Dr. Kimberly Arlinghaus, MD

I am proud to share with you the clinical experience I gained at the largest medical center in the world (Texas Medical Center in Houston) where I trained at Baylor College of Medicine (ranked among the top 20 medical schools by U.S. News and World Report) and worked for for 21 years until returning to the  home of my Alma mater, The University of Texas at Austin, in 2011.

I have had the priveleng of helping men and women struggling with stress and loss; trauma and abuse; relationship problems; work pressures; difficulties at school; developmental challenges of defining one’s identity, dealing with intimacy, role strain, and aging; cultural issues such as being perceived as “different” and suffering the pain of discrimination; among countless other trials and tribulations that bring one to the attention of a mental health provider.
 

Unlike many psychiatrists, I received extensive training in psychotherapy during my residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Many of my teachers were affiliated with the Houston- Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute where I received a scholarship as a junior and senior resident to do a personal psychoanalysis. This extraordinary experience enriched my ability to understand the pain and suffering of the human condition as well as the daunting task of exposing one’s deepest secrets, fears, and foibles to another person. This is where I learned the power of combining psychotherapy with medication management. Utilizing my training in psychodynamic brief and long-term therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and crisis intervention, I offered a holistic blend of therapies to my patients, including state-of-the-art psychopharmacologic management (medications for mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, ADHD, dementia, behavioral problems, etc.) and a variety of psychotherapies (individual, couples, family, and group).