Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald, MD, TX | Psychiatrist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.77

Average wait time

4.91

Bedside manner

4.91

“She was very understanding and very accepting. I didn’t feel like I needed to hide anything from her. She was right on time to the appointment. I definitely recommend her.”

Alejandra P.August 2, 2024Video visit

“I went with an MD instead of a PA or NP because I wanted someone who knew what they were talking about.”

Shreyas K.October 17, 2023Video visit

About Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald

Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in adult psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry, formerly known as psychosomatic medicine. She currently practices at Talkiatry. She has over five years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatry. In addition, she specializes in working with patients with acute and chronic medical conditions that may be affecting their mental health, such as cancer, stroke, or a heart condition. She completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where she served as Chief Resident and was a PRITE Fellow. Afterwards, she completed a fellowship in consultation-liaison psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Fitz-Gerald has multiple scholarly publications, particularly in the fields of emergency psychiatry and hospital delirium and has presented at the annual conference for the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. She is passionate about academic medicine and enjoys teaching medical students and residents. Her other areas of clinical interest include ICU delirium and cardiac psychiatry. She provides patient-centered care utilizing a collaborative approach to help her patients reach their goals. She is a native of Louisiana and a graduate of the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. She was elected to the prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, during her fourth year of medical school and was awarded the John W. Bick Excellence in Psychiatry award.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald practices at Talkiatry, a patient-centered, online psychiatry practice. Talkiatry providers specialize in medication management and treat a wide range of mental health conditions. They take a personalized approach to care, ensuring that treatment is rooted in a strong patient-provider relationship and a responsible, evidence-based approach to prescribing. We know that every mental health journey is unique, and we’re here to make yours feel manageable and supported at every step.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

We start with a comprehensive first visit, where you and your provider will discuss your goals, medical history, and what brings you to treatment. From there, you’ll work with your provider to create a care plan that feels right for you, which may include medication, therapy, or both. If your provider recommends medication, they’ll walk you through your options—our goal is always to help you make informed choices about your care. You’ll meet with your provider regularly for follow-up visits to check in, adjust your care as needed, and make sure you feel supported in your journey.

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More information on payments and coverage

Because we accept insurance, we can reduce out-of-pocket expenses and still offer high-quality care. You may not have any cost related to your visit with us, depending upon your insurance plan. Most patients pay a small copay per visit, subject to any deductible or coinsurance that your health plan has. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services determines appropriate billing guidelines. These guidelines depend on the length of the visit and the complexity and severity of your diagnosis. For this reason, we need to wait until after the visit for the final determination. We then submit the claim to your insurance company. The charges are calculated based upon pre-negotiated prices with your insurance company. Your insurance company will then determine what amount, if any, is your responsibility per your insurance plan.

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Insomnia

Psychiatry Consultation

Stress Management

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Doctor of Medicine
Louisiana Tech University (Bachelor's)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

Awards and publications

She was elected to the prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, during her fourth-year of medical school
She was awarded the John W. Bick Excellence in Psychiatry award.
Dr. Fitz-Gerald has multiple scholarly publications, particularly in the fields of emergency psychiatry and hospital delirium, and has presented at the annual conference for the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.

NPI number

1841723103

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.77

Wait time

4.91

Bedside manner

4.91

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First time ever having any appointment like this. Dr listened very well, helped me feel comfortable. Honest and empathetic.

April 20, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

Amazing bedside manner. One of those rare ones that actually WANTS to help you as much as possible. Highly recommend.

June 21, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

I went with an MD instead of a PA or NP because I wanted someone who knew what they were talking about.

October 17, 2023Shreyas K.Verified patientVideo visit

Very easy to talk to. Evaluation was very helpful. She explained everything throughly. Would recommend!

More than 1 year agoInitials hidden

Everything went great, I am very excited to have a great doctor to work with.

More than 1 year agoAndrew G.Verified patientVideo visit

I scheduled a virtual appointment through Zocdoc and was told the doctor would contact me at the scheduled time. When the time came, I never received a call or link. After waiting, I contacted the office myself and was told the appointment had been cancelled — yet I never received any notification. This was extremely frustrating, especially since I scheduled the appointment because I needed care. Being left waiting with no communication is very upsetting and unprofessional.

March 8, 2026Caroline T.Verified patientVideo visit

She was very understanding and very accepting. I didn’t feel like I needed to hide anything from her. She was right on time to the appointment. I definitely recommend her.

August 2, 2024Alejandra P.Verified patientVideo visit

She was so thoughtful and such a great listener, did not force any views on me and recommended that I start slow. I Highly recommend this doctor.

September 21, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

great and very comfortable

April 23, 2023Niamh O.Verified patientVideo visit

Really appreciated Dr. Fitz-Gerald’s bedside manor and diligence during my appointment. She was a great listener and was genuinely interested in helping me.

March 17, 2023Julia P.Verified patientVideo visit

She was such a great listener

January 31, 2023Nicole L.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr. Fitz-Gerald was clear, direct, and thoughtful. She was patient with technical issues using telehealth and expressed a desire to continue and complete the appointment despite this. She was kind and empathetic, which a lot of psychiatrists lack. Dr. Fitz-Gerald was helpful in explaining her process, next steps, and ensured my concerns were addressed.

January 12, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

Extremely helpful, great listener and felt that all of my opinions were heard and the course of treatment aligned with what I was comfortable with.

January 11, 2023Connor M.Verified patientVideo visit

Very good

December 8, 2022Elizabeth B.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr Fitz-Gerald is excellent! I usually prefer NPs, their nursing background makes them (usually ) more well rounded. However, Dr Fitz-Gerald was kind, competent and understanding. She was very thorough, I can’t recall an assessment that comprehensive. She was kind enough to share information about me I was unaware of, which I greatly appreciated. When I had to leave the country in short order, she took care of my meds with the pharmacist on a Friday! I highly recommend Dr.Fitz-Gerald.

More than 1 year agoBrandon M.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald was very caring and thorough. She took the time to listen and understand my needs and concerns. I highly recommend her and very glad I went through with this appointment.

More than 1 year agoMS

This is my first time seeing someone professionally about my mental health concerns and I am so glad I found Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald. She immediately put me at ease during our initial consult and is extremely easy to talk to.

More than 1 year agoKM

She was very warm and welcoming. She sounded like she really cared about getting me on the right path to managing my issues. Very impressed with her.

More than 1 year agoCC

The virtual visit with the Doctor went seamlessly. She was very friendly, asked good questions and I felt she understood what I was going through.

September 28, 2022Allison M.Verified patientVideo visit

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