Licentia

Consultative Psychiatry, PLLC

Knowledge

Growth

Self-empowerment

Is ketamine safe and will it actually work for me?

What kind of psychotherapy is best for my condition?

No conventional treatments work for me: should I do TMS, ketamine, or ECT?

How is my physical health impacting my mental health?

I’m struggling with my mental health for the first time: what should I do?

Why has everything I’ve tried not worked for me?


Psychiatry is rapidly evolving.

With the plethora of emerging psychiatric interventions, therapies, and tests, consumers can feel overwhelmed navigating their mental health treatment and even, at times, pressured to engage in a particular treatment service.

At Licentia, you will receive unbiased, up-to-date, evidence based guidance in pressure-free environment, empowering you to make best decisions for you and your mental health treatment.

Consultation Services

+ $100 for consulation summary

Includes a full psychiatric evaluation.

Recommended for less complex psychiatric cases and consultative guidance on 1-3 domains of psychiatric care. Click below to learn more.

Standard (90 minutes) - $300

+ $150 for consultation summary

Includes a full psychiatric evaluation.

Recommended for more complex psychiatric cases and consultative guidance on 3+ domains of psychiatric care. Click below to learn more.

Extended (150 minutes) - $450

Receive a comprehensive summary of topics discussed during your consultation visit with detailed descriptions and additional resources.

Consultation Summary - $100-$150

Dr. Joseph R. Houchins, DNP, PMHNP, MSN, MA

Dr. Houchins is a doctorally trained psychiatric nurse practitioner, born, raised, and now working in Austin, Texas. He obtained his NP doctorate and master’s in nursing degrees from Columbia University, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in psychology from Boston University and Trinity University (TX), respectively.

Dr. Houchins completed his didactic training through Columbia-affiliated New York Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI). There, he gained exposure to ketamine treating, ECT, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy, treating individuals with a broad range of psychiatric conditions including trauma, bipolar, psychotic, and personality disorders as well as treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.

Following his training, Dr. Houchins worked as an NP and director of clinical services for an NYC-based, private outpatient psychiatric clinic specializing in treatment resistant psychiatric conditions. He gained extensive experience treating the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions while administering TMS, ketamine (instranasal and IV), individual and group psychotherapy, as well as medication management.

Dr. Houchins was a teaching fellow and adjunct instructor at Boston University and has published 7 research articles through his time at Boston University, the New York State Psychiatric Institute, and the Bedford (MA) VA Hospital.

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