Transgender Psychiatrists in Lakewood Ranch, FL
My ideal clients are discerning adults, adolescents, and families seeking thoughtful psychiatric care rather than a rushed or formulaic approach. Many come for depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, mood instability, or diagnostic clarification. I help by providing careful evaluation, medical insight, and an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, psychotherapy, and practical strategies to restore stability, clarity, and forward movement.
My ideal clients are discerning adults, adolescents, and families seeking thoughtful psychiatric care rather than a rushed or formulaic approach. Many come for depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, mood instability, or diagnostic clarification. I help by providing careful evaluation, medical insight, and an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, psychotherapy, and practical strategies to restore stability, clarity, and forward movement.
In addition to her primary specialties, Katya has a deep interest in treating PTSD/trauma, gender identity issues, and post-partum depression/anxiety. These areas of focus highlight her dedication to addressing complex and often stigmatized conditions, providing her patients with the tools and support they need to achieve better mental health outcomes. Her approach is holistic, considering the full spectrum of her patients' experiences and backgrounds. Katya serves a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
In addition to her primary specialties, Katya has a deep interest in treating PTSD/trauma, gender identity issues, and post-partum depression/anxiety. These areas of focus highlight her dedication to addressing complex and often stigmatized conditions, providing her patients with the tools and support they need to achieve better mental health outcomes. Her approach is holistic, considering the full spectrum of her patients' experiences and backgrounds. Katya serves a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Sita Russ, PMHNP-BC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, she offers comprehensive medication management to support those facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Sita understands the deeply personal nature of emotional and behavioral struggles and partners with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that foster stability, clarity, and resilience.
Sita Russ, PMHNP-BC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, she offers comprehensive medication management to support those facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Sita understands the deeply personal nature of emotional and behavioral struggles and partners with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that foster stability, clarity, and resilience.
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.
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 am board certified in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. I have extensive experience treating complex mental illness and unique family systems, with particular expertise in treating trauma-related disorders, ADHD, depression, PTSD, autism, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I emphasize your strengths and collaborate with you and your family. I combine the most current evidence-based medication treatment with taking the time to fully understand your unique perspective to ensure that you achieve the best results with the least medication.
I am board certified in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. I have extensive experience treating complex mental illness and unique family systems, with particular expertise in treating trauma-related disorders, ADHD, depression, PTSD, autism, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I emphasize your strengths and collaborate with you and your family. I combine the most current evidence-based medication treatment with taking the time to fully understand your unique perspective to ensure that you achieve the best results with the least medication.
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Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatrist NJ, NY, VA, FL Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to the USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program at SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Nesterenko is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Area of Interest: autism, aggression, developmental delay, ADHD, depression, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatrist NJ, NY, VA, FL Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to the USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program at SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Nesterenko is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Area of Interest: autism, aggression, developmental delay, ADHD, depression, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
My Goal is Precision Pharmacology so as to find the right kind of medication with out much trial and error hence avoiding side effects and increase costs of treatment . My mission is to embody the values of accessibility, seamless communication, respect, and excellence in treatment for each patient. I am Medically trained Psychiatrist & had the privilege to train at Royal London Hospital, England for 4 years in Psychiatry followed by a rigorous Residency Training at SUNY Downstate Hospital Brooklyn, NY and 1 year of Child Psychiatry training at UF . I utilize my training to improve the quality of lives of my patients
My Goal is Precision Pharmacology so as to find the right kind of medication with out much trial and error hence avoiding side effects and increase costs of treatment . My mission is to embody the values of accessibility, seamless communication, respect, and excellence in treatment for each patient. I am Medically trained Psychiatrist & had the privilege to train at Royal London Hospital, England for 4 years in Psychiatry followed by a rigorous Residency Training at SUNY Downstate Hospital Brooklyn, NY and 1 year of Child Psychiatry training at UF . I utilize my training to improve the quality of lives of my patients
Accepting new clients! Are you stressed, feeling disconnected from your partner and children, or struggling with depression? Many women are wearing so many hats that we become wrapped up in life just drifting along.
