Zarah Ashcroft, Nurse Practitioner
Zarah Ashcroft helps adults and seniors across Texas take control of their mental health through compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care. She provides medication management and supportive therapy to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. By combining clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, Zarah works alongside her patients to create treatment plans that promote stability, resilience, and long-term wellness. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals who are recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals. This period of transition can feel overwhelming, and Zarah is dedicated to ensuring patients have the structure, tools, and ongoing care they need to successfully adjust and prevent relapse. Her care is designed to help patients move forward with greater confidence, providing continuity and support at one of the most critical stages in their recovery journey. In addition to her work with mood and substance use disorders, Zarah provides care for individuals navigating complex conditions such as PTSD/trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, and sleep disorders. She has experience serving diverse populations, including first responders, military service members and veterans, individuals with head injuries, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Her treatment approach often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside evidence-based medication management, offering a balanced and effective pathway to improved quality of life. Outside of her practice, Zarah enjoys spending quality time with her family and pursuing her passion for bodybuilding. Her dedication to health and discipline both personally and professionally informs the way she supports her patients.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
Education
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Southville International School and Colleges
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University of the Incarnate Word
New patient?
View AvailabilityFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Zarah Ashcroft. You can also call 210-858-9078 to have someone assist you.
Zarah Ashcroft generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 210-858-9078 to find out Zarah Ashcroft's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Zarah Ashcroft:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 210-858-9078 to see how we can help.
Yes, Zarah Ashcroft is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Zarah Ashcroft works at:
Yes, Zarah Ashcroft does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Zarah Ashcroft is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Tagalog