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Nueces County · Texas

Psychiatrist in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff, Portland, Rockport — in-person and telehealth available.

Quick Facts

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

Services

What a Psychiatrist in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi Treat

depressionanxietybipolar disorderADHDPTSDOCDschizophreniamood disorderssleep disorders

About Corpus Christi

Mental Health in Corpus Christi

Naval Air Station. Coastal industrial city. Hurricane trauma common.

NAS Corpus Christi militarypetrochemical workershurricane trauma survivorsfishing community

Common Questions

Psychiatrists in Corpus Christi — FAQ

How do I find a psychiatrist in Corpus Christi, TX?

You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Corpus Christi and Nueces 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 Corpus Christi cost?

A psychiatrist in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi accepting new patients?

Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Corpus Christi and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.

Can I see a psychiatrist in Corpus Christi via telehealth?

Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Corpus Christi. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.

What conditions do psychiatrists in Corpus Christi treat?

Psychiatrists in Corpus Christi 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.

Find a Psychiatrist Accepting Your Insurance in Corpus Christi

Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Corpus Christi. Select your insurer below.

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).

Book a Psychiatrist in Corpus Christi Today

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

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