Anxiety Treatment in Texas - DFW, Houston, Austin and Beyond
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- 3,000+ Texans and New Mexicans treated
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- Most insured patients pay $0-$30 per visit
- Most new patients seen within 1-2 business days
- In-network with major insurers - BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Supervisory Psychiatrist · Written by the Lyte Psychiatry clinical team · Last updated July 2026
Prefer therapy for anxiety? Lyte’s in-house Texas therapists deliver evidence-based talk therapy — on its own or alongside medication, coordinated under one chart.
Explore therapy for anxiety →What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
How Anxiety Is Treated
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Frequently Asked Questions: Anxiety
How common is anxiety in Texas?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the United States, affecting roughly 40 million adults each year according to the ADAA. In Texas, that translates to approximately 4 million residents living with a diagnosable anxiety disorder at any given time. Despite how common anxiety is, fewer than 40% of people with anxiety ever receive treatment.
What medications are used for anxiety?
SSRIs (sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine) and SNRIs (venlafaxine, duloxetine) are first-line treatments for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety. They take 2-4 weeks to produce full effect but are not habit-forming. Buspirone is a non-addictive option for generalized anxiety. Benzodiazepines may be used short-term for acute anxiety but are not recommended for long-term management due to tolerance and dependence risk. NIMH provides detailed guidance on anxiety treatment.
Can anxiety be treated via telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth is highly effective for anxiety treatment. Multiple studies confirm that telehealth psychiatric care for anxiety produces equivalent outcomes to in-person care. Lyte Psychiatry provides HIPAA-compliant telehealth to all Texas and New Mexico residents with same-week appointments available.
How long does it take for anxiety medication to work?
SSRIs and SNRIs typically take 2-4 weeks to produce noticeable improvement, with full therapeutic effect at 6-8 weeks. Some people notice improvement sooner. If a medication is not effective after 6-8 weeks at an adequate dose, that is the right time to reassess. Lyte Psychiatry schedules follow-up within this window specifically to evaluate response.
Is anxiety treatment covered by insurance?
Yes. Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, anxiety treatment must be covered at the same level as physical health care. Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Aetna. Most patients pay $0-$30 per visit. See all insurance plans we accept →
What is the difference between normal worry and an anxiety disorder?
Everyone worries. An anxiety disorder is diagnosed when worry or fear is persistent, difficult to control, and significantly interferes with daily life over a period of at least 6 months. The key markers are: duration, intensity, and functional impairment. The APA's DSM-5 criteria provide specific thresholds for each anxiety disorder.
Can anxiety co-occur with depression?
Yes. NIMH estimates that approximately 50% of people diagnosed with depression also have an anxiety disorder. Comorbid anxiety and depression is extremely common and requires that both conditions be addressed in treatment. Many SSRIs treat both conditions simultaneously, which is one reason they are so widely used.
What if I have tried medication before and it did not work?
One medication not working does not mean medication in general will not work for you. There are multiple classes of anxiety medications, and individual response varies. A thorough review of what you tried previously, at what dose, for how long, and what side effects occurred often reveals that treatment was suboptimal rather than ineffective. Lyte Psychiatry conducts this review at the initial evaluation before recommending next steps.
Trusted Resources & Sources
NIMH — Anxiety Disorders
40M Americans affected — diagnostic criteria and treatment options
ADAA — Anxiety Facts & Statistics
Leading advocacy organization's prevalence and impact data
APA — Anxiety Overview
Evidence-based summary from the American Psychological Association
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 referral service: 1-800-662-4357
Lyte Psychiatry's content is reviewed by board-certified psychiatrists and references peer-reviewed research and federal health agency data.
Your treatment options
How Lyte treats anxiety
Lyte provides therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management for anxiety across Texas. You may begin with one type of care or receive both through the same practice. Your clinician will recommend a plan based on your symptoms, health history, goals and preferences.
Therapy
Work with a licensed therapist on coping skills, patterns, relationships and the circumstances affecting your symptoms.
Explore therapy at Lyte →Psychiatric care
A psychiatric provider can evaluate your symptoms, consider possible diagnoses and discuss whether medication or another medical treatment is appropriate.
Learn about medication management →Combined care
When both services are useful, your therapist and psychiatric provider can coordinate within one practice instead of asking you to manage two separate care teams.
Compare your care options →What happens at your first appointment?
Your first visit gives you and your provider time to discuss what has been happening, how it affects daily life, your medical and mental health history, current medications and what you want help with. You will discuss possible next steps together.
Therapy visits focus on understanding your concerns and building a practical treatment plan. A psychiatric evaluation also considers whether your symptoms may be connected to a condition that could benefit from medication. A prescription is never automatic.
Before the appointment, Lyte can check your insurance benefits and explain the expected cost. Coverage and out-of-pocket amounts depend on your plan and whether the service is medically necessary. Review accepted insurance plans.
Serving patients across Texas
Lyte Psychiatry provides anxiety treatment to patients throughout Texas. Our physical clinic at 2900 W Park Row Dr in Pantego, TX serves the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, with access from Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving, Garland, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Carrollton, Lewisville and Richardson.
HIPAA-compliant telehealth is available across Texas, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock, Corpus Christi, Waco, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, Round Rock, College Station, Tyler, Beaumont, Laredo, Killeen, Edinburg and other Texas communities.
Lyte participates with several major insurance networks, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana and Aetna. Participation and benefits can vary by plan, provider and service, so the team verifies benefits before the first appointment. Self-pay rates are also available. Most new patients are seen within 1–2 business days. Call 469-733-0848 or review insurance information.
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Lyte Psychiatry provides telehealth anxiety treatment across Texas and New Mexico. Select your city for local provider availability, insurance coverage, and same-week appointments.
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