Find a psychiatrist in Winter Haven, FL — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Winter Haven, FL accepting new patients
Winter Haven residents can connect with 1,222 empowering providers in neighborhoods like Downtown, South Lake, and Auburndale. Headway offers free consultations, virtual and in-person sessions, and works directly with your insurance to maximize affordability and access to care.
Welcome! I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping patients improve their mental health and overall well-being. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, mood changes, and sleep difficulties. With many years of experience in behavioral health field, including leadership roles in psychiatric care, I bring a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to treatment. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns. Together, we develop a personalized treatment plan focused on stability, emotional wellness, and improving quality of life.
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.
Great to meet you!
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Winter Haven, 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 Winter Haven
Finding psychiatrists in Winter Haven starts with knowing what type of mental health care you want to search for. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management can include an initial evaluation, follow-up visits, and changes based on your response to care. People often look for psychiatric support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or related concerns. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and care approach match what you want to address.
Winter Haven is a smaller city, so the number of nearby psychiatric offices may be more limited than in larger Florida markets. Virtual appointments can help expand your options while still letting you search for in-person care near Winter Haven, Auburndale, or nearby parts of Polk County. Psychiatric appointments, especially medication management visits, are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read each profile to review availability, appointment format, areas of focus, and how the psychiatrist describes their approach.
Psychiatric care in Winter Haven 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 who are accepting new patients and match your insurance details. You can compare bios, review virtual and in-person options, see estimated costs before booking, 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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