Psychiatrist in Burnet, 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 Burnet and Burnet County, with most appointments available within the week. Burnet County seat in the Hill Country lakes region.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Burnet, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Burnet 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 Burnet
Lyte patients in Burnet 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 Burnet, TX
Access to psychiatric care can be limited in many TX communities, and Burnet is no exception. Burnet County seat in the Hill Country lakes region. Lyte Psychiatry closes that gap with telehealth appointments available to Burnet residents throughout Burnet County, typically within the same week, for retirees and ranching families who might otherwise drive much further for an in-person psychiatrist.
What the Numbers Say About Burnet
23.6%
of Burnet adults have been told they have depression
18%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
5,060
adults live in Burnet (Burnet County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Burnet, TX.
| Metric | Burnet | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 23.6% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Burnet; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Burnet's diagnosed-depression rate (23.6%) runs 3.9 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 36th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Burnet is the county seat above the lakes, more ranch than resort, where the county's mental-health math is stark: high need, near-zero local psychiatric supply, long drives to everything. Our video visits are often the first psychiatric care a Burnet family has ever accessed.
Insurance we see from Burnet: Medicare, BlueCross, Aetna, and marketplace plans.
Getting seen: Telehealth across Burnet County; early slots for ranch schedules.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Burnet 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 Burnet
Our Burnet patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Burnet?
Most new Burnet 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. Burnet County ranch families book the early slots before the day's work.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, Aetna, marketplace plans, or Medicare plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Burnet County, early slots for ranch schedules.
Also Serving Areas Near Burnet
In addition to Burnet (Burnet County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Marble Falls, Bertram, Lampasas — 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 Burnet?
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 Burnet 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 Burnet
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 Burnet patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Burnet
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Burnet, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Burnet residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Burnet patients?
For Burnet residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Burnet, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Burnet?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Burnet 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 Burnet
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Burnet residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Burnet, TX
In-network with major insurance. Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
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