Where the offices are
The directory lists 13 psychiatry offices in and around Austin. They cluster in a few parts of the city: four share the 78731 ZIP code in Northwest Hills, three are in 78759 in north Austin, two are in 78746 in the west, and single offices are in 78758, 78704 and 78705. One more is in Pflugerville, 78660. Several offices list suites in office buildings along North Mopac Expressway and Jollyville Road. If you live far from an office, ask about video visits, which many offices offer for follow-ups.
Browse the full directory, or look at the offices by area: North and Northwest Austin and Round Rock, Cedar Park and Pflugerville.
Travis County crisis and community services
Integral Care provides low-cost healthcare and social services in Travis County for people affected by mental health conditions, substance use disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities, and it serves nearly 30,000 people each year. Its 24-hour helpline is 512-472-HELP (4357). The toll-free line is 844-398-8252 and the TTY line is 512-703-1395. The helpline can direct you to in-person services.
For a crisis, you can also call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, at any hour. Texans can call or text 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org for local services. The crisis and urgent help page collects the numbers in one place.
Choosing among Austin offices
Offices differ in what they offer: some pair psychiatry with therapy, some focus on medication management and some offer treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. The listing category on each profile tells you how the office describes itself. Call two or three and ask the same questions each time.
- Does the office accept my insurance plan, and what does the first visit cost?
- Are new patients being scheduled now, and how soon is the first opening?
- Can follow-up visits be done by video?
- Who handles refills and urgent questions between visits?
The cost and insurance guide explains Medicare coverage, parity rules and good faith estimates if you pay without insurance.
Checking credentials
The Texas Medical Board's Look Up a License tool shows a physician's license status, education and disciplinary history, and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology lets the public look up board certification. Both are free. The credentials guide shows how, and your first psychiatry visit covers what to bring once you book.
Common questions
How many psychiatry offices are listed in Austin?
The directory lists 13 offices, 12 of them in Austin itself, with address, phone and website.
Where in Austin are most of the offices?
The most listings share the 78731 ZIP code in Northwest Hills, followed by 78759 in north Austin and 78746 in the west. See North and Northwest Austin.
Who do I call for a mental health crisis in Austin?
Call or text 988 at any hour, or call 911 for immediate danger. In Travis County, Integral Care's 24-hour helpline is 512-472-4357.
Can I see a psychiatrist by video from Austin?
Many offices offer video visits for some or all appointments. Ask the office, and read telepsychiatry for how to prepare.
How do I check a psychiatrist's Texas license?
Use the Texas Medical Board's Look Up a License tool. The credentials guide explains what the profile shows.