Autism Psychiatrists in Comal County, TX
Advanced Child & Adult Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APN, MSN, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Advanced Child & Adult Psychiatric Services provides expert psychiatric evaluations, medication management, & psychosocial counseling for children, adults, & their families. Our ability to provide high-quality, compassionate, affordable psychiatric care in a timely manner is one of our greatest strengths. Most appointments can be scheduled within one week of contacting us. Given today's concerns related to COVID-19, telepsychiatry visits are offered.
Advanced Child & Adult Psychiatric Services provides expert psychiatric evaluations, medication management, & psychosocial counseling for children, adults, & their families. Our ability to provide high-quality, compassionate, affordable psychiatric care in a timely manner is one of our greatest strengths. Most appointments can be scheduled within one week of contacting us. Given today's concerns related to COVID-19, telepsychiatry visits are offered.
Affective Mental Wellness,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-B
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
At Affective Mental Wellness, fully licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are able to meet your mental health needs in the state of Texas. We are experienced in working with a diverse population of patients. We are able to provide high-quality, comprehensive, compassionate, and patient-focused care for patients between ages 2 to 999 years old. Focusing on the whole person, we, with the patient develop individualized treatment plans.
At Affective Mental Wellness, fully licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are able to meet your mental health needs in the state of Texas. We are experienced in working with a diverse population of patients. We are able to provide high-quality, comprehensive, compassionate, and patient-focused care for patients between ages 2 to 999 years old. Focusing on the whole person, we, with the patient develop individualized treatment plans.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Laura Craig, MD Betula Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Psychiatrist, Illinois and Texas Virtual Appointments
At Betula Mental Health, I provide affirming, trauma-informed psychiatric care for adolescents and adults seeking support with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness with a focus on LGBTQ+ communities.
I offer a thoughtful blend of evidence based medication management with complementary and alternative approaches, including mindfulness, nutrition focused support, and psychodynamic understanding. I’ll work collaboratively with you to create a care plan that honors your identity.
Laura Craig, MD Betula Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Psychiatrist, Illinois and Texas Virtual Appointments
At Betula Mental Health, I provide affirming, trauma-informed psychiatric care for adolescents and adults seeking support with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and serious mental illness with a focus on LGBTQ+ communities.
I offer a thoughtful blend of evidence based medication management with complementary and alternative approaches, including mindfulness, nutrition focused support, and psychodynamic understanding. I’ll work collaboratively with you to create a care plan that honors your identity.
Femi Popoola, MD is ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! I am double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I love to listen actively while carefully conducting psychiatric evaluations and formulating treatment plans. The least that I can do to help you is to be a positive force in your life as it relates to empathy and the educational value of mental health treatment that you get from me. I offer medication management for all ranges of mental health challenges. My therapy add on are typically short, directed and supportive. My goal is to give you 100% satisfaction in caring for your mental health needs.
Femi Popoola, MD is ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! I am double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I love to listen actively while carefully conducting psychiatric evaluations and formulating treatment plans. The least that I can do to help you is to be a positive force in your life as it relates to empathy and the educational value of mental health treatment that you get from me. I offer medication management for all ranges of mental health challenges. My therapy add on are typically short, directed and supportive. My goal is to give you 100% satisfaction in caring for your mental health needs.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I provide expert care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges. I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with you to develop personalized treatment plans. My goal is to help you achieve optimal mental health and wellness.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, I provide expert care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges. I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with you to develop personalized treatment plans. My goal is to help you achieve optimal mental health and wellness.
Maybe you’re navigating bipolar disorder, PTSD, postpartum depression, autism, or schizophrenia and feeling unsure where to turn.
I provide evidence-based psychiatric care in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My approach is collaborative and rooted in compassion, treating each diagnosis with care and respect. I am deeply committed to community mental health and believe quality care should be accessible to all.
Maybe you’re navigating bipolar disorder, PTSD, postpartum depression, autism, or schizophrenia and feeling unsure where to turn.
I provide evidence-based psychiatric care in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My approach is collaborative and rooted in compassion, treating each diagnosis with care and respect. I am deeply committed to community mental health and believe quality care should be accessible to all.
Hello, nice to meet you! I am Eric Seilhamer, a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for promoting the emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents. I received my Doctor of Nursing practice along with my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Texas Christian University in 2023. With a background in nursing and specialized training in psychiatric and mental health care, I bring over 11 years of experience to my practice. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to empower young minds and guide them towards a path of resilience.
Hello, nice to meet you! I am Eric Seilhamer, a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for promoting the emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents. I received my Doctor of Nursing practice along with my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Texas Christian University in 2023. With a background in nursing and specialized training in psychiatric and mental health care, I bring over 11 years of experience to my practice. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to empower young minds and guide them towards a path of resilience.
Greetings! I'm Dr. Victoria Hernandez, a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I started my educational journey by completing my bachelor's degree at University of Texas at Arlington.
