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Doña Ana County · New Mexico

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

Credential
MD / DO
Avg. Cost
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Location
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County
Service
Telehealth
Accepting
New Patients ✓

Services

What a Psychiatrist in Las Cruces Does

Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications
Provide medication management follow-ups
Order and interpret diagnostic labs
Coordinate care with therapists and PCPs
Perform ECT and other procedures (some psychiatrists)

Conditions Treated

What Psychiatrists in Las Cruces Treat

depressionanxietybipolar disorderADHDPTSDOCDschizophreniamood disorderssleep disorders

About Las Cruces

Mental Health in Las Cruces

NMSU campus city. Border community. White Sands Missile Range veterans.

NMSU studentsborder communityWhite Sands veteransagricultural workers

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.

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.

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).

Book a Psychiatrist in Las Cruces Today

Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.

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