Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Mental Health • Port Arthur, TX
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas (Port Arthur HQ) offers inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services as part of its broader medical care. Highlights include: - Behavioral Health: Outpatient behavioral health program led by director Sharon Portillo, LCSW-S, focusing on community-based behavioral health support. - Community engagement: Active in partnerships and events to connect patients, including veterans, with behavioral health resources. - Location: Port Arthur, TX (HQ) with additional Beaumont area presence. For specifics (types of therapy, appointment process, insurance), contacting the center directly or visiting their site is recommended.
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FAQs
What services are offered under Behavioral Health?
Outpatient services, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, transitional services, assessments, and various therapies and medications as part of treatment plans.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News (for Medical Center of Southeast Texas Behavioral Health Pediatric): 2 out of 5
- Healthgrades (for a local psychiatrist): 3.2 out of 5 (5)
- Better Business Bureau (for The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, L.P.): A-
- Yelp (for Medical Center of Southeast Texas): 2 out of 5 (45)
Patients praise
- availability of comprehensive outpatient and mental health services in the region
- existence of specialized support for co-occurring conditions and trauma
- local access to integrated care including mental, dental, and medical services
Common complaints
- low patient experience scores for behavioral health pediatric services
- complaints regarding billing and scheduling issues with local psychiatric providers
- reports of unprofessional behavior and difficulty accessing care
"I saw Dr for 4 years for PTSD. Dr was disrespectful, and I was overbilled multiple times. Dr showed up lates, and would unexpectedly cancel appointments. I don’t recommend."
- Healthgrades review of a local psychiatristSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Maria L. Diestro, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Port Arthur, TX - May 14, 2026
- New office for Riceland Psychiatric Clinic opens door in Beaumont - May 18, 2026
- Southeast Texas mental health leaders push action at annual luncheon - Apr 14, 2026
- Dr. Guillot-Wright awarded $400,000 by THECB — Texas VIPR - Aug 14, 2025
- Beaumont's $50M Mental Health Bet 🧠 - Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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