Psychiatrist in Las Cruces, NM, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Las Cruces and the Doña Ana County region via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Home to New Mexico State University and a diverse border community, Las Cruces patients can access board-certified psychiatric care without the long wait times typical of in-person Southern NM providers.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces
Lyte patients in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city and sits just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Its large college-age population, significant veteran community near White Sands Missile Range, and border-crossing families create a high demand for psychiatric care across a wide range of conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
What the Numbers Say About Las Cruces
22.4%
of Las Cruces adults have been told they have depression
15.8%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
85,790
adults live in Las Cruces (Doña Ana County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Las Cruces, TX.
| Metric | Las Cruces | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 22.4% | 23% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.8% | 16% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Las Cruces; CDC BRFSS 2023 for New Mexico and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Las Cruces's diagnosed-depression rate (22.4%) tracks the New Mexico adult average of 23% almost exactly.
Las Cruces sits in one of the most medically underserved corners of the Southwest: Dona Ana County's psychiatrist count has never matched its size, NMSU adds a student population, and many families move between English and Spanish within a single conversation. Care here has to be bilingual and remote-first to be real.
Insurance we see from Las Cruces: BlueCross of New Mexico, marketplace plans where accepted, and NMSU students on parents' coverage. We confirm each NM plan before booking.
Getting seen: Telehealth across southern New Mexico, Mountain time. Students book around class; families book after dinner.
Atendemos a Las Cruces en espanol por video. Verificamos su plan de New Mexico antes de la primera cita y coordinamos recetas con su farmacia local.
Conditions We Treat in Las Cruces
Our Las Cruces patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Las Cruces?
Most new Las Cruces 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. NMSU students and Dona Ana County families both book bilingual video visits, often after dinner.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross of New Mexico or student coverage; we confirm each New Mexico plan before booking.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across southern New Mexico on Mountain time.
Also Serving Areas Near Las Cruces
In addition to Las Cruces (Doña Ana County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Mesilla, Anthony, Sunland Park, Hatch, Deming, White Sands — and anywhere else in New Mexico via telehealth.
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 Las Cruces?
You are matched with a named clinician and a consistent care team. Every provider is licensed in New Mexico 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Las Cruces
Does Lyte Psychiatry serve Las Cruces, NM?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatric care to Las Cruces and all of Doña Ana County. Our providers are licensed in New Mexico and available within the week.
Does Lyte Psychiatry treat veterans in Las Cruces?
Yes. Our providers have experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, conditions common in Las Cruces' veteran community near White Sands Missile Range.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Las Cruces?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar. Self-pay options are available.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Las Cruces
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Las Cruces residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Las Cruces, NM
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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