Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Austin, TX
Dr. Isela Werchan is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry. Dr. Werchan completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. She received a medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed a general psychiatry residency training at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She was Chief Resident and awarded the VA Outstanding Resident Award and the Van Dao Award. Her training experience includes the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic and obsessive compulsive disorders, as well as psychotic disorders.
Dr. Isela Werchan is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry. Dr. Werchan completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. She received a medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed a general psychiatry residency training at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She was Chief Resident and awarded the VA Outstanding Resident Award and the Van Dao Award. Her training experience includes the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic and obsessive compulsive disorders, as well as psychotic disorders.
Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Outpatient Detox and Treatment of Fentanyl Addiction. Specializing in: Suboxone for Opioid Addiction; Medical Detox; 12 Step Facilitation; and Dual Diagnosis treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, and ADHD. Austin Monthly's Top Doctor in Addiction Medicine 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. On the Faculty of Texas A & M School of Medicine-Round Rock with extensive teaching experience in the field of Addiction Medicine. Text us (preferred) or call for appointment at (512) 810-2079 and see our website for information at: www.drugfreeaustin.com
Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Outpatient Detox and Treatment of Fentanyl Addiction. Specializing in: Suboxone for Opioid Addiction; Medical Detox; 12 Step Facilitation; and Dual Diagnosis treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, and ADHD. Austin Monthly's Top Doctor in Addiction Medicine 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. On the Faculty of Texas A & M School of Medicine-Round Rock with extensive teaching experience in the field of Addiction Medicine. Text us (preferred) or call for appointment at (512) 810-2079 and see our website for information at: www.drugfreeaustin.com
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the FDA-approved prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.
We will discuss why you overdrink and how drinking affects your relationships, family, work, and overall health. Whether it's moderating your drinking or stopping it entirely, you don't have to do it you don't have to do it alone.
TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
I am excited to announce that SinclairMethod is now providing online alcohol treatment to all residents of Texas and Indiana. The Sinclair Method (TSM) is an evidence-based treatment using the FDA-approved medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce problem drinking.
TSM has a success rate of 78%, with most patients reporting a significant reduction in their alcohol use, as well as reduced cravings and preoccupation with drinking.
I am excited to announce that SinclairMethod is now providing online alcohol treatment to all residents of Texas and Indiana. The Sinclair Method (TSM) is an evidence-based treatment using the FDA-approved medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce problem drinking.
I have been practicing general adult psychiatry since 1997 and have extensive expertise in evaluating and treating individuals of all ages, as well as treating a wide variety of emotional and mental conditions that range from mood/anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders to consulting with clients about grief, trauma, work stress, relationship problems, adoption, legal cases, disability, and other major life changing events. I utilize biopsychosocial approach to mental illness that takes into account each individual's physical health, environment, and psychological experiences throughout their life.
I have been practicing general adult psychiatry since 1997 and have extensive expertise in evaluating and treating individuals of all ages, as well as treating a wide variety of emotional and mental conditions that range from mood/anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders to consulting with clients about grief, trauma, work stress, relationship problems, adoption, legal cases, disability, and other major life changing events. I utilize biopsychosocial approach to mental illness that takes into account each individual's physical health, environment, and psychological experiences throughout their life.
If you or your partner are struggling with mental wellness during infertility, pregnancy loss, or pregnancy/postpartum, during perimenopause or experiencing premenstrual difficulties please consider reaching out for more care. We often try to be strong and work through issues alone without realizing the significant impact our own mental health has on our children and family. Receiving quality treatment can help you to improve your wellness, and by extension, the wellness of your baby, in the safest ways.
If you or your partner are struggling with mental wellness during infertility, pregnancy loss, or pregnancy/postpartum, during perimenopause or experiencing premenstrual difficulties please consider reaching out for more care. We often try to be strong and work through issues alone without realizing the significant impact our own mental health has on our children and family. Receiving quality treatment can help you to improve your wellness, and by extension, the wellness of your baby, in the safest ways.
