Psychiatrist in Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces and Mesilla, Anthony, Sunland Park — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Las Cruces Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists in Las Cruces Treat
About Las Cruces
Mental Health in Las Cruces
NMSU campus city. Border community. White Sands Missile Range veterans.
Common Questions
Psychiatrists in Las Cruces — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Las Cruces, NM?
You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Las Cruces and Doña Ana 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 Las Cruces cost?
A psychiatrist in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Las Cruces and throughout New Mexico. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Las Cruces via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in New Mexico, including Las Cruces. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatrists in Las Cruces treat?
Psychiatrists in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Las Cruces. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Las Cruces →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Las Cruces →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Las Cruces →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Las Cruces →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Las Cruces →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Las Cruces →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Las Cruces →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Las Cruces →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Las Cruces →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Las Cruces →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Las Cruces →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Las Cruces →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Oscar in Las Cruces →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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