Find a psychiatrist in Tampa, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Tampa, FL accepting new patients
Mental health support in Tampa is accessible through Headway's network of 1,223 licensed providers across neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Downtown, and South Tampa. With flexible virtual and in-person sessions, 70+ insurance plans accepted, and copay ranges starting as low as $0, residents can connect with providers experienced in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD within the next two weeks.
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 Tampa, FL
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 97%PTSD
- 88%Bipolar disorder
- 82%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Ascension
- 64%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 15%Spanish
- 6%Arabic
- 3%Vietnamese
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
- 91%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 3%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 Tampa
Finding the right psychiatrist in Tampa starts with understanding what type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Therapists provide talk therapy and offer a different kind of support. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach to see whether their experience matches what you want to address.
Tampa has psychiatrists across areas like South Tampa, Hyde Park, Downtown, and nearby parts of Tampa Bay, with both in-person and virtual appointment options. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so availability, scheduling fit, and follow-up cadence matter. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading psychiatrist bios before booking can help you understand communication style, areas of focus, and whether a free phone consultation is available.
Psychiatry in Tampa 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 care begins. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, review bios, 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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