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 1,222 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.
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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.
I’m a psychiatrist who specializes in providing integrative care to foster inner discovery and facilitate tangible change for all of my patients. To me, this means utilizing evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods with medication management as appropriate for achieving personal goals and inner wellness.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, teens, adults, and older adults.
I help people with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, sleep problems, stress, and mood concerns.
I offer both in-person and virtual appointments in Florida and virtual in Oregon. I take time to listen, understand what you are going through, explain your treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals.
My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and involved in your mental health care.
I believe that effective mental health care starts with trust, respect, and open communication. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns and experiences. I work with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, and other psychiatric conditions. Together, we'll focus on understanding your unique experiences and developing a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
Peter Bronstein is a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in psychiatric mental health care in South Florida. With a strong academic foundation—holding a Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University—Peter brings over two decades of dedicated health and clinical expertise to his practice. He provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to adults seeking mental health support in a safe and supportive environment.
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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