Austin Family Mental Health provides Assessment and Diagnoses to treat the full spectrum of Psychiatric Disorders including Major Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Stress-related Disorders, ADHD. AFMH treats all Substance Use disorders including Alcohol abuse and provide Suboxone as medication assisted therapy for Opioid Dependence. We take a unique and common sense approach to the controversial diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Our approach is to treat the individual with as few pills as possible and as much good therapy s possible to address the issue at the source.
A unique approach to mental health care
Not just another prescription.
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We offer the full spectrum of professional services designed to provide Healing and Emotional well-being.
Psychiatric Assessments & Diagnostic Services
The first step in professional treatment is an accurate Diagnosis. We provide a full evaluation for each patient.
Professional Medication Management
Medications are an important component of treatment. We adhere to ‘First Do No Harm” and prescribe as few pills as possible.
Professional Therapy
The most important part of care is addressing each patient based on their unique experiences. All our providers are trained in Supportive Individual Therapy. Dr.Holcomb has provided Insight-oriented Group Therapy for over twenty five years.
Substance Abuse and Addiction Care
Substance abuse is a common but often serious symptom of other underlying disorders. We provide Medication assisted therapy for Alcohol abuse and Buprenorphine for Opioid abuse.
We are an established multi-provider psychiatric practice located in South Austin.
- William Holcomb has been a Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing in Austin since 1997. He is the Supervising Physician.
- We put care of the patient first above profits, accept insurances, and offer the most affordable rates in Austin.
- In addition to Dr.Holcomb, we have six board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
- Austin Family Mental Health has been providing professional care for the full spectrum of child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric disorders since 2007.
Our team is comprised of genuinely caring and gifted minds. Our staff is professional and friendly.
William Holcomb M.D. is a Psychiatrist, owner and Supervising Physician at Austin Family Mental Health. He received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Neuroscience at University of California, Davis. He obtained his Medical Degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his Residency training in Psychiatry at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. He has been a practicing Clinician in Austin since 1997. Dr Holcomb treats the full spectrum of Psychiatric conditions from Adolescents to Senior Citizens. He specializes in Group Psychotherapy.
Daniel is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an alumni of Youngstown State University and Kent State University, located in northeast Ohio. He began his career in healthcare at a local hospital as a nurses aid while attending Youngstown State to earn his Bachelors of Science in Nursing. He later graduated with his Masters in Nursing from Kent State to further specialize as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
He has experience working in orthopedic, medical surgical, intermediate, and inpatient psychiatric units in the hospital and has enjoyed caring for individuals of all different cultures, demographics, and walks of life. He strives to provide care that is holistic and fosters space that is comforting and nonjudgemental for his clients. Daniel’s aim is to help his clients reach their goals and achieve and maintain optimum wellness. He feels that the best way to do this is to employ the best evidence based practices and work collaboratively with them.
Daniel is a passionate person with many hobbies. He enjoys photography, gardening, cooking, coffee roasting, and winemaking, as well as hiking, kayaking, and anything else involving the outdoors. At one point, he considered becoming a photographer, pilot, and a professional winemaker but ultimately felt that his talents and passions for helping others were best suited for a career in healthcare. While he has enjoyed these hobbies extensively, his greatest sense of fulfillment comes from helping others.
Kelli Sue Thompson brings more than 25 years of nursing experience to Austin Family Mental Health. She began her nursing career in 1995 graduating from The University of Texas. She has worked in many fields as a nurse and brings countless experiences to this practice.
She became a nurse practitioner in 2015 and holds a Master of Science from Texas State University. The program Kelli Sue completed was based on techniques and theories of integrative healthcare. This makes Kelli Sue an exceptional fit for AFMH as integrative and holistic therapies are vital for our mental health.
Kelli Sue has a history of pain management practice however she has transitioned to addiction medicine treating alcohol, opioid and other substance use disorders. She also works with individuals 18 and older with ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
She has the utmost respect for the complexities of each individual’s unique mental health care needs and is dedicated to exceptional patient care while creating a trusting relationship with her patients. Kelli Sue has worked with many populations and age groups over the years making her a culturally competent practitioner. She naturally provides a safe and nonjudgmental space for her patients to share their deepest thoughts and feelings. Her goal will always be to meet the patient exactly where they are at in their journey towards healing.
Additionally, Kelli Sue has a passion for suicide prevention and has participated in The Out of the Darkness Walks for many years with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention in which she is an original founder of the Central Texas Chapter.
She also enjoys time with her family, experiencing new and challenging outdoor activities, watching amusing movies, reading and volunteering. She also loves to fish and visit the beach whenever she has the chance!
Karina Gadre is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Sciences, she completed her Registered Nurse and Masters of Science in Nursing education at Boston College’s Connell School of Nursing.
Karina’s goal is to provide compassionate, empowering, evidence-based care using a holistic perspective. She handles short & long term medication management, and equips clients with tools for navigating strong emotions, improving self esteem, and enhancing self-awareness.
