Find a psychiatrist in Lakeland, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Lakeland, FL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Lakeland, Florida across neighborhoods like Downtown, Southgate, and Kathleen. Headway connects you with 1,223 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many patients save up to 75% on care through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
Hi I’m Lourdie. I know how hard it can feel when everyday stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs start getting in the way of your life. Maybe you’ve been trying to manage on your own, or what helped in the past just isn’t enough right now. You’re ready for someone who listens to your story, sees you as a whole person, and genuinely cares about where you are and where you want to go. I’m here to walk with you through that journey with patience, warmth, and real support.
Hi there! I'm Eleanor Gillett-Chambers, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric and behavioral health nursing, I believe effective mental health care begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.
I’m a board‐certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence‐based care for adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. I offer services in English and Spanish to support clients who feel most comfortable in either language. My style is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive.
I am a psychiatric provider who specializes in working with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, and I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel genuinely seen and heard. My clinical background includes formal training in evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders, and I have experience supporting clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. I strive to bring both professional expertise and a warm, grounded presence to every session so that you feel comfortable sharing what’s really going on in your life.
Great to meet you!
I'm a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in the mental health psychiatric field ranging from child and adult outpatient care to substance abuse treatment. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Ohio University and Master of Science in Psychiatry from St, Thomas University in Miami, FL.
Clients should know that I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience, including extensive work in inpatient psychiatric stabilization, crisis services, and dual-diagnosis treatment. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
My practice is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am deeply committed to helping clients improve their emotional well-being, strengthen resilience, and achieve greater balance and fulfillment in their lives.
About our psychiatrists serving Lakeland, FL
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 87%ADD/ADHD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 85%PTSD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%Ascension
- 61%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 27%Spanish
- 9%Haitian Creole
- 5%French
- 2%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
- 96%Individual therapy
- 21%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 Lakeland
Finding the right psychiatrist in Lakeland starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and support. If you are looking for care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, both therapy and psychiatry may be useful options depending on your needs. Look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want support with.
In a mid-size market like Lakeland, your search may include psychiatrists near Downtown, Southgate, Kathleen, or nearby areas, plus virtual appointments across Florida. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so schedule fit can matter as much as location. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people see both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for focus areas, appointment format, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Lakeland can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, add your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, and book directly when you are 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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