Central Austin, Texas

CARMAhealth’s Medical Director Dr. Steven Powell is board certified in Family Medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Tirado is board certified in general and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and addiction medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

David is a board-certified Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose primary area of interest is working with families struggling with addiction repair their family dynamic.

Dr. Coton is board-eligible in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Caroline has been in practice as a Social Worker since 2003, and has worked in the inpatient social work and utilization review areas of healthcare, through which she has gained considerable expertise.

Lorie Kmetz is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in primary care and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for patients with substance use disorders.

Sally is dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Her dual certification and her years of clinical expertise have enabled her to help virtually every patient in our behavioral health population.

Melissa is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, licensed and trained to treat behavioral health concerns across the lifespan. She is bilingual and fluent in Spanish with a particular interest in serving diverse populations. 

Becky is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained to treat mental disorder. Her background in research and evidence-based practice has helped her provide quality treatment for her patients.

Dr. Schaefer is double board certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Isela Werchan is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry. She has helped our patients rebuild their lives and thrive in recovery.

Anabel is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, trained to treat behavioral and mental health across the lifespan. She graduated with her Masters in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin.

Lindsey is a board-certified Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), licensed and trained to treat behavioral and mental health concerns across the lifespan.