Psychiatrist in College Station, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatry and medication management to patients throughout College Station and Brazos County, with most appointments available within the week. Texas A&M University, 70,000+ students. Academic pressure and college mental health crisis.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in College Station, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in College Station can meet with a Lyte provider by secure video. Appointment times depend on current availability. Lyte participates with select insurance plans, and our team checks eligibility, network status and estimated patient responsibility before care.
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Therapy and psychiatry for College Station
Lyte patients in College Station can start with therapy, psychiatric care or both. Licensed therapists provide counseling and evidence-based therapy, while psychiatric providers evaluate symptoms and manage medication when it is appropriate. When you use both services at Lyte, your clinicians can coordinate the plan through one practice.
Mental Health Care in College Station, TX
College Station is home to a mix of Texas A&M students, graduate students, university staff, and young professionals, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Texas A&M University, 70,000+ students. Academic pressure and college mental health crisis. Patients throughout Brazos County and the Central TX can schedule a HIPAA-compliant video appointment, usually within the week, for an initial evaluation or ongoing medication management, and we work with most major insurance plans accepted in TX.
What the Numbers Say About College Station
26.7%
of College Station adults have been told they have depression
22.6%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
99,951
adults live in College Station (Brazos County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for College Station, TX.
| Metric | College Station | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 26.7% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 22.6% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for College Station; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
College Station's diagnosed-depression rate (26.7%) runs 7 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 1st highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Texas A&M brings 70,000 students to a county built for far fewer, and every fall the same wave hits: ADHD medication refills that expired over summer, first-semester anxiety, and parents three hundred miles away trying to arrange care for their kid remotely. We built our College Station intake around exactly that call.
Insurance we see from College Station: Parents' PPOs from across Texas mostly - BlueCross, UHC, Aetna - plus A&M's student plan. Parents can join the first video visit with the student's consent.
Getting seen: Telehealth around class schedules, care that persists through summer break, prescriptions to the Northgate-area pharmacies students actually use.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Brazos County is MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for College Station
College Station is number 32 in Lyte's 100-city Texas content program. This page combines Lyte's local service information with public health data, nearby-city navigation and condition-specific care guides. Sources are linked so patients, search engines and answer systems can verify the local facts.
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Conditions We Treat in College Station
Our College Station patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in College Station?
Most new College Station patients get a first appointment within one to two business days. Here is how to get started.
Book online or call us
Book online or call 469-733-0848. Parents can arrange care for a Texas A&M student remotely and join the first video visit with the student's consent.
Complete your intake
Share the student's A&M plan or a parent's BlueCross, UHC, or Aetna plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video around class schedules, with prescriptions sent to the Northgate-area pharmacies students use.
Also Serving Areas Near College Station
In addition to College Station (Brazos County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Bryan, Hearne, Caldwell, Huntsville — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
What to Expect at Lyte Psychiatry
Your first visit usually lasts 50 to 60 minutes. Your provider will ask about your symptoms, medical history, current medications and what you want help with. You will discuss possible diagnoses and treatment options together. If medication is appropriate, your provider can send the prescription to your pharmacy.
Follow-up appointments are usually shorter, often 20 to 30 minutes. These visits give you and your provider time to review side effects, discuss what has improved and decide whether your treatment needs to change.
Before your first appointment, our team checks your insurance benefits and explains the expected cost. You will continue seeing a consistent care team, and you can contact the practice if a medication concern comes up between scheduled visits.
Who will I actually see in College Station?
You are matched with a named clinician and a consistent care team. Every provider is licensed in Texas when treating patients located in that state.
Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD
Supervisory Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Adult & Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Toyin Awe, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Psychiatry & Medication Management
Victoria Gonzalez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy & Counseling
NaTascha Jones, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy & Counseling
Prishina Jimenez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychotherapy & Counseling
How much does a psychiatrist cost in College Station with insurance?
Cost depends on your plan, deductible, clinician and service. Our team verifies eligibility and benefits before care and explains the estimated patient responsibility available from the insurer.
| Coverage | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Participating commercial plans | Your copay, deductible and coverage depend on the member plan |
| Tricare / Medicare | Eligibility and patient responsibility are confirmed before care |
| Self-pay | The current rate is shown before you schedule |
Insurance Coverage by Condition in College Station
Lyte Psychiatry participates with several major insurance networks. Coverage and cost-sharing vary by plan, service, diagnosis, and provider, so benefits must be verified for each College Station patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — College Station
Can I see a psychiatrist online in College Station, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to College Station residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for College Station patients?
For College Station residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in College Station, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near College Station?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. College Station patients are served via telehealth, with most appointments available within the week. Call 469-733-0848 to ask about in-person options.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in College Station
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve College Station residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for College Station, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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