Yes. Lyte Psychiatry sees Fort Worth patients in person at our clinic in Pantego, about 15 miles east of downtown on I-30, or by secure video from anywhere in Texas. Most new patients are seen within 1–2 business days. In-network visits usually cost a $0–$30 copay. A self-pay psychiatric evaluation is $250.
Who is this page for in Fort Worth?
You work at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in west Fort Worth, or at the American Airlines campus by the airport, and you have a PPO you have barely used. You want a psychiatrist who takes it, can see you before the next quarter starts, and will not make you take a half day off for every follow-up. That is most of who calls us from Fort Worth.
You may also be a reservist family at NAS JRB Fort Worth on Tricare, trying to get a teenager evaluated before the next drill weekend. Some callers are TCU students who hit the session limit at the campus counseling center and need someone who can prescribe. Others are JPS Health Network patients who were told the next psychiatry opening at Trinity Springs is months out.
Fort Worth is the largest city in Tarrant County, and MHMR of Tarrant County, the county's public mental health authority, covers a lot of ground. Public clinics fill first. Some private practices in the Cultural District and along Camp Bowie are closed to new patients. We are open to them. Our psychiatrist is board-certified in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry, and our therapists work in the same chart, so you do not have to coordinate two offices.
What can Lyte treat for Fort Worth patients?
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults, teens, and children. Depression, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, PTSD and trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, insomnia, postpartum and perinatal mood problems, grief, and burnout. ADHD evaluation for adults and teens includes QbCheck objective testing when it helps. We prescribe stimulants and non-stimulants.
Therapy and counseling with licensed professional counselors, using CBT, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches. If you see both a prescriber and a therapist here, they share one record and talk to each other.
For veterans and service members coming off opioid pain medication after an injury, Dr. Akintola is a licensed Suboxone prescriber.
Fort Worth patients can come in person to 2900 W Park Row Dr, Suite 111 in Pantego, about 15 miles east of downtown Fort Worth via I-30 or TX-180, or see the same provider by secure video from home or a parked car at lunch. You keep the same clinician every visit either way.
If you are starting a stimulant for ADHD, our policy is that the first evaluation happens in person at our Pantego clinic; follow-ups can be by video. Non-stimulant ADHD medication and everything else can start by video.
If you need a level of care we do not offer, we will say so at the first visit and tell you where to go.
Learn how therapy and psychiatry work together when both are part of your care plan.
What the numbers say about Fort Worth
Fort Worth's depression rate runs above both the Texas and national figures. CDC PLACES data from the 2023 BRFSS puts diagnosed depression at 23.2% of Fort Worth adults, against 19.7% for Texas and 21.8% for the United States. Frequent mental distress, meaning 14 or more poor mental health days in a month, sits at 18.5% in Fort Worth versus 16.1% statewide.
The same CDC PLACES release counts 671,893 adults in Fort Worth, so those percentages describe well over a hundred thousand people.
| Measure | Fort Worth | Texas | U.S. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with diagnosed depression | 23.2% | 19.7% | 21.8% | CDC PLACES, BRFSS 2023 |
| Frequent mental distress (14+ bad days/month) | 18.5% | 16.1% | 15.4% | CDC PLACES, BRFSS 2023 |
| Adult population | 671,893 | CDC PLACES, BRFSS 2023 |
The depression and frequent mental distress figures are model-based estimates. Read the CDC PLACES methodology for the survey years, population basis, and estimation limits.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Fort Worth with insurance?
In network: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, Cigna and Evernorth, Aetna, Humana, Ambetter, Medicare, Tricare, and more (see the full list). Benefits are verified before the first visit. Most insured patients pay a $0–$30 copay per visit.
Without insurance, the prices are fixed and posted. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
| Visit | Self-pay |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation (new patient) | $250 |
| Medication follow-up | $150 |
| Therapy, first session | $150 |
| Therapy, follow-up | $125 |
| QbCheck ADHD test | $150 |
| Late cancellation / no-show | $100 |
In Fort Worth the plans we see most are the large-employer PPOs. Lockheed Martin and American Airlines employees usually arrive with UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, or BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. NAS JRB families and drilling reservists come with Tricare Prime or Tricare Select, and we are in network for both. Fort Worth ISD teachers are on TRS-ActiveCare, which BlueCross BlueShield of Texas administers, and that is covered. Retirees in Ridglea and Wedgwood bring Medicare. If your plan is not on the list, call and we will check it before you book.
