--- title: "Psychiatrist in Austin, TX | TMS & Ketamine | CARMAhealth" description: "Board-certified psychiatrists in Austin & Dripping Springs, TX and Coral Springs, FL. Offering evaluation, medication management, TMS & ketamine therapy." canonical: https://carmahealth.com source: https://carmahealth.com/ mirror_of: carmahealth.com content_hash: sha256:a640dcc3924b54a0cc7262c3d80291bbe11914d2d74693dcdee63897425217ca generated_at: 2026-07-08T23:20:17.555Z robots: noindex, follow --- # Start Feeling Like Yourself Again Expert psychiatry and advanced treatments in Austin, because you deserve more than a prescription. [Book an Appointment](/new-patients) [Check Your Insurance](/insurance) [(512) 212-4670](tel:5122124670) Accepted Insurance Our Services ## How We Help Three core ways we help you move forward, guided by board-certified practitioners. [ ### Psychiatry Comprehensive evaluations and personalized medication management from board-certified practitioners. Learn more ](/services/psychiatric-evaluation)[ ### Next Gen Depression Care FDA-cleared TMS and Spravato treatments for hard-to-treat depression. Relief in as few as 4 weeks. Learn more ](/conditions/treatment-resistant-depression)[ ### Steady State Recovery Step-down program that helps patients in recovery maintain stability while increasing independence. Learn more ](/services/medication-assisted-treatment) 26+ Clinicians (image: Steven Powell, MD) (image: Carlos Tirado, MD, MPH) (image: Isela Werchan, MD) (image: David Walsh) (image: Jennifer Schaefer, MD) (image: Casey Coton, DO) (image: Lorie Kmetz) +19 11 Insurance Plans +6 3 Locations in TX & FL 2017 Founded in Austin, TX Expert psychiatric care with advanced treatment options Conditions ## What We Treat Psychiatrist-led care for the conditions that affect your daily life, with treatment plans as individual as you are. [### Depression Comprehensive care with medication management and next generation treatments such as TMS and Spravato.](/conditions/depression) [### Anxiety Personalized psychiatric care that is evidence-based and tailored to your symptoms, goals, and pace of life.](/conditions/anxiety) ### Bipolar Disorder Specialized psychiatric care with ongoing medication management for long-term stability. [### Substance Use Disorder Flexible, real-life focused recovery support, including medication management, from addiction-trained clinicians.](/conditions/substance-use-disorder) [### ADHD Expert diagnostic evaluation and targeted medication management from board-certified physicians.](/conditions/adhd) [### PTSD Advanced trauma treatment options including ketamine therapy.](/conditions/ptsd) [View All Conditions](/conditions) Why CARMAhealth ## What Sets Us Apart We offer a unique practice that combines board-certified practitioners, next generation treatments for hard-to-treat conditions, integrated primary care, and broad insurance acceptance. 01 ### Board-Certified Practitioners State leaders in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and behavioral health Your treatment is directed by board-certified practitioners, including psychiatrists (adult, child, and adolescent) and addiction medicine practitioners. Our founder is Co-Chair of the Texas Medical Association Committee on Behavioral Health and a Clinical Associate Professor at UT Dell Medical School. 02 ### Next Generation Treatments FDA-cleared treatments for hard-to-treat conditions We offer next generation treatments such as TMS, Spravato, and supervised ketamine for hard-to-treat conditions like depression. These treatments offer meaningful improvement in as few as 4 to 6 weeks. 03 ### Integrated Primary Care Primary care that understands behavioral health and recovery Our primary care team is trained in behavioral health and substance use, providing routine medical care that fully accounts for your mental health and recovery journey. 04 ### Insurance Plans Most advanced treatment clinics are cash-only We accept Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Sendero, United Healthcare, and more. Advanced psychiatric care shouldn't require paying out of pocket. Our Practitioners ## Your Care Team Board-certified practitioners directing your treatment. Not just prescribing, but partnering in your care. [ (image: Carlos Tirado, MD, MPH) ### Carlos Tirado MD, MPH Founder & CEO Clinical Associate Professor, UT Dell Medical School General Psychiatry Addiction Medicine View profile ](/providers/carlos-tirado)[ (image: Isela Werchan, MD) ### Isela Werchan MD Psychiatrist General Psychiatry Addiction Medicine View profile ](/providers/isela-werchan)[ (image: Jennifer Schaefer, MD) ### Jennifer Schaefer MD Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Addiction Medicine View profile ](/providers/jennifer-schaefer)[ (image: Casey Coton, DO) ### Casey Coton DO Psychiatrist General Psychiatry View profile ](/providers/casey-coton) (image: Steven Powell, MD) (image: David Walsh) (image: Lorie Kmetz) (image: Sally Reese) (image: Alex Dodson) (image: Audrey Amburgey, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC) (image: Samantha Hurlbut) (image: Dr. Robert Ulrich) (image: Dr. Jeff McCreight) (image: Kim Sterling) +12 [Meet Our Full Team](/providers) Insurance Accepted ## We Take Your Insurance Many TMS and ketamine clinics in Austin are cash-only. We work with 15+ insurance plans to keep expert psychiatric care accessible. Don't see your plan? [Call to verify →](tel:5122124670) Coverage by Service Psychiatry & Medication Management · Covered by most plans TMS Therapy · Covered for treatment-resistant depression Spravato Therapy · Covered for treatment-resistant depression Ketamine Therapy · Self-pay (typically not covered by insurance) [Verify Your Coverage](/insurance) or call [(512) 212-4670](tel:5122124670) for insurance questions Take the First Step ## Start Feeling Like Yourself Again Whether you're exploring treatment for the first time or looking for a new practitioner, our psychiatrists are here to listen. [Book an Appointment](/new-patients) [Call (512) 212-4670](tel:5122124670) Accepting new patients · 15+ insurance plans accepted · Telehealth available