Find a psychiatrist in Pinellas Park, FL — covered by insurance


Top psychiatrists in Pinellas Park, FL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Pinellas Park across neighborhoods like Azalea Park, Lakewood, and Bay Vista. Headway connects you with 1,226 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available in-person or virtually. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with many paying as low as $0 per visit.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in both California and Florida. I work with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, and substance use concerns.
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, panic symptoms, trauma-related conditions, and LGBTQ+ mental health. My approach is thoughtful, inclusive, and individualized—focused on helping each person find the treatment plan that works best for them.
Hi! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a graduate degree from Wilkes University. I have experience working with adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including Bipolar Disorder, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Tara Payne is the owner and founder of Payne Influential Mental Health. She is a board-certified
Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in
Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Tara has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20
years in which she has been devoted to helping and treating patients with a variety of conditions.
She has specialized in critical care, mental health, and several other acute care specialties. Tara is a Perinatal Mental Health provider through PSI (Postpartum Support International) as well as a Trauma Certified provider. Tara has learned how vital mental health is when it comes to treating a patient as a “whole” person. This has driven her passion to help serve the mental health community and those in need of mental health management.
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If you are seeking an alternative to traditional psychiatric care — especially after feeling broken, unheard, or powerless — I want you to know that change is possible. Life can feel like turbulent waves, and surface-level symptom reduction is rarely enough. Together, with or without medication, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, helping you replace external control with inner direction and discover the calm beneath the waves. My goal is to guide and empower you until I am no longer needed.
I am Dr. De Jesus Rivera, medical director at Self Improvement Psychiatry. We specialize in top notch, personalized, psychiatric services through telemedicine. I do a in depth evaluation without you feeling rushed. Together, we come up with a treatment plan that you feel comfortable with. We also have a HIPAA compliant texting system for easy communication and timely responses should any problems arise in between appointments.
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 am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering patient-centered care to people of all ages. Throughout the 20 years I have worked in mental health, I have worked with individuals in all stages of the therapeutic journey. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders and OCD, in addition to other conditions.
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.
I’m Michael Stoneking, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults through telehealth in Florida. I help adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma-related symptoms, mood concerns, and sleep difficulties. My background in critical care nursing informs how I consider both physical and mental health. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, discussing concerns, and taking an active role in your care.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Pinellas Park, FL



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 96%PTSD
- 92%Bipolar disorder
- 80%Panic disorders

- 100%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Ascension
- 72%Curative

- 100%English
- 24%Spanish

- 100%In-person or online

- 80%Woman
- 20%Man

- 88%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 4%Medical Doctor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 4%Family 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 Pinellas Park
Finding the right psychiatrist in Pinellas Park starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medications over time. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can also prescribe and manage medication through their license. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, psychiatry may fit your needs. Therapy can also be a valid starting point, depending on whether you want talk therapy, medication support, or both.
Pinellas Park is a smaller city within the broader Pinellas County mental health care market, so local in-person options may be limited by location and availability. Virtual psychiatry can expand your search while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in Florida. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so it helps to compare appointment availability, whether a psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and the type of care listed in their bio. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber.
Psychiatric care in Pinellas Park can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and get a clearer estimate before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs, may accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can review bios, compare virtual and in-person options, see estimated costs upfront, and book directly when you’re 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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