about

In contrast to the traditional, paternalistic model of psychiatry, person-centered care is a collaborative process that integrates scientific evidence with a person's unique values, beliefs, and preferences. It is a holistic approach that views the whole person as the focus of care, rather than a set of symptoms.

Our team is committed to providing inclusive, identity-affirming care through an anti-oppression lens. We acknowledge the negative impact that ableism, white supremacy/racism, climate change, sexism, capitalism, colonialism, homophobia, transphobia, and anti-fat bias have on the health of the individual and our community.

We are passionate about building resilience against these forces in order to build momentum for systemic change, rather than pathologizing the compounding effects of these stresses on the individual level. We welcome individuals who have had negative, traumatic, or invalidating experiences with psychiatrists and other health care providers, and strive to create a safer place within our admittedly broken system.

The clients we work with seek out help for many reasons, including:

academic, career, or artistic challenges
anxiety and panic
body image concerns, binge eating, and yo-yo dieting
chronic conditions like migraines, IBS, and endometriosis
depression and mood swings
feelings of being "stuck," "lost," or "not good enough"
grief, loss and trauma
infertility and IVF-related stress
life transitions, identity exploration, and personal growth
obsessive thought patterns and compulsive behaviors
over-achieving, perfectionistic, and people-pleasing tendencies
pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges
relationship difficulties, break-ups, and boundary-setting work
stress, burnout, and overwhelm

You might not know exactly what kind of help you need, and that's okay. We treat people, not diagnoses, and take a collaborative, individualized approach to treatment planning that integrates evidence-based research with your unique history, context, and personal goals.

Research suggests that psychiatric medication, when it is used, is more effective when combined with regular psychotherapy. We approach the act of prescribing as a therapeutic intervention that requires a trusting therapeutic relationship, and supportive therapy is integrated into all of our sessions. We will also work collaboratively with your primary therapist and other members of your treatment team to ensure your treatment goals are being met.

Team

our team

KERRY E. MILLER, LCSW, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C
serving adults ages 18-64

Kerry Miller (she/her/hers) completed her undergraduate education at Brown University and earned two master's degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. As both a licensed clinical social worker and a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, she is qualified to perform psychiatric assessments, practice psychotherapy, and prescribe psychiatric medications.

Kerry holds a PMH-C certification in perinatal mental health, and has completed advanced training in psychiatric issues relevant to the reproductive system, including pregnancy and the postpartum period, infertility/IVF, hormonal shifts involved in PMS, PMDD and perimenopause, as well as gender-affirming care.

Kerry practices from a size-inclusive, Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach. She is Ample + RootED® trained in the treatment of eating disorders, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and an active member of Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists.

Kerry takes a special interest in thoughtful deprescribing — helping individuals to safely discontinue medications they no longer need or wish to take, if needed using very slow or hyperbolic tapers. She has developed a specialty in working with individuals who identify as highly sensitive persons (HSPs), as well as those who are are fearful or ambivalent about starting psychotropic medications. She works with many individuals to discuss adjunctive or alternative treatments to medication, including harm reduction-based approaches. Though neurodiversity affirming, at this time she is unable to prescribe stimulants for ADHD due to state licensing restrictions.

CARLY MELANCON, APRN, PMHNP-BC
serving ages 5-17, and adults with ADHD

Carly Melancon (she/her/hers) graduated with her Master's in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin, where she founded the organization Nurses for Racial Justice.

In the first four and a half years of her career as a nurse practitioner, she worked with children and adolescents at the Austin Travis County mental health authority, which prioritizes the care of historically marginalized and under-served populations. In this setting she developed expertise in providing trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, HAES-aligned care for ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She is also proud to have helped organize and serve as interim co-president of the United Workers of Integral Care union.

Since transitioning to private practice, she has expanded her knowledge and ability to diagnose and treat adults with ADHD (both those who have already been diagnosed and those seeking diagnosis), PTSD, and the spectrum of anxiety disorders. She particularly enjoys working with autistic youth and young adults, those with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities, young people in the juvenile justice system, and children/adolescents who have been in foster care.

Carly’s process includes a thorough evaluation to help you determine what types of treatment will best support your goals and whether medication is appropriate or not. She will synthesize the information you provide about yourself, your context, and your goals into information and resources that you can use or seek out to support your health.

RATES

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation (approx 90 minutes): $395*

Standard medication management follow-up visit (approx. 25 minutes): $185*

Extended med management/psychotherapy visit (approx. 45 minutes): $230*

(*or applicable copay/coinsurance, if using insurance benefits)

Kerry Miller is an in-network provider with Aetna, Cigna, and some Lyra plans. Carly Melancon is an in-network provider with Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, BlueCross BlueShield, and some Lyra plans. For other insurance plans, we can provide a detailed "superbill" to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. We also accept FSA/HSA cards. Please contact your insurance company for details of copay/cost-share amounts, as these are specific to your individual plan. Self-pay patients are entitled to receive a "good faith estimate" explaining how much their medical care will cost.

Psychotherapy appointments are typically scheduled weekly or every other week. When starting or adjusting psychiatric medication, appointments are typically scheduled about two to four weeks apart. Over time, medication management appointments may be spaced out to every two to three months.

rates/insurance

Location

location

Our office is centrally located on Koenig Lane (2222), just off Burnet Road in Austin. Look for a blue house with a red door. Free parking and the entrance to the waiting area is around back. We also offer sessions via a secure telehealth platform to patients throughout the state of Texas.

Appointments

appointments

To request a new-patient appointment, please complete the form below. You can expect a response within 3-5 business days.

Please note: We are not currently accepting new psychotherapy patients. We expect to have openings for new medication management patients within approximately 8 to 12 weeks.