Psychiatrist in Frisco, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Frisco residents via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, with same-week appointment availability for most patients. Frisco's population has grown substantially over the past two decades, and demand for psychiatric care has grown with it. Local provider supply hasn't kept pace with demand.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Frisco, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Frisco 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 Frisco
Lyte patients in Frisco 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 Frisco, TX
Frisco went from 33,000 people in 2000 to over 230,000 today. That kind of growth is exciting, but it also means a lot of people who moved there recently, whose kids are still adjusting, and whose stress levels are higher than they expected. ADHD evaluations for kids and adults, anxiety treatment, and parental burnout are among the most common reasons Frisco residents book with us.
What the Numbers Say About Frisco
19.4%
of Frisco adults have been told they have depression
13.9%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
141,216
adults live in Frisco (Collin County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Frisco, TX.
| Metric | Frisco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 19.4% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 13.9% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Frisco; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Frisco's diagnosed-depression rate (19.4%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Frisco doubled in size in a generation, and its waitlists show it: sports-academy teens, new-build families, and transferred executives all competing for the same handful of local psychiatrists. Teen ADHD and anxiety evaluations are the single most common thing Frisco parents call us about.
Insurance we see from Frisco: Employer PPOs rule Collin County - BlueCross, UHC, Aetna - and nearly every Frisco family we see pays a standard specialist copay.
Getting seen: Telehealth works well for teen med-management follow-ups around school; we see ages 6 and up. First visits within the week, which Frisco parents tell us is the whole reason they called.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Collin County is LifePath Systems — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Frisco
Frisco is number 14 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 Frisco
Our Frisco patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Frisco?
Most new Frisco 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. Frisco parents call mostly for teen anxiety and ADHD, and tell us first-visit-within-the-week is why they called.
Complete your intake
Share your corporate PPO (UHC, Cigna, BlueCross) or Frisco ISD TRS-ActiveCare for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video around school schedules, ages 6 and up, usually within the week.
Also Serving Areas Near Frisco
In addition to Frisco (Collin County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Little Elm, The Colony, Prosper, McKinney, Allen, Plano — 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 Frisco?
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 Frisco 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 Frisco
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 Frisco patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Frisco
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Frisco, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Frisco and Collin County residents via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week, no long wait times typical of in-person Frisco practices.
Does Lyte Psychiatry treat ADHD in children in Frisco?
Lyte Psychiatry's providers treat adolescent ADHD as well as adult ADHD. For Frisco families seeking ADHD evaluation and medication management, telehealth appointments are available quickly.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Frisco, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Frisco?
Our closest in-person location to Frisco is our Plano clinic (Dr. Akintola at Seay Behavioral Health Center). Call 469-733-0848 to check in-person availability. Most Frisco patients opt for telehealth for convenience.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Frisco
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Frisco residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Frisco, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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