Psychiatrist in Waco, TX
Psychiatrists are licensed physicians (MD or DO) who specialize in mental health. They can diagnose complex psychiatric conditions, prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, order lab work, and coordinate care with therapists and primary care providers. Many specialize in specific populations — child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, or forensic psychiatry.
Serving Waco and Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
MD / DO
$200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up
Waco, McLennan County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Psychiatrist in Waco Does
Conditions Treated
What Psychiatrists in Waco Treat
About Waco
Mental Health in Waco
Baylor University town. Student mental health and young family growth from tourism boom.
Common Questions
Psychiatrists in Waco — FAQ
How do I find a psychiatrist in Waco, TX?
You can book a psychiatrist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Waco and McLennan County — same-week appointments available via telehealth or in-person in the Dallas area. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
What does a psychiatrist in Waco cost?
A psychiatrist in Waco typically costs $200–$400 per initial evaluation; $100–$200 per follow-up. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there psychiatrists in Waco accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's psychiatrists are currently accepting new patients in Waco and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a psychiatrist in Waco via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatrist services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Waco. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do psychiatrists in Waco treat?
Psychiatrists in Waco commonly treat: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, mood disorders, sleep disorders. A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, prescribes medication, and provides psychiatric evaluations.
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Find a Psychiatrist Accepting Your Insurance in Waco
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Waco. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Ambetter in Waco →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting BCBS in Waco →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Cigna in Waco →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting UHC in Waco →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Aetna in Waco →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Humana in Waco →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Magellan in Waco →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Tricare in Waco →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Medicare in Waco →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Scott and White in Waco →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Molina in Waco →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Superior in Waco →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Psychiatrists accepting Oscar in Waco →Texas has a shortage of over 4,500 mental health providers — ranking 49th in the nation for mental health care access. NAMI Texas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of Texas. See the cost of psychiatrist visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
Book a Psychiatrist in Waco Today
Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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