Personalized prescribing, careful monitoring, and ongoing adjustment of psychiatric medications — so your treatment stays as effective as you need it to be.
Psychiatric medication management is an ongoing, collaborative process between you and your provider. It starts with a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, and personal goals. From there, your psychiatrist or nurse practitioner develops a tailored medication plan designed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Unlike a quick primary care visit, our medication management appointments are dedicated psychiatric encounters. We spend time understanding how you're feeling, assess the effectiveness of current medications, watch for side effects, and make adjustments when needed. The goal isn't to put you on the maximum dose of something — it's to find the minimum effective treatment that supports your quality of life.
We treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and schizophrenia. Many of our patients also receive coordinated care alongside TMS or ketamine therapy for a comprehensive approach to treatment-resistant conditions.
Schedule Your EvaluationYour first visit is a thorough, 60-minute evaluation. Your provider reviews your full psychiatric and medical history, current symptoms, prior medication trials, and treatment goals. This appointment lays the foundation for your entire care plan.
Based on your evaluation, your psychiatrist recommends a medication regimen tailored to your specific diagnosis and profile. We explain why we're recommending each medication, what to expect, and when you should notice changes.
Follow-up appointments track your response to medications, watch for side effects, and allow for timely adjustments. We also coordinate with other providers — therapists, primary care physicians, and specialists — to ensure aligned care.
Mental health needs change over time. We continuously optimize your treatment — whether that means changing a medication, adjusting a dose, adding an adjunct therapy like TMS, or tapering off a medication you no longer need.
Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and augmentation strategies for major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
Learn More →Precision prescribing for GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and OCD — minimizing side effects while maximizing relief.
Learn More →Mood stabilizers and adjunct medications to manage manic and depressive episodes and achieve long-term stability.
Learn More →Trauma-informed prescribing for PTSD — including evidence-based first-line medications and off-label options for nightmares and hyperarousal.
Stimulant and non-stimulant options for adult ADHD, with careful evaluation of co-occurring conditions and cardiovascular considerations.
Antipsychotic management for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and psychotic episodes — with close monitoring for metabolic and neurological side effects.
Primary care providers may prescribe psychiatric medications, but psychiatrists have specialized training in mental health diagnoses and psychopharmacology. They're better equipped to manage complex presentations, treatment-resistant conditions, and combinations of psychiatric medications.
Most antidepressants take 4–8 weeks to reach full effectiveness. Some medications (like benzodiazepines or stimulants) act more quickly. Your provider will set realistic expectations and schedule follow-ups at appropriate intervals to assess your response.
Not necessarily. The duration of psychiatric medication treatment depends on your diagnosis, history of episodes, and response to treatment. Many patients are successfully tapered off medications after a period of stability. This is always a collaborative decision between you and your provider.
Yes. We offer telehealth appointments for follow-up medication management visits. Initial evaluations may require an in-person visit depending on your situation. Contact us to find out what's right for you.
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare, Superior Healthplan, Cigna, United Healthcare, and TRICARE. See our Insurance & Fees page for full details and self-pay pricing.
Schedule a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation at any of our three San Antonio area locations.
Mental Health Associates San Antonio is a proud member of Privia Medical Group — a high-performance physician network committed to coordinated, patient-first care across San Antonio and beyond.