Psychiatrist in Converse, TX, Telehealth Mental Health Care
Medically reviewed by Akinwande Akintola, MD, Medical Director · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
For residents of Converse, Lyte Psychiatry offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatric care with same-week appointments available for most patients. Fast-growing suburb northeast of San Antonio near Randolph AFB.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Converse, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Converse 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 Converse
Lyte patients in Converse 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 Converse, TX
Converse is a community of roughly 28K residents in Bexar County, part of the San Antonio. Fast-growing suburb northeast of San Antonio near Randolph AFB. Lyte Psychiatry's board-certified providers work with military families and commuters throughout the Converse area, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, with most patients seen within the week.
What the Numbers Say About Converse
22.9%
of Converse adults have been told they have depression
17.4%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
19,839
adults live in Converse (Bexar County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Converse, TX.
| Metric | Converse | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 22.9% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.4% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Converse; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Converse's diagnosed-depression rate (22.9%) runs 3.2 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 61st highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Converse is northeast Bexar County's workforce suburb, tucked against Randolph's flight path - enlisted families, warehouse crews from the 10/410 corridor, and first-time homeowners stretching to stay. Affordability questions open most Converse bookings; we answer them before anything else.
Insurance we see from Converse: Tricare, Aetna, and Oscar lead; Judson ISD coverage too.
Getting seen: Evening video slots; benefits confirmed in writing before the first visit.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Bexar County is The Center for Health Care Services — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Converse
Our Converse patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Converse?
Most new Converse 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. Randolph-adjacent Converse families get benefits confirmed in writing before the first visit.
Complete your intake
Share your Tricare, BlueCross, UHC, or Aetna plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video with evening slots, benefits confirmed in writing first.
Also Serving Areas Near Converse
In addition to Converse (Bexar County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Universal City, Live Oak, Schertz — 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 Converse?
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 Converse 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 Converse
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 Converse patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Converse
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Converse, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments to Converse residents, with most patients seen within the same week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Converse patients?
For Converse residents, Lyte Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep Disorders, along with ongoing medication management.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Converse, TX?
Lyte Psychiatry accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar, with self-pay options available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Converse?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Converse 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 Converse
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Converse residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Converse, 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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