Welcoming & transforming in each session

We believe in working closely with patients and developing a unique treatment plan that’s transformative and produces long lasting results.

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(512) 355-7225

About our therapies

Hello and welcome, I’m Dr. Adefemi Taiwo, MD and I’m so glad you’re here.

I am Dr. Adefemi Taiwo, MD, a dual board‐certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist based in Austin, TX. I earned my medical degree from the University of Lagos College of Medicine in 2007 and completed my Psychiatry residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from 2013 to 2017. I then went on to complete a fellowship in the Yale VA Addiction Psychiatry program between 2017 and 2018.

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Conditions Treated

ADD-ADHD-Management-and-Support

ADD/ADHD Management & Support

Comprehensive care focused on managing symptoms of Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through behavioral therapy, medication, lifestyle strategies, and skill-building to improve focus, organization, and impulse control.

Anxiety-Treatment-and-Coping-Strategies

Anxiety Treatment & Coping Strategies

Personalized approaches to reduce symptoms of anxiety, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and medication when appropriate, to promote emotional regulation and improve daily functioning.

Bipolar-Disorder-Care-and-Mood-Stabilization

Bipolar Disorder Care & Mood Stabilization

Integrated treatment plans that combine psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle support to help individuals stabilize mood swings, manage triggers, and maintain long-term emotional well-being.

Depression-Therapy-and-Emotional-Wellness

Depression Therapy & Emotional Wellness

Evidence-based treatments for depression, including talk therapy, behavioral activation, and medication, to help individuals manage symptoms, improve mood, and restore a sense of purpose and connection in daily life.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

Thorough assessment to diagnose mental health conditions, understand personal history, and develop an individualized treatment plan for improved emotional well‑being.

Medication Management

Careful prescription and monitoring of psychiatric medications to ensure safety, effectiveness, and optimal results while minimizing side effects and health risks.

Psychotherapy & Counseling

One‑on‑one therapeutic sessions to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges, fostering resilience, self‑awareness, and healthy coping strategies.

Addiction Treatment & Recovery Support

Evidence‑based interventions to treat substance use disorders, manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse, and promote long‑term, sustainable recovery from addiction.

Dual Diagnosis Care

Specialized treatment for individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders, ensuring integrated, holistic care for lasting mental wellness.

Relapse Prevention Planning

Personalized strategies and tools to recognize triggers, build strong support systems, and maintain long‑term sobriety and emotional stability after recovery.

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The Process

How it Works

Step 1: Initial Evaluation

Begin by scheduling your initial evaluation. In our first visit we focus on getting to know you, your challenges, and discussing your treatment goals. It’s a safe space to express what you’re going through and what you hope to achieve.

Step 2: Personalized Treatment Plan

We’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. Whether managing anxiety, stress, relationships, medication, or personal growth, this plan will guide your path to emotional well-being.

Step 3: Meet regularly with your provider

We’ll meet every two weeks to three months, adjusting as needed to support your progress. These sessions help track improvements, refine treatment, and explore strategies to keep you on the path to lasting well-being.

Step 4: Feel at Peace

Together, we will create a treatment plan that truly works for you, helping you move toward lasting well-being.

Your Questions, Gently Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Taiwo utilizes third party billing services via Headway and Alma which are online billing platforms, this allow him to accept several insurance providers including:

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health.

You can get an estimated cost of your visit by uploading insurance details to the link on the Headway website below

https://care.headway.co/providers/adefemi-taiwo?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=145114

Or via alma at https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/adefemi-taiwo/.

New patient appointments usually last 1 hour and follow up appointments last 30mins.

Dr Taiwo is available via tele/ video appointments Monday - Thursday 7am- 4pm CST.

He is available for in person visits once a week on Fridays between 7am and 4pm CST.

For prospective cash pay patients, Dr Taiwo’s estimates are similar to most MD providers in the area.

New patients evaluations- $400 , Follow up visits- $200

If you are currently experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 9-1-1 or to go to your nearest emergency room. You can also call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8.

Pls log into the client /patient portal and send a message. You can also upload forms on the patient portal

https://adefemi-taiwo.clientsecure.me

https://www.nami.org. - Good resources for family members and loved ones of individuals with mental health issues.

https://www.pomodorotechnique.com. ADHD resource, evidence based for time management.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/sleep-hygiene-simple-practices-for-better-rest. Sleep hygiene

  • Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available nationwide.

  • Call Bluebonnet Trails 24/7 crisis hotline at 1‑800‑841‑1255, serving Williamson County.

  • For Travis County, call Integral Care Crisis Hotline at 512‑472‑4357.

We offer in-person and telehealth sessions for clients located in Texas. For residents of California, we offer virtual appointments only.

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