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 1,221 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.
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.
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.
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.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in social work and therapy, and that experience has shaped how I think about mental health care. I’ve learned that what someone is experiencing is rarely just one thing. Our relationships, environment, past experiences, biology, and daily stressors can all play a role. I became a PMHNP-BC because I wanted to bring medication management into the same thoughtful, whole-person care I had been providing throughout my career.
About our psychiatrists serving Panama City, 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 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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