Psychiatrist in Roswell, NM, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry brings board-certified psychiatric care to Roswell and Southeast New Mexico via secure telehealth. Same-week appointments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and medication management, no long drive to Albuquerque needed.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Roswell, NM?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Roswell 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 Roswell
Lyte patients in Roswell 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 Roswell, NM
Roswell and Chaves County face significant mental health provider shortages. The region's large agricultural workforce, military proximity, and rural geography make telehealth the most practical path to quality psychiatric care for Southeast NM residents.
What the Numbers Say About Roswell
24.1%
of Roswell adults have been told they have depression
17.6%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
35,223
adults live in Roswell (Chaves County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Roswell, TX.
| Metric | Roswell | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 24.1% | 23% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.6% | 16% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Roswell; CDC BRFSS 2023 for New Mexico and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Roswell's diagnosed-depression rate (24.1%) runs 1.1 points above the New Mexico adult average of 23%, 2nd highest of the 7 New Mexico cities we serve.
Set the aliens aside: Roswell's real anomaly is being a regional hub two hundred miles from the nearest deep psychiatric bench. Chaves County families have historically driven to Lubbock or Albuquerque for a prescriber, or simply gone without. Ranch and dairy schedules do not bend to clinic hours, so ours bend instead.
Insurance we see from Roswell: BlueCross of New Mexico and Medicare lead, with marketplace plans across the agricultural workforce; we confirm plan by plan.
Getting seen: Telehealth to southeastern New Mexico, early-morning slots for ag schedules, Mountain time. The two-hundred-mile drive stays parked.
Conditions We Treat in Roswell
Our Roswell patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Roswell?
Most new Roswell 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. Chaves County ranch and dairy families book early-morning video slots that fit ag schedules.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross of New Mexico, Medicare, or marketplace plan; we confirm plan by plan.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across southeastern New Mexico on Mountain time; the two-hundred-mile drive stays parked.
Also Serving Areas Near Roswell
In addition to Roswell (Chaves County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Artesia, Dexter, Hagerman, Ruidoso, Carlsbad — 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 Roswell?
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 Roswell 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 Roswell
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 Roswell patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Roswell
Does Lyte Psychiatry serve Roswell, NM?
Yes. We provide telehealth psychiatric care to Roswell and Chaves County. Most patients are seen within the week.
What insurance is accepted in Roswell?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Roswell
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Roswell residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Roswell, NM
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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