Taking steps towards receiving mental health support is something that requires tremendous strength. Each client will be met with warmth and respect. Karina aims to foster collaborative relationships with her clients that are both gentle and challenging as individuals move towards their unique goals. Aside from her passion for psychiatric nursing, Karina’s hobbies include listening to podcasts, still life sketching, nature trails, and exploring local coffee shops.
Trecy is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Her work displays a deep passion for improving the quality of life for those struggling with addictions, co-occurring disorders and other mental health issues. She believes every human being has the capacity to recover and heal.
With over 9 years of experience in various healthcare settings, Trecy's work as a nurse has ranged from working with the veteran population to high-risk pregnant women. While working as a labor and delivery nurse, she cared for many women struggling with substance use disorders. Additionally, Trecy has worked in substance use detox and acute inpatient psych.
Trecy provides a holistic approach to treatment with short and long term medication management. She specializes in addictions, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, disordered eating and dual diagnosis. She treats opioid use disorder with medication assisted treatment as well as long term abstinence-based care.
Having mentored many women throughout the years who were in recovery from substance use disorders, Trecy has seen many lives dramatically transformed. She understands the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for help and knows the importance of meeting the individual exactly where they are.
Aside from her passion for mental wellness, Trecy has a great love of the outdoors. Hobbies include biking, hiking, or climbing with her partner and dog.
With over 9 years of experience in various healthcare settings, Trecy's work as a nurse has ranged from working with the veteran population to high-risk pregnant women. While working as a labor and delivery nurse, she cared for many women struggling with substance use disorders. Additionally, Trecy has worked in substance use detox and acute inpatient psych.
Trecy provides a holistic approach to treatment with short and long term medication management. She specializes in addictions, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, disordered eating and dual diagnosis. She treats opioid use disorder with medication assisted treatment as well as long term abstinence-based care.
Having mentored many women throughout the years who were in recovery from substance use disorders, Trecy has seen many lives dramatically transformed. She understands the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for help and knows the importance of meeting the individual exactly where they are.
Aside from her passion for mental wellness, Trecy has a great love of the outdoors. Hobbies include biking, hiking, or climbing with her partner and dog.
Cowboy is the boss and the reason people come to Austin Family Mental Health is to visit him. He herds people to where they are supposed to go and is a very good listener.
Megan Banks is a licensed family nurse practitioner and certified yoga teacher. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin as a registered nurse in 2003. She practiced in-patient psychiatric care at Austin State Hospital in the forensics unit and admissions unit, and then as a charge nurse. She practiced there for 3.5 years before going back to school to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
She has been in practice since 2008 as a family nurse practitioner. She has obtained experience working with pain clients for 5 years and has done some work with hospice. She has been practicing some form of psychiatric care for 11 years.
Megan works with individuals age 18 and older, and specializes in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, depression and anxiety, and LGBTQ issues.
Megan is a warm and nurturing caregiver with a unique and authentic empathy with her clients. She believes in a holistic method of care that she likes to include with the prescribing of medicine. Among these methods are yoga, nutrition, meditation, exercise, relaxation techniques and more.
Martha Mefferd is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), who provides psychiatric assessments, diagnostic services and medication management with psychoeducation. Martha works from a holistic, client-centered and evidence-based perspective, specializing in the treatment of adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders. She is committed to the goal of partnering with the client other health care providers and psychotherapists in an integrated model of care.
Martha’s undergraduate background is in physical Anthropology and Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin. She returned to UT to receive her masters in Adult Health Nursing. Martha began her nursing career as a case manager and counselor in an outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center, followed by experience as a case manager for hospitalized palliative care patients and their families. She then returned to UT School of Nursing to receive a post masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Advance Practice Nursing.
Prior to becoming a nurse, Martha worked as a Yoga and Meditation Instructor in various practice settings, as well as maintaining a small private massage therapy practice. When Martha is relaxing, she enjoys good food and conversation with friends and family, curling up in bed with a good audio book and her canine and feline companions, and communing with nature while hiking in nearby green spaces.
Through her work and life experience, Martha has developed a profound regard for the strength and resilience of the human heart and mind, even in the face of great suffering, and a desire to support others in their journey toward healing and transformation.
Martha’s undergraduate background is in physical Anthropology and Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin. She returned to UT to receive her masters in Adult Health Nursing. Martha began her nursing career as a case manager and counselor in an outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center, followed by experience as a case manager for hospitalized palliative care patients and their families. She then returned to UT School of Nursing to receive a post masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Advance Practice Nursing.
Prior to becoming a nurse, Martha worked as a Yoga and Meditation Instructor in various practice settings, as well as maintaining a small private massage therapy practice. When Martha is relaxing, she enjoys good food and conversation with friends and family, curling up in bed with a good audio book and her canine and feline companions, and communing with nature while hiking in nearby green spaces.
Through her work and life experience, Martha has developed a profound regard for the strength and resilience of the human heart and mind, even in the face of great suffering, and a desire to support others in their journey toward healing and transformation.
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