Compassionate Anxiety Psychiatrist in Austin, Texas
Psychiatric evaluation and personalized treatment for anxiety, panic attacks, persistent worry, and related physical symptoms.
You Are More Than Your Anxiety
When anxiety takes hold, it’s not “just stress.” It disrupts your sleep, shortens your patience, and leaves you feeling restless, no matter how hard you try to calm down. We understand anxiety can often be a symptom of something deeper.
Through a thorough evaluation that includes tools such as psychoanalysis, lifestyle evaluations, and genetic testing, we can identify a strategic plan to address the cause of your anxiety beyond quick prescriptions. Your nervous system, hormones, stress patterns, perinatal journey, and personal history all matter when it comes to resolving anxiety.
Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat
Anxiety looks different for everyone, but at its root, it is the miscalibration of your sympathetic nervous system. As your anxiety psychiatrist, we help patients identify the specific patterns behind their symptoms so treatment can be precise and effective. We treat:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Chronic worry and unease that never fully settles.
Panic Disorder: Sudden episodes of chest tightness, racing heart, dizziness, and overwhelming fear.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Persistent anxiety and hypervigilance following trauma.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear and panic in social settings, often leading to avoidance.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Repetitive thoughts or behaviors such as checking, cleaning, or counting.
What they say
Do You Need an Anxiety Psychiatrist?
If your anxiety is affecting your ability to live and work as normal, then a psychiatrist can help. Sometimes medication helps. Sometimes therapy, lifestyle changes, or functional medicine are part of the plan. Our anxiety treatments are designed for:
Adults whose daily functioning is interrupted by worry, panic, or restlessness
High-achievers whose anxiety no longer responds to therapy alone
Individuals searching for a panic disorder psychiatrist in Austin, TX or specialized support
Women's Mental Health
Women’s mental health care in Austin provides personalized psychiatric evaluation and treatment for the emotional and hormonal changes that can affect well-being throughout every stage of life. Care is tailored to identify the underlying factors influencing symptoms and create a treatment plan that supports lasting mental wellness.
OCD Specialist
OCD specialist care in Austin takes a whole-person approach by evaluating the biological and neurological factors that may contribute to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Personalized treatment plans are designed to support long-term mental wellness and improved daily functioning.
Source Psychiatric Care
A full-spectrum approach to mental health. We combine traditional psychiatric tools with root-cause diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, and personalized protocols — because true healing requires more than just medication.
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
A guided ketamine-based approach that supports deep emotional processing, helping you work through trauma, gain clarity, and create lasting change within a safe, structured psychiatric care setting Focused on safety and integration and care.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Clear emotional blocks — fast. ART is a breakthrough modality that uses imagery and eye movements to process trauma without reliving it. Many clients experience profound relief in just a few sessions. delivered in a safe, structured clinical setting.
ADHD
Comprehensive ADHD psychiatric care in Austin focused on accurate diagnosis, medication management, and personalized treatment plans. We help improve focus, organization, and daily functioning through structured, evidence-based support.
Trauma
Trauma psychiatric care in Austin focused on understanding how trauma affects the nervous system, emotions, and daily life. Treatment is trauma-informed and may include structured evaluation, medication, and integrative approaches for deep healing and stability.
Perinatal
Perinatal psychiatric care in Austin focused on mental health before, during, and after pregnancy. Treatment supports anxiety, mood changes, and emotional overwhelm with personalized evaluation, medication options, and integrative support for mothers and new parents.
DNA Methylation
DNA methylation psychiatry in Austin uses advanced genetic and epigenetic insights to understand how gene expression affects mood, energy, and mental health. Care is personalized to uncover biological patterns and guide targeted, integrative treatment.
Our Approach to Anxiety Psychiatry
Step 1: Comprehensive Intake
You’ll complete a detailed intake that covers your symptoms, medical history, stress patterns, and goals. We also review past records and current medications so we see the whole picture.
Step 2: Root-Cause Evaluation
We go deeper than symptoms. This includes examining nervous system regulation, genetics, hormonal and gut health, inflammation, and lifestyle factors that contribute to anxiety.