Maybe you’ve been in therapy in the past but the changes you were looking for didn’t last or never really happened. You haven’t been able to figure out how to get rid of your past traumatic experiences and now life seems to be adding new problems to the old ones.
Let’s work together to build a brain-healthy lifestyle. I can support you on your journey of lasting behavioral changes.
Accepting new clients! Are you stressed, feeling disconnected from your partner and children, or struggling with depression? Many women are wearing so many hats that we become wrapped up in life just drifting along.
Maybe you’ve been in therapy in the past but the changes you were looking for didn’t last or never really happened. You haven’t been able to figure out how to get rid of your past traumatic experiences and now life seems to be adding new problems to the old ones.
Let’s work together to build a brain-healthy lifestyle. I can support you on your journey of lasting behavioral changes.
I am a certified functional psychiatric nurse practitioner, which means I take a holistic approach that incorporates the latest advances in both naturopathic and traditional medicine for mental health.
I am a certified functional psychiatric nurse practitioner, which means I take a holistic approach that incorporates the latest advances in both naturopathic and traditional medicine for mental health.
Our mission is to enhance wellness and motivate self-improvement by strengthening minds. We offer high quality health care for patients seeking a trustworthy long-term psychiatric provider who can provide medication management and supportive counseling. The providers at Carative Psychiatry (CP) provide care to their patients using medical and mental health care models in order to treat the whole individual. The providers at CP are passionate about serving the community and helping others achieve their goals by using the Carative theory. Telepsychiatry practice serving Florida.
Our mission is to enhance wellness and motivate self-improvement by strengthening minds. We offer high quality health care for patients seeking a trustworthy long-term psychiatric provider who can provide medication management and supportive counseling. The providers at Carative Psychiatry (CP) provide care to their patients using medical and mental health care models in order to treat the whole individual. The providers at CP are passionate about serving the community and helping others achieve their goals by using the Carative theory. Telepsychiatry practice serving Florida.
ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NY and FL with prescriptive authorities and knowledge in therapies. Specializes in treating broad variety of mental disorders. Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, ADHD, Stress, Insomnia, PTSD are just some examples of compact emotional disturbances that can significantly influence one's quality of life. Providing well managed, client centered care is essential to ensures that client provided a nurturing judgement free environment to achieve the balance in the life. As a health care professional since 2000 understands the connection between emotional, behavioral and physical health
ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NY and FL with prescriptive authorities and knowledge in therapies. Specializes in treating broad variety of mental disorders. Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, ADHD, Stress, Insomnia, PTSD are just some examples of compact emotional disturbances that can significantly influence one's quality of life. Providing well managed, client centered care is essential to ensures that client provided a nurturing judgement free environment to achieve the balance in the life. As a health care professional since 2000 understands the connection between emotional, behavioral and physical health
I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner that specializes in psychiatric and mental health concerns. I closely work with my clients to create hope, health and healing through a holistic mental wellness approach. My goal is to engage with the client to identify and treat the underlying cause(s) to their symptoms through tailored interventions. I have the experience to treat an array of mental health issues and disorders while providing a patient-centered experience for all ages.
I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner that specializes in psychiatric and mental health concerns. I closely work with my clients to create hope, health and healing through a holistic mental wellness approach. My goal is to engage with the client to identify and treat the underlying cause(s) to their symptoms through tailored interventions. I have the experience to treat an array of mental health issues and disorders while providing a patient-centered experience for all ages.
Accepting new patient in person and online. About my practice, many of my clients have struggled with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and depression most often a combination. I work with my clients to find the best treatment plan suited to the individual, not the diagnosis. I listen to what has not worked in the past and adjust the plan. I incorporate not only a medication plan but also therapy, lifestyle modifications, and dietary adjustments. I am OK with supplements only if that is your comfort level. I meet my clients at their comfort level and carve a path toward optimal results.
Accepting new patient in person and online. About my practice, many of my clients have struggled with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and depression most often a combination. I work with my clients to find the best treatment plan suited to the individual, not the diagnosis. I listen to what has not worked in the past and adjust the plan. I incorporate not only a medication plan but also therapy, lifestyle modifications, and dietary adjustments. I am OK with supplements only if that is your comfort level. I meet my clients at their comfort level and carve a path toward optimal results.
