Psychiatrist in Carlsbad, NM
Psychiatrists are licensed physicians (MD or DO) who specialize in mental health. They can diagnose complex psychiatric conditions, prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, order lab work, and coordinate care with therapists and primary care providers. Many specialize in specific populations — child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, or forensic psychiatry.
Serving Carlsbad and Artesia, Loving, Whites City — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Carlsbad, Eddy County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Carlsbad Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists in Carlsbad Treat
About Carlsbad
Mental Health in Carlsbad
Potash and oil economy. WIPP nuclear waste site workers. Rural isolation.
Common Questions
Psychiatrists in Carlsbad — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Carlsbad, NM?
You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Carlsbad and Eddy County — same-week appointments available via telehealth or in-person in the Dallas area. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
What does a psychiatrist in Carlsbad cost?
A psychiatrist in Carlsbad typically costs $200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there psychiatrists in Carlsbad accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Carlsbad and throughout New Mexico. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Carlsbad via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in New Mexico, including Carlsbad. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatrists in Carlsbad treat?
Psychiatrists in Carlsbad commonly treat: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, mood disorders, sleep disorders. A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, prescribes medication, and provides psychiatric evaluations.
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Find a Psychiatrist Accepting Your Insurance in Carlsbad
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Carlsbad. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Carlsbad →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Carlsbad →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Carlsbad →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Carlsbad →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Carlsbad →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Carlsbad →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Carlsbad →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Carlsbad →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Carlsbad →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Carlsbad →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Carlsbad →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Carlsbad →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Oscar in Carlsbad →New Mexico has a critical shortage of mental health providers — over 75% of NM counties are federally designated mental health professional shortage areas. HRSA Shortage Areas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of New Mexico. See the cost of psychiatrist visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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