Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists in San Antonio, TX
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We thrive on supporting our pediatric community and their families with an integrative care for children and their behavioral health. Specializing in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder and other behavior problems. We understand that when a child in the family is struggling the whole family struggles. We provide medication management for our patients and an open communication with the parents because we believe good communication with our patients makes for better treatment outcomes.
We thrive on supporting our pediatric community and their families with an integrative care for children and their behavioral health. Specializing in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder and other behavior problems. We understand that when a child in the family is struggling the whole family struggles. We provide medication management for our patients and an open communication with the parents because we believe good communication with our patients makes for better treatment outcomes.
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Johanna Nardini, MD - Bravo Mind Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216 (Online Only)
Children, teens, and young adults often struggle when facing new experiences and developmental transitions. Through these challenges they learn more about themselves and the type of individual they wish to become. Several of my patients appear content when viewed outwardly, but privately are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional concerns. Behavioral health interventions in the form of medication or talk therapy can be very powerful tools to help overcome these hurdles.
Children, teens, and young adults often struggle when facing new experiences and developmental transitions. Through these challenges they learn more about themselves and the type of individual they wish to become. Several of my patients appear content when viewed outwardly, but privately are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional concerns. Behavioral health interventions in the form of medication or talk therapy can be very powerful tools to help overcome these hurdles.
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Sarah Kane
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78213
Treats persons 8 years and older who struggle with mental health and behavioral issues.
Treats persons 8 years and older who struggle with mental health and behavioral issues.
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Ted Edmund Williams
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78256
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Williams is founder of Genesis Behavioral Health, and treats adults, children, and adolescents. He is also an adjunct assistant professor of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to medications and therapy, he believes that a person's growth in faith and relationship with God can be an important part of their healing, especially because many of life's struggles don't have easy answers. His approach to treatment is warm, non-judgmental, and professional, and he will talk about faith as much or as little as you like.
Dr. Williams is founder of Genesis Behavioral Health, and treats adults, children, and adolescents. He is also an adjunct assistant professor of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to medications and therapy, he believes that a person's growth in faith and relationship with God can be an important part of their healing, especially because many of life's struggles don't have easy answers. His approach to treatment is warm, non-judgmental, and professional, and he will talk about faith as much or as little as you like.
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I care about the psychological and physical well being of my patients who suffer from mental health and behavioral conditions.
The most important attribute that I look for in my clients is trust. Trusting my approach at treating patients who suffer from depression due to chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, and other mood disorders. My unique approach at treating patients is through medication management, Spravato, and Ketamine treatments using evidence-base research. Provider-patient trust allows my patients to open up and be honest without judgement, making it easier for me as your provider to administer therapeutic quality care and relationships. Every patient has unique needs and I want to help my patient live their best quality of life.
I care about the psychological and physical well being of my patients who suffer from mental health and behavioral conditions.
The most important attribute that I look for in my clients is trust. Trusting my approach at treating patients who suffer from depression due to chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, substance use, and other mood disorders. My unique approach at treating patients is through medication management, Spravato, and Ketamine treatments using evidence-base research. Provider-patient trust allows my patients to open up and be honest without judgement, making it easier for me as your provider to administer therapeutic quality care and relationships. Every patient has unique needs and I want to help my patient live their best quality of life.
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Karen Inzurriaga
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217 (Online Only)
Karen (often referred to by her trusting patients as Dr. I) is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has years of nursing experience in a variety of settings in Behavioral health.
Karen (often referred to by her trusting patients as Dr. I) is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has years of nursing experience in a variety of settings in Behavioral health.
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She believes in the value of patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle management, behavior change, and coping strategy.
At Aura Psychiatry our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Immediate Appointments Available! Evenings & some Weekend appointments available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
She believes in the value of patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle management, behavior change, and coping strategy.
At Aura Psychiatry our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Immediate Appointments Available! Evenings & some Weekend appointments available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
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Mental and Behavioral Health needs should not be a stigma, but rather we should allow the mind, body, soul, heart and spirit to blend as one under the Concierge Psychiatry Model.
Dr. Elena Gherman is a spectacular Leader and Psychiatrist in our community for more than 13 years. She is also an amazing mother of 3 beautiful children. She is Board certified in Adult Psychiatry & Neurology, with specialty fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr G's training and professional experiences will allow her to offer you and your family the best care and treatment plans with safety and well-being in mind. The ONLY Psychiatrist doing PharmacoGenomic Testing in the office in San Antonio!
Mental and Behavioral Health needs should not be a stigma, but rather we should allow the mind, body, soul, heart and spirit to blend as one under the Concierge Psychiatry Model.
