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David E. O'Connor - MD, Psychiatrist

David E. O'Connor - MD, M.D., Psychiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas

Specialties:
ADHD Anxiety Attention & focus Depression/feeling down Panic attacks Self-esteem Stress management +74
Ages Served
3-74
Manages Medications
Accepts Insurance

About David E. O'Connor - MD (He/Him)

As a board-certified psychiatrist in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. O’Connor helps patients achieve recovery, stability, and wellness not only with the tools of psychiatric medication management, but also by utilizing cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, insight oriented therapeutic interventions serving children, adolescents, teens, adults and parents across Texas. At LifeStance Health, Dr.O’Connor provides comprehensive mental health care tailored to each individual, supporting those facing several different conditions to improve and stabilize daily functioning and long-term well-being. With decades of experience in psychiatry and patient care, Dr. O’Connor treats a wide range of mental health conditions using evidence-based strategies. His clinical approach emphasizes careful diagnosis and thoughtful management for the various mood, thought, behavioral, and relational disorders, of children, adolescents, and adults. He has extensive experience supporting diverse populations and offers additional areas of expertise to meet varied patient needs. Dr. O’Connor’s philosophy of care highlights the connection between mental and physical health, emphasizing collaborative patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, prevention, resilience and self-management. His extensive background across inpatient, outpatient, residential, criminal justice and academic treatment settings allow him to bring both clinical depth and practical insight to each patient interaction. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys spending time with his children and dogs, restoring and appreciating antique cars, playing music, and staying physically active. Dr. O’Connor provides comprehensive psychiatric management services throughout Texas, offering dependable, experienced care for individuals seeking support with mental health conditions at every stage of life.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Autism: requires some assistance
  • Autism: requires substantial support
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • First responder stress
  • Gambling
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
  • Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Texas A&M University
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston

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The process of using life stance has been quite easy. The doctor/psychiatrist that I spoke with was very thorough and very helpful.
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Sep 21, 2026
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Easy to talk to and patient with me. Understood my needs. Would like to have talked about benzo withdrawal and effects on me more.
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Sep 15, 2026
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So convenient to be able to check in when needed and get prescription refills when needed via tele health appts.
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David E. O'Connor - MD, Psychiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas

David E. O'Connor - MD

Psychiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas

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