Lisa J. Beisel Md Adult Psychiatry, Austin TX

I just had a brief phone consult with Dr Beisel and would echo the comments in other reviews. Just.odd and uncomfortable even over the phone. Requesting high fees and at least two initial intake appointment fees that would not be billed to insurance. She hung up quickly once I expressed my concerns with the payment and my intention to speak with my insurance before proceeding.

Spending 20 minutes on the phone with this woman gave me all the information I needed to know — she should not be working anywhere NEAR the mental health field. I have genuinely never spoken to someone so condescending and egotistical who calls themselves a doctor in my life and I'm nearly 30. I couldn't talk without being talked over, I found myself apologizing for the way I expressed my needs multiple times and proceeded to try and dig into "why I have CPTSD" after telling me she's not a therapist and right before cutting me off again saying she'd send me an email. I had no idea if and when I was allowed to talk and she seemed intent on misunderstanding me and making me feel like I was smaller than she was.

Our entire conversation was extremely unprofessional and downright inappropriate. I told her I wanted consistency and she said, "is it because of some fear of abandonment you have? " No? I just want consistency, I'm trying to switch over from a practice that can't seem to keep the same staff for longer than a few weeks and I'd like to see the same person more than once? I think that's a perfectly reasonable, and it's just one of many inappropriate comments she made.

I thought I might've been overreacting going as far as to look her up just to write this review but looking at the others, I don't feel so bad.

Find another profession. Preferably not with people who are looking for help.

I actually was a saw Dr. Beisel over 10 years ago. That was my first experience with a psychiatrist and the experience was horrible. She was arrogant and rude. Her medication regimen wasn’t working for me, but she insisted that what I was taking and the dosage was appropriate. I was naive and couldn’t fathom the idea a doctor not providing the best patient care possible. She made me feel like my depression was my fault in a way…. Like I wasn’t committed to therapy. It was a horrible experience and years later I was terrified at the thought of seeking out a new psychiatrist. Now I understand she was just a horrible doctor and should NOT be involved in any way with patient care.

She asked for cash because you can't refund cash. She's insanely judgmental and lets you know that during her appointment. I wish I did more research, what a waste of time.