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Our Practitioners

# Isela Werchan, MD

Board-Certified Psychiatrist, General Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine

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Meet Your Practitioner

## Compassionate Care for the Whole Person

Dr. Isela Werchan is a board-certified psychiatrist with deep expertise in both general psychiatry and addiction medicine. She earned her medical degree from the [University of Texas Medical Branch](https://www.utmb.edu/som) in Galveston and completed her psychiatry residency at [UT Dell Medical School](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/department-of-psychiatry) in Austin, where she served as Chief Resident.

Her clinical approach centers on meeting patients where they are. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. This range allows her to tailor treatment to each patient's unique needs and recovery goals.

Dr. Werchan treats mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. She brings experience from residential treatment programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient settings. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

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Credentials

## Education and Training

### Board Certifications

General Psychiatry (ABPN). Addiction Medicine (ABPM). Dual board-certified across psychiatric and preventive medicine disciplines.

### Medical Education

M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at El Paso.

### Residency

General psychiatry residency, UT Dell Medical School, Austin. Chief Resident. VA Outstanding Resident Award. Van Dao Award recipient.

### Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing.

### Clinical Experience

Residential treatment centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient psychiatry, and outpatient psychotherapy settings.

### Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Specialties

## Services Offered

Dr. Werchan provides care across CARMAhealth's core psychiatric services.

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### Psychiatric Evaluation

Comprehensive initial assessment for diagnosis and treatment planning.

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### Medication Management

Ongoing medication prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment for psychiatric conditions.

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### Telehealth Services

Convenient virtual appointments for psychiatric care from the comfort of your home.

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### View All Services

Explore the full range of psychiatric and medical services at CARMAhealth.

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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.

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Accepting new patients · 15+ insurance plans accepted · Telehealth available