Psychiatrists in Austin, TX
Sarah Matthews
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with a master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin. As a PMHNP, I can deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to those who are experiencing mental health concerns. My personal philosophy of practice centers on a caring and collaborative relationship where we work as a team to address issues that are preventing you from living life fully, and my treatment style is characterized by commitment, thoughtful curiosity, and unconditional compassion.
Ghadeer Okayli
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I am Dr. Ghadeer Okayli, an adult psychiatrist in Central Austin,Tx. I have 22years of experience in treating adults with a large spectrum of psychiatric conditions like Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and ADHD to mention a few. I was privileged to be trained in top psychiatric programs, by world renowned psychiatrists and researchers like Drs. Herbert Y Meltzer, Joe Calabrese, Brian Roth, Ned Kalin, and others. The training provided a strong foundation to build my practice on. I have continued to consult with my mentors throughout the past 22years. I am equipped with state of the art knowledge.
Meredith Tompkins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
TELE-MED AVAILABLE - USING PC OR SMARTPHONE. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management in Austin with a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I'm a provider that takes a thorough, holistic view of you, and treats you as more than a diagnosis. We partner to address mental health concerns and tailor medication to individual, particular needs. Your therapist is welcome to coordinate with me to optimize overall treatment. I am in-network with Blue Cross, Aetna, Humana, Cigna. Out of pocket fee: $300/first session, $150/follow-up.
Catherine Larson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I am Board Certified in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. I completed my residency and fellowship training here in Austin, Texas at the University of Texas Dell Medical School. I work with children, adolescents and young adults (age 4-40) using both psychotherapy and medications. I have special interest in Anxiety Disorders but I have experience working with a wide range of diagnoses. For more information about my practice, including fees, schedule etc. please visit my website. I am not currently accepting any insurance plans.
Helena Hernandez
Physician Assistant
Verified
Helena is a board-certified physician assistant and a proud Texan. She was born in the Philippines, but came to Texas as fast as she could. She studied international studies and chemistry at Baylor University, then health IT & informatics at the University of Texas at Austin. She worked in tech in Boston for three years, then returned to Austin to work on her post-baccalaureate. Helena obtained her Masters of Physician Assistant from Wichita State University in Kansas in July 2019 and was board certified on August 2019.
Supriya Sharma Kothavale
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Each individual should be approached with compassion and empathy, and this is rooted deeply in my work. I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist treating all psychiatric disorders, working collaboratively with you to improve not just symptoms, but also your sense of self-worth, and overall well-being. I approach your care holistically, by integrating psychotherapy, medications when clinically indicated, and guidance on lifestyle modifications. I treat individuals of all ages, with a special interest in the child/adolescent population, college/graduate students, young adults, and women's mental health.
Shane McKay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I am passionate about serving Austinites in need, and I practiced as a community psychiatrist with the local mental health authority for years before joining the Roots Behavioral Health team in 2020.
Robert J. Buchanan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I am the only physician fully trained and Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Neurosurgery. I think that it is important for a physician to understand that each human person is unique and the result of a melding of Brain, Mind, and Spirit. I see patients that have primary Psychiatric disease and those with neurological disease manifesting psychiatric symptoms. Patients that have a neurological disease with psychiatric symptoms need to be treated with full understanding of what brain areas will and will NOT respond to various medications. My practice employs both medication management and Neurologically informed psychotherapy.
John Benson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
NOW ACCEPTING BCBS, UHC, OXFORD, OSCAR + AETNA INSURANCE! TO REQUEST A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION, PLEASE CLICK THE "NEW PATIENTS" BUTTON ON MY WEBSITE (BensonBH.com) AND COMPLETE THE FORM. Are you struggling with irritability, anxiety, low mood, poor focus, substance use, or lack of motivation that is impairing your relationships, your career, or your overall quality of life? Have you perhaps tried therapy, but found that your problems persisted? Have you tried medications, but found that psychiatric appointments were too impersonal or that your concerns about possible side effects or worsening symptoms were met with indifference?
