Psychiatrist in Alice, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
Lyte Psychiatry serves Alice residents via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, with same-week appointment availability for most patients. Coastal Bend oil-and-ranching hub west of Corpus Christi.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Alice, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Alice 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 Alice
Lyte patients in Alice 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 Alice, TX
Alice is home to a mix of oilfield workers and ranching families, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Coastal Bend oil-and-ranching hub west of Corpus Christi. Patients throughout Jim Wells County and the South TX can schedule a HIPAA-compliant video appointment, usually within the week, for an initial evaluation or ongoing medication management, and we work with most major insurance plans accepted in TX.
What the Numbers Say About Alice
19.8%
of Alice adults have been told they have depression
17.3%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
13,123
adults live in Alice (Jim Wells County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Alice, TX.
| Metric | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 19.8% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.3% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Alice; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Alice's diagnosed-depression rate (19.8%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Alice is the hub of the South Texas oilfield between Corpus and Laredo, a proudly Tejano town where the patch's booms and busts write themselves directly into household stress. Care here must speak Spanish, respect the culture, and cost what a slow month can bear.
Insurance we see from Alice: Humana and Oscar lead, oilfield BlueCross when the patch is up.
Getting seen: Telehealth across Jim Wells County, bilingue, evenings included.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Jim Wells County is Coastal Plains Community Center — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Alice
Our Alice patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Alice?
Most new Alice 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. Alice families across Jim Wells County book bilingual video, evenings included.
Complete your intake
Share your BlueCross, Aetna, Humana, or Oscar plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Jim Wells County, bilingual on request, evenings included.
Also Serving Areas Near Alice
In addition to Alice (Jim Wells County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Kingsville, Robstown, Orange Grove — 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 Alice?
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 Alice 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 Alice
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 Alice patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Alice
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Alice, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Alice residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Alice patients?
For Alice residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Alice, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Alice?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Alice 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 Alice
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Alice residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Alice, TX
We verify participating-plan benefits before the first visit. Same-week appointments may be available. Referral requirements depend on your plan.
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