Chronic Pain Psychiatrists in Clearwater, FL
We all need an unbiased ear to share emotions that could be negatively impacting our lives. If you are suffering with anxiety, depression, mood swings, poor concentration, trauma, or insomnia, and would like to have a comprehensive evaluation, please call or email the office. I provide multiple services such as maintenance medication and ketamine treatments that pair cohesively with psychotherapy.
We all need an unbiased ear to share emotions that could be negatively impacting our lives. If you are suffering with anxiety, depression, mood swings, poor concentration, trauma, or insomnia, and would like to have a comprehensive evaluation, please call or email the office. I provide multiple services such as maintenance medication and ketamine treatments that pair cohesively with psychotherapy.
Our mission is to restore hope, promote well-being, and cultivate harmony in the lives of our patients. In the dynamic landscape of today's society, characterized by daily stress and constant challenges, we recognize the crucial demand for a tranquil and stable environment.
Our mission is to restore hope, promote well-being, and cultivate harmony in the lives of our patients. In the dynamic landscape of today's society, characterized by daily stress and constant challenges, we recognize the crucial demand for a tranquil and stable environment.
I treat all psychiatric conditions for patients of all ages (2-99), specializing in mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, sexual problems and sleep disorders as well as emotional, behavioral, and Neuro-Psychiatric problems from ADHD to dementia. I have expertise in most sub-types of addiction treatment including(but not limited to): treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, sexual addictions, and gambling addictions. I am licensed to prescribe Suboxone (a tremendous advancement in the treatment of addiction to opiates).
I treat all psychiatric conditions for patients of all ages (2-99), specializing in mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, sexual problems and sleep disorders as well as emotional, behavioral, and Neuro-Psychiatric problems from ADHD to dementia. I have expertise in most sub-types of addiction treatment including(but not limited to): treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, sexual addictions, and gambling addictions. I am licensed to prescribe Suboxone (a tremendous advancement in the treatment of addiction to opiates).
Michelle Thomas Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Clearwater, FL 33761
I am a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. I diagnose/treat conditions such as depression, dipolar, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and chronic mental health complaints such as insomnia, & attention deficits. I diagnose ADHD/ADD using neuropsychiatric assessment tools to minimize over-diagnosis and over-prescribing of medications. I offer medication management, and specialize in evidence-based Integrative Psychiatry. I specialize in deprescribing (getting patients off medication) when patients may not just want prescriptions, but I believe medication is appropriate in certain cases
I am a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. I diagnose/treat conditions such as depression, dipolar, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and chronic mental health complaints such as insomnia, & attention deficits. I diagnose ADHD/ADD using neuropsychiatric assessment tools to minimize over-diagnosis and over-prescribing of medications. I offer medication management, and specialize in evidence-based Integrative Psychiatry. I specialize in deprescribing (getting patients off medication) when patients may not just want prescriptions, but I believe medication is appropriate in certain cases
Donna Dempsey MS APRN, with Insightful Care Psychiatry, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating adults at all levels of care. I graduated from Ohio State University with a Master's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing and started my career as Head Nurse of Adult Psychiatry at Cleveland Clinic. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and have worked in private practice gaining extensive experience in the treatment of a wide variety of mental health disorders, particularly anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Donna Dempsey MS APRN, with Insightful Care Psychiatry, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating adults at all levels of care. I graduated from Ohio State University with a Master's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing and started my career as Head Nurse of Adult Psychiatry at Cleveland Clinic. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and have worked in private practice gaining extensive experience in the treatment of a wide variety of mental health disorders, particularly anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Hi! I'm Dr. Miller, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness care. My journey has taken me from earning my BSN at Barry University to my MSN and FNP at the University of Miami, a Post-Master's as a Psych NP from the University of Alabama, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from FIU. That depth of training means I bring both clinical expertise and genuine, hard-earned wisdom to every person I work with.
Hi! I'm Dr. Miller, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness care. My journey has taken me from earning my BSN at Barry University to my MSN and FNP at the University of Miami, a Post-Master's as a Psych NP from the University of Alabama, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from FIU. That depth of training means I bring both clinical expertise and genuine, hard-earned wisdom to every person I work with.
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I adopt an open-minded, solution-focused approach in my practice, prioritizing the individual needs of my clients. This holistic perspective enables me to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships and support my clients in their journeys toward improved mental well-being.
I adopt an open-minded, solution-focused approach in my practice, prioritizing the individual needs of my clients. This holistic perspective enables me to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships and support my clients in their journeys toward improved mental well-being.
Melissa Aull, PMHNP Melissa Aull is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Florida who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Petersburg College, a Master of Science in Nursing from Florida State University and a Post-Master?s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health, from the University of Cincinnati. Melissa believes in a treatment philosophy where clients can expect an open, honest atmosphere that promotes learning, understanding the client?s history, and building a rapport for establishing a therapeutic relationship and developing strategies for improved mental health.
