Psychiatric Care for College Students in Texas
Psychiatric care for college students in Texas starts with matching the next step to the problem you need help with. A campus counseling appointment, a psychiatric evaluation and an insurance question may involve different offices. Lyte Psychiatry is an independent outpatient practice. You can explore campus resources and ask Lyte about current appointment options without assuming either service replaces the other.
- 3,000+ Texans and New Mexicans treated
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- Most insured patients pay $0-$30 per visit
- Most new patients seen within 1-2 business days
- In-network with major insurers - BlueCross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna
Start with your campus and your next task
Use the Texas college and university guides to find official counseling intake, student health and record-transfer routes. Each guide explains the process published by that institution. Availability and eligibility belong to the campus service; a resource listing does not reserve an appointment or establish a partnership with Lyte.
Keep counseling, prescribing and insurance questions separate
Ask each office what service the appointment provides, what records it needs and how follow-up is arranged. If you already have a treating clinician, ask that clinician how to plan care while a new appointment is pending. Bring questions about your current treatment to the clinician rather than assuming another office has accepted responsibility for it.
Plan around classes, privacy and travel
Choose a private place and a time you can protect from classes, work and interruptions. Lyte telehealth visits require the patient to be physically located in Texas at the time of the visit. Tell the practice about travel or an upcoming move before arranging a visit. Use the first-appointment planner to organize questions and information.
Recheck coverage when your student status changes
Graduation, a funding change or a change in enrollment can raise questions about the end date of student coverage. Ask the plan administrator for the actual dates and any required referral before booking outside campus. The care access guides cover specific student and coverage transitions. These instructions do not determine your eligibility or promise a particular insurance benefit.
Conditions We Treat
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- Academic Stress
- Insomnia
- Adjustment Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- OCD
How to Get Started
Book online or call us
Visit lytepsych.com or call 469-733-0848. Let us know you're looking for College Students care — we'll match you with the right provider.
Complete your intake
Fill out a brief intake form. Our team verifies your insurance before your appointment so there are no billing surprises.
See your provider
Choose in-person at our Pantego, TX clinic (DFW area) or a secure video appointment from anywhere in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my student health insurance cover Lyte Psychiatry?
Coverage and costs depend on your specific plan, clinician, visit type and deductible. Ask your insurer about network status, referrals and expected costs, and ask the practice to confirm the visit details before booking. A carrier name or a student ID alone does not establish coverage.
Can I compare a Lyte appointment with campus counseling?
Yes. Ask both services about current appointment options, the type of care offered and follow-up arrangements. Campus rules vary. The campus guides link to each institution’s own instructions; they do not promise a waiting time or a session allowance.
What do I need for a student telehealth appointment?
For a Lyte visit, you must be physically located in Texas. Arrange a private place, a working connection and enough time for the visit. Ask the practice about its technology and intake requirements before the appointment.
How do I ask about academic accommodation paperwork?
Start with your institution’s disability-services office and obtain its current documentation instructions. Then ask your treating clinician whether they can assess and address that request. The school decides accommodations, and an appointment does not guarantee a form, a diagnosis or approval.
What should I prepare before asking for a new appointment?
Write down what you want help with, your existing clinicians, any relevant records and your insurance questions. Use the first-appointment planner to keep those items together. Confirm the appointment with the receiving office after submitting a request.
Trusted Resources & Sources
NIMH — Mental Health Topics
Evidence-based information on all major mental health conditions
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 referral service: 1-800-662-4357
CDC — Mental Health
Public health data and resources on mental health in the U.S.
NAMI — Mental Illness Overview
National Alliance on Mental Illness — patient and family education
These resources provide general education. Your clinician can help you understand how the information relates to your care.
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