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Top psychiatrists in Largo, FL accepting new patients
Mental health care in Largo meets you where you are—virtually or in person. Access 1,223 providers throughout Largo's communities, including near Seminole Boulevard and downtown areas, with many offering free consultations.
Great to Meet you!!! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient centered care in a safe and supportive environment. I work collaboratively with each individual to understand their unique experiences, goals, and challenges.
I want you to know that my role is to support you with compassion, respect, and evidence‐based care. I take the time to listen closely so I can understand what you’re experiencing and what matters most to you. My approach is collaborative—I believe treatment works best when we make decisions together. I’m here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel heard. My goal is to help you move toward stability, confidence, and a better quality of life.
Meredith Brainard is a double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience and providing care of patients and varied settings. Meredith has experience in working with all ages across the lifespan, including children, adolescence, adults, and geriatrics.
My approach to mental health care is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I believe in treating the whole person — not just symptoms. Every patient receives individualized care tailored to their personal goals, medical history, and life circumstances.
I’m a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings both learned and lived experience into the room. I’ve spent years in healthcare, particularly oncology, sitting with people through some of the hardest, messiest, most uncertain seasons of their lives. I also know that understanding mental health from a textbook and actually living through hard things are two very different kinds of education. I bring both. I’m what I like to call a two in one provider. I combine medication management and therapy because I don’t believe mental health care should stop at a prescription. Medication can absolutely be part of the answer, but so can your sleep, relationships, stress, trauma, physical health, environment, habits, and the life you’re actually living. I want the whole picture. And I keep it real. I’m warm, direct, honest, and yes, there will probably be humor. You don’t need the perfect words or a polished version of yourself with me. We figure out what’s actually going on, what isn’t working, and what makes sense for you. Because the goal isn’t just to feel “less bad.” It’s to help you feel more like yourself again.
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Felicie's been known for her authenticity, nonjudgmental, caring, and devoted provider. She has been in the healthcare industry for over 14 years. She is a family and mental health nurse practitioner. Her patients are always her priority. She holds a master's and post-master's in family and psychiatric nursing. She is currently practicing at Evoke Wellness. Additionally, she is an adjunct clinical faculty at of Miami. She believes in safe and patient-centered care.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Largo, FL
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 96%PTSD
- 93%Bipolar disorder
- 78%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Ascension
- 67%Curative
- 100%English
- 22%Spanish
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 81%Woman
- 19%Man
- 89%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 7%Family therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 Largo
Finding the right psychiatrist in Largo starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and support through conversation-based care. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, either type of care may be part of your search, depending on your needs. Look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match the concerns you want to address.
In a smaller city like Largo, local psychiatry options may be more limited than in nearby areas like Clearwater or other parts of Pinellas County. Virtual appointments can expand your options while keeping care accessible from home. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, review availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, visit format, and bio details that explain communication style and areas of focus.
Psychiatric care in Largo can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated cost before booking. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your preferences, confirm coverage for your plan, and book directly when you are ready. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, making it easier to find care that fits your needs, schedule, and insurance.
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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