Meet Our Providers
Dr. Kishore Sunkara
Adult, Child & Teen Psychiatrist located in Hurst, Texas
For over 30 years, Dr. Kishore Sunkara has been helping patients throughout the Greater Fort Worth area to address their psychological needs with Psychiatric treatment that encompasses medication management and brief psychotherapy. From his private practice in Hurst Texas, Dr. Sunkara specializes in helping patients deal with issues including anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children & adults, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and panic attacks, bipolar disorders & schizophrenia.
Dr. Sunkara completed his psychiatric adult residency training at Michigan State University and completed his fellowship training in child & adolescent psychiatry at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan.
Dr. Sunkara provides an attentive and customized approach to mental health care, combining a variety of practices ranging from psychotherapy and medication management. He strongly believes that medication should be the last resort to treat patients with psychiatric illness. He believes in psychotherapy in combination with medication management will provide the best possible out come in patients who have psychiatric disorders.
He takes a holistic approach to help patients make positive decisions to improve their overall health and well being.If you’re looking for a mental health practitioner who will take your total well being into account and be a true partner to you in your mental wellness journey, call and make an appointment with Dr. Sunkara today. Dr. Sunkara accepts most major Health insurance plans.
Dr. Claire Gardner
Specializing in integrative psychiatry and internal medicine
Dr. Claire Gardner specializes in integrative psychiatry and internal medicine, with a passion for understanding the intricate connections between physical and mental well-being. She focuses on the interplay between nutrition, exercise, metabolic health, endocrinology, and mental health.
She initially worked in psychoneuroendocrinology research prior to going to medical school, driven by a strong interest in the bidirectional relationship between mental and physical health. Starting during her combined residency in both psychiatry and internal medicine, Dr. Gardner adopted a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing the fundamental importance of addressing the complete spectrum of human health. Her unique perspective allows her to treat patients comprehensively, considering not only the symptoms of mental illness but also the underlying physiological factors contributing to these conditions.
Dr. Gardner is deeply committed to optimizing her patients' overall health and quality of life. She believes in the power of lifestyle interventions and personalized treatment plans to promote resilience, vitality, and emotional well-being. By integrating evidence-based practices from psychiatry, internal medicine, nutrition, exercise science, and endocrinology, Dr. Gardner empowers her patients to achieve sustainable improvements in both their physical and mental health.
With a warm and compassionate approach, Dr. Gardner partners closely with each patient, guiding them on their journey toward wellness. She emphasizes education, empowerment, and collaboration, working together with individuals to develop tailored strategies that promote balance, resilience, and vitality. Dr. Gardner is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care that addresses the unique needs of each patient, fostering lasting health and happiness.
