Our psychiatric practice is the only one in Houston and the 8 county surrounding area offering treatment for injured workers within the:

  • Texas Workers’ Compensation System under the Texas Department of Worker’ Compensation,
  • Out of State Workers’ Compensation Systems,
  • Federal Workers’ Compensation System, under the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP),
  • Defense Base Act Workers’ Compensation System for Civilian Contractors Injured in Iraq, Afghanistan and Other Overseas Areas.

Dr. Covert is a workers’compensation psychiatrist offering evaluation and treatment for injured employees.

Dr. Covert and his staff are advocates for patients with compensable psychiatric disorders and will support you in your efforts to navigate the adversarial workers’ compensation systems.

Mission Statement for Workplace Injuries

We have unequaled experience in successfully helping injured Texas workers from industrial and workplace injuries and trauma.

Our expertise helps you 1) recover and stabilize, 2) reassess your post-injury work capabilities and goals, and 3) make a plan and possibly receive state and federal funding for re-education, certification and licensure for your future work-life, should you elect to reduce risk and change career paths.