Melissa Aull, PMHNP Melissa Aull is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Florida who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Petersburg College, a Master of Science in Nursing from Florida State University and a Post-Master?s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health, from the University of Cincinnati. Melissa believes in a treatment philosophy where clients can expect an open, honest atmosphere that promotes learning, understanding the client?s history, and building a rapport for establishing a therapeutic relationship and developing strategies for improved mental health.
Kristie Santana is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC APRN) with over 15 years of nursing experience. Kristie was raised in Key West, Florida and recently relocated to the Tampa area. As an RN, Kristie practiced in a variety of specialties, including family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, urgent care and home health. She returned to what was always her favorite specialty in nursing school, psychiatry, in 2015 as an RN on a crisis stabilization unit.
Kristie Santana is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC APRN) with over 15 years of nursing experience. Kristie was raised in Key West, Florida and recently relocated to the Tampa area. As an RN, Kristie practiced in a variety of specialties, including family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, urgent care and home health. She returned to what was always her favorite specialty in nursing school, psychiatry, in 2015 as an RN on a crisis stabilization unit.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
Hi, I’m Jason RItenour, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. At Vital Mind Wellness, I provide personalized mental health care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique needs. Through the convenience of telehealth, I provide care that respects your privacy and individuality while helping you build the tools for lasting wellness. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and encouragement as you work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Hi, I’m Jason RItenour, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. At Vital Mind Wellness, I provide personalized mental health care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique needs. Through the convenience of telehealth, I provide care that respects your privacy and individuality while helping you build the tools for lasting wellness. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and encouragement as you work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
I thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I know that the healthcare field is a calling, and one of my life missions is to impact others positively. I went explicitly into psychiatry because, during high school I felt there were only a few subjects I could apply to everyday life. Everything starts with the mind, and as the famous quote states, “I think therefore I am.” First are the thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, then feelings, i.e., emotions, and then actions. Thoughts, feelings, and actions encompass our daily lives and must be in harmony in order for us to live up to our full potential.
I thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I know that the healthcare field is a calling, and one of my life missions is to impact others positively. I went explicitly into psychiatry because, during high school I felt there were only a few subjects I could apply to everyday life. Everything starts with the mind, and as the famous quote states, “I think therefore I am.” First are the thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, then feelings, i.e., emotions, and then actions. Thoughts, feelings, and actions encompass our daily lives and must be in harmony in order for us to live up to our full potential.
By addressing illness or unrelieved stressors comprehensively, we can work towards a treatment plan that does not merely provide a "bandaid," but rather integrates root-cause interventions to provide long term, effective relief and symptom management.
Do you find yourself struggling to get through each day? Like you keep hitting a wall—or that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get unstuck? Unrelieved mental and emotional distress makes our worlds small, and can propel us into isolation. To struggle is to be human, but it is possible to find balance and joy. My own journey in healthcare began as an ICU nurse in 2013, and those years taught me the profound connection between the mind and body, and the importance of addressing both to achieve true healing. I am here to walk with you in navigating the complexities of mental health through an individualized and holistic lens.
By addressing illness or unrelieved stressors comprehensively, we can work towards a treatment plan that does not merely provide a "bandaid," but rather integrates root-cause interventions to provide long term, effective relief and symptom management.
Do you find yourself struggling to get through each day? Like you keep hitting a wall—or that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get unstuck? Unrelieved mental and emotional distress makes our worlds small, and can propel us into isolation. To struggle is to be human, but it is possible to find balance and joy. My own journey in healthcare began as an ICU nurse in 2013, and those years taught me the profound connection between the mind and body, and the importance of addressing both to achieve true healing. I am here to walk with you in navigating the complexities of mental health through an individualized and holistic lens.
Melissa Rousseau is a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She earned her advanced practice degree with a concentration in psychiatry and mental health from Wilkes University and completed her undergraduate nursing education at Florida Atlantic University. Melissa specializes in the evaluation and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders.
Melissa Rousseau is a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She earned her advanced practice degree with a concentration in psychiatry and mental health from Wilkes University and completed her undergraduate nursing education at Florida Atlantic University. Melissa specializes in the evaluation and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders.
With over 17 years of experience as a clinician and educator, with specialties in Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Detox, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) , Pain Management, Military Mental Health, and Harm Reduction.
I truly believe that “everybody is battling their own monster and that our mission is to help guide them, and that there is always hope no matter how dire a situation may seem. ”Lastly, patience helps us focus, persevere, and not lose faith with a dedicated tenacious team and the love of God to have the will to live one more day for so many more lives.
With over 17 years of experience as a clinician and educator, with specialties in Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Detox, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) , Pain Management, Military Mental Health, and Harm Reduction.
I truly believe that “everybody is battling their own monster and that our mission is to help guide them, and that there is always hope no matter how dire a situation may seem. ”Lastly, patience helps us focus, persevere, and not lose faith with a dedicated tenacious team and the love of God to have the will to live one more day for so many more lives.
