Psychiatrist in Denton, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Denton and North DFW via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Home to UNT and TWU, Denton has a large college-age population alongside growing suburban families, all of whom can access same-week psychiatric care through Lyte Psychiatry.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Denton, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Denton 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 Denton
Lyte patients in Denton 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 Denton, TX
Denton County has two major universities and one of the more rapidly expanding populations in North Texas. UNT and Texas Woman's University bring tens of thousands of students, and the surrounding suburbs bring young families and professionals. Anxiety, ADHD, and depression are the most common reasons people reach out, and most of them would rather not drive to Dallas to get help.
What the Numbers Say About Denton
23.9%
of Denton adults have been told they have depression
19.4%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
112,409
adults live in Denton (Denton County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Denton, TX.
| Metric | Denton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 23.9% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.4% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Denton; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Denton's diagnosed-depression rate (23.9%) runs 4.2 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 25th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Two universities - UNT and TWU - give Denton a mental-health profile unlike its neighbors: ADHD evaluations, anxiety around semester rhythms, and students who aged out of pediatric care mid-degree. We also see the town side: teachers, county employees, and musicians without tidy 9-to-5 schedules.
Insurance we see from Denton: Student cases usually run on parents' BlueCross or UHC plans from anywhere in Texas; locals bring school-district TRS-ActiveCare and Aetna.
Getting seen: Telehealth fits student life; sessions happen from dorm rooms and parked cars, and that is fine by us. Summer-break refills carry over wherever in Texas you go home to.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Denton County is Denton County MHMR Center — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Denton
Denton is number 21 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 Denton
Our Denton patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Denton?
Most new Denton 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. UNT and TWU students can book from a dorm room; we keep care going over semester breaks.
Complete your intake
Share your parents' BlueCross or UHC plan, or local TRS-ActiveCare, for benefit verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video from anywhere in Texas; summer-break refills carry over wherever you go home to.
Also Serving Areas Near Denton
In addition to Denton (Denton County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, The Colony, Corinth, Sanger — 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 Denton?
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 Denton 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 Denton
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 Denton patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Denton
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Denton, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Denton and Denton County via telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
Does Lyte Psychiatry treat UNT or TWU students?
Yes. We treat college students for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress, all easily managed via telehealth around a class schedule.
What insurance is accepted in Denton?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Denton
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Denton residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Denton, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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