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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

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

Services

What a Psychiatrist in Austin 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 Austin Treat

depressionanxietybipolar disorderADHDPTSDOCDschizophreniamood disorderssleep disorders

About Austin

Mental Health in Austin

Tech boom, startup culture, cost-of-living anxiety, rapid gentrification displacement stress.

tech workersstartup foundersdisplaced longtime residentsUT Austin studentsyoung professionals

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

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