Psychiatrist in Temple, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Patients in Temple can connect with a Lyte Psychiatry provider via secure telehealth, typically within the same week. Baylor Scott & White Health campus. Medical professionals and healthcare workers.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Temple, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Temple 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 Temple
Lyte patients in Temple 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 Temple, TX
Located in the Central TX, Temple is home to about 85K residents. Baylor Scott & White Health campus. Medical professionals and healthcare workers. For local patients, Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management with providers licensed throughout TX, so healthcare workers, medical professionals, military-adjacent families, and working adults can get an appointment without leaving Temple, most new patients are seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Temple
25.4%
of Temple adults have been told they have depression
18.5%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
61,612
adults live in Temple (Bell County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Temple, TX.
| Metric | Temple | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 25.4% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.5% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Temple; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Temple's diagnosed-depression rate (25.4%) runs 5.7 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 7th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Temple is a hospital town - Baylor Scott & White's flagship and the Olin E. Teague VA center anchor the whole economy - and hospital towns have a strange gap: plenty of medicine, long waits for outpatient psychiatry. Nurses, techs, and VA staff make up a noticeable share of our Temple patients, usually booking after night shift.
Insurance we see from Temple: Scott & White health plans and BlueCross dominate, plus VA-adjacent families on Tricare and CHAMPVA. Standard copays for most.
Getting seen: Telehealth, with post-shift morning slots that hospital schedules actually allow. Prescriptions to the pharmacy you already pass on the way home.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Bell County is Central Counties 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 Temple
Temple is number 49 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 Temple
Our Temple patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Temple?
Most new Temple 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. Nurses, techs, and VA staff often book after night shift.
Complete your intake
Share your Scott & White, BlueCross, Tricare, or CHAMPVA plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video, with post-shift morning slots that hospital schedules actually allow.
Also Serving Areas Near Temple
In addition to Temple (Bell County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Killeen, Waco, Georgetown, Belton, Copperas Cove — 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 Temple?
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 Temple 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 Temple
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 Temple patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Temple
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Temple, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Temple and the surrounding Central TX area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Temple patients?
Lyte Psychiatry treats Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Bereavement, Stress & Burnout, and other conditions for Temple patients via telehealth, with medication management and follow-up care included.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Temple, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Temple?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Temple 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 Temple
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Temple residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Temple, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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