Greetings! I'm Dr. Victoria Hernandez, a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I started my educational journey by completing my bachelor's degree at University of Texas at Arlington.
Since 2014, I’ve walked alongside those with serious mental illness. I've built insight and empathy across multiple settings, including the psychiatric emergency room, inpatient wards, PHPs, IOPs, and outpatient settings. I'm a proud nerd who loves data, evidence-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and therapy.
I offer online only appointments through Headway. If you need a face-to-face appointment, please contact me at my office 214-227-1300 and I will be happy to arrange an appointment.
Since 2014, I’ve walked alongside those with serious mental illness. I've built insight and empathy across multiple settings, including the psychiatric emergency room, inpatient wards, PHPs, IOPs, and outpatient settings. I'm a proud nerd who loves data, evidence-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and therapy.
I offer online only appointments through Headway. If you need a face-to-face appointment, please contact me at my office 214-227-1300 and I will be happy to arrange an appointment.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist with experience in helping family members of all ages when illness interferes with a person's mental health. I believe in the process of recovery and the power of hope in working toward a healthier life.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist with experience in helping family members of all ages when illness interferes with a person's mental health. I believe in the process of recovery and the power of hope in working toward a healthier life.
When your mental health shifts, even the simplest days can feel different. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or feeling unlike yourself. I provide personalized, and holistic psychiatric care in supportive environment. Together, we create a treatment plan tailored to your goals — helping you regain balance and confidence in your daily life.
When your mental health shifts, even the simplest days can feel different. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or feeling unlike yourself. I provide personalized, and holistic psychiatric care in supportive environment. Together, we create a treatment plan tailored to your goals — helping you regain balance and confidence in your daily life.
Online Psychiatrists
Ally Cox is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. Ally offers a collaborative, holistic approach while providing realistic and evidence-based care. She has experience in clinical research and a passion for educating and empowering clients. Outside of work, Ally enjoys reading, hiking, and crafting.
Ally Cox is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. Ally offers a collaborative, holistic approach while providing realistic and evidence-based care. She has experience in clinical research and a passion for educating and empowering clients. Outside of work, Ally enjoys reading, hiking, and crafting.
During my years as psychiatric provider, I have cared for patients, both acute and ambulatory, with a wide array of behavioral health disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, personality disorders, autism, intellectual disability, intermittent explosive disorder, ADHD, PTSD and others.
The silent expectation of the patient and the provider is the start or continuation of the journey to recovery. The first session sees the patient and provider recognizing the need and embarking on a plan of the journey together towards the recovery of the client.
During my years as psychiatric provider, I have cared for patients, both acute and ambulatory, with a wide array of behavioral health disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, personality disorders, autism, intellectual disability, intermittent explosive disorder, ADHD, PTSD and others.
The silent expectation of the patient and the provider is the start or continuation of the journey to recovery. The first session sees the patient and provider recognizing the need and embarking on a plan of the journey together towards the recovery of the client.
Soujanya Vagvala, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health, serving adults and seniors across Texas with a compassionate and evidence-based approach to mental health care. Dr. Vagvala specializes in medication management, including treatments for ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She collaborates with patients to develop tailored care plans that address their unique needs, empowering them to achieve mental wellness and improved quality of life. Dr. Vagvala is especially passionate about addressing challenges related to substance use, women's mental health, and PTSD.Soujanya Vagvala, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance
Soujanya Vagvala, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health, serving adults and seniors across Texas with a compassionate and evidence-based approach to mental health care. Dr. Vagvala specializes in medication management, including treatments for ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She collaborates with patients to develop tailored care plans that address their unique needs, empowering them to achieve mental wellness and improved quality of life. Dr. Vagvala is especially passionate about addressing challenges related to substance use, women's mental health, and PTSD.Soujanya Vagvala, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance
My objective is to assist individuals facing mental health challenges by providing a safe, supportive environment that encourages comfort and openness throughout their treatment and recovery process. I am committed to supporting each person's ongoing personal development and well-being.
My objective is to assist individuals facing mental health challenges by providing a safe, supportive environment that encourages comfort and openness throughout their treatment and recovery process. I am committed to supporting each person's ongoing personal development and well-being.
Dr. John Enriquez is a psychiatrist, a physician for mental health disorders. He has over 43 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from medical school with his medical degree in 1975. Post-graduate training at LA County USC Medical Center. Dr. John N. Enriquez is licensed to practice by the state board in Texas and is Board Certified in Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry. He helps with the psychological well-being of men and women, with an ability to identify and treat all of the various types of Psychiatric Illness.
Dr. John Enriquez is a psychiatrist, a physician for mental health disorders. He has over 43 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from medical school with his medical degree in 1975. Post-graduate training at LA County USC Medical Center. Dr. John N. Enriquez is licensed to practice by the state board in Texas and is Board Certified in Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry. He helps with the psychological well-being of men and women, with an ability to identify and treat all of the various types of Psychiatric Illness.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.