When depression is not responding to primary care, or is complex enough to need both medication and therapy, this is the appropriate level of care.
Psych Dimensions provides depression treatment at 918 S Interstate 35, Georgetown, TX 78628. The practice has served patients across Williamson County since 2015, with a clinical team that holds advanced psychiatric credentials. Call (512) 535-3777 to schedule an evaluation in Georgetown.
The most common misconception about depression is that it primarily presents as persistent sadness. Many people living with significant depression do not describe themselves as particularly sad. What they describe is something harder to name:
These presentations are often dismissed as burnout, stress, or personality. They are clinical depression until proven otherwise, and they are treatable.
A primary care provider can treat mild to moderate depression. Many people respond well to an initial antidepressant prescribed by their PCP, and that is appropriate care for straightforward presentations.
Psychiatric care is the right level of care when:
Persistent depressed mood or loss of interest that causes significant functional impairment, present for at least two weeks but typically much longer. MDD is the most common presentation seen at this practice.
Lower grade but chronic depression lasting two years or more. Often described as feeling fine but never really good. Frequently under treated because the symptoms are not as acute as MDD.
Depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most commonly emerging in fall or winter and remitting in spring.
A common co-occurring presentation in which anxiety and depression are both present. Treatment must address both conditions.
ADHD frequently presents alongside depression, and the two conditions require coordinated treatment. The Georgetown team evaluates for both during the initial assessment.
Depression occurring after childbirth, ranging from mild to severe. Requires prompt evaluation and coordinated care.
A thorough holistic psychiatry evaluation is the starting point. The evaluation establishes whether depression is present, what type, and whether co-occurring conditions complicate the picture. This takes 60 to 90 minutes and is more thorough than a typical PCP appointment focused on prescribing.
When medication is part of the plan, the team selects antidepressants carefully based on your presentation, history, and medical context. The team considers which medication class is appropriate, starts at the right dose, and monitors the response at follow up appointments.
For patients who have tried multiple antidepressants without finding one that works well, pharmacogenetics testing can identify genetic factors that affect how your body processes specific medications. This reduces the trial and error that makes antidepressant treatment frustrating for some patients. Psych Dimensions offers this testing at the Georgetown location.
Therapy for depression is available within the same practice. CBT and DBT are the evidence based modalities the team uses for depression. Therapy is particularly important for depression with significant cognitive patterns, such as persistent negative thinking or worthlessness beliefs, or for patients who want to reduce reliance on long term medication.
Depression treatment is not a one time appointment. The team monitors how the treatment plan is working, adjusts medication when indicated, and continues care as long as needed.
Depression treatment is not a one time appointment. The team monitors how the treatment plan is working, adjusts medication when indicated, and continues care as long as needed.
Not necessarily. Antidepressant treatment duration depends on the severity of the episode, the number of prior episodes, and your response to treatment. For a first episode of moderate depression, medication is often continued for 6 to 12 months after remission and then tapered. For recurrent or severe depression, longer term maintenance may be appropriate. This is a conversation you will have with your provider, not a decision made for you.
Not every antidepressant works for every patient. If your first medication does not produce adequate response after an appropriate trial, the team adjusts the plan by changing the dose, switching medications, or adding a second agent. Pharmacogenetics testing is also available to help guide these decisions.
This is discussed specifically for whatever medication is recommended. The team explains common side effects, what to monitor, and what to report before your next appointment.
When medication is part of the treatment plan, the team at Psych Dimensions manages it carefully. Medication management for anxiety at this practice means:
Medication is not automatically the first recommendation. For some anxiety presentations, especially mild to moderate generalized anxiety, therapy alone produces excellent outcomes. For moderate to severe anxiety, or anxiety that has not responded to therapy alone, medication is often the appropriate addition.
Psych Dimensions has been treating anxiety at the Georgetown clinic on S IH-35 since 2015. Adults working or living in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, and the surrounding Williamson County communities can access care at this location. The office is open Monday through Thursday until 7pm. Call (512) 535-3777.
New patients can call (512) 535-3777 to schedule an evaluation at the Georgetown location. The office is open Monday through Thursday until 7pm, and most new patients are seen within a few days of their initial call.
Psych Dimensions, Georgetown Address
918 S Interstate 35
Georgetown, TX 78628
Dr. Thomas at Psych Dimensions in Georgetown, Texas has been wonderful to work with. I’ve had both face-to-face and video appointments, and every experience has been positive. Dr. Thomas took the time to truly get to know me and made me feel heard and understood. He listened carefully and worked thoughtfully with me to address my anxiety and insomnia rather than rushing through appointments. I always felt supported and respected, and I’m very grateful for the care I’ve received. I would highly recommend Dr. Thomas to anyone looking for a compassionate and attentive psychiatrist.
The Georgetown team treats major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, postpartum depression, and depression co-occurring with anxiety, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. All treatment begins with a full evaluation.
Treatment begins with an evaluation to determine the type and severity of depression and any co-occurring conditions. Based on that evaluation, the provider may recommend medication, therapy, or both. The practice provides both psychiatric medication management and individual psychotherapy at the Georgetown location.
Yes. The team prescribes antidepressants when appropriate, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and other classes depending on your specific presentation and history. All prescribing follows a thorough evaluation.
This is common and not a reason to give up on treatment. The team can review your prior medication history, consider pharmacogenetics testing to guide medication selection, and build a plan that accounts for what has and has not worked in the past.
Yes. Individual psychotherapy using CBT and DBT is available at the Georgetown location. Patients who need both medication management and therapy can access both within the same practice.
Burnout typically improves with rest, reduced stressors, and lifestyle changes. Clinical depression does not reliably respond to those changes alone and involves neurobiological factors that require clinical treatment. An evaluation is the best way to distinguish between the two.
This varies by patient and presentation. Medication response is typically assessed at four to eight weeks. Therapy typically runs 12 to 20 sessions for a focused episode. Long term maintenance is discussed based on your clinical history.
Call (512) 535-3777 to schedule a new patient evaluation at 918 S IH-35, Georgetown, TX 78628.
