Alcohol Use Psychiatrists in Wimberley, TX
Ashley works with a wide range of adult populations, focusing on those aged 18-64. She provides specialized care in managing sleep disorders, addressing psychosis, and helping those with alcohol and drug use challenges. She offers medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan and collaborates with her clients to make informed decisions that promote well-being and recovery. Outside of her clinical work, Ashley enjoys exploring new places, reading, and spending time with her family. These personal interests allow her to maintain balance and stay connected with her values of curiosity and nurturing.
Ashley works with a wide range of adult populations, focusing on those aged 18-64. She provides specialized care in managing sleep disorders, addressing psychosis, and helping those with alcohol and drug use challenges. She offers medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan and collaborates with her clients to make informed decisions that promote well-being and recovery. Outside of her clinical work, Ashley enjoys exploring new places, reading, and spending time with her family. These personal interests allow her to maintain balance and stay connected with her values of curiosity and nurturing.
Samantha Brown is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. She earned an MD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and completed her Psychiatry Internship and Residency at University of Texas Health Science Center. Samantha is easy to talk to, open minded and non-judgmental. She is sensitive to the occupational and relationship impact that mental health issues can have and takes those into account when designing a treatment plan.
Samantha Brown is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. She earned an MD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and completed her Psychiatry Internship and Residency at University of Texas Health Science Center. Samantha is easy to talk to, open minded and non-judgmental. She is sensitive to the occupational and relationship impact that mental health issues can have and takes those into account when designing a treatment plan.
Sussana Howard is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She started her career as a certified nurse assistant to complete her BSN and MSN and specialized as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has worked in hospitals and telemedicine settings with diverse populations. Choosing this career path allows her to reach and make an impact on people who need support and care.
Sussana Howard is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She started her career as a certified nurse assistant to complete her BSN and MSN and specialized as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has worked in hospitals and telemedicine settings with diverse populations. Choosing this career path allows her to reach and make an impact on people who need support and care.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Business Administration from India. She believes everyone is unique and develops a treatment plan that includes psychotherapy and psychopharmacology to suit their needs. Aju uses active listening and supportive psychotherapy to connect with the individual with the intention of starting the healing process. Her hobbies include spending time with family, cooking, travelling, and playing board games with friends. She speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Business Administration from India. She believes everyone is unique and develops a treatment plan that includes psychotherapy and psychopharmacology to suit their needs. Aju uses active listening and supportive psychotherapy to connect with the individual with the intention of starting the healing process. Her hobbies include spending time with family, cooking, travelling, and playing board games with friends. She speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Dawn Benjamin helps adults and seniors improve emotional balance, focus, and overall functioning through thoughtful psychiatric medication management. Serving patients across Texas, she provides care that blends clinical precision with a calm, supportive approach, helping individuals navigate conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression while building sustainable treatment plans that fit real life. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, Dawn specializes in medication management for common and complex mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, and ADHD.
Dawn Benjamin helps adults and seniors improve emotional balance, focus, and overall functioning through thoughtful psychiatric medication management. Serving patients across Texas, she provides care that blends clinical precision with a calm, supportive approach, helping individuals navigate conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression while building sustainable treatment plans that fit real life. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, Dawn specializes in medication management for common and complex mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, and ADHD.
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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.
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.
As a doctorly prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to both children and adults. I specialize in treating ADHD using stimulant and non-stimulant options, as well as addressing substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other mental health challenges. My approach integrates psychotherapy with medication management to promote lasting healing and balance. I am dedicated to partnering with my patients through ongoing support, education, and follow-up to help them achieve their wellness goals.
As a doctorly prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to both children and adults. I specialize in treating ADHD using stimulant and non-stimulant options, as well as addressing substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other mental health challenges. My approach integrates psychotherapy with medication management to promote lasting healing and balance. I am dedicated to partnering with my patients through ongoing support, education, and follow-up to help them achieve their wellness goals.
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
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.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and seniors facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, OCD, sleep issues, stress, or life changes. I provide compassionate, personalized care through medication management, supportive therapy, and evidence-based approaches such as CBT to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and feel more confident and empowered in daily life.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and seniors facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, OCD, sleep issues, stress, or life changes. I provide compassionate, personalized care through medication management, supportive therapy, and evidence-based approaches such as CBT to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and feel more confident and empowered in daily 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.
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.
Are you feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia—and wishing someone would truly listen and understand? You don’t have to carry this burden alone. I’m here to walk beside you, helping you regain stability, peace, and hope. Mental health is real, and so is recovery. With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric and medical care, I provide compassionate, individualized treatment plans that honor your unique journey. Together, we’ll find the right balance to help you feel like yourself again.
