When mood, worry, attention, or sleep starts affecting daily life, knowing where to begin can be difficult. A psychiatric consultation gives you space to explain what has changed, ask questions, and consider your options with a mental health clinician.
When contacting us, tell us which service you’re interested in and your preferred day and time. Our team will review your request and contact you to confirm the next step. Submitting a request does not book an appointment.
A starting point, even without a diagnosis
You can request a consultation for a first assessment, persistent symptoms, a second opinion, or questions about your current treatment. Depression, anxiety, OCD, attention concerns, mood changes, and sleep difficulties can overlap. An evaluation considers the whole picture rather than treating a symptom checklist as a diagnosis.
What to bring and what to expect
Before the visit, gather your medication and supplement list, past treatment names and responses, relevant records, and insurance information. Write down two or three changes you most want help with, such as getting through work, sleeping more consistently, or spending less time caught in worry.
During the appointment, discuss your symptoms, medical and mental health history, daily functioning, and priorities. Ask how the clinician reached their assessment, whether additional information is needed, and what each proposed option involves. A consultation does not obligate you to start medication or a procedure.
Leave with questions answered and next steps clarified
Possible next steps include follow-up visits, medication management, psychotherapy, or a discussion of other services when appropriate. Some questions take more than one visit to resolve. Ask how progress will be reviewed and who to contact between appointments; an assessment is the beginning of care, not a promise of a particular result.
Plan your visit and cost
Appointment length, provider availability, insurance participation, and self-pay charges must be confirmed with the office. Your cost can depend on the visit type, your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the clinician is in network for your specific plan. Request an estimate before the appointment.
Common consultation questions
Do I need to know which treatment I want?
No. You can start by describing your concerns. Use the consultation to compare appropriate options and understand why a clinician recommends them.
Will I receive a prescription at the first visit?
A prescription is not guaranteed. Medication decisions depend on the assessment, safety considerations, and whether more information is needed.
Can this appointment address an urgent crisis?
Routine appointment requests are not emergency care. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Care at TMS of Austin
Our practice is led by founder and medical director Ramon Aragon, MD, FAPA. Psychiatric consultations, medication management, psychotherapy, and specialized services give you several options to discuss within one practice. Our offices are in South Austin and North Central Austin; confirm the provider, service location, and availability with the office.
Office locations and contact information
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Planning your visit
Our South Austin office is at 1213 W. Slaughter Ln #110, Austin, TX 78748. Our North Central Austin office is at 1106 Clayton Ln #240W, Austin, TX 78723. Confirm the provider, service location, visit format, and appointment length with our team before traveling.
When requesting care, share your preferred day and time and whether you prefer an in-person or virtual visit. The team will review your request and confirm the details; submitting a request or selecting a preference does not book or hold an appointment.
New patients: completing the new-patient form helps the team prepare for benefits verification, appointment reminders, and confirmation. If you have already submitted it, ask the office to check receipt rather than sending another copy. Avoid putting detailed health information in ordinary email.
Take the next step
For immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Website requests are not emergency care.
Information sources
NIMH: finding help for mental health concerns
Updated October 14, 2026. This information supports a conversation with your clinician and is not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation.