Find a psychiatrist in Panama City, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Panama City, FL accepting new patients
Finding the right mental health provider in Panama City doesn't have to be complicated. Headway's network of 1,209 providers serves the Callaway, Southtown, and Downtown areas with flexible scheduling and virtual or in-person sessions covered by insurance, with copays typically ranging from minimal to moderate amounts.
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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 am a dedicated professional committed to helping clients achieve their goals through personalized support and evidence-based approaches. My focus is on creating a comfortable, respectful, and supportive environment where clients feel heard. All are welcome and understood.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible to everyone, especially individuals in underserved and rural communities. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of caring for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and through telehealth.
I believe mental health care should be compassionate, collaborative, and free of judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, or another mental health concern, we’ll work together to build a treatment plan that fits your life, not someone else’s.
I combine evidence-based medicine with a whole-person approach, recognizing that sleep, stress, relationships, physical health, and daily habits all play an important role in emotional well-being. My priority is helping you feel better while empowering you with the tools to thrive long after our appointments.
I specialize in mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety), and trauma-related conditions including PTSD. I am deeply committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health — and I understand firsthand how shame and silence can stand in the way of healing and daily functioning. Outside of work, I'm a parent who enjoys going to the pool and playing board games with my children, which keeps me grounded in the everyday joys that matter most.
My practice style is open minded, solution focused, and direct to the point. I love to help any individual from a humanistic point of view. I am extremely empathetic, love to be honest and being honest with my patients is key in my every day practice.
I believe mental health care should be personalized to the person, not just focused on a diagnosis. I work with adults and older adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being honest about what you’re experiencing. I take time to understand your symptoms, your experiences, and what you want to improve so we can build a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals.
Hi, I’m Iris, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention difficulties, or stress that’s making daily life harder than it should be.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on the whole person. I believe mental health care should go beyond simply treating symptoms. Together, we’ll explore the factors that may be affecting how you feel—from life stressors and sleep to hormonal changes and metabolic health—and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
In addition to psychiatric medication management, I also incorporate hormone-informed mental health care and medical weight management, recognizing how closely emotional well-being, hormones, and physical health are connected.
My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and empowered with a clear path forward.
You don’t have to navigate this alone—support is here when you’re ready.
About our psychiatrists serving Panama City, FL
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 87%ADD/ADHD
- 86%Bipolar disorder
- 86%PTSD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Ascension
- 60%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 26%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
- 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 Psychiatrist in Panama City
Finding psychiatrists in Panama City starts with understanding the type of care they offer. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can also provide this type of care through their license. Therapists and psychologists in Panama City, FL offer talk therapy, which can be a separate or related form of support. If you are looking for care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical focus, and approach to medication management before booking.
In a smaller city like Panama City, local psychiatry appointment options may be more limited than in larger Florida markets. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you search for someone licensed in Florida. Psychiatric visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare options, look at appointment times, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Provider bios can also show how a psychiatrist communicates, what conditions they commonly support, and whether their care style matches what you want.
Psychiatric care in Panama City can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who accept a wide range of insurance plans, with many providers accepting new patients and offering clear cost estimates before you book. You can enter your insurance details, compare profiles, 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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