Psychiatrist in Midland, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Midland and the Permian Basin with board-certified psychiatric care via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and medication management, same-week appointments, no commute.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Midland, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Midland 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.
Choose your care
Therapy and psychiatry for Midland
Lyte patients in Midland 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 Midland, TX
Midland's oil-and-gas economy creates unique mental health pressures, boom-and-bust cycles, long work hours, and occupational stress contribute to elevated rates of depression and substance use. Psychiatric specialist access in the Permian Basin is among the most constrained in Texas. Lyte Psychiatry sees Midland and Permian Basin patients via telehealth, no trip to Dallas, most appointments within a week.
What the Numbers Say About Midland
21.9%
of Midland adults have been told they have depression
17.6%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
96,467
adults live in Midland (Midland County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Midland, TX.
| Metric | Midland | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 21.9% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.6% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Midland; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Midland's diagnosed-depression rate (21.9%) runs 2.2 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 90th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
The Permian's boom-and-bust cycle is a mental-health cycle: two-weeks-on schedules, oilfield money stacked next to oilfield layoffs, and a long local tradition of not talking about any of it. Our Midland patients are often first-timers in their thirties and forties who finally booked when the sleep stopped.
Insurance we see from Midland: Operator and service-company plans - BlueCross, UHC, Cigna - with strong out-of-pocket budgets when coverage lapses between jobs; our self-pay rates are posted up front.
Getting seen: Telehealth built for hitch schedules: we can alternate visit times week-on and week-off. Evening slots for post-tower calls.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Midland County is PermiaCare — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Midland
Midland is number 28 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 Midland
Our Midland patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Midland?
Most new Midland 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. Many Midland patients are first-timers in their thirties and forties who booked when the sleep stopped.
Complete your intake
Share your operator or service-company plan (BlueCross, UHC, Cigna); self-pay rates are posted up front for coverage gaps.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video built for hitch schedules, alternating visit times week-on and week-off.
Also Serving Areas Near Midland
In addition to Midland (Midland County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Odessa, Stanton, Andrews, Big Spring, Pecos, Fort Stockton — and anywhere else in Texas 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 Midland?
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 Midland 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 Midland
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 Midland patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Midland
Does Lyte Psychiatry serve Midland, TX?
Yes. We provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatric care to Midland, Odessa, and all of the Permian Basin. Board-certified providers available same week.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Midland?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Midland
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Midland residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Midland, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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