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Austin Psychiatry GuideFinding and preparing for psychiatric care in Central Texas

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North and Northwest Austin

Two ZIP codes hold seven of the directory's offices: 78731 in Northwest Hills and 78759 in north Austin. Here is who is listed where, and how to choose between offices that sit close together.

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78731: Northwest Hills

Four listings share the 78731 ZIP code. Their addresses are suites in office buildings along West 38th Street, North Mopac Expressway, Executive Center Drive and Balcones Drive.

Because the offices are near each other, it is practical to compare them by phone before you visit any of them: plans accepted, first visit cost, availability for new patients and whether follow-up visits can be by video.

78759: North Austin

Three listings have 78759 addresses, on North Mopac Expressway and Jollyville Road.

Each profile page shows the address, phone number, website and a map so you can plan the trip before you book.

How to choose between nearby offices

When several offices are a short drive apart, location stops being the deciding factor and fit takes over. The National Institute of Mental Health suggests asking about a provider's experience with your concern, the usual approach to treatment, how long treatment tends to last, whether they accept your insurance and what treatment costs, and noting whether you feel comfortable and able to trust the provider.

  • Write the same four questions down and ask each office.
  • Note how the office answers: clearly, quickly and with respect for your time.
  • Confirm the provider's Texas license on the Texas Medical Board lookup.
  • Ask whether video visits are available if traffic or schedules make travel hard.

See your first psychiatry visit for what to bring, and checking a psychiatrist for license and board certification checks.

Elsewhere in Austin

The rest of the directory covers offices in central, south and west Austin and one in Pflugerville. Start with the directory, or read about psychiatry in Austin and Travis County crisis services.

Common questions

Why are there so many psychiatry offices in 78731?

Four of the directory listings have 78731 addresses, in office suites along West 38th Street, North Mopac Expressway, Executive Center Drive and Balcones Drive.

Which offices are in 78759?

Three listings: Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry, Serenity Mental Health Centers and The Timothy Center. Each profile has the address, phone and a map.

Do these offices offer video visits?

Many offices offer them for some visits. Ask when you call, and read telepsychiatry to prepare.

How do I compare offices that are close together?

Ask each the same questions: plans accepted, first visit cost, how soon new patients are seen and whether follow-ups can be by video.

Can I check a psychiatrist's license before I call?

Yes. The Texas Medical Board's Look Up a License tool is free and shows license status and board actions.

Sources

  1. nimh.nih.gov
  2. tmb.texas.gov
  3. integralcare.org