Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists in West Lake Hills, TX
I have over 23 years of experience with mental health issues. I am certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. I strive to treat all aspects of my patient's life, including exercise and nutrition in addition to counseling and medication. My goal is to empower patients to take the best care of themselves.
I have over 23 years of experience with mental health issues. I am certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. I strive to treat all aspects of my patient's life, including exercise and nutrition in addition to counseling and medication. My goal is to empower patients to take the best care of themselves.
Ali Sargeant
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic modalities.
Are you tired of being tired? Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your life? Do you believe that no one understands what you are going through?
Help is available with a single, phone call. Do not keep repeating the same cycle as yesterday. Now is the time to take charge!
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I provide thoughtful, personalized care for adults who want clarity, collaboration, and a provider who truly takes the time to understand the full picture. Call today, I believe I can help you where you are!
My practice is self-pay, which allows for more personalized appointments.
I specialize in person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic modalities.
Are you tired of being tired? Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your life? Do you believe that no one understands what you are going through?
Help is available with a single, phone call. Do not keep repeating the same cycle as yesterday. Now is the time to take charge!
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I provide thoughtful, personalized care for adults who want clarity, collaboration, and a provider who truly takes the time to understand the full picture. Call today, I believe I can help you where you are!
My practice is self-pay, which allows for more personalized appointments.
I am looking for those people who don't understand why they feel the way they do because one of my greatest pleasures is to help you find answers and the steps to get better. I enjoy teaching my patients and can often make the complex disorders understandable. I like to empower my patients to choose the best treatments for them. I have experience with the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, substance use, personality disorders and schizophrenia. I am up to date on the latest treatments but I also love when I can help people off of their medications for good.
I am looking for those people who don't understand why they feel the way they do because one of my greatest pleasures is to help you find answers and the steps to get better. I enjoy teaching my patients and can often make the complex disorders understandable. I like to empower my patients to choose the best treatments for them. I have experience with the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, substance use, personality disorders and schizophrenia. I am up to date on the latest treatments but I also love when I can help people off of their medications for good.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
I am Dr. Ghadeer Okayli, an adult psychiatrist in Central Austin,Tx. I have 22years of experience in treating adults with a large spectrum of psychiatric conditions like Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and ADHD to mention a few. I was privileged to be trained in top psychiatric programs, by world renowned psychiatrists and researchers like Drs. Herbert Y Meltzer, Joe Calabrese, Brian Roth, Ned Kalin, and others. The training provided a strong foundation to build my practice on. I have continued to consult with my mentors throughout the past 22years. I am equipped with state of the art knowledge.
I am Dr. Ghadeer Okayli, an adult psychiatrist in Central Austin,Tx. I have 22years of experience in treating adults with a large spectrum of psychiatric conditions like Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and ADHD to mention a few. I was privileged to be trained in top psychiatric programs, by world renowned psychiatrists and researchers like Drs. Herbert Y Meltzer, Joe Calabrese, Brian Roth, Ned Kalin, and others. The training provided a strong foundation to build my practice on. I have continued to consult with my mentors throughout the past 22years. I am equipped with state of the art knowledge.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background in counseling psychology and oncology. I provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, brief supportive therapy, and psychoeducation using a holistic, evidenced based, inclusive, and client-centered approach. My practice and experience focus on depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, chronic illness, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background in counseling psychology and oncology. I provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, brief supportive therapy, and psychoeducation using a holistic, evidenced based, inclusive, and client-centered approach. My practice and experience focus on depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, chronic illness, and trauma-related disorders.
My vision of care includes identifying strengths, weaknesses, unique abilities and challenges of the person. This helps me to develop a comprehensive individualized plan in an integrative holistic model of care. I like to follow evidence based treatment approach. As every person’s need is unique, I try to develop a plan of care which best addresses this need and it ranges from just talk therapy to talk therapy plus medication management or only medication management.
My vision of care includes identifying strengths, weaknesses, unique abilities and challenges of the person. This helps me to develop a comprehensive individualized plan in an integrative holistic model of care. I like to follow evidence based treatment approach. As every person’s need is unique, I try to develop a plan of care which best addresses this need and it ranges from just talk therapy to talk therapy plus medication management or only medication management.
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges, we’re here to help. We go beyond just prescribing medication—we listen, uncover the root cause, and tailor a treatment plan that fits your life. Whether through modern medicine, natural approaches, or psychotherapy, we see medication as one option, not the only option. Our mission is to be your long-term partner in achieving real, lasting well-being—because true healing is about more than just a prescription.
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges, we’re here to help. We go beyond just prescribing medication—we listen, uncover the root cause, and tailor a treatment plan that fits your life. Whether through modern medicine, natural approaches, or psychotherapy, we see medication as one option, not the only option. Our mission is to be your long-term partner in achieving real, lasting well-being—because true healing is about more than just a prescription.