Who will you see at Lyte?
Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD, is our medical director and supervisory psychiatrist. He is board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, trained at Johns Hopkins and stayed on faculty there before moving to Texas in 2012. Toyin Awe, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 12 years of experience. NaTascha Jones, LPC, and Prishina Jimenez, LPC, provide therapy.
Your questions, answered
Frequently asked questions: Fort Worth
Is there a psychiatrist near Fort Worth taking new patients right now?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry takes new Fort Worth patients every week, and most are seen within 1–2 business days. You can book online and pick an in-person slot at the Pantego clinic east of Fort Worth or a video slot from home. We serve the whole city, from Alliance in the north to Crowley Rd in the south and from Benbrook to Handley.
Where is the nearest Lyte office to Fort Worth, and how far is it?
Our clinic is at 2900 W Park Row Dr, Suite 111, Pantego, TX 76013. From downtown Fort Worth it is about 15 miles east on I-30. From the TCU area, take I-30 east or Lancaster Ave to TX-180 and plan on 17 to 18 miles. From NAS JRB or the Lockheed plant on the west side it is closer to 22 miles. Parking and door-by-door directions are on the Pantego office page.
How fast can I get an appointment from Fort Worth?
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 business days. Video appointments usually open first. If you want an in-person first visit and work a Lockheed or Alliance-corridor shift, book the earliest morning slot and you can be back on I-30 westbound before the lunch backup at the Loop 820 interchange.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Fort Worth with and without insurance?
With an in-network plan, most Fort Worth patients pay a $0–$30 copay per visit, and we verify your benefits before you come in. Without insurance, a new-patient psychiatric evaluation is $250, medication follow-ups are $150, therapy is $150 for the first session and $125 after, and the QbCheck ADHD test is $150. Those are the same prices whether you live in Tanglewood or Stop Six.
Will seeing a psychiatrist affect my security clearance at Lockheed, NAS JRB, or Bell?
Seeking mental health care does not by itself automatically disqualify you from a security clearance. Reporting requirements depend on your circumstances and the current questionnaire; consult your security officer when needed. Your health information is protected by applicable privacy laws, which permit or require some disclosures without written authorization. Requested documentation requires clinician review. We cannot guarantee a clearance decision.
What if I have Tricare through NAS JRB Fort Worth?
We are in network with Tricare. Tricare Prime beneficiaries usually need a referral from their primary care manager for specialty care, and we can help with that; Tricare Select does not. Reservist families who drill at NAS JRB and live across Tarrant County can use video for follow-ups, so a teenager's medication check does not require a trip across Loop 820.
Can I get treatment in Spanish?
Video visits are available in Spanish; ask when you book. Many families on Fort Worth's north side and in Diamond Hill prefer a Spanish-language visit, and video lets a parent join from work.
How do I get to your clinic from Fort Worth, and is there parking?
Take I-30 east toward Dallas, exit Fielder Rd in Arlington, go south to W Park Row Dr, and turn west. The clinic is between Fielder Rd and Bowen Rd at 2900 W Park Row Dr, Suite 111. There is parking on site at the building. Coming from south Fort Worth, US-287 north to I-20 east to Bowen Rd north avoids downtown. Full directions are on the Pantego office page.
Nearby areas we also serve
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We also see patients from Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Hurst, Euless, and Bedford, and Keller, all within a 30-minute drive of the Pantego clinic.
Free and low-cost mental health resources in Fort Worth
MHMR of Tarrant County (My Health My Resources) is the county's public mental health authority and provides sliding-scale psychiatric care, substance use services, and crisis response. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. JPS Health Network Behavioral Health, the county safety-net hospital system, runs psychiatric emergency and outpatient services. NAMI Tarrant County offers free peer support groups and family classes. Cook Children's Behavioral Health serves children and teens.
Find the public mental health authority for your county through the Texas HHS local authority directory.
Book online any time at book.lytepsych.com; most Fort Worth patients are seen within 1–2 business days. If you would rather talk first, call 469-733-0848.