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Monika Sreeja Thangada

Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Austin, TX 78724
Dr. Monika Thangada is a Board-Certified MD Psychiatrist (Fellow ABPN, Fellow APCR) with Full Prescriptive Authority. She specializes in ADHD, Treatment-Resistant Depression with Spravato & TMS, Anxiety, Memory and Cognitive Concerns, Sleep Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Medication Management. Same-Week appointments are available, with flexible Evening and Weekend slots. Medicare and Most insurance accepted. In-person care at our clinics plus telehealth across Texas. Now Accepting New Patients in Austin.
Continuity matters. With Dr. Thangada, you see the same physician every visit — not whoever's available that day. Every appointment includes a full evaluation, medication review, and treatment plan. Children, teens, adults, parents, retirees (10–85+). ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep, bipolar, TRD with Spravato and TMS.
Dr. Thangada practices at KwikPsych, which is a fast, compassionate Board-Certified Psychiatric Practice serving Central Texas in-person at our Austin Clinics. They accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana, and Medicare. Telehealth Psychiatry — same treatment, same convenience, anywhere in Texas via HIPAA-compliant video visits.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

KwikPsych

Austin, TX 78724

(737) 327-3331

KwikPsych

Austin, TX 78723

My website
New patient evals within one week; weekday, evening & weekend hours. Bilingual (Spanish). Trauma-informed. Replies within 2 hours.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
Initial Session Fee $399, Standard Visit $249, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (737) 327-3331
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

KwikPsych

Austin, TX 78724

(737) 327-3331

KwikPsych

Austin, TX 78723

My website
New patient evals within one week; weekday, evening & weekend hours. Bilingual (Spanish). Trauma-informed. Replies within 2 hours.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
Initial Session Fee $399, Standard Visit $249, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Initial Session Fee $399
  • Standard Visit $249
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Health
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Oscar, Scott & White, Medicare, and most major commercial insurance. HSA/FSA accepted. Self-pay: $399 initial evaluation, $249 standard visit. Out-of-network? We provide a superbill for reimbursement. Sliding scale available for documented finan
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331
"
We accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Oscar, Scott & White, Medicare, and most major commercial insurance. HSA/FSA accepted. Self-pay: $399 initial evaluation, $249 standard visit. Out-of-network? We provide a superbill for reimbursement. Sliding scale available for documented finan
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Texas / U1145 Monika Sreeja Thangada
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (now Boston Medical Center), Boston MA, M.D., Graduated 2010
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Missouri Board of Registration for Healing Arts 2018
  • License: The Medical Board of California 2021
  • Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
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Monika Thangada, MD — board-certified by ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology). Trained at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (now Boston Medical Center), Boston. 15 years of psychiatric practice. Licensed in Texas, California, Missouri. REMS-certified for Spravato.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331
"
Monika Thangada, MD — board-certified by ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology). Trained at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (now Boston Medical Center), Boston. 15 years of psychiatric practice. Licensed in Texas, California, Missouri. REMS-certified for Spravato.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I treat depression, anxiety, and life transitions for East Austin and Mueller adults — long-time residents, newcomers, bilingual families, and creatives. Initial evaluation: 60-90 minutes covering mood, sleep, stressors (including cultural and transitional), family history, and prior medications. Bilingual consultations supported. Improvement typically begins within 4-6 weeks.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331
"
I treat depression, anxiety, and life transitions for East Austin and Mueller adults — long-time residents, newcomers, bilingual families, and creatives. Initial evaluation: 60-90 minutes covering mood, sleep, stressors (including cultural and transitional), family history, and prior medications. Bilingual consultations supported. Improvement typically begins within 4-6 weeks.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • care for East Austin and Mueller
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Culturally-sensitive, community-rooted psychiatric
  • Family / Marital
  • Interpersonal
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Culturally-sensitive medication management with brief CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. For adults with depression unresponsive to two or more antidepressants, Spravato (esketamine) and TMS are administered directly by Dr. Thangada, MD — services Texas nurse practitioners can only offer under supervision.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331
"
Culturally-sensitive medication management with brief CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. For adults with depression unresponsive to two or more antidepressants, Spravato (esketamine) and TMS are administered directly by Dr. Thangada, MD — services Texas nurse practitioners can only offer under supervision.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
or call with questions - (737) 327-3331

Location

Primary Location

KwikPsych

Austin, TX 78724

(737) 327-3331

Additional Location

KwikPsych

Austin, TX 78723

(737) 327-3331

Nearby Areas

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New patient evals within one week; weekday, evening & weekend hours. Bilingual (Spanish). Trauma-informed. Replies within 2 hours.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (737) 327-3331
"
New patient evals within one week; weekday, evening & weekend hours. Bilingual (Spanish). Trauma-informed. Replies within 2 hours.
Photo of Monika Sreeja Thangada, Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Monika Sreeja Thangada
Psychiatrist, MD, FABPN, FAPCR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (737) 327-3331