Psychiatrist in The Colony, 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 The Colony and Denton County, with most appointments available within the week. Lewisville Lake community and Nebraska Furniture Mart retail hub. Growing diverse middle-class suburb.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in The Colony, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in The Colony 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 The Colony
Lyte patients in The Colony 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 The Colony, TX
The Colony is home to a mix of suburban families, retail workers, young professionals, and middle-class residents, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Lewisville Lake community and Nebraska Furniture Mart retail hub. Growing diverse middle-class suburb. Patients throughout Denton County and the DFW can schedule a HIPAA-compliant video appointment, usually within the week, for an initial evaluation or ongoing medication management, and we work with most major insurance plans accepted in TX.
What the Numbers Say About The Colony
21.6%
of The Colony adults have been told they have depression
16.1%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
35,263
adults live in The Colony (Denton County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for The Colony, TX.
| Metric | The Colony | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 21.6% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for The Colony; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
The Colony's diagnosed-depression rate (21.6%) runs 1.9 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 104th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
The Colony sits between the corporate campuses of Plano and the entertainment sprawl of Grandscape, and its workforce splits the same way - badge jobs and service jobs, often in the same household. The two halves need opposite appointment times; we hold both.
Insurance we see from The Colony: Corporate PPOs on one side, Aetna and hourly-employer plans on the other.
Getting seen: Video slots from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; pick the end that matches your badge.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Denton County is Denton County MHMR Center — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for The Colony
The Colony is number 76 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 The Colony
Our The Colony patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in The Colony?
Most new The Colony 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. Grandscape retail and corporate schedules fit our 6 a.m.-to-8 p.m. video window.
Complete your intake
Share your retail or corporate BlueCross, UHC, or Aetna plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video anytime from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; pick the end that matches your badge.
Also Serving Areas Near The Colony
In addition to The Colony (Denton County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Little Elm, Frisco, Carrollton, Lewisville, Hebron — 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 The Colony?
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 The Colony 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 The Colony
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 The Colony patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — The Colony
Can I see a psychiatrist online in The Colony, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to The Colony residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for The Colony patients?
For The Colony residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in The Colony, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near The Colony?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Colony 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 The Colony
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve The Colony residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for The Colony, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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