Psychiatrist in Tyler, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Tyler and East Texas with board-certified psychiatric care via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Same-week appointments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and medication management.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Tyler, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Tyler 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 Tyler
Lyte patients in Tyler 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 Tyler, TX
Tyler is the largest city in East Texas and a regional healthcare hub, but psychiatric specialist access remains limited relative to the area's population. Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth platform brings board-certified psychiatric care to Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches, and surrounding East Texas communities.
What the Numbers Say About Tyler
23.1%
of Tyler adults have been told they have depression
18.2%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
82,341
adults live in Tyler (Smith County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Tyler, TX.
| Metric | Tyler | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 23.1% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.2% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Tyler; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Tyler's diagnosed-depression rate (23.1%) runs 3.4 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 52nd highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Tyler is East Texas's medical capital for everything except psychiatry, where the pine-country counties around it are some of the most underserved in the state. Half our Tyler patients are actually from the towns around it - Lindale, Whitehouse, Chandler - using Tyler as their address of convenience.
Insurance we see from Tyler: BlueCross and UT Health-affiliated plans lead, with heavy Aetna and Oscar share across rural Smith County.
Getting seen: Telehealth. If your county has no psychiatrist - and around Tyler, several do not - the appointment comes to you. Same-week starts.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Smith County is The Andrews 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 Tyler
Tyler is number 40 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 Tyler
Our Tyler patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Tyler?
Most new Tyler 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. Many Tyler-area patients come from surrounding towns like Lindale, Whitehouse, and Chandler.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, UT Health-affiliated, Aetna, or Oscar plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video; if your Smith County-area town has no psychiatrist, the appointment comes to you.
Also Serving Areas Near Tyler
In addition to Tyler (Smith County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Longview, Nacogdoches, Jacksonville, Palestine, Lufkin, Marshall — 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 Tyler?
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 Tyler 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 Tyler
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 Tyler patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tyler
Does Lyte Psychiatry serve Tyler, TX?
Yes. We provide telehealth psychiatric care to Tyler and all of Smith County, as well as surrounding East Texas communities including Longview and Nacogdoches.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Tyler?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Tyler
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Tyler residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Tyler, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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