Isela Werchan, MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist, General Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
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 in Galveston and completed her psychiatry residency at UT Dell Medical School 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.
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.
Services Offered
Dr. Werchan provides care across CARMAhealth's core psychiatric services.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive initial assessment for diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Ongoing medication prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment for psychiatric conditions.
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Convenient virtual appointments for psychiatric care from the comfort of your home.
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