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Psychiatrist in Abilene, TX

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 Abilene and Sweetwater, Merkel, Anson — in-person and telehealth available.

Quick Facts

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

Services

What a Psychiatrist in Abilene 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 Abilene Treat

depressionanxietybipolar disorderADHDPTSDOCDschizophreniamood disorderssleep disorders

About Abilene

Mental Health in Abilene

Three military bases nearby (Dyess AFB). Oil and agriculture community.

Dyess AFB militaryoil workersagricultural communityuniversity students

Common Questions

Psychiatrists in Abilene — FAQ

How do I find a psychiatrist in Abilene, TX?

You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Abilene and Taylor 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 Abilene cost?

A psychiatrist in Abilene 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 Abilene accepting new patients?

Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Abilene and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.

Can I see a psychiatrist in Abilene via telehealth?

Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Abilene. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.

What conditions do psychiatrists in Abilene treat?

Psychiatrists in Abilene 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 Abilene

Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Abilene. Select your insurer below.

Texas has a shortage of over 4,500 mental health providers — ranking 49th in the nation for mental health care access. NAMI Texas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of Texas. See the cost of psychiatrist visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).

Book a Psychiatrist in Abilene Today

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

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