Step 3: Personalized Care Plan
You’ll receive a tailored plan that may include psychiatric support, therapy referrals, functional medicine strategies, supplements, or nervous system tools. Ongoing support is available.
Anxiety Symptoms That May Need Psychiatric Evaluation
- Worry that feels difficult to control
- Racing thoughts or repeated “what if” thinking
- Panic attacks or sudden intense fear
- Rapid heartbeat, dizziness, sweating, or shortness of breath
- Muscle tension, headaches, or stomach discomfort
- Irritability or feeling constantly on edge
- Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
- Avoidance of work, social situations, travel, or other activities
- Anxiety that interferes with relationships or job performance
- Symptoms that continue despite psychotherapy or previous medication
How Your Care Unfolds
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Meet Dr. Lauren Williams, Your Anxiety Psychiatrist
Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Functional Medicine Trained | Trauma-Informed
I do not believe in medicating anxiety symptoms and sending you on your way. My practice is built around working with a select number of clients to deliver precise, thoughtful care. Together, we decide whether medication, therapy, or integrative strategies are the right fit. Every choice is grounded in science, clinical training, and respect for your lived experience.
What They Say
“Dr. Williams is a compassionate and knowledgeable psychiatrist in Austin who also integrates functional medicine into her approach. As a fellow mental health provider, I appreciate her client-centered care. She’s a valuable resource for individuals seeking psychiatric support, medication management, and a more integrative path to mental wellness. I feel confident recommending her to those looking for comprehensive mental health care.”
Source Psychiatry™ and Common Anxiety Care Approaches
| Care Area | Source Psychiatry™ | Common Anxiety Care Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Focus | Reviews symptoms alongside medical history, current medications, previous records, stress patterns, and personal treatment goals. | Usually reviews current symptoms, psychiatric history, previous treatments, and how anxiety affects daily life. |
| Factors Considered | May consider nervous system regulation, genetics, hormonal and gut health, inflammation, lifestyle, and personal history when relevant. | May focus on psychological, behavioral, environmental, and medical factors connected to anxiety. |
| Laboratory Review | Baseline laboratory work is included in the published patient journey, with optional advanced testing when clinically appropriate. | Laboratory testing may be requested when symptoms, medications, or medical history suggest a need for further evaluation. |
| Treatment Planning | A tailored plan may include psychiatric support, therapy referrals, functional medicine strategies, supplements, or nervous system tools. | A treatment plan may include psychotherapy, medication, coping strategies, lifestyle changes, or referrals to other clinicians. |
| Medication Decisions | Medication is considered collaboratively alongside therapy and integrative strategies rather than used as the automatic starting point. | Medication may be recommended based on the diagnosis, symptom severity, medical history, and previous treatment response. |
| Care Structure | The care pathway includes a clinical history session, physician evaluation, laboratory processing period, integration visit, and scheduled follow-ups. | Care commonly begins with an evaluation followed by appointments scheduled according to treatment needs and progress. |
| Ongoing Support | Follow-up care is used to adjust the plan, support stability, and consider targeted therapies such as ART or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy when indicated. | Follow-up care may include symptom monitoring, medication adjustments, psychotherapy, and referrals for additional support. |
Care varies by provider, setting, diagnosis, and individual needs. The comparison describes broad care patterns rather than every psychiatric practice.
UT Austin Mental Health Survey
25.6% of surveyed UT Austin students reported an anxiety diagnosis, the highest rate among the listed mental health conditions.
Reported Mental Health Diagnoses
Percent of surveyed UT Austin students
Source: UT Austin Healthyhorns, Mental Health Issues Brief, 2024
Anxiety Psychiatrist Austin, TX: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a psychiatrist treat anxiety?
Yes. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose anxiety disorders and prescribe medication. At Source Psychiatry™, anxiety treatment may also include therapy referrals and integrative care.
How much does anxiety treatment cost in Austin, TX?
Sessions typically range from $300 to $600, depending on the provider and whether the practice is private pay or insurance-based.
Do I need a referral to see an anxiety psychiatrist?
What medications are used for anxiety?
Can a psychiatrist help with panic disorder?
