Choose the campus contact and prepare for screening
UTRGV lists counseling contacts at Edinburg and Brownsville. Its first appointment is a screening evaluation used to understand the concern and discuss suitable next steps. The university describes both online and in-person counseling for students physically in Texas.
When requesting a visit, identify your preferred campus or video format and the problem you want help navigating. If privacy or access to a device makes a video appointment difficult, raise that before the visit. Ask what information you should complete in advance and how the next appointment will be arranged.
Sources: UTRGV: Mental Health Counseling
Check the psychiatry referral requirement
UTRGV’s TimelyCare guidance says psychiatry is accessed through referral by a TimelyCare counselor or a UTRGV Counseling Center provider. It also lists scheduled counseling and on-demand support as different services.
If you are seeking a medication evaluation, ask the counselor how the referral will reach you and which team can help if the option does not appear. Keep your current prescriber informed during a transfer. A referral or registration is not confirmation of a particular prescription or appointment.
Sources: UTRGV: TimelyCare
Ask about language and travel before choosing a format
The TimelyCare FAQ says students can request English or Spanish sessions. Its service options have location conditions; do not assume that every type of appointment is available in every country or state.
Tell the intended provider where you will physically attend the visit and the language support you need. Ask for confirmation for the specific service—counseling, psychiatry or on-demand support—rather than relying on the platform’s general availability description. This is especially useful before a trip or a semester spent away from campus.
Sources: UTRGV: TimelyCare
Make one care map when more than one service is involved
Write down the office you contact for counseling, the clinician responsible for medical care and the person helping with a referral. If you are considering another therapist, ask the involved clinicians how the change should be coordinated.
For an independent practice, verify its own eligibility, costs and service scope. University-funded benefits do not establish coverage at Lyte or another outside practice. Keep the official campus options visible while comparing community care.
- Record your next appointment and whether it is screening, therapy or a medical evaluation.
- Confirm the campus, video instructions and physical-location requirement.
- Request language support through the specific service you plan to use.
- Ask for a secure records handoff if you change clinicians.
- Confirm who will answer concerns before the transfer or referral is complete.
Considering therapy or medication management at Lyte
Lyte provides therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Ask which service and clinician fit your needs. A medication evaluation does not guarantee a prescription or continuation of a particular medication.
Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth visits to patients who are physically located in Texas at the time of the visit. In-person appointments take place at Lyte’s Pantego clinic; this campus guide does not describe a Lyte office at the institution.
Coverage and costs depend on your specific plan, clinician, visit type and deductible. Confirm network status and expected costs before booking. A student plan, parent’s plan or campus referral does not by itself establish Lyte coverage.
Confirm appointment format, availability and costs before booking. For questions, call 469-733-0848. Clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time. Weekend appointments are limited and offered case by case.
Send medical records and insurance details only through the practice’s approved secure intake process.
Questions before you arrange care
How do UTRGV students access TimelyCare psychiatry?
The university identifies referral from a TimelyCare counselor or UTRGV Counseling Center provider as the entry route. Ask that provider for the current instructions.
Sources: UTRGV: TimelyCare
Can I choose between the Brownsville and Edinburg counseling contacts?
UTRGV publishes appointment contacts for both campuses. Ask which location or online format fits your needs and confirm the details when the appointment is arranged.
Sources: UTRGV: Mental Health Counseling
Sources and verification
The institution sources below support the campus information in this guide. Resource descriptions are not live appointment inventory. Verify current requirements directly with the relevant service.
- UTRGV: Mental Health Counseling — checked .
- UTRGV: TimelyCare — checked .