Psychiatrist in Houston, 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 Houston and Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Houston, Harris County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Houston Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists in Houston Treat
About Houston
Mental Health in Houston
America's most diverse city. Energy sector, healthcare, petrochemical industry. Hurricane PTSD prevalent.
Common Questions
Psychiatrists in Houston — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Houston, TX?
You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Houston and Harris 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 Houston cost?
A psychiatrist in Houston 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 Houston accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Houston and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Houston via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Houston. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatrists in Houston treat?
Psychiatrists in Houston 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 Houston
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Houston. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Houston →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Houston →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Houston →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Houston →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Houston →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Houston →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Houston →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Houston →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Houston →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Houston →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Houston →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Houston →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Oscar in Houston →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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