About
Dr. Monika Thangada, M.D.
Board-Certified MD Psychiatrist • Founder & Medical Director of KwikPsych
Monika Sreeja Thangada, M.D.
ABPN Board-Certified • APA Fellow • APCR Fellow • FAPA
Founder & Medical Director, KwikPsych Clinics
About Dr. Thangada
Dr. Monika Sreeja Thangada is a Board-Certified MD Psychiatrist (by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology — ABPN), Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR), and the Founder & Medical Director of KwikPsych Clinics. She provides in-person psychiatric care in Austin, Texas, and secure telehealth across Texas, with a focus on helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, and treatment-resistant depression.
Dr. Thangada completed her psychiatry residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (now Boston Medical Center) in Boston, where she served as Chief Resident. Her background includes Senior Attending and Residency-Supervision work across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and consult-liaison settings — with an emphasis on high-quality, coordinated care and practical treatment planning. She also holds academic appointments and contributes to physician education and mentorship.
At KwikPsych, Dr. Thangada’s approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. She prioritizes careful diagnostic evaluation, individualized medication management, and measurement-informed follow-up. For patients who need additional options, she has specialized training in interventional psychiatry, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Esketamine (Spravato) treatment, when appropriate.
Board Certification & Fellowships
- ABPN-certified — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- FAPA — Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
- APCR Fellow — Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research
- REMS-certified for Spravato (esketamine) administration
- 15+ years of psychiatric practice
State Licensure & Verification
- Texas — active medical license
- California — active medical license
- Missouri — active medical license
- NPI: 1629487764 — verify on NPPES
- Full MD-level prescriptive authority (including Schedule II)
Training & Education
Psychiatric Residency: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (now Boston Medical Center), Boston, MA — Chief Resident.
Clinical Experience: Senior Attending and Residency Supervision across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and consult-liaison psychiatry settings.
Specialized Training: Interventional psychiatry including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Esketamine (Spravato) administration.
Academic Contributions: Holds academic appointments and contributes to physician education and mentorship.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Thangada’s practice emphasizes thoughtful evaluation and individualized medication management for adults and adolescents dealing with:
Practice Philosophy
Dr. Thangada believes mental health care should be accessible, personalized, and stigma-free. Every patient receives continuity of care with the same psychiatrist at every visit — no rotating providers, no impersonal platforms. Treatment plans are built collaboratively, grounded in evidence, and adjusted based on how you’re actually responding.
For patients who haven’t responded to first-line treatments, she offers pathways to advanced options including TMS and Spravato, with careful eligibility evaluation and ongoing management throughout the treatment course.
Ready to Schedule an Appointment?
New patients are typically seen within one week. Insurance accepted. In-person in Austin or secure telehealth across Texas.