Psychiatrist in Pasadena, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
For residents of Pasadena, Lyte Psychiatry offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatric care with same-week appointments available for most patients. Petrochemical and industrial hub near Houston Ship Channel. Working-class community.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Pasadena, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Lyte patients in Pasadena 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 Pasadena, TX
Pasadena is a community of roughly 153K residents in Harris County, part of the Houston. Petrochemical and industrial hub near Houston Ship Channel. Working-class community. Lyte Psychiatry's board-certified providers work with petrochemical workers, working-class families, industrial workers, and Hispanic community throughout the Pasadena area, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, with most patients seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Pasadena
20.7%
of Pasadena adults have been told they have depression
17.8%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
111,088
adults live in Pasadena (Harris County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Pasadena, TX.
| Metric | Pasadena | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 20.7% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.8% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Pasadena; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Pasadena's diagnosed-depression rate (20.7%) sits slightly above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, within the margin of error, 134th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Pasadena is the workshop of the Ship Channel and one of the largest majority-Hispanic cities in Texas, and its mental-health access has to work in Spanish to work at all. Petrochemical shifts set the clock; family expectations set the silence. A video visit from a parked truck at lunch is often how care actually starts here.
Insurance we see from Pasadena: Plant and contractor BlueCross plans, plus heavy Aetna, Humana, and Oscar across the city.
Getting seen: Telehealth on shift-worker hours, bilingual on request. Same-week starts.
Atendemos a Pasadena en espanol por video, con horarios para turnos de planta. Verificamos su plan antes de la primera cita.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Harris County is The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Pasadena
Pasadena is number 20 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 Pasadena
Our Pasadena patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Pasadena?
Most new Pasadena 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. A video visit from a parked truck at lunch is often how care starts in Pasadena.
Complete your intake
Share your plant BlueCross, Aetna, Humana, or Oscar plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video on shift-worker hours, bilingual on request, with same-week starts.
Also Serving Areas Near Pasadena
In addition to Pasadena (Harris County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, South Houston, Friendswood — 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena
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 Pasadena patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pasadena
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Pasadena, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Pasadena residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Pasadena patients?
For Pasadena residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Bereavement, Stress & Burnout, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Pasadena, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Pasadena?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Pasadena patients are served via telehealth, with most appointments available within the week. Call 469-733-0848 to ask about in-person options.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Pasadena
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Pasadena residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Pasadena, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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