Psychiatrist in Plano, TX, In-Person & Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry offers both in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to Plano residents. Our medical director, Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD, serves patients at the Seay Behavioral Health Center in Plano, making Lyte Psychiatry one of the few practices offering dual board-certified psychiatric care with genuine local roots in Collin County.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Plano, TX?
Yes. Patients in Plano can meet with a Lyte provider by secure video or visit our physical clinic in Pantego. 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 Plano
Lyte patients in Plano 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 Plano, TX
Plano is home to the North Texas headquarters of Toyota, JP Morgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies. High-performing professionals in these industries often face significant work-related anxiety, burnout, and mood disorders, but they also have above-average insurance coverage, making Lyte Psychiatry's in-network plans especially accessible. Plano's strong school system also creates demand for adolescent ADHD and anxiety treatment.
In-Person Available
Dr. Akintola sees patients at the Seay Behavioral Health Center in Plano, TX. Call 469-733-0848 to confirm in-person availability and scheduling in Plano.
What the Numbers Say About Plano
19.4%
of Plano adults have been told they have depression
14%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
221,307
adults live in Plano (Collin County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Plano, TX.
| Metric | Plano | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 19.4% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 14% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Plano; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Plano's diagnosed-depression rate (19.4%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Plano runs on corporate campuses - Toyota, JPMorgan, Frito-Lay - and the stress profile matches: high-functioning professionals holding it together at work while sleep, focus, and marriages fray. Roughly half our Plano patients book their first visit for burnout or ADHD assessment, not crisis.
Insurance we see from Plano: Employer PPOs almost across the board here: BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna. Copays for most Plano patients land at $0 to $30.
Getting seen: Nearly all Plano care is telehealth; the Dallas North Tollway to Pantego is a haul. Video evaluations run on lunch breaks and after 5 p.m. by design.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Collin County is LifePath Systems — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Plano
Plano is number 9 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 Plano
Our Plano patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available in-person at our Pantego clinic and via telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Plano?
Most new Plano 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. Most Plano professionals from campuses like Toyota and JPMorgan book lunch-break or after-5 video slots.
Complete your intake
Send your BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, or Aetna details; we verify benefits so your copay is clear before the visit.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video from Plano; the Dallas North Tollway drive to Pantego is long, so nearly all Plano care is telehealth.
Also Serving Areas Near Plano
In addition to Plano (Collin County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Allen, Frisco, Richardson, McKinney, Garland, Murphy, Wylie, Sachse — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
Explore psychiatric care across Dallas–Fort Worth & North Texas.
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 Plano?
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 Plano 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 Plano
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 Plano patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Plano
Does Lyte Psychiatry have an in-person office in Plano, TX?
Yes. Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD, sees patients in Plano at the Seay Behavioral Health Center. Call 469-733-0848 for in-person availability. Telehealth appointments are also available for Plano residents.
Who is the psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry in Plano?
Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD, is a dual board-certified psychiatrist (Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry) and Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained physician who sees patients in Plano, TX.
Does Lyte Psychiatry treat ADHD in Plano, TX?
Yes. We offer comprehensive ADHD evaluation and medication management for adults and adolescents in Plano. In-person evaluations with Dr. Akintola are available at the Plano location.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Plano?
We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar, all common employer plans in Plano's large corporate sector.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Plano
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Plano residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Plano, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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