Dr. Elena Gherman is a spectacular Leader and Psychiatrist in our community for more than 13 years. She is also an amazing mother of 3 beautiful children. She is Board certified in Adult Psychiatry & Neurology, with specialty fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr G's training and professional experiences will allow her to offer you and your family the best care and treatment plans with safety and well-being in mind. The ONLY Psychiatrist doing PharmacoGenomic Testing in the office in San Antonio!
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Dr. Lilian Davidson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78241 (Online Only)
She has vast nursing experience in acute behavioral health, outpatient care, emergency room, and forensic psychiatry.
Dr. Lilian Davidson is dedicated to excellence in psychiatric practice, and she offers a wide array of diagnostic, psychotherapy, medication, and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has effectively integrated the most recent advances in psychiatry with time-tested treatment approaches. We offer you the expertise you expect from a leading clinical practice in a supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Her practice experience includes Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, and Personality Disorders.
She has vast nursing experience in acute behavioral health, outpatient care, emergency room, and forensic psychiatry.
Dr. Lilian Davidson is dedicated to excellence in psychiatric practice, and she offers a wide array of diagnostic, psychotherapy, medication, and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has effectively integrated the most recent advances in psychiatry with time-tested treatment approaches. We offer you the expertise you expect from a leading clinical practice in a supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Her practice experience includes Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, and Personality Disorders.
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Aura Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
At Aura Psychiatry we are committed to provide the BEST of the BEST Mental & Behavioral Health Services to Children (6+), Teens/ Adolescence & Adult clients. Our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. Immediate Appts Available! Evenings & Weekend appts available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
At Aura Psychiatry we are committed to provide the BEST of the BEST Mental & Behavioral Health Services to Children (6+), Teens/ Adolescence & Adult clients. Our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. Immediate Appts Available! Evenings & Weekend appts available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
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Aura Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
At Aura Psychiatry we are committed to provide the BEST of the BEST Mental & Behavioral Health Services to Children (6+), Teens/ Adolescence & Adult clients. Our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. SAME Day/ Immediate Appts Available! Evenings & Weekend appts available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
At Aura Psychiatry we are committed to provide the BEST of the BEST Mental & Behavioral Health Services to Children (6+), Teens/ Adolescence & Adult clients. Our Mission is to Improve the Quality of Life of our clients, to overcome Mental Barriers & truly live the life they deserve. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Focused approach that emphasizes the Highest possible Standards. Our purpose is to Support, Educate, & Empower clients & their families by providing them a safe & reliable place to share their problems and stories. SAME Day/ Immediate Appts Available! Evenings & Weekend appts available. Visit us at www.AuraPsychiatry.com
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Sehndem Behavioral Health Care Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from living a happy and balanced life. Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? At Sehndem Behavioral Health care Center, we strive to understand individuals and their symptoms within the context of their environments and relationships. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options on this journey to recovery.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from living a happy and balanced life. Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? At Sehndem Behavioral Health care Center, we strive to understand individuals and their symptoms within the context of their environments and relationships. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options on this journey to recovery.
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She treats a variety of psychiatric conditions, to include ADHD, child behavioral issues, autism, anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Abigail Talley, MD, is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Born and raised in San Antonio, Dr. Talley attended Trinity University, where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. She completed medical school, General Psychiatry residency, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Talley joined the faculty at UT Health before starting her own private practice. In addition to patient care, she is passionate about mental health education for both patients and medical professionals. She regularly presents on women's mental health and pediatric mental health topics.
She treats a variety of psychiatric conditions, to include ADHD, child behavioral issues, autism, anxiety, OCD, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Abigail Talley, MD, is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Born and raised in San Antonio, Dr. Talley attended Trinity University, where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. She completed medical school, General Psychiatry residency, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Talley joined the faculty at UT Health before starting her own private practice. In addition to patient care, she is passionate about mental health education for both patients and medical professionals. She regularly presents on women's mental health and pediatric mental health topics.
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Rhiannon Soukup
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
Taking NEW Patients! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking to build my clientele. I am located at Phoenix Mental Health. I see adult, child and adolescent patients. I have worked in behavioral health since 2009 and it is my passion. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and patients have been known to easily open up to me. I want my patients to feel like they are comfortable and safe when they are with me and are talking to just another human being and not in a hospital or office setting. Come see me so we can start your journey to feeling better!
Taking NEW Patients! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking to build my clientele. I am located at Phoenix Mental Health. I see adult, child and adolescent patients. I have worked in behavioral health since 2009 and it is my passion. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and patients have been known to easily open up to me. I want my patients to feel like they are comfortable and safe when they are with me and are talking to just another human being and not in a hospital or office setting. Come see me so we can start your journey to feeling better!
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Dr. Michael Millstone - Brain and Behavior, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
I established Brain and Behavior, PLLC to offer comprehensive psychiatric care.
I know your time is valuable. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist with Fellowships in Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness based treatments. I provide individualized treatment for those dealing with concerns about mood, anxiety, or struggles in one or more areas of life. While I offer short sessions of psychiatric care, my area of expertise is long sessions integrating treatments such as psychoanalysis talk therapy, exercise, mindfulness, and medications when indicated.
