Psychiatrist in Augusta, Georgia Lelan Byrd, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office only. Telehealth not available
Manages Medications: Yes

Lelan Byrd, MD
Lelan Byrd, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health in Georgia, committed to supporting individuals through life’s most complex challenges with expert, compassionate care. Dr. Byrd helps adults and teens navigate emotional and mental health struggles, offering medication management and individualized treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Serving patients across Georgia, he combines decades of clinical experience with a warm, respectful approach that encourages collaboration and trust in the therapeutic relationship. Dr. Byrd is especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing later life transitions, men’s health concerns, and gender identity-related challenges. His expertise in urology and sexual dysfunction, including care for both men and women, informs his holistic, nuanced understanding of how physical and emotional well-being intersect. He is deeply committed to helping patients feel seen, heard, and empowered, particularly those navigating midlife change, reproductive challenges, or identity-related stressors. In addition to his work with the general population, Dr. Byrd offers specialized support to military veterans, first responders, and individuals recovering from head injuries. He also provides medical procedure evaluations, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. His inclusive practice proudly welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside of clinical work, Dr. Byrd finds balance through travel, fishing, cooking, boating, yoga, exercise, and community service.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Sonder Health Plan-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Populations
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Medical College of Georgia
Professional | 1986
Augusta, GA, US
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Georgia Southern University
Undergraduate | 1980
US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Lelan Byrd. You can also call 706-432-6866 to have someone assist you.
Lelan Byrd generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 706-432-6866 to find out Lelan Byrd's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Lelan Byrd:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Sonder Health Plan-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 706-432-6866 to see how we can help.
Yes, Lelan Byrd is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Lelan Byrd works at:
Lelan Byrd only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 706-432-6866 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Lelan Byrd is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: