Psychiatrist in San Marcos, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatry and medication management to patients throughout San Marcos and Hays County, with most appointments available within the week. Home to Texas State University, with a large student population alongside longtime Hays County families. Sits on the I-35 corridor midway between Austin and San Antonio.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in San Marcos, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in San Marcos 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 Marcos
Lyte patients in San Marcos 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 Marcos, TX
Access to psychiatric care can be limited in many TX communities, and San Marcos is no exception. Home to Texas State University, with a large student population alongside longtime Hays County families. Sits on the I-35 corridor midway between Austin and San Antonio. Lyte Psychiatry closes that gap with telehealth appointments available to San Marcos residents throughout Hays County, typically within the same week, for Texas State University students, young professionals, Austin and San Antonio commuters, and longtime Hays County families who might otherwise drive much further for an in-person psychiatrist.
What the Numbers Say About San Marcos
25.6%
of San Marcos adults have been told they have depression
22.3%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
57,268
adults live in San Marcos (Hays County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for San Marcos, TX.
| Metric | San Marcos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 25.6% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 22.3% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for San Marcos; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
San Marcos's diagnosed-depression rate (25.6%) runs 5.9 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 6th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Texas State's 38,000 students sit in a county with a fraction of the psychiatric coverage a population like that needs. We see the predictable rhythm - October and March crisis spikes, ADHD evaluations before finals - plus the I-35 corridor's warehouse workforce that everyone forgets lives here too.
Insurance we see from San Marcos: Students on parents' PPOs from all over Texas, plus Aetna and Oscar locally. We flag which campus-adjacent pharmacies stock stimulants reliably.
Getting seen: Telehealth; sessions between classes are normal. Care continues over winter and summer breaks anywhere in Texas.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Hays County is Hill Country MHDD Centers — 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 Marcos
San Marcos is number 45 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 San Marcos
Our San Marcos 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 Marcos?
Most new San Marcos 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. Texas State students book video visits between classes, especially before finals.
Complete your intake
Share your parents' PPO or a local Aetna or Oscar plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video; care continues over winter and summer breaks anywhere in Texas.
Also Serving Areas Near San Marcos
In addition to San Marcos (Hays County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, New Braunfels, Austin — 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 Marcos?
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 Marcos 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 Marcos
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 Marcos patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — San Marcos
Can I see a psychiatrist online in San Marcos, TX?
Yes. San Marcos residents can book a HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointment with Lyte Psychiatry, typically within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for San Marcos patients?
Common reasons San Marcos patients book with Lyte Psychiatry include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, all managed via telehealth.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in San Marcos, TX?
We're in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay rates are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near San Marcos?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. San Marcos 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 San Marcos
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve San Marcos residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for San Marcos, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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