Psychiatrist in Uvalde, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Patients in Uvalde can connect with a Lyte Psychiatry provider via secure telehealth, typically within the same week. Uvalde County seat at the crossroads of US-90 and US-83 west of San Antonio.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Uvalde, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry sees Uvalde 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 Uvalde, TX
Located in the South TX, Uvalde is home to about 15K residents. Uvalde County seat at the crossroads of US-90 and US-83 west of San Antonio. For local patients, Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management with providers licensed throughout TX, so ranching families and farmworkers can get an appointment without leaving Uvalde, most new patients are seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Uvalde
20.3%
of Uvalde adults have been told they have depression
16.9%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
11,269
adults live in Uvalde (Uvalde County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Uvalde, TX.
| Metric | Uvalde | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 20.3% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.9% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Uvalde; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Uvalde's diagnosed-depression rate (20.3%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Uvalde carries a grief the rest of the country got to look away from, and this community's mental-health needs will outlast every news cycle and every short-term program that came and went. We offer steady, unhurried care - for trauma, for grief, for the anxiety children and parents still carry into school mornings - from clinicians who understand that healing here is measured in years, not sessions.
Insurance we see from Uvalde: Oscar, Humana, Aetna, and school-district plans; we verify quietly and quickly before the first visit.
Getting seen: Telehealth for Uvalde County families, ages 6 and up, with evening slots so care never has to interrupt a school day. Care in English or Spanish.
Atendemos a las familias de Uvalde en espanol por video, con citas por la tarde y atencion especializada en trauma y duelo.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Uvalde County is Hill Country Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Centers — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Uvalde
Our Uvalde patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Uvalde?
Most new Uvalde 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. Uvalde families can book trauma- and grief-informed care for ages 6 and up, in English or Spanish.
Complete your intake
Share your Oscar, Humana, Aetna, or marketplace plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video for Uvalde County families, with evening slots so care never interrupts a school day.
Also Serving Areas Near Uvalde
In addition to Uvalde (Uvalde County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Sabinal, Hondo, Del Rio — 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 Uvalde?
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 Uvalde with insurance?
With in-network insurance, most Uvalde 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 Uvalde
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 Uvalde patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Uvalde
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Uvalde, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Uvalde residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Uvalde patients?
For Uvalde residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Bereavement, Stress & Burnout, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Uvalde, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Uvalde?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Uvalde 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 Uvalde
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Uvalde residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Uvalde, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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