Developmental, Behavioral & Mental Health

Modern and proven treatments and therapies in a nurturing environment

Adult Behavioral and Mental Health Services and Providers

Mental illness, behavioral issues or substance abuse hurt; they interfere with life, burden families, can be destructive, and require qualified care and attention. At UTMB Health, we understand, and we can help. Our caring mental health providers offer modern, progressive treatment and therapies in a nurturing environment. Let our professionals help you to overcome your problems and begin healing. We offer a range of services including:

Evaluation and Diagnosis
Medication Management
Therapy

At UTMB Health, you have a choice

Mental and behavioral health services for adults are provided by different types and teams of professionals and in different settings, based on a patient's needs and circumstances. They include:

Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and counselors in clinics throughout the region;
Family therapists and counselors at UTMB Family Medicine Clinics; and
Women's Behavioral and Mental Health Services associated with our ObGyn clinics.

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Baughn, Denise

Denise Baughn, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Calvert, Barbara

Barbara Calvert, PhD

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Fletcher, Thomas

Thomas Fletcher, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Grayson, Kimberly

Kimberly Grayson, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Harvey, Edythe

Edythe Harvey, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Kudrath, Farah

Farah Kudrath, MD, MPH

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Levine, Ruth

Ruth Levine, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Machen, Laurel

Laurel Machen, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Adult & Child

Melnyk, Charlena

Charlena Melnyk, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Mosavi, Paymon

Paymon Mosavi, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Neal, Derek

Derek Neal, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Stone, Michael

Michael Stone, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Wieck, Thomas

Thomas Wieck, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Zhong, Rocksheng

Rocksheng Zhong, MD

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Adult

Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Counselors

UTMB psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and counselors team up to help you tackle problems and begin healing. This team offers care for the following types of conditions:

Anxiety disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Behaviors that contribute to chronic health conditions such as obesity, asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure
Bipolar disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)
Borderline personality disorder
Depression
Disruptive mood
Dysregulation disorder
Eating disorders
HIV/AIDS and mental health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sleep problems
Substance use/abuse and mental health
Suicide prevention
Traumatic events, stressful life situations or crises, loss or grief
Women's mental and behavioral health

Locations:

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Psychiatry, PCP Galveston
- 400 Harborside Drive
  Suites 118-119, Entrance B
- M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (409) 772-0770
- (409) 747-4010
- Website
Psychiatry, South Shore
- 6465 South Shore Blvd
  Suite 500
- M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (281) 538-7735
- (281) 538-3936
- Website
Psychiatry, Webster
- 400 Texas Avenue North
  Suite A
- M–F: 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (281) 338-2798
- (281) 557-2027
- Website
Women's Psychology, Clear Lake Campus
- 250 Blossom Street
  Suite 160
- M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (832) 632-5088
- (832) 632-5089
- Website

Family Therapists and Counselors at Family Medicine Clinics

Patients at our Family Medicine clinics in Dickinson, Galveston Island East and Galveston Island West can speak to their primary care provider about seeing one of our family therapists, licensed social workers or counselors.

This team provides assistance for the following needs:

Anxiety disorders
Behaviors that contribute to chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure
Depression
Family counseling
Sleep problems
Stress-related physical symptoms
Traumatic events, stressful life situations or crises, loss or grief

Locations:

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Family Medicine, Dickinson
- 2401 West FM 646
  Suite C
- M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (281) 614-1256
- (281) 614-1587
- Website
Family Medicine, Galveston
- 6710 Stewart Road
  Suite 100
- M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (409) 744-4030
- (409) 740-4187
- Website
Family Medicine, PCP Galveston
- 400 Harborside Drive
  Suite 104, Entrance A
- M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- (409) 772-2166
- (409) 772-2663
- Website

Johnson, Ryaja

Ryaja Johnson, PsyD

Psychology and Behavioral Health - Adult & Child

Latiolais, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Latiolais, LCSW

Social Worker, Counselor

Leckie, Kaitlin, PhD

Kaitlin Leckie, PhD, LMFT-S

Family Therapist

Women's Behavioral and Mental Health Services

With a focus on women’s health, we provide individual therapy for:

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Infertility
Pregnancy loss
Stress management
Relationship issues/intimacy issues
Career issues
Sleep problems
Coping with health issues, and menopause.

If you would like to speak with someone about any of these issues, please speak with your Ob/Gyn provider about a referral to see a specialist.

You will work collaboratively with your specialist to determine a treatment plan. Your treatment may include the following evidence-based therapies: cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational interviewing. The number and frequency of sessions will be determined based on individual needs.