Ask a Psychiatrist
Real questions patients ask us, answered plainly by the Lyte Psychiatry clinical team and reviewed by Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD. No jargon, no lectures. If your question is not here yet, send it to us and we may answer it next.
Anxiety
Depression
- What is treatment-resistant depression?
- Why isn't my antidepressant working anymore?
- Will antidepressants change my personality?
- Does depression come back after stopping medication?
- How do I know if it's depression or just burnout?
- What happens if I miss a dose of my SSRI?
- Can you get addicted to antidepressants?
- Can I stop my antidepressant once I feel better?
- How long does Zoloft take to work?
Telehealth & Appointments
- Can I do my appointment from my car or my office?
- What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychiatric NP?
- Can I switch psychiatrists without starting over?
- How often do I see the psychiatrist after starting medication?
- Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Texas?
- What happens at a first psychiatry appointment?
- Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication over video in Texas?
Cost, Insurance & Privacy
Children & Teens
Sleep
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Getting Started
Therapy
Prefer to ask in person?
Most new patients are seen within 1-2 business days, by video anywhere in Texas or in person in DFW. Most insured patients pay $0-$30 per visit.
Book an appointmentIf you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest ER.