Find a psychiatrist in Fort Myers, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Fort Myers, FL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Fort Myers across neighborhoods like Downtown, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres. Headway connects you with 1,225 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Many clients save up to 75% with insurance coverage, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
I am extremely passionate about mental wellness to achieve the best possible quality of life. I often see the correlation of neglecting mental health and the negative effects on ones self care and relationships with others. I have a diverse background in psychiatric mental health to treat acute and chronic concerns with a specialty with womens mental health. As a duel certified FNP and PMHNP, I value the importance of overall mind and body well-being.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, seen, and understood. My goal is to provide compassionate, individualized care in a welcoming and judgment-free environment.
I am board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in adolescent and young adult psychiatry. I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing degree from Nova Southeastern University with specialized training in psychiatry. For the last five year I have held various leadership positions for a local residential treatment center for teens that specializes in complex trauma treatment.
"Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD or working toward recovery from substance use, you deserve a provider who listens and looks at your whole health. I bring 20 years of intensive care nursing and 8 years in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Welcome to the Sunshine Clinic. I'd love to help you feel like yourself again."
Welcome! Taking the first step toward mental wellness takes courage, and I am here to support you in a safe, non-judgmental space. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe in a holistic, compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered approach to care. My goal is to build trust and develop a strong therapeutic relationship with you. By considering your physical health, lifestyle, and social factors alongside your mental health, we can work together to achieve your long-term well-being. You deserve to feel empowered, understood, and supported throughout your entire journey.
This is a telehealth practice. As a personal choice, the use of narcotics or other controlled (DEA) meds are minimal, if any. I've been a psych nurse practitioner for at least 14yrs. I believe in managing conditions with psychiatric and non-psychiatric treatment modalities that are evidence based. The use of the least amount of meds, at lower doses that does the healing of symptoms, is an active process involving the client and based on the reported experiences. Safety is the core of my practice and my job is to help clients understand internal signals and how to prevent another crisis.
About our psychiatrists serving Fort Myers, FL
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 88%ADD/ADHD
- 85%PTSD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Ascension
- 63%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 27%Spanish
- 9%Haitian Creole
- 5%French
- 1%Hindi
- 83%Online only
- 17%In-person or online
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
- 92%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Medical Doctor
- 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 20%Family therapy
- 7%Couples therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Fort Myers
Finding the right psychiatrists in Fort Myers starts with understanding the type of care they provide. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing medication plans. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners may also provide medication management. Therapists provide talk therapy and can be a strong fit for support with concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many people start with either a therapist or a prescriber based on what they want help with now.
In a smaller market like Fort Myers, local psychiatric availability may vary across nearby areas like Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and other parts of Lee County. Virtual appointments can expand your options while keeping care easier to fit into your schedule. Psychiatric medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look for availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, appointment format, and listed experience with your specific concerns.
Psychiatric care in Fort Myers can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists and other prescribing clinicians who match your preferences and are accepting new patients, and lets you check whether they accept your plan. You can enter your insurance details, see an estimated session cost before booking, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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