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
Ashley Vu, PA-C, is originally from Amarillo, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University. Ashley’s clinical interests include destigmatizing mental health, empowering patients in their recovery, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s needs. Outside of medicine, she enjoys going to concerts, bouldering, and spending time outdoors with her dog.
Ashley Vu, PA-C, is originally from Amarillo, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University. Ashley’s clinical interests include destigmatizing mental health, empowering patients in their recovery, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s needs. Outside of medicine, she enjoys going to concerts, bouldering, and spending time outdoors with her dog.
Emily is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a doctoral degree in nursing practice. She specializes in the holistic treatment of adults suffering from trauma, mood, anxiety, thought disorders including co-occurring substance use disorders. She values high quality, evidence-based, holistic mental health care. While providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and psychoeducation, Emily ensures the client is at the center of decision making. She adheres to a compassionate and non-judgemental approach when managing mental health.
Emily is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a doctoral degree in nursing practice. She specializes in the holistic treatment of adults suffering from trauma, mood, anxiety, thought disorders including co-occurring substance use disorders. She values high quality, evidence-based, holistic mental health care. While providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and psychoeducation, Emily ensures the client is at the center of decision making. She adheres to a compassionate and non-judgemental approach when managing mental health.
Angella Namutebi is a compassionate and dedicated boardcertified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Texas, who is committed to creating a nonjudgmental and welcoming therapeutic environment for her patients. She offers care to a wide range of individuals, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors, helping them navigate through various mental health challenges. Her practice at LifeStance Health is centered on listening to her clients' unique needs and working collaboratively with them to develop personalized treatment plans that foster healing and growth.
Angella Namutebi is a compassionate and dedicated boardcertified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Texas, who is committed to creating a nonjudgmental and welcoming therapeutic environment for her patients. She offers care to a wide range of individuals, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors, helping them navigate through various mental health challenges. Her practice at LifeStance Health is centered on listening to her clients' unique needs and working collaboratively with them to develop personalized treatment plans that foster healing and growth.
Navigating mental health is complex enough—finding the right support should be the part that feels clear and collaborative. As a board-certified PMHNP, I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication to help college students and adults manage anxiety, obsessions, mood instability, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. I am also deeply passionate about supporting women through the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum. I believe true healing happens when we nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Beyond medication, we’ll blend clinical expertise with lifestyle wellness to restore your balance and promote lasting emotional well-being.
Navigating mental health is complex enough—finding the right support should be the part that feels clear and collaborative. As a board-certified PMHNP, I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication to help college students and adults manage anxiety, obsessions, mood instability, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. I am also deeply passionate about supporting women through the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum. I believe true healing happens when we nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Beyond medication, we’ll blend clinical expertise with lifestyle wellness to restore your balance and promote lasting emotional well-being.
Dr. Jones specializes in diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy for ages six and above. Diagnostic assessments in certain situations can even be performed in ages three and above. He believes in comprehensive care that extends beyond medication use and is a proponent of incorporating family, academic, and social support. Dr. Jones is also Level 3 certified in TEAM-CBT. Throughout his career, he has maintained expertise in treating both pediatric and adult patients.
Dr. Jones specializes in diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy for ages six and above. Diagnostic assessments in certain situations can even be performed in ages three and above. He believes in comprehensive care that extends beyond medication use and is a proponent of incorporating family, academic, and social support. Dr. Jones is also Level 3 certified in TEAM-CBT. Throughout his career, he has maintained expertise in treating both pediatric and adult patients.
I specialize in comprehensive treatment of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and PTSD that have been poorly responsive to other trials of treatment. After developing a process to treat people with lifelong, difficult to treat addiction, I created www.selfrecovery.org as a way to help people access good help from anywhere. As a physician I can prescribe medication, but I always include therapy to best identify and heal the actual source of the symptoms. I will take the time to review your past treatment, and enjoy improving on remaining gaps to help you reach your potential.
I specialize in comprehensive treatment of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and PTSD that have been poorly responsive to other trials of treatment. After developing a process to treat people with lifelong, difficult to treat addiction, I created www.selfrecovery.org as a way to help people access good help from anywhere. As a physician I can prescribe medication, but I always include therapy to best identify and heal the actual source of the symptoms. I will take the time to review your past treatment, and enjoy improving on remaining gaps to help you reach your potential.
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, or trauma symptoms, you’re not alone, and I'm here to help. I work with adults across Texas to help them feel more stable, clear-headed, and like themselves again. Many of my patients come to me after feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that previous treatment wasn't helpful or accessible.
I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in evidence-based medication management with a collaborative, patient-centered approach. My goal is not simply to prescribe medication, but to help you understand your options and find the gentlest effective treatment.
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, or trauma symptoms, you’re not alone, and I'm here to help. I work with adults across Texas to help them feel more stable, clear-headed, and like themselves again. Many of my patients come to me after feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that previous treatment wasn't helpful or accessible.
I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in evidence-based medication management with a collaborative, patient-centered approach. My goal is not simply to prescribe medication, but to help you understand your options and find the gentlest effective treatment.
Patients often enjoy working with me because of my patient-centered, collaborative, and informative approach to psychiatric assessment and treatment. I enjoy explaining and educating individuals on the origin of psychiatric symptoms and how various treatment options–psychiatric medications or neuromodulation–work and compare to one another.
Patients often enjoy working with me because of my patient-centered, collaborative, and informative approach to psychiatric assessment and treatment. I enjoy explaining and educating individuals on the origin of psychiatric symptoms and how various treatment options–psychiatric medications or neuromodulation–work and compare to one another.
I help clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, sleep issues, and want to address the root cause rather than simply mask symptoms. My clients prefer a natural, holistic approach and are seeking solutions that don’t rely solely on prescription medications. I help clients resolve issues using integrative, root-cause strategies so they can build long-lasting emotional and physical health naturally.
I help clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, sleep issues, and want to address the root cause rather than simply mask symptoms. My clients prefer a natural, holistic approach and are seeking solutions that don’t rely solely on prescription medications. I help clients resolve issues using integrative, root-cause strategies so they can build long-lasting emotional and physical health naturally.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field. I believe in having my patients involved in the decision making process regarding their care. I collaborate closely with my patients and additional medical professionals involved in their care. My goal is to effectively treat patients using the fewest amount of medications possible at the individuals lowest therapeutic dose.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field. I believe in having my patients involved in the decision making process regarding their care. I collaborate closely with my patients and additional medical professionals involved in their care. My goal is to effectively treat patients using the fewest amount of medications possible at the individuals lowest therapeutic dose.
My goal is to help my you thrive and become the most self-realized individual you can be. Often that entails at least some level of healing, whether physical, emotional, relational, or even spiritual, before we leverage awareness of the obstacles that stand in the way of living our fullest. My approach to psychiatry is to seamlessly blend medications and therapy so that you can truly live. While medications can be very helpful at times, I don't believe in a magic pill. It is important that you share with me your values and goals so we can also collaborate to find non-pharmacological approaches to helping you thrive.
My goal is to help my you thrive and become the most self-realized individual you can be. Often that entails at least some level of healing, whether physical, emotional, relational, or even spiritual, before we leverage awareness of the obstacles that stand in the way of living our fullest. My approach to psychiatry is to seamlessly blend medications and therapy so that you can truly live. While medications can be very helpful at times, I don't believe in a magic pill. It is important that you share with me your values and goals so we can also collaborate to find non-pharmacological approaches to helping you thrive.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
Immediate availability for new clients! I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner w/a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin & Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, & holistic care to adults.
I have a particular interest in treating insomnia & eating disorders & other clinical expertise in depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, & dementia treatment. I partner w/clients to optimize their mental health & tailor treatments to meet their unique needs.
Immediate availability for new clients! I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner w/a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin & Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, & holistic care to adults.
I have a particular interest in treating insomnia & eating disorders & other clinical expertise in depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, & dementia treatment. I partner w/clients to optimize their mental health & tailor treatments to meet their unique needs.
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Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.