treated. It is my passion to help my patients live to their true potential. I try my best to develop a good rapport with my patients and to get them to trust me. It is this trust and relationship that then heals. " Dr. Mudassar Tariq, MD