Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Services in Austin
Founded in 2016, Roots Behavioral Health has established itself as a leader in integrative behavioral healthcare. Our approach combines empathy, innovation, and personalization to address the complex needs of individuals seeking mental wellness. With a team of psychiatrists, physician assistants, and psychotherapists, we offer evidence-based treatments including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and medical cannabis programs.Our providers bring decades of combined experience in traditional and emerging mental health therapies, ensuring patients receive cutting-edge care tailored to their unique circumstances. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while pioneering new treatment methodologies, including our proprietary Brain Health Assessment program. Our commitment to accessibility and affordability has made us a trusted resource for over 8,000 patients across Texas.
Services
Holistic Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Ketamine Therapy
Medical Cannabis
Brain Health Assessment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Medication Management
Telehealth Services
PTSD Treatment
Depression Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have 8+ years of experience in integrative mental healthcare
- Our team includes 14 physician assistants and 7 psychotherapists
- We offer patented ketamine-assisted psychotherapy protocols
- We accept most major insurance plans for psychiatric care
- Our Brain Health Assessment program optimizes medication reduction
What people say
Best psychiatric practice
Felt heard and cared for
Amazing experience
Professional and thorough
Safe healing space
Services
Holistic Psychiatry
Our holistic psychiatry approach addresses mental health through comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Combining medication management with lifestyle considerations, we treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD using evidence-based practices. Patients receive one-hour initial consultations with board-certified providers to develop tailored care strategies that consider biological, psychological, and social factors affecting mental wellness.
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy offers breakthrough treatment for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. Administered in controlled settings by trained professionals, this innovative approach combines ketamine's neurochemical effects with therapeutic support to facilitate emotional breakthroughs. Patients engage in preparation and integration sessions to maximize treatment benefits and promote lasting mental health improvements.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation provides non-invasive depression treatment using magnetic pulses to stimulate brain regions associated with mood regulation. This FDA-cleared treatment option offers drug-free relief for patients who haven't responded to traditional antidepressants. Our NeuroStar-certified providers customize treatment protocols to individual patient needs during outpatient sessions.
Medical Cannabis Program
Our medical cannabis program provides alternative treatment options for qualifying conditions under Texas state law. Board-certified physicians evaluate patients for eligibility and develop personalized treatment plans incorporating cannabis-based therapies. We specialize in treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain conditions through carefully monitored cannabis prescriptions that complement traditional mental health treatments.
Brain Health Assessment
The Brain Health Assessment program offers comprehensive evaluations to optimize cognitive function and reduce medication dependence. Through detailed neurological testing and personalized analysis, our providers develop targeted strategies to improve brain health. This assessment helps patients understand their cognitive patterns and implement lifestyle changes that support long-term mental wellness while minimizing pharmaceutical interventions.
People
Brent Turnipseed
Medical Director
Dr. Turnipseed co-founded Roots Behavioral Health in 2016 after recognizing the need for innovative mental healthcare solutions in Austin. With board certification in psychiatry and addiction medicine, he leads our clinical team in developing evidence-based treatment protocols that combine traditional and emerging therapies.
Andrea Turnipseed
Co-Founder
As co-founder, Andrea Turnipseed established Roots Behavioral Health's patient-centered care model emphasizing accessibility and affordability. Her leadership in behavioral health administration has expanded our services to include two locations and specialized treatment programs while maintaining our original commitment to personalized care.
Shane McKay
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. McKay specializes in treating complex psychiatric conditions using integrative approaches. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he leads our Northland location and supervises medication management protocols that combine pharmacological expertise with holistic treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
Kristin Serrano
Physician Assistant
PA-C Kristin Serrano provides comprehensive psychiatric care with particular expertise in women's mental health. Recognized for her empathetic approach, she has successfully transitioned hundreds of patients to our care model while maintaining exceptional treatment continuity and patient satisfaction scores.
Carolina de Jongh
Psychotherapy Program Manager
As Psychotherapy Program Manager, Carolina de Jongh oversees our therapeutic services and ensures alignment with evidence-based practices. With specialized training in trauma-informed care, she leads continuing education initiatives that maintain our therapists' expertise in the latest psychotherapeutic techniques.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, sleep disorders, and other mental health conditions using personalized treatment plans.
Do you accept insurance for psychiatric services?
We accept most major insurance plans for psychiatric care but do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance for psychotherapy services.
What innovative treatments are available?
We offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and medical cannabis programs as alternative treatment options.
How do telehealth appointments work?
Telehealth appointments use our secure online platform for psychiatric evaluations and therapy sessions when appropriate for patient care.
What is the Brain Health Assessment?
This comprehensive evaluation identifies opportunities to optimize brain function and potentially reduce dependence on psychiatric medications.
How to schedule an initial evaluation?
Contact us through our website or phone to schedule a one-hour intake evaluation with our mental health professionals.
