Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Deltona, FL
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood instability, or life transitions, you deserve care that is thoughtful, respectful, and evidence-based.
I specialize in treating:
• Anxiety disorders
• Major depressive disorder
• PTSD and trauma-related conditions
• Bipolar spectrum disorders
• ADHD
• Stress-related and adjustment disorders
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood instability, or life transitions, you deserve care that is thoughtful, respectful, and evidence-based.
I specialize in treating:
• Anxiety disorders
• Major depressive disorder
• PTSD and trauma-related conditions
• Bipolar spectrum disorders
• ADHD
• Stress-related and adjustment disorders
The Healing Porch specializes in adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or feeling overwhelmed by daily life? You're not alone. Many adults spend years trying to manage symptoms without clear answers. At The Healing Porch, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management to help you gain clarity, improve daily functioning, and feel more like yourself again. New patients are welcome, and most patients are seen within 1–2 weeks.
The Healing Porch specializes in adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or feeling overwhelmed by daily life? You're not alone. Many adults spend years trying to manage symptoms without clear answers. At The Healing Porch, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management to help you gain clarity, improve daily functioning, and feel more like yourself again. New patients are welcome, and most patients are seen within 1–2 weeks.
Brightsoul Behavioral & Medical Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Deltona, FL 32725
Hello, I am Esther L. Pelissier. I am a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse and family nurse practitioner, and a foreign physician. During my time in the healthcare field, I've had experience with clients aged 10 - 80 years who are struggling with adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and much more.
Hello, I am Esther L. Pelissier. I am a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse and family nurse practitioner, and a foreign physician. During my time in the healthcare field, I've had experience with clients aged 10 - 80 years who are struggling with adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and much more.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who feel overwhelmed by symptoms that are interfering with their daily lives. Many are struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood-related challenges and may feel frustrated by difficulty focusing, managing emotions, staying organized, or keeping up with work, school, or family responsibilities. Some of my clients have lived with these challenges for years without fully understanding what is happening, while others are seeking help for the first time.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who feel overwhelmed by symptoms that are interfering with their daily lives. Many are struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood-related challenges and may feel frustrated by difficulty focusing, managing emotions, staying organized, or keeping up with work, school, or family responsibilities. Some of my clients have lived with these challenges for years without fully understanding what is happening, while others are seeking help for the first time.
Exclusively focused on mental health, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, postpartum depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and more.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Exclusively focused on mental health, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, postpartum depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and more.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
We also address medication-induced, neurocognitive, neurodevelopmental, OCD, paraphilic, personality, PTSD, relational, psychotic, sexual dysfunction, sleep, somatic, and substance abuse disorders.
We provide in-person and telepsychiatry services with 25% off for new clients! Access care from our offices or securely online with same-day or next-day appointments available across Florida. Our 24/7 on-call providers are ready to address urgent needs. We specialize in Medication Management, Counseling, and Neuropsychological Testing for adults, adolescents, and children aged 5 and up. Our dedicated team includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Licensed Therapists. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, are accepted. Take the first step toward better mental health today!
We also address medication-induced, neurocognitive, neurodevelopmental, OCD, paraphilic, personality, PTSD, relational, psychotic, sexual dysfunction, sleep, somatic, and substance abuse disorders.
We provide in-person and telepsychiatry services with 25% off for new clients! Access care from our offices or securely online with same-day or next-day appointments available across Florida. Our 24/7 on-call providers are ready to address urgent needs. We specialize in Medication Management, Counseling, and Neuropsychological Testing for adults, adolescents, and children aged 5 and up. Our dedicated team includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Licensed Therapists. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, are accepted. Take the first step toward better mental health today!
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep problems, and other mental health concerns.
I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, including professionals in high-pressure fields on the Space Coast, such as healthcare, education, business, engineering, and aerospace-related work. I understand that someone can appear highly functional on the outside while still struggling internally with anxiety, depression, attention problems, burnout, or emotional exhaustion.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep problems, and other mental health concerns.
