Jarrod Tunnell, MD, PLLC
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry
About
Dr. Tunnell is a board certified psychiatrist who sees children, adolescents, and adults up to age 65 for medication management, therapy, or a combination of the two. He went to Baylor University where he received a BA in University Scholars, a degree in Classics. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with training in Lubbock and Odessa. He completed adult psychiatry residency at UT Southwestern and obtained additional specialty training through the Child Psychiatry fellowship program at UT Southwestern. He has experience in psychiatric ED, inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient settings, including places such as Children’s, Parkland, Metrocare, the Dallas VA, and UT Southwestern. He has a passion for evidence-based psychiatric care and for the intersection of religion, spirituality, and psychiatry.
My Approach
I care that every patient feels heard and has the support they need to take the next best step in their treatment and in their life. I strive to give whole-person care, knowing that there are many things that make you or your child wonderful and unique. Thinking about taking medication or giving your child medication can be scary. If I recommend medication, my philosophy is to use the least amount of medication necessary. I also talk with my patients about alternatives to medication to help them make the best decision for them. If you already have a therapist and would like to see if medication would be helpful for you, I will collaborate with your therapist so your team is giving you unified care. I see patients from diverse backgrounds and use an open, thoughtful, and curious approach to understanding and helping my patients.
Therapy Types
When providing therapy, I use psychodynamic and CBT approaches to empower patients to reach their life goals. When helpful, I also use parent management training to give families important skills to support their loved ones.
