Psychiatrist in Dallas, TX, Same-Day In-Person & Telehealth Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry's primary in-person office serves the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex from Pantego, TX, under 20 miles from downtown Dallas. Same-day and same-week appointments are available for Dallas residents, both in-person and via secure telehealth. Board-certified psychiatrists and PMHNPs ready to see you.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Patients in Dallas can meet with a Lyte provider by secure video or visit our physical clinic in Pantego. 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 Dallas
Lyte patients in Dallas 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 Dallas, TX
If you've tried to book a psychiatrist in Dallas recently, you know what happens: a two-minute phone call, a three-week wait, and a callback that never comes. Dallas has over 7 million people in the metro. The psychiatric provider supply hasn't kept up. Most practices are full, and new patients wait weeks or months just to be seen. At Lyte Psychiatry, we built the practice to work differently: insurance accepted, same-week appointments kept open, and providers who actually spend time with you. Our clinic is in the heart of the DFW Metroplex, under 20 miles from downtown Dallas.
In-Person Available
Our primary clinic at 2900 W Park Row Dr, Pantego TX 76013 is approximately 18 miles from downtown Dallas. Easy freeway access via I-30. In-person appointments available Monday–Friday.
What the Numbers Say About Dallas
20.1%
of Dallas adults have been told they have depression
17.8%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
999,705
adults live in Dallas (Dallas County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Dallas, TX.
| Metric | Dallas | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 20.1% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.8% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Dallas; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Dallas's diagnosed-depression rate (20.1%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Dallas is where most of our telehealth visits happen and where a lot of our in-person patients commute from. The pattern we see: people who tried to get into a psychiatrist near Uptown or Preston Center, got quoted a six-week wait or a cash-only rate, and gave up for a few months before calling us.
Insurance we see from Dallas: From Dallas we mostly see BlueCross of Texas and UnitedHealthcare employer plans, with a steady share of Aetna marketplace members from Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove.
Getting seen: Video visits statewide, or drive about 25 minutes west on I-30 to our Pantego clinic if you want a face-to-face evaluation. Most new Dallas patients are seen within two business days.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Dallas County is Metrocare Services — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Dallas
Dallas is number 3 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 Dallas
Our Dallas patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available in-person at our Pantego clinic and via telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Dallas?
Most new Dallas patients get a first appointment within one to two business days. Here is how to get started.
Book online or call us
Call 469-733-0848 or book online and say you are in Dallas. We match you with a psychiatric provider licensed in Texas, usually with a first visit inside two business days.
Complete your intake
Send your BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, or Aetna details and we verify benefits before the visit, so you know your copay before you log on.
See your provider
Meet your provider by secure video anywhere in Dallas, or drive about 25 minutes west on Interstate 30 to our clinic at 2900 W Park Row Dr in Pantego for an in-person evaluation.
Also Serving Areas Near Dallas
In addition to Dallas (Dallas County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Garland, Mesquite, Duncanville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Balch Springs, Rowlett, Rockwall — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
Explore psychiatric care across Dallas–Fort Worth & North Texas.
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 Dallas?
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 Dallas 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 Dallas
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 Dallas patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dallas
Where is Lyte Psychiatry's Dallas office located?
Our primary in-person clinic is at 2900 W Park Row Dr, Pantego, TX 76013, approximately 18 miles from downtown Dallas via I-30. Telehealth appointments are also available to all Dallas residents.
Can I get a same-day psychiatry appointment in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers same-day and same-week psychiatric appointments for Dallas patients, in-person at our Pantego clinic or via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
Who are the psychiatrists at Lyte Psychiatry serving Dallas?
Our Dallas-area team includes Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD (dual board-certified psychiatrist, Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained) and Toyin Awe, PMHNP-BC (psychiatric nurse practitioner). Both see patients in the DFW area.
Does Lyte Psychiatry accept insurance in Dallas?
Yes. We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar. Most Dallas patients pay $0–$30 per visit.
What mental health conditions are treated in Dallas?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD (adults and teens), bipolar disorder, mood disorders, sleep disorders, medication management, social anxiety, and stress, in-person in DFW and via telehealth statewide.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Dallas
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Dallas residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Dallas, TX
We verify participating-plan benefits before the first visit. Same-week appointments may be available. Referral requirements depend on your plan.
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