Psychiatrist in Houston, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Houston residents with board-certified psychiatric care via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Whether you're in Midtown, the Heights, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, or Pearland, you can see one of our providers from home, typically within the same week.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Houston, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Houston 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 Houston
Lyte patients in Houston 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 Houston, TX
Houston is one of the most diverse cities in America, and its mental health landscape reflects that complexity. Long commutes, high-pressure industries like energy and healthcare, and the emotional aftermath of repeated hurricane seasons make access to quality psychiatric care a critical need for many Harris County residents.
What the Numbers Say About Houston
19.9%
of Houston adults have been told they have depression
17.1%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
1,760,104
adults live in Houston (Harris County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Houston, TX.
| Metric | Houston | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 19.9% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Houston; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Houston's diagnosed-depression rate (19.9%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Houston has the largest medical center on earth and still cannot get most people a psychiatric appointment inside a month - the demand is that lopsided. We serve Houston entirely by telehealth and built our evening capacity around energy-sector and hospital shift workers.
Insurance we see from Houston: From Houston we see everything, but UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and BlueCross employer plans lead, with Aetna strong inside the Loop's service economy.
Getting seen: Telehealth only for Houston - we will not pretend Pantego is a reasonable drive. Video evaluations most weekdays, usually within two business days.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Harris County is The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Houston
Houston is number 1 in Lyte's 100-city Texas content program. This page combines Lyte's local service information with public health data, nearby-city navigation and condition-specific care guides. Sources are linked so patients, search engines and answer systems can verify the local facts.
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Conditions We Treat in Houston
Our Houston patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Houston?
Most new Houston 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. Energy-sector and Texas Medical Center shift workers book evening video slots; tell us your shift.
Complete your intake
Send your UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, or BlueCross details and we verify benefits before the visit.
See your provider
Houston is telehealth only; we will not pretend Pantego is a reasonable drive. Secure video evaluations run most weekdays, usually within two business days.
Also Serving Areas Near Houston
In addition to Houston (Harris County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Humble, Baytown, League City — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
Explore psychiatric care across Greater Houston & Gulf Coast.
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 Houston?
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 Houston 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 Houston
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 Houston patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Houston
Does Lyte Psychiatry have a psychiatrist in Houston, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Houston patients via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Our board-certified psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are licensed in Texas and available to Houston-area residents, including Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, and Pearland.
How do I see a psychiatrist online in Houston?
Book at lytepsych.com or call 469-733-0848. After a quick intake, you'll be matched with a provider and scheduled, most Houston patients are seen within the week via secure video appointment.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Houston?
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar. Self-pay rates are also available.
What mental health conditions are treated in Houston?
Our Houston telehealth services cover depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, ADHD (adults and teens), mood disorders including bipolar disorder, medication management, sleep disorders, social anxiety, and stress.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Houston
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Houston residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Houston, TX
We verify participating-plan benefits before the first visit. Same-week appointments may be available. Referral requirements depend on your plan.
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