Women's Mental Health

What makes women's mental health care different?

Hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause can all affect mood, anxiety, and overall mental health in ways that general psychiatric care doesn't always account for. Our providers are trained to recognize these patterns and factor them into diagnosis and treatment, rather than treating every case of depression or anxiety the same way.

What conditions do you treat?

Our providers treat a range of conditions that commonly affect women, including:

• Depression, including postpartum depression following pregnancy
• Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and panic symptoms
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of PMS involving depression, anxiety, and irritability in the one to two weeks before your period
• Perimenopause-related mood symptoms, including irritability, mood swings, and depression during the transition to menopause

Do you treat postpartum depression?

Yes. Postpartum depression can affect your ability to care for yourself and your baby, and it deserves fast, attentive care. Our providers work with you to identify what you're experiencing and build a treatment plan, whether that's medication, supportive therapy, or both, so you can start feeling like yourself again.

Do you treat PMDD or perimenopause mood symptoms?

Yes. These are conditions that are frequently dismissed or mistaken for "just PMS" or "just getting older." Our providers take them seriously as real, treatable mental health conditions and will work with you to find what actually helps, whether that's medication management, supportive therapy, or coordinating with your OB-GYN or primary care provider.

What does treatment look like?

Every treatment plan starts with a thorough evaluation of your history, symptoms, and goals. From there, your provider may recommend medication management, supportive therapy, or a combination of both, and will collaborate with any other providers on your care team, including your therapist or OB-GYN, so your care stays coordinated. You're an active partner in this process: understanding your diagnosis and the reasoning behind your treatment plan is part of how we work.

Who will I see?

Our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are highly trained, exceptional clinicians who provide the attentive, personal care our patients know us for, grounded in the clinical experience and vision of our founder, Dr. Samantha Symons. You'll be matched with a provider suited to your needs, not routed to whoever happens to be available.

Do you accept my insurance?

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, and we also welcome patients paying out of pocket. If your plan isn't BCBS PPO, cash pay is a straightforward path to care with us, including the flexibility of longer, unrushed visits and continuity with the provider of your choice.

How soon can I be seen?

We know that waiting weeks for an appointment isn't realistic when you're struggling. We work to get new patients seen quickly, and we're happy to talk through timing when you call or request an appointment online.

Can I do telehealth?

We see patients in person at our Austin office and believe it's the best setting for building the kind of relationship good psychiatric care depends on. For patients who need it, telehealth is available across Texas as a flexible option to help you stay consistent with care.

How do I get started?

Call 512-521-0868 or request an appointment online. We'll help you find the right provider and get you scheduled.