Postpartum Depression Psychiatrists in Texas

I follow the bio-psycho-social model to provide evidence-based psychopharmacologic treatment. I integrate supportive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) modalities into my practice to create personalized and comprehensive treatment plans. I am committed to mental health care, education, and helping patients achieve optimal functioning in their personal and professional lives. My clinical expertise includes ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, insomnia, eating disorders, and complex medical comorbidities.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive assessment where I take the time to understand their symptoms, treatment history, and personal goals. I employ a collaborative approach to develop a tailored treatment plan that may include medication management and therapy interventions. My focus is on evidence-based care, ensuring that patients receive treatments that are scientifically backed and aligned with their individual needs.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I earned my medical degree from B.J. Medical College in Pune and completed my adult psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, where I served as chief resident. During my training, I received awards from the Society of Biological Psychiatry, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education. I have been practicing General Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry for the past seven years at Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Additionally, I have served as an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Texas Medical Center, working at UT Physicians Clinics and Memorial Hermann Hospital. I am also a member of the Editorial Board for BMC Genomics Journal.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who strives to understand my patients' lived experiences and aspirations to develop supportive therapeutic relationships through empathetic listening, mutual trust, and respect. I collaboratively create individualized care plans that align with personal treatment goals in a safe and judgment-free environment.

After completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with a focus in psychology from the University of California, Merced, I earned my medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed my General Psychiatry Residency at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in New York.

My clinical experience involves treating individuals of all age groups from diverse populations and socioeconomic backgrounds suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. I have provided care in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, emergency rooms, state facilities, and an inpatient chemical dependency center. I also performed pre-procedure psychological evaluations for bariatric and spinal cord surgeries, and psychiatric consult liaison services on medical units, and I have clinical training in inpatient and outpatient neurology. My clinical experience incorporated treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy and interventional psychiatry, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Spravato. I integrate a wide array of psychotherapy as needed; however, my practice primarily focuses on medication management while utilizing referrals to therapists and providing collaborative care for optimal outcomes.

I focus primarily on medication management, often accompanied by brief cognitive, motivational, or supportive therapy. I may request that you also meet with a therapist regularly for your benefit. I treat young adults and adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist joining Talkiatry directly out of residency. I received my medical degree and completed my general psychiatric residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in West Texas.

I bring a deeply analytical and research-driven approach to psychiatry, integrating traditional psychiatric treatment with Jungian analysis. I have a strong background in academic research and clinical psychiatry, contributing extensively to the field through research publications. My expertise spans a wide range of mental health challenges, and I am committed to understanding the complexities of each patient's experience to tailor a treatment plan that best suits their needs.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist and a graduate of Harvard College. I earned my medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed my psychiatry training at the University of California at San Francisco. I further specialized through a research fellowship with the American Psychiatric Association. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Jungian Analyst and hold academic positions as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University Department of Psychiatry and as the Frank McMillan Jr. Scholar at the Jung Center of Houston.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that takes into account their personal history, psychological patterns, and treatment goals. My approach emphasizes thoughtful analysis and evidence-based care, ensuring that each patient receives a personalized and insightful treatment plan. Sessions may incorporate medication management, psychotherapy, and Jungian analytical techniques to provide a holistic and individualized treatment experience.

I specialize in medication management, often incorporating supportive and cognitive-behavioral-focused therapy into treatment. My primary areas of focus include treating adults with depression, anxiety, and stress/trauma-related disorders. I take a collaborative approach and may recommend additional therapy when I believe it will optimize patient outcomes.

I am a board-certified general psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed my psychiatry residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. After my training, I was stationed at Fort Hood, TX, where I worked as a staff physician in the inpatient unit at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and later became the inpatient medical director. I subsequently transitioned to outpatient care, serving as a staff physician and later as clinic chief in the outpatient embedded behavioral health clinics. I continued working as a staff physician after leaving the military.

During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation where I take the time to understand their symptoms, history, and treatment goals. I prioritize a structured yet patient-centered approach, discussing medication management options while considering therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. Follow-up visits typically last 30 minutes, during which I evaluate progress and adjust treatment as needed. If necessary, I may recommend additional therapy as part of a well-rounded treatment plan.

My practice is centered on pharmacotherapy, which I integrate with supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy to provide comprehensive psychiatric care. I take a collaborative and individualized approach, tailoring treatment to meet each patient's unique goals and improve their overall quality of life. I have a special interest in cultural and micro-cultural influences on mental health and strive to provide culturally competent care that respects each patient's life experiences and values. When I believe additional therapy may be beneficial, I may recommend incorporating a therapist into the care team.

