Name: Dr. Debra Atkisson
Specialty: Psychiatry
Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine
Affiliation: Not explicitly listed
Locations: Fort Worth, Texas
Languages Spoken: Not specified
Accepting New Patients: Not specified
NPI Number: 1679777460
About the Doctor
Dr. Debra Atkisson is a highly experienced psychiatrist based in Fort Worth, Texas, with over 21 years of clinical practice. She earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and completed her residency and fellowship at the Menninger School of Psychiatry. Dr. Atkisson specializes in general psychiatry with a subspecialty in child and adolescent psychiatry, making her well-equipped to treat patients across different age groups. She is widely recognized for her patient-centered approach and has received a 5/5 patient rating along with multiple patient awards, highlighting her strong communication skills, attentiveness, and compassionate care. While acceptance of new patients is not clearly specified, she is highly recommended by those she has treated.
Highlights:
- 21+ years of experience in psychiatry
- Subspecialist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- 5/5 patient rating with 81 reviews
- Recognized for excellent communication and bedside manner
- Uses a combination of medication management and psychotherapy
Education & Training
- Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock (1982–1986)
- Residency: Menninger School of Psychiatry – Psychiatry (1986–1990)
- Fellowship: Menninger School of Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (1989–1991)
Medical Conditions Treated
Dr. Atkisson treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adolescents
- Substance use disorders
- Mood disorders
Medical Procedures Performed
Her clinical approach includes both diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric care:
- Psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Medication management
- Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
- Behavioral therapy
- Child and adolescent mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention and stabilization
Services Offered
Dr. Atkisson provides comprehensive psychiatric care focused on improving mental health and overall well-being. Her services include detailed mental health evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and long-term management of psychiatric conditions. She emphasizes clear communication and patient involvement in treatment decisions, ensuring that patients and families understand their care plans. With her specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry, she is particularly skilled in addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in younger patients while also treating adults.
Services include:
- Mental health evaluations and diagnosis
- Medication management and follow-ups
- Individual psychotherapy sessions
- Child and adolescent psychiatric care
- Behavioral health counseling
- Long-term mental health management
- Preventive mental health care
Accepted Insurances
Dr. Atkisson accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Elevance
- Molina Healthcare
- HCSC
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Practice Locations
Location:
Address: 3815 Lisbon St, Ste 200, Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Phone: (817) 989-1122
Hospital Affiliations
(Not explicitly specified in the provided data)
Cardiologist
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