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Best Psychiatrists in Lakeway, TX (2026)

149 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lakeway: Ziba Rezaee, MD, RP Score 75/100; 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Clear Water Psychiatry & Wellness, 228 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #17.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

149 Lakeway psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 149 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Lakeway at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Lakeway at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ziba Rezaee, MD754.6★ (9)Lakeway—Overall
2Nguyen Diane D.O.753.9★ (15)Lakeway——
3Kiddo Psychiatry714.6★ (19)Austin, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Dr. Joshua P. Maniscalco, MD704.9★ (7)Austin, 11 mi away——
5S Gary Lusk Md705.0★ (6)Austin, 11 mi away——
6Psychiatry of Austin704.0★ (37)Austin, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Lakeway Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, PLLC704.3★ (36)Lakeway——
8KwikPsych704.1★ (7)Austin, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9John Abraham DO704.2★ (6)Austin, 11 mi away——
10Timothy D. Sheehan III, M.D.704.4★ (14)Lakeway——

The 149 best psychiatrists in Lakeway, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lakeway

    Based in Lakeway

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1205 Ranch to Market Rd 620, Lakeway, TX 78734
  2. Based in Lakeway

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    1010 Ranch Rd 620 S #108, Lakeway, TX 78734
  3. Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    12591 Research Blvd Ste 104A, Austin, TX 78759
  4. Based in Austin, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1001 S Capital of Texas Hwy Unit L-100, Austin, TX 78746
  5. Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 37 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3410 Far W Blvd Suite 251, Austin, TX 78731
  6. Based in Austin, 13 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    12335 Hymeadow Dr Ste 450, Austin, TX 78750
  7. Based in Austin, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    5910 Courtyard Dr #220, Austin, TX 78731
  8. Based in Lakeway

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1310 Ranch Rd 620 S Suite B195, Lakeway, TX 78734
  9. Based in Austin, 13 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13809 Research Blvd Ste 500-559 Office 559, Austin, TX 78750
  10. Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    11673 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759
  11. Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6835 Austin Center Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
  12. Based in Austin, 15 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 134 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–7:40 PM · Wed–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 6:40 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9600 N Mopac Expy Ste 650, Austin, TX 78759
  13. Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    11673 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759
  14. Based in Round Rock, 19 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
  15. Based in Austin, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 117 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11754 Jollyville Rd #110, Austin, TX 78759
  16. Based in Austin, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 62 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4613-A Bee Caves Rd Ste 204, Austin, TX 78746
  17. Based in Austin, 16 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1154 Lydia St #110, Austin, TX 78702

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 149 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Lakeway, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Psychiatrist Austin - Cynthia Benton MD654.8★ (24)15 mi
27Bluebird Psychiatry644.2★ (13)12 mi
28Austin Mind & Wellness644.7★ (63)17 mi
29PsychPlus Austin Clinic - Psychiatrist and Therapist644.4★ (52)17 mi
30Ada Ifesinachukwu, MD644.0★ (26)13 mi
31Ally Cox, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner645.0★ (4)12 mi
32Austin Family Psychiatry643.7★ (40)11 mi
33Peter Soo, Psychiatrist644.8★ (17)16 mi
34Baobab Psychiatric Services Round Rock644.6★ (154)23 mi
35Nathan Gardner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner645.0★ (48)21 mi
36PRASANNA SHARMA, MSN, ARPN, PMHNP-BC644.9★ (48)20 mi
37Reproductive Psychiatry and Counseling644.4★ (25)15 mi
38Samantha Symons, MD633.7★ (3)12 mi
39Holistic Mental Health634.9★ (7)13 mi
40David O'Connor, Psychiatrist634.9★ (9)16 mi
41Louis Taylor, DO (Child-Adolescent-Adult Psychiatry)634.0★ (8)26 mi
42Dr. Leroy Arenivar633.9★ (7)26 mi
43Andrea Cruz Araujo, Psychiatrist635.0★ (30)21 mi
44Robert E. Cantu, MD PA634.3★ (16)16 mi
45Bach Russell W MD635.0★ (6)17 mi
46Hatem Nour El Deen632.3★ (3)25 mi
47Dr. Leonard J. Weiss MD623.4★ (59)13 mi
48Greater Austin Psychiatry & Wellness623.2★ (118)12 mi
49Katherine Raymond, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner625.0★ (3)16 mi
50Patricia McNeil, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner625.0★ (3)16 mi

Also serving Lakeway

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Lakeway psychiatrists

We scored 149 Lakeway psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lakeway data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Lakeway: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Lakeway?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Lakeway, TX is Ziba Rezaee, MD with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews. Nguyen Diane D.O. (#2) and Kiddo Psychiatry (#3) follow. We ranked 149 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Lakeway?

RankedPsychologists ranks 149 psychiatrists serving Lakeway, TX. 4 of them are based in Lakeway; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Lakeway work on weekends?

15 of 149 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kiddo Psychiatry (#3), Psychiatry of Austin (#6) and KwikPsych (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lakeway psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 149 rated psychiatrists in Lakeway is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Clear Water Psychiatry & Wellness has the most, 228 reviews, and ranks #17. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Lakeway count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lakeway city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Lakeway ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Lakeway

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 149 psychiatrists serving Lakeway.