Julie Tollemache
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
My philosophy is that each patient has a unique life experience. I work with patients to identify those life experiences that have led them to seek care. I am a passionate advocate for evidence-based psychotherapy, and believe psychotherapy to be essential for healing and growth and that it should be at the core of every treatment plan. In addition to medication, I work collaboratively with patients to build treatment goals, paying special attention to the restoration of a patient’s basic tenants of health including nutrition, exercise and sleep.
Marya Jo Wright
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP, BC
Verified
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over ten years of clinical expertise among diverse patient populations. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, substance use disorders, and ADHD. I am experienced in treating adults, adolescents, and children.
Holistic Health and Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C
Verified
Andrea Yoshiko Carter is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has experience treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, and bipolar disorder. Andrea has received training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and is certified in brainspotting.
Afshan A Khan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
I am a UTSW trained Adult and Child/Adolescent psychiatrist providing customized treatment based on individual needs. I am committed to improving the wellness of my patients through a flexible and responsive approach. I specialize in diagnosing and treating depression, mood problems, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral issues associated with cognitive and developmental delays and other psychiatric illnesses. I am well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), family therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy (insight-oriented psychotherapy). I'm board certified (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
Candice Schrodetzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Candice is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion to help all age groups. As a graduate from the University of Texas Health Science-Houston, Candice understands the need to listen and create a comprehensive treatment plan that aligns with your specific needs. Candice takes a holistic approach to treating mental health while incorporating modern day therapies.
Don Payette
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified
Don Payette is a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with more than eleven (11) years of experience. Don has worked with clients in multiple treatment settings including private practice, inpatient psychiatric treatment, and major medical centers and as a consultant to long term care and assisted living facilities. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Don enjoyed a long and successful career in international sales, marketing, and business operations with Intel Corporation.
Thomas Ball
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Dr. Thomas Ball is board-certified in psychiatry and board-eligible in child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Ball specializes in medication management for children and adolescents. He believes that everyone has strengths that can be built upon. He finds great meaning in partnering with young people and families to see those strengths and to work together as a team towards shared goals.
Ryann Rathbone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Verified
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and owner of Clear Water Psychiatry. I provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic services and medication management with psychoeducation. I believe in a holistic, client-centered and evidence based perspective. I specialize in the treatment of adults with trauma, mood, anxiety and thought disorders as well as pre-peri-post natal psychiatry. I am committed to an integrated model of care and partner with my clients, their healthcare providers and therapists. My Master's of Nursing and training as a PMHNP from the University of Texas in Austin.
Deena Velazquez Dong
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-, BC
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and often at your wits' end? Struggling to be your best self in your career, educational pursuit, or family life (spouse/partner/parent)? Difficulty staying focused, making careless mistakes, racing thoughts, or trouble turning your brain off at night? Finding yourself feeling guilty or ashamed of constantly feeling on edge, irritable, or lashing out at others? Exhausted, unmotivated, sad, and just 'meh' about things? Let's talk about getting you back on track to being your optimal self.
Kurt L. Cousins
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified
Kurt Cousins, MD, MBA is a fellowship-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, practicing general psychiatry and subspecializing in child and adolescent psychiatry in Austin, TX. Dr. Cousins completed residency training in Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine - Sheppard Pratt Hospital (#6 in Psychiatry, U.S. News & World Report); and fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, The Menninger Clinic (#5 in Psychiatry) and Texas Children’s Hospital (#4 in Pediatrics). He completed additional training in addiction psychiatry at the Betty Ford Clinic, Rancho Mirage, CA.
Jasdeep Sandhu
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Health is not just the absence of illness, it is the ability to be at peace, pursue your goals, and live according to your values. Whether you have a diagnosed mental illness, are struggling with day-to-day functioning, or are suffering from a variety of manifestations of psychic pain, it is important to seek help and explore your experience, which I am happy and humbled to assist with.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Austin is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Austin Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Austin has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Austin, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Austin Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Austin is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Austin Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Austin has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Austin, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Austin Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Austin, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Austin, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Austin as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Austin). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Austin, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Austin, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Austin as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Austin). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.