I established Brain and Behavior, PLLC to offer comprehensive psychiatric care.
I know your time is valuable. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist with Fellowships in Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness based treatments. I provide individualized treatment for those dealing with concerns about mood, anxiety, or struggles in one or more areas of life. While I offer short sessions of psychiatric care, my area of expertise is long sessions integrating treatments such as psychoanalysis talk therapy, exercise, mindfulness, and medications when indicated.
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Supporting the clients in difficult situations and treating their behavioral health issues safely to make the clients achieve their potential can be expected from me as I see the clients on every visit.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has more than 25 years of varied experience in healthcare. I provide person-centered care with the client's best interests at the forefront of any treatment decisions. My focus is to provide empathetic and accessible care to the patients with mental health problems. I am aware of the toll of mental health problems on the client's functioning in relationships, work, and study settings.
Supporting the clients in difficult situations and treating their behavioral health issues safely to make the clients achieve their potential can be expected from me as I see the clients on every visit.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has more than 25 years of varied experience in healthcare. I provide person-centered care with the client's best interests at the forefront of any treatment decisions. My focus is to provide empathetic and accessible care to the patients with mental health problems. I am aware of the toll of mental health problems on the client's functioning in relationships, work, and study settings.
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Chatel Behavioral Healthcare LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BBA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78245
Same day Virtual Psychiatric Services offered from 6am-8pm 7 days a week (In DFW, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El-Paso & all cities in Texas. Also offering virtual visits in NM & Idaho. Behavioral health services are provided in the comfort and privacy of your own home and medications are sent to the pharmacy of your choice via e-script. We are committed in providing individualized care to patients based on their specific needs. We help all patients make informed decisions regarding their care, providing psychiatric evaluations, managing psychiatric symptoms, formulating treatment plans, and ensuring prompt medication management.
Same day Virtual Psychiatric Services offered from 6am-8pm 7 days a week (In DFW, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El-Paso & all cities in Texas. Also offering virtual visits in NM & Idaho. Behavioral health services are provided in the comfort and privacy of your own home and medications are sent to the pharmacy of your choice via e-script. We are committed in providing individualized care to patients based on their specific needs. We help all patients make informed decisions regarding their care, providing psychiatric evaluations, managing psychiatric symptoms, formulating treatment plans, and ensuring prompt medication management.
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Accessible Psychiatry And Consultation Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78202 (Online Only)
Now accepting new patients!....Welcome to Accessible Psychiatry, a behavioral health clinic. Mental health issues can be a challenge and hence affect one's quality of life and that of the family as well. so if you or your family member is battling with these issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD, addiction, Sleep disorders, eating disorders among others, then you are in the right place to get a long-term solution. For private pay, we have a sliding scale. visit our web htts: accessiblepsychiatry.org or call us today
Now accepting new patients!....Welcome to Accessible Psychiatry, a behavioral health clinic. Mental health issues can be a challenge and hence affect one's quality of life and that of the family as well. so if you or your family member is battling with these issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD, addiction, Sleep disorders, eating disorders among others, then you are in the right place to get a long-term solution. For private pay, we have a sliding scale. visit our web htts: accessiblepsychiatry.org or call us today
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Compassion Behavioral Health Inc.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78211
We want our clients to understand that they are not alone regardless of what their condition may sound or look like rather be rest assured that Compassion Behavioral Health will provide interventions to restore hopes.
We want our clients to understand that they are not alone regardless of what their condition may sound or look like rather be rest assured that Compassion Behavioral Health will provide interventions to restore hopes.
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Step by Step Psychiatry Services, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78201 (Online Only)
If you are a loved on suffer with mental or behavioral issues, please reach out to as we are here to help you release and maintain your daily lives.
At Step-by-Step Psychiatry, we provide psychiatric evaluations & assessments to ensure that we are providing the best treatment plan for you. We provide medication management, and therapy as needed. We specialize in treating different mood disorders including Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral disorders like Schizophrenia, ADHD, among others. We want to ensure that we are working together as team so that you better understand your diagnosis and provides your input to your treatment. I believe that working together helps build trust, understanding and allows you to be heard without judgement.
If you are a loved on suffer with mental or behavioral issues, please reach out to as we are here to help you release and maintain your daily lives.
At Step-by-Step Psychiatry, we provide psychiatric evaluations & assessments to ensure that we are providing the best treatment plan for you. We provide medication management, and therapy as needed. We specialize in treating different mood disorders including Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral disorders like Schizophrenia, ADHD, among others. We want to ensure that we are working together as team so that you better understand your diagnosis and provides your input to your treatment. I believe that working together helps build trust, understanding and allows you to be heard without judgement.
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What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.