Psychiatrist in Athens, 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 Athens and Corsicana, Palestine, Malakoff — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Athens, Henderson County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Athens Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists in Athens Treat
About Athens
Mental Health in Athens
Henderson County seat, 'Original Home of the Hamburger,' southeast of Dallas.
Common Questions
Psychiatrists in Athens — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Athens, TX?
You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Athens and Henderson 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 Athens cost?
A psychiatrist in Athens 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 Athens accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Athens and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Athens via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Athens. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatrists in Athens treat?
Psychiatrists in Athens 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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Other Providers in Athens
Find a Psychiatrist Accepting Your Insurance in Athens
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Athens. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Athens →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Athens →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Athens →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Athens →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Athens →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Athens →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Athens →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Athens →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Athens →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Athens →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Athens →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Athens →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Oscar in Athens →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).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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