About Us
Christina Wei, PhD, APRN, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Nutritional counseling for individuals including meal planning and the use of indirect calorimetry to measure resting metabolic rate.
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Dr. Wei is a San Antonio native with over 15 years of health care experience. Her practice is located on the northwest side of San Antonio near the South Texas Medical Center. She enjoys getting to know and understanding her patients with care so that she can help them in their recovery. She is the proud daughter of a veteran.
Dr. Wei specializes in prescribing medication for depression and other mental health problems. She enjoys caring for her patients by getting to know them and becoming their partner in health care to meet their mental health needs. If you have received medication previously for a mental health condition she can evaluate your condition and prescribe medication. She can also provide advice if you have never taken medication and might wonder if medication is right for you for problems with issues such as emotions, appetite, energy, or sleep. Dr. Wei has a conservative approach to medication management, very carefully weighing the risks and benefits of a wide variety of treatment approaches.
What sets Nurse Practitioners apart from other health care providers is their unique emphasis on the health and well-being of the whole person with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education & counseling.
Dr. Wei completed her first master's degree program in 2005 in Nursing Administration and her doctorate in Clinical Nursing Research in 2009 with a specialization in substance abuse and mental health with 5 years of pre-doctoral financial, educational, and research support provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov) at the American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program. In 2010, Dr. Wei completed a post-master's certificate in Nursing and received board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (www.nursecredentialing.org) as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner which allowed her to prescribe medication and conduct group and individual psychotherapy for individuals with mental illness. Dr. Wei is thankful for the support of highly respected Psychiatrist Robert Kalter, MD, for his delegation of prescriptive authority so that she may prescribe medication for her patients.
Dr. Christina Wei has been Verified by Psychology Today
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La Dra. Wei es nativa de San Antonio con 14 años de experiencia en el cuidado de la salud. Su práctica está situada en el noroeste de San Antonio, Texas cerca del centro médico. Ella disfruta conocer y entender a sus pacientes para poder ayudarlos en su recuperación.
Dr. Wei specializes in prescribing medication for depression and other mental health problems. She enjoys caring for her patients by getting to know them and becoming their partner in health care to meet their mental health needs. If you have received medication previously for a mental health condition she can evaluate your condition and prescribe medication. She can also provide advice if you have never taken medication and might wonder if medication is right for you for problems with issues such as emotions, appetite, energy, or sleep. Dr. Wei has a conservative approach to medication management, very carefully weighing the risks and benefits of a wide variety of treatment approaches.
What sets Nurse Practitioners apart from other health care providers is their unique emphasis on the health and well-being of the whole person with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education & counseling.
Dr. Wei completed her first master's degree program in 2005 in Nursing Administration and her doctorate in Clinical Nursing Research in 2009 with a specialization in substance abuse and mental health with 5 years of pre-doctoral financial, educational, and research support provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov) at the American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program. In 2010, Dr. Wei completed a post-master's certificate in Nursing and received board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (www.nursecredentialing.org) as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner which allowed her to prescribe medication and conduct group and individual psychotherapy for individuals with mental illness. Dr. Wei is thankful for the support of highly respected Psychiatrist Robert Kalter, MD, for his delegation of prescriptive authority so that she may prescribe medication for her patients.
Dr. Christina Wei has been Verified by Psychology Today
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @olivevinegar
La Dra. Wei es nativa de San Antonio con 14 años de experiencia en el cuidado de la salud. Su práctica está situada en el noroeste de San Antonio, Texas cerca del centro médico. Ella disfruta conocer y entender a sus pacientes para poder ayudarlos en su recuperación.
Ms. Chrystal Fullen, Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy (counseling) for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families is now available at the practice: Chrystal Fullen, MS, LPC, graduate of and current 3rd year doctoral student at Our Lady of the Lake University, works collaboratively with patients to provide counseling services, family therapy, psychoeducation, crisis prevention, and psychotherapy for conditions related to stress and ranging to serious mental illness in a warm environment.
Ms. Fullen has 6 years of experience working with individuals in the San Antonio area. She specializes in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders. Ms. Fullen also specializes in behavioral interventions for children and adolescents struggling with mood, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties.
Group therapy for depression and anxiety returning in January 2017! Please call to place your name on our interest list!
Distance counseling available through secure web connection.
Ms. Chrystal Fullen has been Verified by Psychology Today
Ms. Fullen has 6 years of experience working with individuals in the San Antonio area. She specializes in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders. Ms. Fullen also specializes in behavioral interventions for children and adolescents struggling with mood, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties.
Group therapy for depression and anxiety returning in January 2017! Please call to place your name on our interest list!
Distance counseling available through secure web connection.
Ms. Chrystal Fullen has been Verified by Psychology Today
Roger Perez, LCSW, Therapist
Ms. Mary Vadakekalam, MA, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern
Mary Vadakekalam received her Bachelors of Arts from Southwestern University in Psychology, and her Masters of Arts from Texas State University in Professional Counseling. She has worked with children, adults, family and couples counseling in her counseling career. Her approach to counseling is focused on today's problems, with insight into the underlying issues from which these problems arose. Your desired accomplishments are the number one goal of her sessions, and she will tailor her approach and sessions to fit your needs.
Ms. Mary Vadakekalam has been Verified by Psychology Today
Ms. Mary Vadakekalam has been Verified by Psychology Today
Ms. Nicole Muirhead, BA, Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern
Nicole is a student intern who completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Webster University. She has six years of experience working with individuals and groups who have struggled with depression,anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis and substance abuse.
Additionally, she is a Board Certified Crisis Worker through the American Association of Suicidology, Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Ask About Suicide Trainer, and a Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression Facilitator.
She believes that everyone is equipped with skills to create change, though one may need help identifying or perfecting those skills. With Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques, she will focus on enhancing the use of those identified skills to successfully find solutions to your goals.
Additionally, she is a Board Certified Crisis Worker through the American Association of Suicidology, Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Ask About Suicide Trainer, and a Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression Facilitator.
She believes that everyone is equipped with skills to create change, though one may need help identifying or perfecting those skills. With Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques, she will focus on enhancing the use of those identified skills to successfully find solutions to your goals.
