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