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Compassionate Psychiatry Care in Austin, TX
Dr. Linda Taylor, D.O has been dedicated to providing compassionate psychiatric care since 1996. Our practice combines extensive clinical expertise with personalized treatment plans to address a wide range of mental health concerns. With board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and specialized training from Columbia University, we offer evidence-based therapies including psychiatric medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and genetic testing for treatment-resistant depression.Our mission emphasizes respectful care, continuous patient support, and integrating the latest advancements in psychiatric science. We maintain a safe, non-judgmental environment where patients can explore their mental health needs through comprehensive evaluations and tailored interventions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 20+ years of service to the Austin community and numerous success stories from patients who have achieved significant personal and professional growth through our care.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Genetic Testing
Supportive Psychotherapy
Insight-Oriented Therapy
ADHD Treatment
Anxiety Disorders Care
Depression Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of board-certified psychiatric expertise
- Our treatment integrates Columbia University-trained methodologies
- We provide Mayo Clinic genetic testing for personalized medication plans
- Our practice maintains a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment
- We specialize in treating complex conditions like treatment-resistant depression
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What people say
Significant career advancements
Effective panic attack treatment
Successful law school completion
Complete depression recovery
Trustworthy Columbia training
Services
Psychiatric Medication Management
Comprehensive evaluation and prescription of psychiatric medications tailored to individual needs. Our approach includes monitoring treatment effectiveness, adjusting dosages as needed, and safely managing medication tapering. We specialize in treating complex cases and utilize genetic testing to optimize medication selection for improved outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Evidence-based therapy focusing on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors. Our CBT programs help patients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. Treatment emphasizes skill-building through structured techniques and real-world application for lasting mental health improvements.
Genetic Testing
Advanced Mayo Clinic Cytochrome P450 genetic testing to determine optimal psychiatric medication responses. This service identifies individual genetic factors affecting drug metabolism, reducing trial-and-error prescribing. Results guide personalized treatment plans that enhance medication effectiveness while minimizing adverse reactions for improved patient safety.
Supportive Psychotherapy
Empathetic therapy focusing on strengthening patients' natural coping mechanisms during challenging life transitions. Our approach emphasizes building self-awareness and resilience through active listening and collaborative problem-solving. This service helps patients navigate stressors like relationship changes, career challenges, and personal loss.
Insight-Oriented Therapy
In-depth exploration of unconscious patterns and past experiences influencing current behavior. This therapy promotes self-discovery through open dialogue about thoughts, feelings, and relationships. We help patients develop greater self-understanding and break negative cycles by examining long-standing behavioral patterns and their underlying causes.
People
Dr. Linda Taylor
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 25+ years of experience, trained at Columbia University and Mayo Clinic. Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches including genetic testing and psychotherapy.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, genetic testing, supportive psychotherapy, and treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD.
Do you accept insurance?
Please review our Policies page for insurance details or contact our office directly for current insurance verification information.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your insurance card, photo ID, current medications, and any relevant medical history documents for comprehensive evaluation.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer extended weekday hours until 8 PM and Saturday appointments from 2-8 PM to accommodate working professionals.
How does genetic testing improve treatment?
Genetic testing identifies medication metabolism patterns, enabling personalized prescriptions that maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects for better treatment outcomes.
Reviews (6)
Joseph Bae
May 27, 2021
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Terrible waste of time and money, Dr. Taylor will waste your time going off different tangents completely unrelated to your mental health for hours (if you let her) before charging you for all this wasted time. What could've been a quick 30 minute meeting turned into 2 hours due to her unnecessary ranting. There are legitimate reasons for her low reviews, absolutely avoid her if you care at all for your mental health.
Zachary Woodall
Jan 26, 2021
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I spent over 45 minutes on the phone with her simply trying to make an appointment for a mental health evaluation. Initially she struck me as very disorganized and strange. But then at the 45 minute mark, after we had finally begun to schedule an appointment time, she found out some information about my case that she didnt feel capable of handling(Im currently on medical leave from work) and told me she couldnt see me. When I told her that someone else was handling the paperwork for the medical leave she flatly told me to Save it, sir. Im not going to see you until after youre
Pennie Walters
Jan 03, 2021
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Dr. Taylor gives her full attention and care to each patient. She helped me through a trying time and helped me discover the right medication. She can counsel you, provide therapy and prescribe the right meds. There are reviews on here that are simply unfair. She is a caring and careful doctor who always returns calls. She has helped many people, including me.
Fred Desoto
Dec 11, 2020
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To all of you Neath Sayers, Dr. Linda Taylor is a very intelligent person and much smarter than you are giving her credit for. If you are looking for a psychiatrist to blindly prescribe medication that your other doctors refuse to prescribe, Dr. Taylor is not a good choice. She is not going to subscribe a specific mediation to you just because you ask for it. She can tell when you are trying to scam her. She follows strict medical guidelines in her issuing of subscriptions. And yes, sometimes you have to wait but once she sees you she stops the clock and dedicates her attention to you. There
Nick M.
Jun 25, 2019
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If I could give less 1 star I would. Called for a new patient appointment 4 times in 3 weeks and never so much as received an acknowledgement. Unprofessional, unacceptable.
Ken R.
Jun 19, 2019
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Two thumbs down!! Left two messages as a new patient to who has chronic ocd/depression tp Dr Taylor with no return call. Very unprofessional. It's hard enough to reach out with a mental illness and it's very disappointing to not receive a phone call in return, even if my situation is too demanding for the psychiatrists skills.
