Psychiatrist in Texarkana, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
For residents of Texarkana, Lyte Psychiatry offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatric care with same-week appointments available for most patients. Twin-city on the Texas-Arkansas state line in far northeast Texas.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Texarkana, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Texarkana 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 Texarkana
Lyte patients in Texarkana 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 Texarkana, TX
Located in the East TX, Texarkana is home to about 36K residents. Twin-city on the Texas-Arkansas state line in far northeast Texas. For local patients, Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management with providers licensed throughout TX, so working families, logistics workers, and commuters can get an appointment without leaving Texarkana, most new patients are seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Texarkana
23.5%
of Texarkana adults have been told they have depression
19.7%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
27,198
adults live in Texarkana (Bowie County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Texarkana, TX.
| Metric | Texarkana | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 23.5% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.7% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Texarkana; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Texarkana's diagnosed-depression rate (23.5%) runs 3.8 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 38th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Texarkana lives on a state line, and healthcare here is a jurisdiction puzzle - the hospital may be in one state, your insurance network in another, your pharmacy on the wrong side of State Line Avenue. If you live on the Texas side, we are licensed for you, in network for Texas plans, and your prescriptions route to a Texas pharmacy. Simple, for once.
Insurance we see from Texarkana: BlueCross of Texas, Aetna, and marketplace plans - we will flag immediately if a plan is actually an Arkansas product we cannot take.
Getting seen: Telehealth for Texas-side residents of Bowie County and the towns west. Evening slots available.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Bowie County is Community Healthcore — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Local facts and sources
Psychiatric care information for Texarkana
Texarkana is number 96 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 Texarkana
Our Texarkana patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Texarkana?
Most new Texarkana 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. If you live on the Texas side, we are licensed for you and route prescriptions to a Texas pharmacy.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross of Texas, Aetna, or marketplace plan; we flag immediately if a plan is an Arkansas product we cannot take.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Texas-side Bowie County and the towns west, with evening slots available.
Also Serving Areas Near Texarkana
In addition to Texarkana (Bowie County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Nash, Wake Village, New Boston — 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 Texarkana?
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 Texarkana 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 Texarkana
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 Texarkana patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Texarkana
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Texarkana, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Texarkana residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Texarkana patients?
For Texarkana residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep Disorders, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Texarkana, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Texarkana?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Texarkana 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 Texarkana
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Texarkana residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Texarkana, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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