--- title: "About CARMAhealth | Psychiatry & Advanced Treatment" description: "Founded in 2017 by Dr. Carlos Tirado, CARMAhealth offers expert psychiatric care, TMS, and ketamine therapy across Texas and Florida." canonical: https://carmahealth.com/about source: https://carmahealth.com/about mirror_of: carmahealth.com content_hash: sha256:e7c0db345f6f02e0544ab8394dad04b5b69536a8a49d24bbe3d6f40417ac29bb generated_at: 2026-07-08T23:20:17.555Z robots: noindex, follow --- About Us # A Medical Home Built on a Simple Idea That every person struggling with their mental health deserves a team of board-certified psychiatrists, advanced treatment options, and a clear plan forward. [Meet Our Practitioners](/providers) [New Patient Guide](/new-patients) (image: Dr. Carlos Tirado, founder and CEO of CARMAhealth) Our Story ## Founded to Fill a Gap No One Else Would In 2017, Dr. Carlos Tirado noticed a pattern that kept repeating. Patients finishing residential treatment programs would step back into their communities with nowhere to go. Their providers would not treat mental health alongside substance use. Insurance made access harder. Waitlists stretched for months. So he built CARMAhealth in Austin, Texas, to be the practice that says yes. A place where a board-certified psychiatrist leads your care from day one, where complex cases are welcomed rather than referred out, and where medication management, [TMS therapy](/services/tms-therapy), and [ketamine therapy](/services/ketamine-therapy) are all available under one roof. What started as a bridge for patients in recovery quickly grew into something larger. Families dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and treatment-resistant conditions found the same level of care. Today CARMAhealth serves patients across [three states](/locations) with a team of 25+ providers. [Dr. Tirado's Full Bio](/providers/carlos-tirado) Why CARMAhealth ## What Sets Us Apart ### Psychiatrist-Led Care Four board-certified psychiatrists on staff, including a Clinical Associate Professor at UT Dell Medical School. Your diagnosis and treatment plan are guided by physicians, not just nurse practitioners. ### Advanced Treatment Options TMS therapy, psychiatrist-supervised ketamine, and Spravato (esketamine) alongside traditional medication management. Few practices in Texas offer all of these in one location. ### 11 Insurance Plans Accepted We accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, and six more. Advanced psychiatric care should not require paying entirely out of pocket. ### Three States, One Team In-person care in Austin and Dripping Springs, Texas, plus Coral Springs, Florida. Telehealth available across Texas and Florida. Why This Matters ## Meeting a Growing Need More than [122 million Americans](https://data.hrsa.gov/default/generatehpsaquarterlyreport) live in areas without enough mental health providers. Nationally, there is one psychiatrist for every 5,000 residents. In rural counties, [65% have no psychiatrist at all](https://www.kff.org/other/health/state-indicator/mental-health-care-health-professional-shortage-areas-hpsas/). Wait times for a first appointment can stretch from three weeks to six months. CARMAhealth was built to push back against those numbers. Dr. Tirado leads the clinical team as founder and CEO. David Walsh, PMHNP-BC, serves as Chief Clinical Officer and oversees the Dripping Springs clinic he originally founded as Dripping Springs Healthcare. Laura Wills, Chief Operating Officer, manages day-to-day operations across all locations. Together, they lead a team of 25+ psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists. Whether you are looking for a [first psychiatric evaluation](/services/psychiatric-evaluation), a second opinion on your treatment plan, or access to therapies your current provider does not offer, our team is ready to help. [Meet the full team](/providers). New Patients ## Your First Visit, Made Simple From scheduling to your first appointment, we'll guide you through every step. Most new patients are seen within two weeks. 01 Schedule Online Book your appointment in minutes through our online portal. 02 Complete Intake Fill out your intake forms online before your visit. 03 Meet Your Practitioner Your psychiatrist will create a personalized care plan. [Schedule Your First Visit](/) [What to Expect](/) No referral needed · Online intake forms · Insurance verified before your visit 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