Psychiatrist in Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches and Nacogdoches County, with most appointments available within the week. 'Oldest Town in Texas' and home to Stephen F. Austin State University.
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Nacogdoches, TX?
Yes. Eligible patients located in Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches
Lyte patients in Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches, TX
Nacogdoches is home to a mix of college students, academics, and families, all served by Lyte Psychiatry's telehealth psychiatry program. 'Oldest Town in Texas' and home to Stephen F. Austin State University. Patients throughout Nacogdoches County and the East 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 Nacogdoches
26%
of Nacogdoches adults have been told they have depression
22.7%
report frequent mental distress (14+ poor mental health days a month)
25,683
adults live in Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County)
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023), place-level crude prevalence for Nacogdoches, TX.
| Metric | Nacogdoches | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed depression | 26% | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 22.7% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES (BRFSS 2023) for Nacogdoches; CDC BRFSS 2023 for Texas and U.S. baselines. Crude prevalence; city estimates carry confidence intervals.
Nacogdoches's diagnosed-depression rate (26%) runs 6.3 points above the Texas adult average of 19.7%, 5th highest of the 180 Texas cities we serve.
Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas and an SFA college town wrapped in pine forest, a combination that produces two very different patient streams: students far from home hitting their first depressive episode, and deep East Texas families for whom the nearest psychiatrist has always been a county or two away. Both land in the same thin local supply.
Insurance we see from Nacogdoches: Students on family PPOs from across Texas; locals on BlueCross, Aetna, Oscar, and Medicare.
Getting seen: Telehealth between classes or after the mill shift. Care persists through summer break wherever students scatter.
In a crisis, call or text 988 any time. The public mental health authority for Nacogdoches County is Burke Center — a good option if you need immediate or low-cost local services beyond what we provide.
Conditions We Treat in Nacogdoches
Our Nacogdoches patients most commonly seek care for the following conditions. All services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
How fast can I be seen in Nacogdoches?
Most new Nacogdoches 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. SFA students and mill-shift workers both book here in the oldest town in Texas.
Complete your intake
Share your parents' plan, SFA student coverage, or a local Aetna or BlueCross plan for verification.
See your provider
See your provider by secure video between classes or after the mill shift; care persists through summer break wherever students scatter.
Also Serving Areas Near Nacogdoches
In addition to Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County), Lyte Psychiatry serves patients in nearby communities including Lufkin, Center, Jacksonville — and anywhere else in Texas via telehealth.
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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 Nacogdoches?
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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches
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 Nacogdoches patient.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nacogdoches
Can I see a psychiatrist online in Nacogdoches, TX?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry serves Nacogdoches and the surrounding East TX area via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Most patients are seen within the week.
What conditions does Lyte Psychiatry treat for Nacogdoches patients?
Lyte Psychiatry treats Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Stress & Burnout, and other conditions for Nacogdoches patients via telehealth, with medication management and follow-up care included.
What insurance does Lyte Psychiatry accept in Nacogdoches, TX?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and Oscar. Self-pay options are also available.
Is there an in-person psychiatrist near Nacogdoches?
Lyte Psychiatry's in-person clinic is located in Pantego, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches
In addition to Lyte Psychiatry's covered care, these publicly available resources serve Nacogdoches residents.
Board-certified psychiatric care for Nacogdoches, 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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