Psychiatrist in Albuquerque, NM, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Albuquerque and the greater Bernalillo County area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Our board-certified psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are licensed in New Mexico and available to Albuquerque residents, including those in Rio Rancho, Corrales, and the East Mountains, without long wait times.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
Lyte patients in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque faces one of the highest rates of behavioral health need in the Southwest, yet provider supply consistently lags demand. High rates of depression, PTSD, and substance use, combined with a large uninsured or underinsured population, make accessible psychiatric care a critical community need. Telehealth means Albuquerque patients skip the waitlist and typically get seen within a week.
What the Numbers Say About Albuquerque
25.1%
of Albuquerque adults have been told they have depression
16.2%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
445,565
adults live in Albuquerque (Bernalillo County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Albuquerque, TX.
| Metric | Albuquerque | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 25.1% | 23% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.2% | 16% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Albuquerque; CDC BRFSS 2023 for New Mexico and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Albuquerque's diagnosed-depression rate (25.1%) runs 2.1 points above the New Mexico adult average of 23%, 1st highest of the 7 New Mexico cities we serve.
New Mexico has one of the worst psychiatric shortages in the nation, and Albuquerque carries most of the state's caseload anyway. Our providers hold New Mexico licenses - this is not a Texas practice waving at the border. ABQ patients tell us the alternative was a four-month wait or the ER, and neither is care.
Insurance we see from Albuquerque: BlueCross of New Mexico and Presbyterian-adjacent employer plans lead; we verify NM marketplace plans individually before the first visit.
Getting seen: Telehealth statewide in New Mexico, Mountain time scheduling, prescriptions to your local Walgreens or Smith's. Typically seen within the week.
Conditions We Treat in Albuquerque
Our Albuquerque patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Albuquerque?
Most new Albuquerque 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. Our providers hold New Mexico licenses, so Albuquerque care is not a Texas practice waving at the border.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross of New Mexico or NM marketplace plan; we verify each individually before the first visit.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video on Mountain time, with prescriptions to your local Walgreens or Smith's, usually within the week.
Also Serving Areas Near Albuquerque
In addition to Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, Placitas — and anywhere else in New Mexico via telehealth.
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 Albuquerque?
You are matched with a named clinician and a consistent care team. Every provider is licensed in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Albuquerque
Does Lyte Psychiatry serve Albuquerque, NM?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry provides HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatric care to Albuquerque and all of Bernalillo County. Our providers are licensed in New Mexico and most patients are seen within the week.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Albuquerque?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar for Albuquerque patients. Self-pay and HSA/FSA options are also available.
How do I book a telehealth psychiatry appointment in Albuquerque?
Book online at lytepsych.com or call 469-733-0848. Most Albuquerque patients are matched with a provider and scheduled within the same week.
What mental health conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat in Albuquerque?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, sleep disorders, social anxiety, medication management, and more, for adults and teens.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Albuquerque
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Albuquerque residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Albuquerque, NM
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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