About Dr. Gary Etter
Focus areas
Anxiety
Medication Management
Postpartum Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Gary Etter
Gary Etter, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with experience across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, including many years within the John Peter Smith Healthcare System. He has also practiced in federal correctional psychiatric settings and outpatient care through Tarrant County MHMR. Dr. Etter has been extensively involved in psychiatric education for medical students and psychiatry residents. He has participated in organized psychiatry for many years through the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, serving on multiple committees and previously as President of the Texas Psychiatric Society. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his psychiatry residency at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Etter values ongoing patient input and strives to create a collaborative treatment environment where patients are actively involved in decision-making. He emphasizes a warm, supportive approach that helps patients feel heard, respected, and understood throughout their care.
Dr. Etter begins by developing a thorough understanding of each patient’s psychiatric, medical, family, developmental, and substance use history, while also exploring the patient’s concerns and goals. He then works collaboratively with the patient to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and objectives.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Texas, Doctor of Medicine
- Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry
Professional memberships
- Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians
- American Psychiatric Association
NPI number
1427000264
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What practice does Dr. Gary Etter work with?
Dr. Gary Etter works with Talkiatry.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Etter have?
Dr. Gary Etter is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What languages does Dr. Gary Etter speak?
Dr. Gary Etter speaks English.