Psychiatrist in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls and Wichita County, with most appointments available within the week. Sheppard AFB. Oil industry. Rural North Texas with limited mental health resources.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Wichita Falls, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls
Lyte patients in Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX
Access to psychiatric care can be limited in many TX communities, and Wichita Falls is no exception. Sheppard AFB. Oil industry. Rural North Texas with limited mental health resources. Lyte Psychiatry closes that gap with telehealth appointments available to Wichita Falls residents throughout Wichita County, typically within the same week, for Sheppard AFB military, oil field workers, rural community, and agricultural workers who might otherwise drive much further for an in-person psychiatrist.
What the Numbers Say About Wichita Falls
23.7%
of Wichita Falls adults have been told they have depression
18.8%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
80,164
adults live in Wichita Falls (Wichita County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Wichita Falls, TX.
| Metric | Wichita Falls | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 23.7% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.8% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Wichita Falls; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Wichita Falls's diagnosed-depression rate (23.7%) runs 4 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 31st highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Wichita Falls trains every Air Force pilot's first instructors at Sheppard, and the base plus MSU Texas gives the city a churn of young people far from home. The civilian side runs on manufacturing and healthcare shifts. Both sides share the same problem: North Texas psychiatry mostly happens 130 miles south, in a Metroplex nobody wants to drive to monthly.
Insurance we see from Wichita Falls: Tricare from Sheppard, BlueCross and UHC from the hospitals and plants, students on parents' plans.
Getting seen: Telehealth to all of Wichita County and the surrounding towns. Monthly med-management by video replaces the US-287 drive entirely.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Wichita County is Helen Farabee Centers — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls is number 41 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 Wichita Falls
Our Wichita Falls patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Wichita Falls?
Most new Wichita Falls 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. Sheppard families can note Tricare; MSU Texas students can use parents' plans.
Complete your intake
Share your Tricare, BlueCross, or UHC plan for verification before the visit.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Wichita County; monthly med-management replaces the US-287 drive to the Metroplex entirely.
Also Serving Areas Near Wichita Falls
In addition to Wichita Falls (Wichita County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Iowa Park, Burkburnett, Archer City, Vernon — 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 Wichita Falls?
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 Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls
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 Wichita Falls patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Wichita Falls
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Wichita Falls, TX?
Yes. Wichita Falls residents can book a HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointment with Lyte Psychiatry, typically within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Wichita Falls patients?
Common reasons Wichita Falls patients book with Lyte Psychiatry include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, all managed via telehealth.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Wichita Falls, TX?
We're in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay rates are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Wichita Falls?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Wichita Falls residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Wichita Falls, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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