David E. O'Connor - MD, M.D.,
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
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 3-74
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Autism with developmental delay
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory concerns
- 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
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual disability (caregiver-supported care)
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for chronic pain
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders & related conditions
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Race, culture & mental health
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
Languages
- English
Education
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston
Locations
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David E. O'Connor - MD
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David E. O'Connor - MD generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 512-201-4006 to find out David E. O'Connor - MD's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by David E. O'Connor - MD:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 512-201-4006 to see how we can help.
Yes, David E. O'Connor - MD is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, David E. O'Connor - MD does offer online telehealth visits.
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