



Texas Mental Health Services
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Some centers offer intensive outpatient program (IOP), which falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient service.
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Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Primary Level of Care
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Some centers offer intensive outpatient program (IOP), which falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient service.
Provider's Policy
We accept insurance plans such as Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Anthem, and also offer private pay options. Many clients qualify for $0 out-of-pocket treatment. Our admissions team helps you verify coverage, explore financial assistance, and find the best payment solution for your needs.
Texas Mental Health Services
Texas Mental Health Services
About Texas Mental Health Services
Texas Mental Health Services is a licensed, accredited behavioral health organization located in Austin, Texas, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care throughout the state. The organization’s mission centers on helping individuals achieve lasting recovery through personalized treatment plans created by experienced clinical professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists, and clinical directors. Their approach emphasizes respect, dignity, and support, integrating science-based therapies with a whole-person model to help clients rebuild their lives beyond symptom relief.
Flexible In-Person and Virtual Care Options
The services offered by Texas Mental Health Services span a wide spectrum of outpatient mental health care designed for teens and adults facing conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, dual diagnosis, and substance use disorders. Treatment modalities include individualized psychiatry and medication management, evidence-based therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement therapy (EMDR), trauma-informed care, coping skills development, and family involvement. Virtual outpatient treatment options via secure video, phone, and messaging platforms are also available to increase accessibility and flexibility.
Streamlined Admissions and Flexible Payment Options
Texas Mental Health Services is structured to serve anyone in need of mental health or co-occurring substance use care across Texas, supporting clients through every step of their recovery journey. Same-day admissions are available, and the organization works with most major insurance providers while offering private pay options and assistance with coverage verification. Additional elements of their care include aftercare planning, relapse prevention, and ongoing support for sustained wellness and resilience.
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Joint Commission Accredited
The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Isela Werchan
Medical Director
MD

Stephanie Behrens
Clinical Director
LMFT

Kathryn Fowler
Lead Therapist

Michael Presley
Admissions Coordinator
Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Who We Treat
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
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Conditions We Treat
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.