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