Psychiatrist in Celina, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatry and medication management to patients throughout Celina and Collin County, with most appointments available within the week. Rapidly expanding exurb north of Frisco. New-community stress, long commutes, new-resident isolation.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Celina, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Celina can meet with a Lyte provider by secure video. Appointment times depend on current availability. Lyte participates with select insurance plans, and our team checks eligibility, network status and estimated patient responsibility before care.
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Therapy and psychiatry for Celina
Lyte patients in Celina can start with therapy, psychiatric care or both. Licensed therapists provide counseling and evidence-based therapy, while psychiatric providers evaluate symptoms and manage medication when it is appropriate. When you use both services at Lyte, your clinicians can coordinate the plan through one practice.
Mental Health Care in Celina, TX
Celina is home to a mix of new homeowners, young families, remote workers, and commuters, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Rapidly expanding exurb north of Frisco. New-community stress, long commutes, new-resident isolation. Patients throughout Collin County and the DFW can schedule a HIPAA-compliant video appointment, usually within the week, for an initial evaluation or ongoing medication management, and we work with most major insurance plans accepted in TX.
What the Numbers Say About Celina
22.5%
of Celina adults have been told they have depression
15.7%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
11,153
adults live in Celina (Collin County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Celina, TX.
| Metric | Celina | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 22.5% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.7% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Celina; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Celina's diagnosed-depression rate (22.5%) runs 2.8 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 72nd highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Celina is the current fastest-growing city in America by several counts, a football town swallowing subdivisions whole. Growth this fast outruns infrastructure - there is no local psychiatric bench to speak of - so every Celina patient we see was previously driving to Frisco or McKinney, or going without.
Insurance we see from Celina: Builder-and-corporate employer plans, Celina ISD TRS-ActiveCare, Aetna in the new starter neighborhoods.
Getting seen: Telehealth, with the same provider as your neighbors who moved from three different states. Same-week starts.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Collin County is LifePath Systems — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Celina
Our Celina patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Celina?
Most new Celina patients get a first appointment within one to two business days. Here is how to get started.
Book online or call us
Book online or call 469-733-0848. Many Celina patients moved here from other states and want the same provider their neighbors already use.
Complete your intake
Share your out-of-state-turned-Texas employer plan, BlueCross, or UHC for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video with same-week starts; one provider, the same one your neighbors from three states use.
Also Serving Areas Near Celina
In addition to Celina (Collin County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Prosper, McKinney, Gunter, Anna, Sherman — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
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What to Expect at Lyte Psychiatry
Your first visit usually lasts 50 to 60 minutes. Your provider will ask about your symptoms, medical history, current medications and what you want help with. You will discuss possible diagnoses and treatment options together. If medication is appropriate, your provider can send the prescription to your pharmacy.
Follow-up appointments are usually shorter, often 20 to 30 minutes. These visits give you and your provider time to review side effects, discuss what has improved and decide whether your treatment needs to change.
Before your first appointment, our team checks your insurance benefits and explains the expected cost. You will continue seeing a consistent care team, and you can contact the practice if a medication concern comes up between scheduled visits.
Who will I actually see in Celina?
You are matched with a named clinician and a consistent care team. Every provider is licensed in Texas when treating patients located in that state.
Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD
Supervisory Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Adult & Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Toyin Awe, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Psychiatry & Medication Management
Victoria Gonzalez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy & Counseling
NaTascha Jones, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy & Counseling
Prishina Jimenez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy & Counseling
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Celina with insurance?
Cost depends on your plan, deductible, clinician and service. Our team verifies eligibility and benefits before care and explains the estimated patient responsibility available from the insurer.
| Coverage | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Participating commercial plans | Your copay, deductible and coverage depend on the member plan |
| Tricare / Medicare | Eligibility and patient responsibility are confirmed before care |
| Self-pay | The current rate is shown before you schedule |
Insurance Coverage by Condition in Celina
Lyte Psychiatry participates with several major insurance networks. Coverage and cost-sharing vary by plan, service, diagnosis, and provider, so benefits must be verified for each Celina patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Celina
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Celina, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Celina residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Celina patients?
For Celina residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Celina, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Celina?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Celina patients are served via telehealth, with most appointments available within the week. Call 469-733-0848 to ask about in-person options.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Celina
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Celina residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Celina, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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