I am a board-eligible psychiatrist who completed my psychiatry residency training at Stanford University. I have gained experience in a wide range of clinical environments, including inpatient and outpatient care, community mental health settings, emergency rooms, telehealth services, and international clinical fieldwork.

During a first visit, patients can expect a thorough evaluation in which I carefully assess their symptoms, medical history, and personal treatment goals. I foster a collaborative and patient-centered environment, ensuring that each treatment plan aligns with the patient's individual needs. I provide medication management along with therapeutic support and, when appropriate, may recommend additional therapy to optimize outcomes. My approach prioritizes safe, effective, and culturally sensitive care that evolves to support patients throughout different stages of their lives.

I specialize in medication management, working primarily with adult patients in an outpatient setting. While my primary focus is pharmacological treatment, I frequently collaborate with therapists to provide comprehensive care when indicated. I have extensive experience treating civilians, active-duty military personnel, and veterans, addressing conditions such as mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, and trauma-related disorders.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY. Following medical school, I entered active duty service in the U.S. Army, where I completed my psychiatry residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. After completing my training, I practiced as a staff psychiatrist at Fort Hood, TX, fulfilling my service obligation.

During the first visit, patients can expect a thorough psychiatric evaluation where I take time to understand their history, symptoms, and treatment goals. I provide a structured yet compassionate approach to care, discussing medication options and potential therapeutic interventions. For patients who may benefit from additional therapy, I collaborate with therapists to ensure a well-rounded treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs.

My style is warm, curious, and collaborative. I emphasize understanding each individual in the context of their psychosocial development, life experiences, and cultural and societal stressors. I believe mental health cannot be separated from the challenges faced at school, work, within families, and in society at large. I listen carefully, ensuring patients and families feel understood, and work together to create practical, personalized treatment plans. I integrate psychopharmacology with therapy, coping strategies, and resilience-building, aiming for patients to feel supported, empowered, and actively engaged in care that evolves with their needs.

I am a dual board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I completed my fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, where I also served as Chief Fellow, and my general psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. Over the past year, I have provided telehealth psychiatric consultations across emergency rooms and inpatient settings, gaining extensive experience across state hospitals, outpatient clinics, college mental health, preschool, mood disorder, and community health clinics.

My practice focuses on medication management and providing psychoeducation to my patients. If indicated, I may determine that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I have experience treating a large variety of mental health conditions across a variety of populations, and I strongly believe in tailoring treatments through a holistic and patient-centered approach based on individual and multi-faceted histories.

I am board certified in adult psychiatry and have been in practice for over 6 years. I completed my residency at Icahn School of Medicine, Elmhurst Hospital Center program, where I served as Chief Resident in my final year. After completing my residency training, I worked as a staff psychiatrist at the VA Medical Center, focusing on PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I have held an academic appointment at the University of UT Southwestern medical school and have spent my professional career supervising and teaching medical students and psychiatry residents.

I value open communication, privacy, and a collaborative approach with my patients. I create a warm, supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in their care. In initial sessions, I thoroughly assess patients' history, concerns, and goals to ensure care is personalized and effective. I develop comprehensive treatment plans that align with each patient's objectives, providing ongoing support to help them achieve meaningful outcomes.

I earned my medical degree from Vanderbilt School of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency training at the University of California San Diego and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I have experience practicing in a variety of outpatient settings, including community mental health and military care, serving active-duty service members, their families, and veterans.

I incorporate different therapy modalities and evidence-based treatments, tailored to each person's needs. I enjoy applying my knowledge in neuroscience and pharmacology into my clinical practice and believe a combination of medication and psychotherapy yields the best treatment outcomes. My ultimate goal is to help patients feel their best and accomplish their own goals by developing tools to navigate internal or external obstacles that are part of life.

I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I completed my residency at Yale University and the University of Texas Houston. I have done extensive research on psychiatry during my PhD in Neuropsychopharmacology and a Master's in Neuroscience. I am originally from Colombia, where I earned my medical degree from Universidad Industrial de Santander. I pursued a Master's in Neuroscience at the University of Barcelona and a PhD in Neuropharmacology at the Universidad Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain. My PhD thesis was honored summa cum laude. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship training at the Institut de Neurobiologie de la Mediterranee in Marseille, France. I am the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and have presented my research at national and international meetings. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, acute care, and psychiatric hospitals as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center.

I am bilingual in Spanish and English.

