WellMindsDr. Nabilla Porbandarwalla, MD
Double Board-Certified Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist
Over 15 years of expertise and dedication
Dr. Porbandarwalla holds a BA in Microbiology with University Honors and Departmental Honors from UT Austin. She enrolled in the MD/PhD program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where she received her MD in 2009.
Her training includes a General Psychiatry Residency and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. She is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Her experience spans diverse age groups across clinic, inpatient, residential, and emergency settings, including service as Medical Director at Newport Healthcare's PHP/IOP Axis program in Washington.
She has earned prestigious awards including the NIH MIRT Fellowship — a program focused on health disparities research in the U.S. and developing countries — and has participated in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Biomedical Research Program (IBRP).
Credentials
At a GlanceWhy I do this work
Growing up across three countries - Kenya, India, and the United States - I experienced firsthand how culture, environment, and access to care shape a person’s wellbeing. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the diversity of my patients’ backgrounds and a genuine curiosity about the human mind that has never left me.
My passion for understanding the interplay between genetics and lived experience drives my commitment to exceptional, personalized care. I am especially drawn to research, health disparities, and wellness across the entire lifespan - from childhood through older adulthood - because I believe everyone deserves care that truly sees them.
I pride myself on guiding patients and their families with openness, compassion, and innovative thinking. Through meaningful therapeutic relationships, my goal is not just to treat symptoms, but to help each person build the resilience and tools they need to truly thrive.
I am fortunate to do what I do. Welcome - let’s support your path to wellness together.
Collaborative, personalized, evidence-based
I adopt a collaborative and personalized approach to meet each patient's unique needs, integrating evidence-based treatments with a focus on the whole person.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Integrating the latest clinical guidelines with psychotherapy frameworks — CBT, DBT, psychodynamic — for a comprehensive, research-supported approach.
Whole-Person Focus
Recognizing the vital role of families and environment, Dr. P works collaboratively with patients and families to offer effective, meaningful care.
Measurable Progress
Using objective neuropsychiatric testing tools to track outcomes over time and ensure your treatment plan is actually working for you.
Sustainable Results
A functional approach uncovering biological factors that often leads to effective, sustainable resolutions without relying solely on medication.