I am a Stanford-trained, board certified adult psychiatrist licensed in California and Texas. My practice is centered around providing psychotherapy and medication management to help treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, and stress in addition to helping foster self-exploration, personal growth and cultivate healthy relationships.
I am a Stanford-trained, board certified adult psychiatrist licensed in California and Texas. My practice is centered around providing psychotherapy and medication management to help treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, and stress in addition to helping foster self-exploration, personal growth and cultivate healthy relationships.
When you’re going through a difficult time, the hardest part isn’t just the struggle - it’s figuring out where to turn. The phone calls. The waitlists. The uncertainty. The feeling that you have to fight just to get help.
We created Austin PsychCare because we believe getting help shouldn’t feel like another battle. It should feel clear, accessible, and hopeful.
Austin PsychCare is a team of clinicians deeply trained in both psychotherapy and pharmacology. We believe the best care doesn’t choose between science and humanity - it integrates both.
When you’re going through a difficult time, the hardest part isn’t just the struggle - it’s figuring out where to turn. The phone calls. The waitlists. The uncertainty. The feeling that you have to fight just to get help.
We created Austin PsychCare because we believe getting help shouldn’t feel like another battle. It should feel clear, accessible, and hopeful.
Austin PsychCare is a team of clinicians deeply trained in both psychotherapy and pharmacology. We believe the best care doesn’t choose between science and humanity - it integrates both.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a passion for helping individuals and families enhance their communication and emotional understanding. Born in India and raised throughout America, my multicultural upbringing has deeply influenced my empathetic approach to psychiatry. As a child, I was often described as a "thinker," a trait that led me to express my feelings through work. It was during my young adulthood that I realized the importance of not only thinking, but also speaking openly about emotions, a journey that continues to shape my professional and personal life.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a passion for helping individuals and families enhance their communication and emotional understanding. Born in India and raised throughout America, my multicultural upbringing has deeply influenced my empathetic approach to psychiatry. As a child, I was often described as a "thinker," a trait that led me to express my feelings through work. It was during my young adulthood that I realized the importance of not only thinking, but also speaking openly about emotions, a journey that continues to shape my professional and personal life.
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Dr. Frederic Wilson is a licensed medical doctor specializing in psychiatry for all ages. Dr. Wilson utilizes a multidimensional approach to the mental health needs of his patients incorporating the biological, psychological, and social aspects of their lives. Dr. Wilson is board certified in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Frederic Wilson is a licensed medical doctor specializing in psychiatry for all ages. Dr. Wilson utilizes a multidimensional approach to the mental health needs of his patients incorporating the biological, psychological, and social aspects of their lives. Dr. Wilson is board certified in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
CBT and Schema-based teletherapy is also provided.
Currently offering online telemedicine appointments to all Texas Residents. My pledge to you: I will actively listen to your unique story-what is troubling you, impairing you and distressing you. I will work in collaboration with you to primarily discover what your personal goals are for treatment and then secondarily formulate a mutually-agreed upon strategy for treatment, for achieving your goals. I will do this with empathy and compassion; I will do this with all dignity, respect and complete confidentiality; and I will do this without judgment or assumption.
CBT and Schema-based teletherapy is also provided.
Currently offering online telemedicine appointments to all Texas Residents. My pledge to you: I will actively listen to your unique story-what is troubling you, impairing you and distressing you. I will work in collaboration with you to primarily discover what your personal goals are for treatment and then secondarily formulate a mutually-agreed upon strategy for treatment, for achieving your goals. I will do this with empathy and compassion; I will do this with all dignity, respect and complete confidentiality; and I will do this without judgment or assumption.
**Currently offering ONLINE TELEMEDICINE appointments to all Texas residents** My pledge to you: I will actively listen to your unique story--what is troubling you, impairing you and distressing you. I will work in collaboration with you to primarily discover what your personal goals are for treatment and then secondarily formulate a mutually-agreed upon strategy for treatment, for achieving your goals. I will do this with empathy and compassion; I will do this with all dignity, respect and complete confidentiality; and I will do this without judgment or assumption.
**Currently offering ONLINE TELEMEDICINE appointments to all Texas residents** My pledge to you: I will actively listen to your unique story--what is troubling you, impairing you and distressing you. I will work in collaboration with you to primarily discover what your personal goals are for treatment and then secondarily formulate a mutually-agreed upon strategy for treatment, for achieving your goals. I will do this with empathy and compassion; I will do this with all dignity, respect and complete confidentiality; and I will do this without judgment or assumption.
Are you feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia—and wishing someone would truly listen and understand? You don’t have to carry this burden alone. I’m here to walk beside you, helping you regain stability, peace, and hope. Mental health is real, and so is recovery. With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric and medical care, I provide compassionate, individualized treatment plans that honor your unique journey. Together, we’ll find the right balance to help you feel like yourself again.
Are you feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia—and wishing someone would truly listen and understand? You don’t have to carry this burden alone. I’m here to walk beside you, helping you regain stability, peace, and hope. Mental health is real, and so is recovery. With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric and medical care, I provide compassionate, individualized treatment plans that honor your unique journey. Together, we’ll find the right balance to help you feel like yourself again.
