Find a psychiatrist in Lutz, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Lutz, FL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Lutz, Florida across neighborhoods like Carrollwood, Westshore, and New Tampa. Connect with 1,223 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Headway accepts major insurance plans, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.
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.
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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.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in GEORGIA | Author With over 29 years of global nursing experience and deep roots in psychiatric care, Josephine Driz, PMHNP-BC, offers compassionate, culturally informed mental health services for individuals across the lifespan — from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Josephine’s practice is grounded in evidence-based care, clinical excellence, and heartfelt empathy. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, grief, or suicidal thoughts, she creates a safe and collaborative space where your voice matters and your healing is honored. Her professional journey includes work in hospitals, communities, and internationally — including several years in the Middle East, providing medical and mental health care across diverse cultural backgrounds. As a proud Filipino immigrant, Josephine brings a deep understanding of how identity, migration, and lived experience shape emotional wellbeing. She is the author of two transformative books: 1. The Ache You Never Named, a collection of real grief stories, mantras, reflections, and journal prompts for those grieving in silence. 2. Holding on to Hope, a suicide prevention, safety, and crisis planner, is designed as a practical lifeline for individuals and families in emotional crisis. Josephine is now accepting new clients at SYNAPTIC COVE MENTAL HEALTH. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey with a provider who truly listens and walks with you — you’re not alone, and help is here.
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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.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Lutz, FL
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 97%PTSD
- 94%Bipolar disorder
- 86%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 77%Ascension
- 69%Curative
- 100%English
- 20%Spanish
- 6%Arabic
- 3%Vietnamese
- 100%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 91%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 97%Individual therapy
- 14%Family therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%Couples 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 Lutz
Finding psychiatrists in Lutz starts with understanding what kind of mental health care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication plans. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and stress. Some people start with a therapist, some start with a prescriber, and some work with both. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, experience, and approach match the kind of support you want.
Lutz is a smaller market near the greater Tampa Bay area, so local psychiatrist availability may vary. Virtual appointments can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still letting you meet with a licensed psychiatrist in Florida. Psychiatric care often follows a different rhythm than therapy: medication management appointments are usually shorter and less frequent than talk therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, while others focus on evaluation and medication management. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for appointment format, availability, clinical focus, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Lutz can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you compare psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse profiles, review specialties, and book directly when you find a psychiatrist who matches your needs and accepts your plan.
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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