Psychiatrist in Paris, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Patients in Paris can connect with a Lyte Psychiatry provider via secure telehealth, typically within the same week. Northeast-Texas county seat with its own Eiffel Tower replica.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Paris, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Paris 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 Paris
Lyte patients in Paris 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 Paris, TX
Paris is a community of roughly 24K residents in Lamar County, part of the East TX. Northeast-Texas county seat with its own Eiffel Tower replica. Lyte Psychiatry's board-certified providers work with working families and retirees throughout the Paris area, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, with most patients seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Paris
24.5%
of Paris adults have been told they have depression
20.1%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
18,683
adults live in Paris (Lamar County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Paris, TX.
| Metric | Paris | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 24.5% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 20.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Paris; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Paris's diagnosed-depression rate (24.5%) runs 4.8 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 13th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Paris serves as the medical hub for a wide slice of rural Northeast Texas, and its hospital system's ups and downs over the years taught the region how fragile local healthcare access can be. Psychiatry was thin here even in good years. Families drive in from Lamar and surrounding counties for care that, frankly, can now come to them instead.
Insurance we see from Paris: BlueCross, Aetna, and a heavy marketplace share (Oscar, Humana) across the rural counties; Medicare for the retired ag generation.
Getting seen: Telehealth across Northeast Texas. If your county has no psychiatrist, the appointment comes to your kitchen table.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Lamar County is Lakes Regional Community Center — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Paris
Our Paris patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Paris?
Most new Paris 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. Families drive into Paris from Lamar and surrounding counties; now the visit comes to them.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, Aetna, Oscar, Humana, or Medicare plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Northeast Texas; if your county has no psychiatrist, the appointment comes to your kitchen table.
Also Serving Areas Near Paris
In addition to Paris (Lamar County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Reno, Blossom, Bonham — 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 Paris?
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 Paris 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 Paris
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 Paris patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Paris
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Paris, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Paris and the surrounding East TX area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Paris patients?
Lyte Psychiatry treats Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Bereavement, Stress & Burnout, and other conditions for Paris patients via telehealth, with medication management and follow-up care included.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Paris, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Paris?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Paris 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 Paris
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Paris residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Paris, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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