Are you feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia—and wishing someone would truly listen and understand? You don’t have to carry this burden alone. I’m here to walk beside you, helping you regain stability, peace, and hope. Mental health is real, and so is recovery. With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric and medical care, I provide compassionate, individualized treatment plans that honor your unique journey. Together, we’ll find the right balance to help you feel like yourself again.
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.
We have been most helpful to people who have been carrying silent wounds—trauma that talk therapy alone couldn’t reach, emotions buried deep in the body, or a disconnection from meaning and joy. They may be high-achieving but feel empty, or stuck in cycles of fear, shame, or numbness. What they seek isn’t just symptom relief, but a space for deep, self-directed healing. We specialize in holding that space. This is not patriarchal medicine—it’s your exploration. We walk beside you, not above you. With skill, presence, and care, we support those ready to meet themselves through expanded states of consciousness work.
We have been most helpful to people who have been carrying silent wounds—trauma that talk therapy alone couldn’t reach, emotions buried deep in the body, or a disconnection from meaning and joy. They may be high-achieving but feel empty, or stuck in cycles of fear, shame, or numbness. What they seek isn’t just symptom relief, but a space for deep, self-directed healing. We specialize in holding that space. This is not patriarchal medicine—it’s your exploration. We walk beside you, not above you. With skill, presence, and care, we support those ready to meet themselves through expanded states of consciousness work.
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.
I am double board certified in Brain Injury Medicine and General Psychiatry and am in process of third certification for Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. I am committed to providing comprehensive psychiatric services to my patients and helping them in improving their lives and finding their path to greater happiness and inner peace. I operate an outpatient psychiatric medical clinic that utilizes a holistic approach in treatment of our patients. We not only offer medication treatment but also encourage and engage patients in therapy, lifestyle modification and involvement with support groups.
I am double board certified in Brain Injury Medicine and General Psychiatry and am in process of third certification for Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. I am committed to providing comprehensive psychiatric services to my patients and helping them in improving their lives and finding their path to greater happiness and inner peace. I operate an outpatient psychiatric medical clinic that utilizes a holistic approach in treatment of our patients. We not only offer medication treatment but also encourage and engage patients in therapy, lifestyle modification and involvement with support groups.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. Anxiety may control your thoughts, depression may affect your motivation, or unresolved trauma may impact your relationships, work performance, and self-esteem. You want clarity, emotional balance, and relief—but you also want to feel understood, not judged. Your goal is to restore stability, improve your quality of life, and regain control over your mental and emotional well-being.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. Anxiety may control your thoughts, depression may affect your motivation, or unresolved trauma may impact your relationships, work performance, and self-esteem. You want clarity, emotional balance, and relief—but you also want to feel understood, not judged. Your goal is to restore stability, improve your quality of life, and regain control over your mental and emotional well-being.
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FAQ - Alcohol Use Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with alcohol use disorder?
For many individuals, alcohol consumption is a normal part of social events or celebrations. However, alcohol use that becomes more frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily functioning may meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). At this point, a psychiatric support can be an important step in addressing the issue. Psychiatrists who specialize in alcohol use disorder help individuals understand the psychological and physiological effects of drinking and offer support through therapy and, when appropriate, medications approved for alcohol-related treatment which can reduce cravings and support individuals in reducing or stopping alcohol use.
What does the assessment and treatment planning process involve?
Seeing a psychiatrist for alcohol-related concerns typically begins with an assessment of the person's drinking habits, as well as a screening for any co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders. This evaluation informs the treatment plan and helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of intervention is needed first—such as medically supervised detoxification or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Once the appropriate level of care is established, the psychiatrist works with the client to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and recovery goals. Psychiatric treatment for alcohol use disorders often incorporates evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention planning. Depending on the client's goals, treatment may focus on either moderation or complete abstinence. In some cases, psychiatrists may also coordinate with other members of the client's care team, such as primary care providers or addiction specialists, to ensure an integrated approach.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in alcohol use disorder?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in alcohol use. Users can filter providers based on specialty, insurance accepted, fees, location, and personal identity preferences—such as gender, cultural background, or religious affiliation. Because not all providers treat alcohol-related conditions, it is important to verify a psychiatrist's experience with alcohol use disorder. When contacting a provider, consider asking about their specific experience treating alcohol-related issues, as well as their approach to both medication management and behavioral therapy. This is especially important for individuals seeking a particular type of treatment approach, such as harm reduction or abstinence-based care.