Sarah Fry, RN, PMHNP-BC is a highly experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing outpatient medication management follow up for older adolescents (16+) and adults residing in Texas. Individualized treatment plans typically incorporate psychiatric medication, skills training, behavioral interventions, and solution-focused counseling. Common conditions treated include Depression, Bipolar, trauma/PTSD, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive/OCD, Schizophrenia, psychosis, ADHD, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders.
Sarah Fry, RN, PMHNP-BC is a highly experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing outpatient medication management follow up for older adolescents (16+) and adults residing in Texas. Individualized treatment plans typically incorporate psychiatric medication, skills training, behavioral interventions, and solution-focused counseling. Common conditions treated include Depression, Bipolar, trauma/PTSD, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive/OCD, Schizophrenia, psychosis, ADHD, Insomnia, and Eating Disorders.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over ten years of clinical expertise among diverse patient populations. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, substance use disorders, and ADHD. I am experienced in treating adults, adolescents, and children.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over ten years of clinical expertise among diverse patient populations. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, substance use disorders, and ADHD. I am experienced in treating adults, adolescents, and children.
I blend evidence-based care ( CBT, mindfulness, supportive therapy) with safe medication management and whole-person strategies.
You’ve tried to hold it all together- work deadlines, family needs, relationships- but inside, it feels like you’re running on fumes. Your mind won’t shut off at night. You wake up already exhausted, replaying yesterday’s conversations and bracing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Anxiety, low mood, or obsessive thoughts steal your energy and focus, and no matter how “together” you look on the outside, inside you feel overwhelmed and alone. With over 20 years in healthcare (including service as a Navy Veteran), I bring a blend of medical expertise and empathy to help you move from merely surviving to truly thriving.
I blend evidence-based care ( CBT, mindfulness, supportive therapy) with safe medication management and whole-person strategies.
You’ve tried to hold it all together- work deadlines, family needs, relationships- but inside, it feels like you’re running on fumes. Your mind won’t shut off at night. You wake up already exhausted, replaying yesterday’s conversations and bracing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Anxiety, low mood, or obsessive thoughts steal your energy and focus, and no matter how “together” you look on the outside, inside you feel overwhelmed and alone. With over 20 years in healthcare (including service as a Navy Veteran), I bring a blend of medical expertise and empathy to help you move from merely surviving to truly thriving.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and positive reinforcement.
I work with clients across Texas & New Mexico who feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, unsure of their next steps, or who are managing more complex mental health conditions. Many come in dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia, or substance use and are seeking clarity, stability, and a way to feel more like themselves again. My approach focuses on understanding the full picture and creating a personalized, realistic plan. Through medication management, practical tools, and ongoing support, I help clients regain balance, improve daily functioning, and move forward with confidence.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and positive reinforcement.
I work with clients across Texas & New Mexico who feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, unsure of their next steps, or who are managing more complex mental health conditions. Many come in dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia, or substance use and are seeking clarity, stability, and a way to feel more like themselves again. My approach focuses on understanding the full picture and creating a personalized, realistic plan. Through medication management, practical tools, and ongoing support, I help clients regain balance, improve daily functioning, and move forward with confidence.
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FAQ - Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists
Do psychiatrists provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Yes, many psychiatrists provide CBT as a therapeutic approach in sessions with clients. CBT is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health challenges. Psychiatrists who provide CBT can be particularly valuable when your condition may benefit from both therapy *and* medication, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD or PTSD. However, some psychiatrists choose to focus primarily on medication management rather than ongoing therapy. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to confirm that they actively incorporate CBT techniques into their practice (rather than focusing solely on prescribing medication)
What is the difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist?
The primary difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist is that a psychiatrist can integrate medication management with CBT treatment, while non-psychiatrist therapists (such as psychologists, counselors, or social workers) provide CBT without the ability to prescribe medications. In a CBT session with a psychiatrist, you will work on the same core techniques as you would with any CBT provider, such as identifying cognitive distortions or challenging negative thought patterns. However, a psychiatrist can also monitor how medication affects your symptoms. This integrated approach can be especially helpful for conditions like major depression or bipolar disorder, where medication often works together with therapy to produce better outcomes than either treatment alone.
Should I see a psychiatrist or therapist for CBT?
The choice to see a psychiatrist or therapist depends on the severity of your symptoms and whether medication might be part of your treatment plan. A psychiatrist who provides CBT is appropriate when you have more severe mental health symptoms that may require medication. A non-psychiatrist therapist may be appropriate when your symptoms are mild to moderate, you prefer to try therapy without medication first, or you are already stable on medication prescribed by another provider. It is worth noting that psychiatrists typically charge higher rates than other therapists due to their medical training, and psychiatry sessions are not always covered by insurance. Therefore, some people start with a therapist for CBT and later add a psychiatrist to their treatment team if medication becomes necessary.