I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, including professionals in high-pressure fields on the Space Coast, such as healthcare, education, business, engineering, and aerospace-related work. I understand that someone can appear highly functional on the outside while still struggling internally with anxiety, depression, attention problems, burnout, or emotional exhaustion.
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I am a nationally board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experiencing working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, serious mental illness, and addiction.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy to treat a wide range of mental health issues. I work collaboratively with clients to devise a unique, personalized plan of care. Please let me help you navigate your mental health struggles.
I am a nationally board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experiencing working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, serious mental illness, and addiction.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy to treat a wide range of mental health issues. I work collaboratively with clients to devise a unique, personalized plan of care. Please let me help you navigate your mental health struggles.
As a board-certified neurologist and UCNS-certified neuropsychiatrist trained at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, I specialize in managing neurological and psychiatric conditions—often in tandem. My focus includes alleviating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, headaches, addiction, and cognitive challenges. I prioritize minimal medication use to maximize relief, incorporating innovative neurological therapies that target the stress system for efficient, multi-symptom treatment.
As a board-certified neurologist and UCNS-certified neuropsychiatrist trained at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, I specialize in managing neurological and psychiatric conditions—often in tandem. My focus includes alleviating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, headaches, addiction, and cognitive challenges. I prioritize minimal medication use to maximize relief, incorporating innovative neurological therapies that target the stress system for efficient, multi-symptom treatment.
I support clients navigating depression or trauma, often rooted in relationships or family dynamics.
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with older adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and mood disorders. My primary focus is geriatric psychiatry, with a deep understanding of the emotional, cognitive, and life-transition challenges that often come with aging—loss of independence, medical complexity, caregiving stress, and bereavement. Anxiety in particular is an area of strong clinical focus, whether it shows up as constant worry, sleep disruption, racing thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities.
I support clients navigating depression or trauma, often rooted in relationships or family dynamics.
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with older adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and mood disorders. My primary focus is geriatric psychiatry, with a deep understanding of the emotional, cognitive, and life-transition challenges that often come with aging—loss of independence, medical complexity, caregiving stress, and bereavement. Anxiety in particular is an area of strong clinical focus, whether it shows up as constant worry, sleep disruption, racing thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities.
My expertise are ADHD, anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Psychiatrists are among the few physicians who don’t always have access to imaging or lab tests to look inside the body when evaluating mental health concerns. While most medical specialties combine objective data with symptoms to guide care, mental health treatment has traditionally relied more on a person’s experiences and self-reported symptoms. Although these insights are essential, they don’t always reveal the full picture. This can lead to treatment that manages symptoms rather than addressing underlying biological factors—highlighting the need for more personalized, data-informed approaches to mental health.
My expertise are ADHD, anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Psychiatrists are among the few physicians who don’t always have access to imaging or lab tests to look inside the body when evaluating mental health concerns. While most medical specialties combine objective data with symptoms to guide care, mental health treatment has traditionally relied more on a person’s experiences and self-reported symptoms. Although these insights are essential, they don’t always reveal the full picture. This can lead to treatment that manages symptoms rather than addressing underlying biological factors—highlighting the need for more personalized, data-informed approaches to mental health.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood instability, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to listen without judgment and support you with a treatment plan.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practice. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis—considering biological, psychological, and social factors in every treatment decision. I offer a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle guidance to help you build lasting change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood instability, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to listen without judgment and support you with a treatment plan.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practice. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis—considering biological, psychological, and social factors in every treatment decision. I offer a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle guidance to help you build lasting change.
My patients start with a goal for their brain health. This is one of the most important steps in getting a bearing and discovering the best path forward. How is your brain? What's it doing well? What could be improved? Is there anything that you would like to change in terms of how you think, feel, or behave? After completing a new patient evaluation, we will work together to develop a plan of care that is based upon your brain health goal. The brain is complex, and finding a solution to improve its functioning and your quality of life is a journey you don't have to go at alone.
