Psychiatrist in Big Spring, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatry and medication management to patients throughout Big Spring and Howard County, with most appointments available within the week. Howard County seat and refinery town in the Permian Basin.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Big Spring, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Big Spring 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 Big Spring
Lyte patients in Big Spring 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 Big Spring, TX
Access to psychiatric care can be limited in many TX communities, and Big Spring is no exception. Howard County seat and refinery town in the Permian Basin. Lyte Psychiatry closes that gap with telehealth appointments available to Big Spring residents throughout Howard County, typically within the same week, for oilfield workers, refinery workers, and families who might otherwise drive much further for an in-person psychiatrist.
What the Numbers Say About Big Spring
21.2%
of Big Spring adults have been told they have depression
18.1%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
20,367
adults live in Big Spring (Howard County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Big Spring, TX.
| Metric | Big Spring | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 21.2% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Big Spring; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Big Spring's diagnosed-depression rate (21.2%) runs 1.5 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 118th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Big Spring carries more psychiatric infrastructure than towns triple its size - the West Texas VA Medical Center and the state hospital are both here - and yet outpatient continuity is exactly what the town lacks: people discharge from inpatient care into a county with almost no follow-up prescribers. Bridging that gap, fast, is the most important thing we do in Howard County.
Insurance we see from Big Spring: Medicare, marketplace plans, and VA-adjacent coverage questions dominate; refinery BlueCross covers the industrial side.
Getting seen: Telehealth with rapid post-discharge scheduling - bring your discharge summary and we will pick up the thread within days, not months.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Howard County is West Texas Centers — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Big Spring
Our Big Spring patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Big Spring?
Most new Big Spring 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. Bring a hospital or ER discharge summary and we pick up the thread within days, not months.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, Aetna, marketplace plans, or Medicare plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video with rapid post-discharge scheduling across Howard County.
Also Serving Areas Near Big Spring
In addition to Big Spring (Howard County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Midland, Snyder, Stanton — 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 Big Spring?
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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring
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 Big Spring patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Big Spring
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Big Spring, TX?
Yes. Big Spring residents can book a HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointment with Lyte Psychiatry, typically within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Big Spring patients?
Common reasons Big Spring patients book with Lyte Psychiatry include Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, all managed via telehealth.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Big Spring 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 Big Spring
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Big Spring residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Big Spring, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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