Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Dallas, TX
At Rao Psychiatry, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care through a combination of evidence-based medication management and psychotherapy techniques. Our practice, led by Dr. Vandana Sethi Rao, focuses on treating depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral issues. With over 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from medical school, Dr. Rao integrates psychopharmacological guidance, genetic testing, and therapeutic support to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Our approach emphasizes patient safety, particularly in controlled substance prescriptions, and we prioritize thoughtful psychiatric care to help individuals lead meaningful lives.We offer personalized treatment plans that may include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and recommendations for additional testing or educational services. Our team maintains expertise through continuous professional development and certifications from institutions like UT Southwestern and the Momentous Institute. We serve diverse patient populations with cultural sensitivity and multilingual capabilities, including Sanskrit, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, and English. Our practice operates with transparency regarding fees, policies, and treatment expectations to ensure alignment with patient needs.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Genetic Testing
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We combine 20+ years of clinical experience with dual psychiatry certifications.
- Our treatment integrates genetic testing and personalized medication management.
- We offer multilingual care in Sanskrit, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, and English.
- Our practice maintains strict safety protocols for controlled substance prescriptions.
- We provide evidence-based therapies including CBT and psychodynamic approaches.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What people say
Expertise in complex cases
Personalized treatment plans
Thorough evaluations
Professional environment
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations include detailed assessments of emotional and behavioral challenges. We provide personalized recommendations for treatment plans, medication management, and additional testing when needed. This service helps establish accurate diagnoses and effective care strategies tailored to individual needs.
Medication Management
We offer evidence-based medication management for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Our approach includes genetic testing to optimize pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic responses. We prioritize patient safety with strict protocols for controlled substances while ensuring effective treatment outcomes through regular monitoring and adjustments.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our cognitive behavioral therapy sessions address negative thought patterns and behaviors through structured, goal-oriented treatment. This evidence-based approach helps patients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. Sessions are tailored to individual needs with a focus on measurable outcomes.
Genetic Testing
We utilize genetic testing to determine optimal medication selection and dosing based on individual genetic profiles. This service improves treatment effectiveness by identifying how patients metabolize psychiatric medications. Results help minimize trial-and-error prescribing while enhancing safety in pharmacological interventions.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Our specialized treatment for behavioral disorders combines medication management with therapeutic interventions. We address conditions like autism spectrum disorders and ADHD through personalized care plans. Services include school recommendations and multidisciplinary coordination to support comprehensive patient outcomes.
People
Dr. Vandana Sethi Rao
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Rao specializes in depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders with 20+ years of clinical experience. She combines medication management with psychotherapy techniques and holds certifications from UT Southwestern and the Momentous Institute.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, genetic testing, and treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not directly bill insurance but provide documentation for patients to submit claims to their insurance providers independently.
What are your office hours?
Appointments available Monday-Friday 8 AM-7 PM and select Saturdays. Scheduling is flexible but requires advance coordination.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Email us with your name, contact number, and preferred times. Allow two business days for our team to respond with availability.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment required at time of service. We accept major credit cards, checks, and cash for all psychiatric evaluations and treatment sessions.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Current service delivery details available upon inquiry. Please contact our office to discuss available appointment formats and technology requirements.
