Psychiatrist in Conroe, 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 Conroe and Montgomery County, with most appointments available within the week. Fast-growing Houston exurb. Rapidly expanding population with limited mental health services.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Conroe, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Conroe 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 Conroe
Lyte patients in Conroe 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 Conroe, TX
Access to psychiatric care can be limited in many TX communities, and Conroe is no exception. Fast-growing Houston exurb. Rapidly expanding population with limited mental health services. Lyte Psychiatry closes that gap with telehealth appointments available to Conroe residents throughout Montgomery County, typically within the same week, for growing suburban families, rural-to-suburban transplants, working adults, and young families who might otherwise drive much further for an in-person psychiatrist.
What the Numbers Say About Conroe
21.9%
of Conroe adults have been told they have depression
17.6%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
68,496
adults live in Conroe (Montgomery County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Conroe, TX.
| Metric | Conroe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 21.9% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.6% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Conroe; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Conroe's diagnosed-depression rate (21.9%) runs 2.2 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 90th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Conroe grew faster than almost any city in America for a stretch, and Montgomery County's services are still catching their breath. New-subdivision families arrive with no local doctors at all, and the lake-and-commuter mix means schedules that never line up with a clinic lobby. Re-establishing care interrupted by a move is our most common Conroe request.
Insurance we see from Conroe: Employer BlueCross and UHC from Houston commutes, Aetna in the newer developments, Medicare around the lake.
Getting seen: Telehealth; bring your old records or just your pharmacy history and we will rebuild the thread. Same-week starts.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Montgomery County is Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Conroe
Conroe is number 44 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 Conroe
Our Conroe patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Conroe?
Most new Conroe 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. Re-establishing care interrupted by a move is our most common Conroe request.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, UHC, Aetna, or Medicare plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video; bring your old records or just your pharmacy history and we rebuild the thread, with same-week starts.
Also Serving Areas Near Conroe
In addition to Conroe (Montgomery County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including The Woodlands, Magnolia, Willis, Huntsville, Spring — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
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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 Conroe?
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 Conroe 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 Conroe
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 Conroe patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Conroe
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Conroe, TX?
Yes. Conroe residents can book a HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointment with Lyte Psychiatry, typically within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Conroe patients?
Common reasons Conroe patients book with Lyte Psychiatry include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, all managed via telehealth.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Conroe, TX?
We're in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay rates are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Conroe?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Conroe 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 Conroe
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Conroe residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Conroe, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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