Psychiatrist in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio and Val Verde County, with most appointments available within the week. Val Verde County border city on the Rio Grande and Amistad Reservoir.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Del Rio, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Del Rio 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 Del Rio
Lyte patients in Del Rio 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 Del Rio, TX
Del Rio is home to a mix of border-trade families and Air Force families, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. Val Verde County border city on the Rio Grande and Amistad Reservoir. Patients throughout Val Verde 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 Del Rio
19.2%
of Del Rio adults have been told they have depression
16.7%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
25,433
adults live in Del Rio (Val Verde County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Del Rio, TX.
| Metric | Del Rio | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 19.2% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.7% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Del Rio; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Del Rio's diagnosed-depression rate (19.2%) tracks the Texas adult average of 19.7% almost exactly.
Del Rio pairs Laughlin Air Force Base - the busiest pilot-training wing in the Air Force - with a border town's bilingual family networks and Amistad's lake economy. Student pilots run on a syllabus that forgives nothing, spouses hold down a duty station far from family, and the local mental-health bench is a fraction of the need.
Insurance we see from Del Rio: Tricare first, then Aetna, Humana, and marketplace plans across town.
Getting seen: Telehealth across Val Verde County, scheduled around the flying day. Evening and weekend-adjacent slots for syllabus survivors.
Atendemos a Del Rio en espanol por video. Verificamos Tricare y Aetna antes de la primera cita.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Val Verde County is Camino Real Community Services — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Del Rio
Our Del Rio patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Del Rio?
Most new Del Rio 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. Laughlin instructor pilots and student aviators schedule around the flying day.
Complete your intake
Share your Tricare, Aetna, or marketplace plan; we verify before the first visit, in English or Spanish.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video across Val Verde County, scheduled around the flying day, with evening and weekend-adjacent slots.
Also Serving Areas Near Del Rio
In addition to Del Rio (Val Verde County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Ciudad Acuna — 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 Del Rio?
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 Del Rio 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 Del Rio
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 Del Rio patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Del Rio
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Del Rio, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Del Rio and the surrounding South TX area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Del Rio patients?
Lyte Psychiatry treats Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, and other conditions for Del Rio patients via telehealth, with medication management and follow-up care included.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Del Rio, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Del Rio?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Del Rio 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 Del Rio
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Del Rio residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Del Rio, 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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