Dr. Robert Wilkins sees patients of age eighteen and up at Lifestance. He provides some limited therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. He treats depression, anxiety, psychotic conditions, substance abuse, and ADHD. There is a special interest in the treatment of PTSD. Dr. Wilkins obtained his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, and then completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. He spent many years at the Veterans Administration before coming to Lifestance.Dr. Robert Wilkins sees patients of age eighteen and up at Lifestance. He provides some limited therapy for mood and anxiety d
Dr. Robert Wilkins sees patients of age eighteen and up at Lifestance. He provides some limited therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. He treats depression, anxiety, psychotic conditions, substance abuse, and ADHD. There is a special interest in the treatment of PTSD. Dr. Wilkins obtained his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, and then completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. He spent many years at the Veterans Administration before coming to Lifestance.Dr. Robert Wilkins sees patients of age eighteen and up at Lifestance. He provides some limited therapy for mood and anxiety d
I specialize in Psychiatry and take a holistic whole body approach with a special focus on trauma, OCD, health anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, Autism, and women’s mental health( including hormonal influences on mood and conditions like PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause).
Hi, I’m Sabreen Yousef, a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry. I work with people of all ages navigating mental health challenges. I offer an affirming, trauma informed safe space for everyone, including neurodivergent folks seeking to be understood and the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether the idea of starting medication feels overwhelming, you're a parent worried about their child, or you’ve had frustrating experiences with treatment in the past, I will meet you where you are. People are never "too complicated" or "too much." They just need someone to show up with curiosity, compassion, and effort.
I specialize in Psychiatry and take a holistic whole body approach with a special focus on trauma, OCD, health anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, Autism, and women’s mental health( including hormonal influences on mood and conditions like PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause).
Hi, I’m Sabreen Yousef, a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry. I work with people of all ages navigating mental health challenges. I offer an affirming, trauma informed safe space for everyone, including neurodivergent folks seeking to be understood and the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether the idea of starting medication feels overwhelming, you're a parent worried about their child, or you’ve had frustrating experiences with treatment in the past, I will meet you where you are. People are never "too complicated" or "too much." They just need someone to show up with curiosity, compassion, and effort.
Jeanne Van Eepoel, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained a Bachelor’s in Chemistry in 1994 from Wesleyan College in Macon, GA then worked as a chemist for 6 yrs testing pharmaceutical raw materials. She then went back to college and obtained her Bachelor’s in nursing in an Accelerated program at University of South Florida in 2008. She continued her education at University of South Florida to obtain her Master’s in Nursing in 2010 for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She was born and raised in Tampa, FL.
Jeanne Van Eepoel, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained a Bachelor’s in Chemistry in 1994 from Wesleyan College in Macon, GA then worked as a chemist for 6 yrs testing pharmaceutical raw materials. She then went back to college and obtained her Bachelor’s in nursing in an Accelerated program at University of South Florida in 2008. She continued her education at University of South Florida to obtain her Master’s in Nursing in 2010 for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She was born and raised in Tampa, FL.
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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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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.
"Your privacy is our priority" at Holistic Medical Care Clinic Psychiatry. I endeavour to help my clients manage their stressors, mood or anxiety disorders, or lack of focus/attention through medication management. I evaluate each patient holistically with an agreed upon treatment care at the end of the session. I prescribe appropriate medication or supplements based on patient's preference and depth of disorder.
"Your privacy is our priority" at Holistic Medical Care Clinic Psychiatry. I endeavour to help my clients manage their stressors, mood or anxiety disorders, or lack of focus/attention through medication management. I evaluate each patient holistically with an agreed upon treatment care at the end of the session. I prescribe appropriate medication or supplements based on patient's preference and depth of disorder.
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How does chronic pain affect mental health?
Living with chronic pain—whether due to an injury, illness, or another condition—can be an emotionally and physically debilitating experience. In addition to persistent discomfort, individuals with chronic pain often face disruptions to their routines, limitations in physical functioning, loss of independence, and challenges maintaining work or social relationships. These stressors can lead to or worsen symptoms of a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Because chronic pain affects both the body and the mind, many individuals benefit from not only medical treatment for their pain but also psychiatric care to support their mental and emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists treat chronic pain?
Psychiatrists who specialize in chronic pain understand how chronic pain can impact mood, sleep, motivation, and quality of life. They often use a combination of medication and psychotherapy to help clients manage the emotional aspects of chronic pain. This may include prescribing antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or other medication types that can also assist with sleep or pain modulation. In therapy sessions, psychiatrists may use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns related to pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients cope with symptoms, and mindfulness-related techniques to help clients manage stress and improve resilience. Psychiatrists may also work collaboratively with pain specialists, primary care providers, and physical therapists to help ensure a client's care is coordinated across their different treating professionals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in chronic pain?
Psychology Today's online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who have experience working with individuals managing chronic pain. The platform offers filters to narrow results based on areas of specialty—such as chronic pain and/or chronic illness—as well as details about therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, language preferences, and session fees. Reviewing these profiles can help individuals and families find the right mental health provider for their needs, whether seeking short-term support or ongoing care for chronic pain.