Psychiatrist in Galveston, 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 Galveston and Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Galveston, Galveston County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Galveston Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists in Galveston Treat
About Galveston
Mental Health in Galveston
Island city with UTMB medical school. Tourism-dependent economy. Hurricane Harvey/Ike trauma history.
Common Questions
Psychiatrists in Galveston — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Galveston, TX?
You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Galveston and Galveston 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 Galveston cost?
A psychiatrist in Galveston 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 Galveston accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Galveston and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Galveston via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Galveston. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatrists in Galveston treat?
Psychiatrists in Galveston 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.
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Find a Psychiatrist Accepting Your Insurance in Galveston
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Galveston. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Galveston →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Galveston →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Galveston →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Galveston →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Galveston →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Galveston →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Galveston →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Galveston →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Galveston →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Galveston →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Galveston →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Galveston →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Oscar in Galveston →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).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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