Psychiatrist in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio and Val Verde County, with most appointments available within the week. Val Verde County border city on the Rio Grande and Amistad Reservoir.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Del Rio, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry sees Del Rio patients by secure telehealth across Texas, usually within one to two business days. We are in-network with BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, so most insured patients pay a $0 to $30 copay. Self-pay, HSA, and FSA are also accepted.
Mental Health Care in Del Rio, TX
Del Rio is home to a mix of border-trade families and Air Force families, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Val Verde County border city on the Rio Grande and Amistad Reservoir. Patients throughout Val Verde County and the South TX 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 Del Rio
19.2%
of Del Rio adults have been told they have depression
16.7%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
25,433
adults live in Del Rio (Val Verde County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Del Rio, TX.
| Metric | Del Rio | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 19.2% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.7% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Del Rio; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Del Rio's diagnosed-depression rate (19.2%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Del Rio pairs Laughlin Air Force Base - the busiest pilot-training wing in the Air Force - with a border town's bilingual family networks and Amistad's lake economy. Student pilots run on a syllabus that forgives nothing, spouses hold down a duty station far from family, and the local mental-health bench is a fraction of the need.
Insurance we see from Del Rio: Tricare first, then Aetna, Humana, and marketplace plans across town.
Getting seen: Telehealth across Val Verde County, scheduled around the flying day. Evening and weekend-adjacent slots for syllabus survivors.
Atendemos a Del Rio en espanol por video. Verificamos Tricare y Aetna antes de la primera cita.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Val Verde County is Camino Real Community Services — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Del Rio
Our Del Rio patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Del Rio?
Most new Del Rio 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. Laughlin instructor pilots and student aviators schedule around the flying day.
Complete your intake
Share your Tricare, Aetna, or marketplace plan; we verify before the first visit, in English or Spanish.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Val Verde County, scheduled around the flying day, with evening and weekend-adjacent slots.
Also Serving Areas Near Del Rio
In addition to Del Rio (Val Verde County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Ciudad Acuna — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
What to Expect at Lyte Psychiatry
Your first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation — not a quick intake. Your provider spends 50–60 minutes reviewing your history, current symptoms, medications, and goals. By the end of the visit, you leave with a diagnosis, a specific treatment plan, and if medication is appropriate, a prescription sent to your local pharmacy the same day.
Follow-up visits are typically 20–30 minutes. They focus on how you're responding to treatment, any medication adjustments, and next steps. Most patients are seen monthly at the start of treatment, then less frequently once things are stable.
We work with a lot of patients who've had poor experiences with psychiatry before — rushed appointments, billing surprises, providers who never remember their history. At Lyte, we verify your insurance before your first visit, keep appointment slots open for urgent needs, and check in with you after every medication change — not just at your next scheduled follow-up — so you are never left adjusting on your own.
Who will I actually see in Del Rio?
You are matched with a specific, named clinician — not a rotating pool. Every provider you see is licensed to treat patients in Texas, where Lyte Psychiatry offers care.
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 Del Rio with insurance?
With in-network insurance, most Del Rio patients pay a $0 to $30 copay per visit. We verify your specific benefits before your first appointment so the cost is clear up front.
| Coverage | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Major insurers (BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Oscar) | $0–$30 copay per visit, in-network |
| Tricare / Medicare | Covered; your exact share is confirmed before you book |
| Self-pay | A flat rate shown upfront, with no surprise bills |
Insurance Coverage by Condition in Del Rio
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 Del Rio patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Del Rio
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Del Rio, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Del Rio and the surrounding South TX area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Del Rio patients?
Lyte Psychiatry treats Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, and other conditions for Del Rio patients via telehealth, with medication management and follow-up care included.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Del Rio, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Del Rio?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Del Rio 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 Del Rio
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Del Rio residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Del Rio, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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