My patients start with a goal for their brain health. This is one of the most important steps in getting a bearing and discovering the best path forward. How is your brain? What's it doing well? What could be improved? Is there anything that you would like to change in terms of how you think, feel, or behave? After completing a new patient evaluation, we will work together to develop a plan of care that is based upon your brain health goal. The brain is complex, and finding a solution to improve its functioning and your quality of life is a journey you don't have to go at alone.
I specialize in ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and perinatal challenges.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the founder of Sacred Rose Center for Wellness. My path into mental health grew from a deep commitment to listening, understanding, and helping people feel seen in their struggles.
I specialize in ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and perinatal challenges.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the founder of Sacred Rose Center for Wellness. My path into mental health grew from a deep commitment to listening, understanding, and helping people feel seen in their struggles.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate this season alone. I’m Grace-Ann Sutherland, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Florida with over 14 years of experience helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I am also a certified Holistic & Integrative Health Care Specialist (HIHC-Csp), allowing me to provide a more whole-person approach to emotional wellness and healing.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate this season alone. I’m Grace-Ann Sutherland, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Florida with over 14 years of experience helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I am also a certified Holistic & Integrative Health Care Specialist (HIHC-Csp), allowing me to provide a more whole-person approach to emotional wellness and healing.
I specialize in ADHD across the lifespan, trauma-informed care, and functional psychiatry, offering comprehensive evaluations and innovative treatment strategies.
I work with children, teens, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stretched thin by anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, or perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns. Many come in feeling exhausted and unsure of the next step. They want to feel understood, supported, and hopeful again. Together, we create a safe space to build resilience, strengthen connection, and help your family move from simply getting by to truly thriving.
I specialize in ADHD across the lifespan, trauma-informed care, and functional psychiatry, offering comprehensive evaluations and innovative treatment strategies.
I work with children, teens, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stretched thin by anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, or perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns. Many come in feeling exhausted and unsure of the next step. They want to feel understood, supported, and hopeful again. Together, we create a safe space to build resilience, strengthen connection, and help your family move from simply getting by to truly thriving.
Our practice serves adults seeking expert psychiatric care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders.
We specialize in complex diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and consultation for individuals seeking clarity in their mental health. Our approach integrates clinical expertise, thorough evaluation, and personalized care strategies designed to improve resilience, functioning, and long-term success.
Our practice serves adults seeking expert psychiatric care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders.
We specialize in complex diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and consultation for individuals seeking clarity in their mental health. Our approach integrates clinical expertise, thorough evaluation, and personalized care strategies designed to improve resilience, functioning, and long-term success.
Something brought you here today, maybe it's been building for a while. The anxiety that follows you into the morning, the mood that makes ordinary days feel heavier than they should, or the sense that something is off but you can't quite name it. Whatever it is, deciding to reach out is one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and my practice is built on one belief: before we talk about treatment, we have to talk about you. Your emotional, psychological, physical, and social world all matter here, because you are not a diagnosis. You're a whole person.
Something brought you here today, maybe it's been building for a while. The anxiety that follows you into the morning, the mood that makes ordinary days feel heavier than they should, or the sense that something is off but you can't quite name it. Whatever it is, deciding to reach out is one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and my practice is built on one belief: before we talk about treatment, we have to talk about you. Your emotional, psychological, physical, and social world all matter here, because you are not a diagnosis. You're a whole person.
Our nurse practitioners specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder for ages 6 and older.
Online booking & telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
Our nurse practitioners specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder for ages 6 and older.
Online booking & telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals aged 6 and older, focusing on ADHD evaluations, trauma-informed treatment, and a wide range of mental health conditions, including Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, and Paranoia.
If you're struggling with trauma or ADHD, you’re not alone. Whether feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or burdened by past experiences affecting your daily life, I’m here to provide support and guidance tailored to help you heal and thrive.
I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals aged 6 and older, focusing on ADHD evaluations, trauma-informed treatment, and a wide range of mental health conditions, including Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, and Paranoia.
If you're struggling with trauma or ADHD, you’re not alone. Whether feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or burdened by past experiences affecting your daily life, I’m here to provide support and guidance tailored to help you heal and thrive.
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FAQ - Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.


