Depression Treatment in Cedar Park, TX
Care from a board-certified psychiatrist for people who are still functioning but no longer feel like themselves.
Many people with depression keep showing up. The work gets done and nobody sees a problem, but everything takes more effort and less feels enjoyable. Care here starts with understanding what is driving that, before settling on a diagnosis or a treatment.
What depression can look like
Major depressive disorder is diagnosed when low mood or loss of interest lasts most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, along with several other symptoms. A longer, lower-grade pattern lasting two years or more is called persistent depressive disorder. In busy professionals, depression is often masked by productivity, so it can go unrecognized for a long time.
Common experiences include:
- Low mood, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Sleeping too little or too much, or waking unrefreshed
- Low energy, or ordinary tasks feeling heavy
- Trouble concentrating or making decisions
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Guilt, feeling worthless, or hopelessness
- Pulling away from work, friends, or family
What else it could be
These symptoms do not always mean depression. The evaluation checks for look-alikes and overlapping conditions, including bipolar disorder (which matters before starting an antidepressant), anxiety, ADHD, burnout, sleep problems, and medical or substance-related causes. Getting this right shapes which treatment makes sense.
How care works here
A full evaluation first
New patients start with a short phone screen, then a psychiatric evaluation of up to 90 minutes covering your history, temperament, medical issues, sleep, and life story.
Treatment matched to you
Options include therapy built into your visits, medication when it helps, or both. For adults with major depression who have not improved enough on antidepressants, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a non-medication option offered in the office using the FDA-cleared Magstim Horizon system.
One physician over time
The psychiatrist who evaluates you manages your care, with follow-up visits of 30 or 45 minutes. Telehealth and in-person visits are available for adults located in Texas.
Who this care is built for
Common questions
How do I tell depression from burnout?
Burnout is tied to work and often eases when the workload or setting changes. Depression tends to follow you into time off and affects sleep, interest, and self-worth outside work. They can occur together, and an evaluation sorts out which is driving things.
Do I need medication?
Not always. The right approach depends on symptom severity, your history, and your preferences. Therapy, medication, TMS, or a combination may be considered.
When is TMS an option?
It is generally considered for adults with major depression who have not had enough benefit from antidepressant medication.