Psychiatrist in Waco, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Waco and McLennan County via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Board-certified psychiatric care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and medication management, with same-week availability for new patients.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Waco, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Waco 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 Waco
Lyte patients in Waco 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 Waco, TX
Waco is home to Baylor University and a growing population drawn by its revitalized downtown. The mix of college students, young families, and longtime residents creates diverse mental health needs, with anxiety, ADHD, and depression among the most common. For most Waco and Central Texas residents, telehealth means skipping the drive to Austin or Dallas and being seen within days.
What the Numbers Say About Waco
24.3%
of Waco adults have been told they have depression
20.4%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
105,609
adults live in Waco (McLennan County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Waco, TX.
| Metric | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 24.3% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 20.4% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Waco; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Waco's diagnosed-depression rate (24.3%) runs 4.6 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 20th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Waco sits exactly between Dallas and Austin, which historically meant psychiatric referrals got bounced ninety minutes in either direction. Between Baylor students, L3Harris and manufacturing families, and a big VA-adjacent population, the local demand finally outgrew the bounce. Video care closes the gap without the drive.
Insurance we see from Waco: BlueCross and Scott & White plans dominate, Baylor students carry national PPOs, and Aetna fills the rest.
Getting seen: Telehealth statewide; most new Waco patients are seen within two business days.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for McLennan County is Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Waco
Waco is number 26 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 Waco
Our Waco patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Waco?
Most new Waco 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. Baylor students and L3Harris and manufacturing families both skip the old ninety-minute referral drive.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, Scott & White, national PPO, or Aetna plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video statewide; most new Waco patients are seen within two business days.
Also Serving Areas Near Waco
In addition to Waco (McLennan County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead, Temple, Killeen, Hillsboro — 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 Waco?
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 Waco 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 Waco
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 Waco patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Waco
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Waco, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Waco and McLennan County via telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
Does Lyte Psychiatry treat Baylor students in Waco?
Yes. We welcome college-age patients and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress common in academic settings.
What insurance is accepted in Waco?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and Oscar.
Public Mental Health Resources
Free & Low-Cost Resources in Waco
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Waco residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Waco, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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