Psychiatrist in San Antonio, TX, Mental Health & Telehealth
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves San Antonio and the surrounding Bexar County area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Our board-certified psychiatrists and nurse practitioners specialize in conditions common in the San Antonio community, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and medication management for veterans and civilians alike.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in San Antonio, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in San Antonio 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 San Antonio
Lyte patients in San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX
San Antonio is home to Joint Base San Antonio, one of the largest military installations in the world, making PTSD, adjustment disorders, and veteran mental health a significant local need. Beyond the military community, San Antonio's large and diverse civilian population faces high rates of depression and anxiety, with telehealth increasingly becoming the preferred access point for Bexar County residents.
What the Numbers Say About San Antonio
22.4%
of San Antonio adults have been told they have depression
17.2%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
1,094,548
adults live in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for San Antonio, TX.
| Metric | San Antonio | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 22.4% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.2% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for San Antonio; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
San Antonio's diagnosed-depression rate (22.4%) runs 2.7 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 75th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
San Antonio is a military city before it is anything else - Lackland, Fort Sam, Randolph - and military families cycle through PCS moves that shred continuity of psychiatric care. Re-establishing care after a move, and treating spouses and teens who lost their provider in the last transfer, is daily work for us here.
Insurance we see from San Antonio: Tricare, first and always, plus BlueCross and Aetna on the civilian side. We know the Tricare referral rules and will tell you honestly what they cover.
Getting seen: Telehealth citywide. Active-duty members should check command policy on controlled medications; we handle those conversations routinely.
Atendemos a pacientes en espanol por video en San Antonio. Diganos su preferencia al reservar y lo conectamos con un proveedor bilingue.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Bexar County is The Center for Health Care Services — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for San Antonio
San Antonio is number 2 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.
Explore care available in San Antonio
Conditions We Treat in San Antonio
Our San Antonio patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in San Antonio?
Most new San Antonio 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. Military families moving through Joint Base San Antonio can note that they are on Tricare and we handle the referral rules.
Complete your intake
Share your Tricare, BlueCross, or Aetna details for verification before the first visit.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video citywide; active-duty members should check command policy on controlled medications, which we discuss routinely.
Also Serving Areas Near San Antonio
In addition to San Antonio (Bexar County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Converse, Universal City, Schertz, New Braunfels, Seguin, Boerne, Helotes, Live Oak — 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 San Antonio?
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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — San Antonio
Does Lyte Psychiatry serve veterans in San Antonio?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry's providers are experienced in treating PTSD, adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety, conditions frequently seen in San Antonio's large military and veteran community near Joint Base San Antonio.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in San Antonio, TX?
Yes. Our telehealth appointments are available to all San Antonio and Bexar County residents. Book online or call 469-733-0848, most patients are seen within the week.
Does Lyte Psychiatry accept Aetna in San Antonio?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available for San Antonio patients.
What areas near San Antonio does Lyte Psychiatry serve?
We serve all of Bexar County and surrounding areas including Converse, Universal City, Schertz, New Braunfels, Seguin, Boerne, Helotes, and Live Oak via telehealth.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in San Antonio
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve San Antonio residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for San Antonio, TX
We verify participating-plan benefits before the first visit. Same-week appointments may be available. Referral requirements depend on your plan.
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