Find a psychiatrist in Pompano Beach, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Pompano Beach, FL accepting new patients
Explore mental health support across Pompano Beach neighborhoods—from Pompano Beach Highlands to Crescent Village and Riverside. Headway provides access to 1,222 providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management, with free consultations available and sessions often covered by insurance.
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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.
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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.
A Florida and Polk County native, Mirtha is a graduate of Frostproof High School. She is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor's of Nursing from Polk State and a Master's of Nursing from USF. In 2023 Mirtha earned a Post Master's Certification in Psychiatry from Florida Atlantic University. However, her journey as a mental health provider began in 2020 when she became certified through the Academy of Christian Counseling, as a mental health coach. Then in January of 2025 she became an active member of the Order of Saint Luke (OSL) a healing ministry.
Mirtha has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her passion is caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues. She has been volunteering with the youth in her community for over 7 years and also has experience working in a domestic violence shelter with victims of trauma.
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.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Pompano Beach, FL
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 92%ADD/ADHD
- 92%Bipolar disorder
- 90%PTSD
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 88%Ascension
- 63%Oxford
- 96%English
- 38%Spanish
- 8%French
- 8%Haitian Creole
- 8%Hindi
- 100%In-person or online
- 75%Woman
- 25%Man
- 94%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 96%Individual therapy
- 15%Family 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 Pompano Beach
Finding the right psychiatrist in Pompano Beach starts with knowing what kind of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before booking.
Pompano Beach has a smaller local market than nearby larger cities, so virtual psychiatry can expand the number of available options while still letting you search for care in Florida. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber, depending on the type of support they are seeking. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and what each bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Pompano Beach can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details for verification, and see estimated costs before booking — so you can review bios, compare fit, 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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