I have extensive experience treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, intellectual impairment, ADHD, eating disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders. I integrate traditional psychiatric treatment with a holistic wellness approach, drawing on my background as a motivational speaker, wellness coach, certified personal fitness trainer, nutrition coach, and weight-loss specialist. My approach emphasizes improving overall mental and physical well-being through personalized treatment plans that incorporate psychiatric care, wellness strategies, and lifestyle modifications.

I am a general psychiatrist fluent in English and Spanish. I earned my bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico and my medical doctorate from Ponce School of Medicine (now Ponce Health Sciences University). I completed my General Psychiatry Training Program at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, graduating in 2008. After practicing privately in Puerto Rico, I relocated to Texas, where I worked for over five years at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Health System, providing mental health care to veterans. I have also gained extensive experience in telemedicine, working both within the VA system and as a locum tenens provider.

Patients can expect a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation in which I carefully assess their symptoms, medical history, and personal wellness goals. I take a collaborative and patient-centered approach, ensuring that treatment is tailored to each individual's mental and physical health needs. As an experienced telemedicine provider, I offer accessible and flexible mental health care, combining medication management and holistic wellness strategies to help patients achieve lasting well-being.

My focus is always to provide patient-centered care by prioritizing open communication and collaboration with my patients. I am committed to continuously evolving as a provider in order to provide the best care. I have experience providing care for a variety of psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD, among others.

I am a board certified psychiatrist who treats adults. I graduated Cum Laude from Drexel University and attended medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) and was elected to serve as Chief Resident during my final year of training. I have worked as an outpatient psychiatrist in California and Florida and have experience in medication management, individual and group therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

I am dedicated to constantly learning and have previously published numerous articles and book chapters on various topics in the fields of psychiatry, dermatology, and psychodermatology. I am also very passionate about education and medical journalism. During my residency training, I worked at ABC News in New York City as a member of their medical unit, providing consultation on medical stories for programs including Good Morning America and World News with David Muir. I have published a number of articles on the websites for ABC News and Good Morning America, and I have experience presenting as an on-air expert for ABC News and for mental health podcasts.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. While I primarily focus on medication management, I understand that mental health often requires approaches from multiple perspectives. Psychodynamic and supportive therapies are offered on an as-needed basis in addition to medication management. New patients are provided 60 minutes for initial visits, and follow-ups are given 30 minutes.

I graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC, and completed my adult psychiatry residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, VA. My training has positioned me to care for adults of all ages with a wide spectrum of mental health disorders and related conditions. During my residency, I sought out additional experience working with patients undergoing treatment for HIV, patients with trauma-related disorders, and the LGBTQ+ population.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience, during which time I primarily treated active-duty US Navy sailors, their family members, and military retirees in the outpatient setting. My practice focuses on medication management in addition to supportive and cognitive-behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. I am a strong advocate of multiple treatment modalities and, in certain situations, may suggest that therapy and/or regular physical exercise be included in your treatment plan to provide the best outcome.

I received my B.S. in Physics from the United States Naval Academy. After serving as an Intelligence Officer in the Navy for eight years, I transitioned to medicine and earned my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. After completing an intern year in Family Medicine, I completed residency training in Psychiatry at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA, where I remained on staff for the next ten years and was primarily involved in resident training and education. I held academic appointments at the Uniformed Services University and Eastern Virginia Medical School and served as the Psychiatry Residency Program Director for six years. I served my final four years in uniform running the behavioral health department at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA, and recently retired from the Navy after a 30-year career.

I have extensive experience in outpatient psychiatric care. In addition to the full spectrum of mood and anxiety disorders, I have treated a very large number of patients with PTSD stemming from combat, natural disasters, and sexual trauma. I believe that, like my service to the country, working alongside others in their journey to better mental health is an incredible privilege.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience treating adult and older adult patients from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. My practice focuses primarily on medication management, in addition to supportive and cognitive and behavioral therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Sometimes I will suggest that additional therapy be included in your treatment plan in order to provide the best outcome. I view patients as partners working toward a common goal of improving quality of life. I also appreciate the strong connection between physical and mental health and provide encouragement and support to patients to make behavioral changes that will benefit both.

I received my medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed my residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. I received my B.A. from Yale University, graduating cum laude with a double major in Biology and Literature. I have worked in emergency psychiatry, community psychiatry, and private practice, and operated my own independent practice in downtown Chicago. Most recently, I have spent over 9 years working with veterans with PTSD and other mental health issues.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of patients of different ages and from different cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD along with comorbid substance use disorders.