Cynthia Playfair, MD

Cynthia Playfair, MD
1101 S Capital Of Texas Hwy Ste 295 Austin, TX 78746
About

Cynthia Playfair, MD

Dr. Playfair is in private practice in Austin, Texas. She is passionate about her field, thoughtful and empathic in treatment style, and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She is a board certified psychiatrist and a psychoanalyst credentialed through the American Psychoanalytic Association.

An advantage to Dr. Playfair’s practice is that she prescribes medications and offers psychotherapy as well as classical psychoanalysis. Additionally, she provides supervision and mentorship to other mental health professionals. She has had the pleasure of teaching medical residents at the UT Southwest Texas Medical Center and the University of Virginia, where she completed her residency. She is on faculty at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies, where she completed her analytic training. She enjoys collaborating with fellow clinicians in the Austin community developing creative continuing education programs.
Primary Specialty

Psychiatrist

Education E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med, Johnson City Tn 37614
Training Univ of Virginia Med Ctr, Psychiatry; East Tennessee State University-J H Quillen Coll Med, Psychiatry
Services Generalized unhappiness with home or work life
Relationship difficulties
Depression
Anxiety
Somatization/body symptoms
General addiction
Bipolar disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adults)
Loss and grief issues
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Weight issues
Managing college lifestyle
Additional Services Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Consumer Feedback
(4 Reviews)
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
5 star average for Value
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Recent Polls
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Yes, it was convenient
Did this psychiatrist investigate your medical background before recommending a treatment option?
Definitely! They did a thorough investigation to make sure I'd get the best treatment
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
There is no comparison!
Was this psychiatrist's office clean?
Yes! I was amazed at how clean it was!
Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes
by Wizkid xxx.xxx.106.12
October 24, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.161.199
July 17, 2012
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