Psychiatrist in Kingsville, 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 Kingsville and Kleberg County, with most appointments available within the week. Home of the King Ranch and Texas A&M-Kingsville south of Corpus Christi.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Kingsville, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Kingsville 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 Kingsville
Lyte patients in Kingsville 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 Kingsville, TX
Kingsville is home to a mix of college students and ranch and Navy families, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Home of the King Ranch and Texas A&M-Kingsville south of Corpus Christi. Patients throughout Kleberg 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 Kingsville
21.2%
of Kingsville adults have been told they have depression
18.4%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
19,459
adults live in Kingsville (Kleberg County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Kingsville, TX.
| Metric | Kingsville | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 21.2% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.4% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Kingsville; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Kingsville'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.
Kingsville is the King Ranch's town, plus Texas A&M-Kingsville and Naval Air Station Kingsville's jet pipeline - ranch, campus, and flight line in one small city, none of them with adequate psychiatric backup. We treat student pilots' insomnia, ranch families' stoicism, and Javelina semester crashes alike.
Insurance we see from Kingsville: Tricare, student plans, BlueCross, and marketplace plans across the ranch economy.
Getting seen: Telehealth around flight schedules and class blocks; evenings included.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Kleberg 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 Kingsville
Our Kingsville patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Kingsville?
Most new Kingsville 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. NAS Kingsville aviators and Texas A&M-Kingsville students book around flight schedules and class blocks.
Complete your intake
Share your Tricare, student plan, BlueCross, or Aetna plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video around flight schedules and class blocks, evenings included.
Also Serving Areas Near Kingsville
In addition to Kingsville (Kleberg County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Corpus Christi, Bishop, Alice — 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 Kingsville?
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 Kingsville 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 Kingsville
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 Kingsville patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kingsville
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Kingsville, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Kingsville and the surrounding South TX area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Kingsville patients?
Lyte Psychiatry treats Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, and other conditions for Kingsville patients via telehealth, with medication management and follow-up care included.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Kingsville, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Kingsville?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kingsville 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 Kingsville
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Kingsville residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Kingsville, 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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