Namrata Walia

Dr. Namrata Walia earned her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia and completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). She provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and older adults, with special interests in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, substance-related and addictive disorders, and women’s mental health. She also completed a research fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine, where she worked on improving access to substance use screening and treatment in urban and rural communities across Texas. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, presented her work at national conferences, and received awards recognizing her contributions to psychiatric research, addiction medicine, and women’s mental health.

Dr. Walia is passionate about integrative mental health and believes that emotional well-being is closely connected to physical health, lifestyle, relationships, and life experiences. She is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate psychiatric care that addresses the unique needs and goals of each individual. By fostering strong therapeutic relationships and taking a whole-person approach to treatment, she strives to help patients achieve meaningful improvements in their mental health, overall well-being, and quality of life.

I believe that effective psychiatric care begins with understanding the whole person, not just a diagnosis. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based, with an emphasis on creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and supported. I work closely with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that reflects their unique goals, values, and life circumstances. While medication may be an important part of treatment, I also recognize the role of therapy, sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and meaningful social connections in overall mental wellness. My goal is to help patients build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve lasting improvements in their mental health and quality of life.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Walia enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and three children, exploring different cultures, staying physically active, and learning about nutrition and wellness. These interests reinforce her belief that mental and physical health are deeply connected and that overall well-being is best achieved through a balanced and holistic approach to life.