Psychiatrist in Bastrop, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
For residents of Bastrop, Lyte Psychiatry offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatric care with same-week appointments available for most patients. Historic Colorado River town southeast of Austin near the Lost Pines.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Bastrop, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Bastrop 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 Bastrop
Lyte patients in Bastrop 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 Bastrop, TX
Bastrop is a community of roughly 12K residents in Bastrop County, part of the Austin. Historic Colorado River town southeast of Austin near the Lost Pines. Lyte Psychiatry's board-certified providers work with families, state workers, and commuters throughout the Bastrop 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 Bastrop
22.4%
of Bastrop adults have been told they have depression
16.5%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
7,495
adults live in Bastrop (Bastrop County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Bastrop, TX.
| Metric | Bastrop | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 22.4% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.5% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Bastrop; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Bastrop's diagnosed-depression rate (22.4%) runs 2.7 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 75th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Bastrop carries the Lost Pines and the scars of the 2011 fires, plus a film-and-space economy nobody predicted. Recovery culture here is literal - the county rebuilt itself - and that same practicality shows in how patients approach treatment once they finally book.
Insurance we see from Bastrop: BlueCross, Aetna, and marketplace plans; production-work coverage comes and goes and we work around it.
Getting seen: Telehealth across the county, evenings included.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Bastrop County is Bluebonnet Trails Community Services — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Bastrop
Our Bastrop patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Bastrop?
Most new Bastrop 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. Bastrop County patients book evenings, no drive along the Colorado River required.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, UHC, Aetna, or marketplace plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Bastrop County, evenings included.
Also Serving Areas Near Bastrop
In addition to Bastrop (Bastrop County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Elgin, Cedar Creek, Smithville — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
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 Bastrop?
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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop
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 Bastrop patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bastrop
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Bastrop, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Bastrop residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Bastrop patients?
For Bastrop 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 Bastrop, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Bastrop?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Bastrop 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 Bastrop
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Bastrop residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Bastrop, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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