Psychiatrist in Palestine, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Patients in Palestine can connect with a Lyte Psychiatry provider via secure telehealth, typically within the same week. Anderson County seat known for its Dogwood Trails and railroad heritage.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Palestine, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Palestine 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 Palestine
Lyte patients in Palestine 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 Palestine, TX
Located in the East TX, Palestine is home to about 18K residents. Anderson County seat known for its Dogwood Trails and railroad heritage. For local patients, Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management with providers licensed throughout TX, so working families and retirees can get an appointment without leaving Palestine, most new patients are seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Palestine
23.3%
of Palestine adults have been told they have depression
19.4%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
13,684
adults live in Palestine (Anderson County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Palestine, TX.
| Metric | Palestine | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 23.3% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.4% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Palestine; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Palestine's diagnosed-depression rate (23.3%) runs 3.6 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 44th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Palestine is dogwood country and railroad history deep in Anderson County, whose mental-health infrastructure ranks among East Texas's thinnest. Add several state prison units - correctional officers and their families are a real share of our Palestine patients - and the need is plain: 23.3% adult depression, and the frequent-distress rate to match.
Insurance we see from Palestine: State-employee plans, BlueCross, Aetna, and marketplace plans.
Getting seen: Shift-friendly video slots for correctional schedules; complete confidentiality, obviously.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Anderson County is ACCESS — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Palestine
Our Palestine patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Palestine?
Most new Palestine 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. Corrections staff around Palestine book shift-friendly slots with complete confidentiality.
Complete your intake
Share your state-employee, BlueCross, or Aetna plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video in shift-friendly slots for correctional schedules, with complete confidentiality.
Also Serving Areas Near Palestine
In addition to Palestine (Anderson County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Athens, Elkhart, Crockett — 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 Palestine?
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 Palestine 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 Palestine
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 Palestine patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Palestine
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Palestine, TX?
Yes. Palestine residents can book a HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointment with Lyte Psychiatry, typically within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Palestine patients?
Common reasons Palestine patients book with Lyte Psychiatry include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep Disorders, all managed via telehealth.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Palestine, 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 Palestine?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Palestine 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 Palestine
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Palestine residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Palestine, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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