As a clinician, I understand what patient - centered means and my goal is to help each patient achieve their personal health care goal through my guidance and expertise. I believe open communication is particularly important and listening to the patients' needs is imperative when developing a trusting and therapeutic patient- provider relationship.
As a clinician, I understand what patient - centered means and my goal is to help each patient achieve their personal health care goal through my guidance and expertise. I believe open communication is particularly important and listening to the patients' needs is imperative when developing a trusting and therapeutic patient- provider relationship.
Northwest Florida, Central Florida and South Florida: we are here for you via virtual house call. Our services include a thorough evaluation which will include an initial diagnostic impression via virtual medicine. Our office will provide you with patient education and our reccomendations for additions to your current treatment plan, and may serve as a complement to the current treatment team. We are a multidisciplinary team and utilize multiple modalities for patient care with virtual medicine. Orion Behavioral Health Network provides comprehensive behavioral assessment from a care team.
Northwest Florida, Central Florida and South Florida: we are here for you via virtual house call. Our services include a thorough evaluation which will include an initial diagnostic impression via virtual medicine. Our office will provide you with patient education and our reccomendations for additions to your current treatment plan, and may serve as a complement to the current treatment team. We are a multidisciplinary team and utilize multiple modalities for patient care with virtual medicine. Orion Behavioral Health Network provides comprehensive behavioral assessment from a care team.
I accept insurances from NY, NJ, VA, and FL. I am Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program in SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. I see clients of all ages from 5 years old to 95 years old in person and by tele. I specialized in ADHD, autism, anger management, mood swings, mood disorder and all types of anxiety.
I accept insurances from NY, NJ, VA, and FL. I am Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program in SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. I see clients of all ages from 5 years old to 95 years old in person and by tele. I specialized in ADHD, autism, anger management, mood swings, mood disorder and all types of anxiety.
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 see children, teens and adults with all types of mental health conditions. I can see patients virtually (in Colorado or Florida) or in my office in Sarasota Florida. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. Typical issues include struggle with school, behavioral issues at home or interpersonal relationships. Search google for my practice to see my practice information and website: NowPsych Sean Paul, MD
I see children, teens and adults with all types of mental health conditions. I can see patients virtually (in Colorado or Florida) or in my office in Sarasota Florida. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. Typical issues include struggle with school, behavioral issues at home or interpersonal relationships. Search google for my practice to see my practice information and website: NowPsych Sean Paul, MD
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. We treat depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. Offering affordable out-of-pocket visit rates. Alse, accepting most insurances plans..
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. We treat depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. Offering affordable out-of-pocket visit rates. Alse, accepting most insurances plans..
Many patients have not seen results from previous providers or possibly received harmful care. Patients find my compassionate and targeted approach to biological and functional psychiatry appealing. I explain their symptoms, treatment options, risks/benefits/alternatives, and 'think outside the box'. I seek the "Root Cause" of psychiatric problems via holistic methods, rather than prescribing powerful psychotropic medications unnecessarily for symptoms that might be caused by other underlying issues.
Many patients have not seen results from previous providers or possibly received harmful care. Patients find my compassionate and targeted approach to biological and functional psychiatry appealing. I explain their symptoms, treatment options, risks/benefits/alternatives, and 'think outside the box'. I seek the "Root Cause" of psychiatric problems via holistic methods, rather than prescribing powerful psychotropic medications unnecessarily for symptoms that might be caused by other underlying issues.
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FAQ - Gender-affirming Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help transgender individuals?
Transgender individuals experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. These disparities may be rooted in systemic issues such as barriers to accessing supportive healthcare. Many transgender people also experience gender dysphoria—emotional distress arising from a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth—which can impact mental health as well. These unique challenges often require care from mental health professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in working with transgender clients. Supportive treatment is crucial for improving psychological well-being and fostering resilience in the face of ongoing stressors.
What does treatment look like for transgender clients?
Psychiatrists with expertise in transgender mental health possess a deep understanding of gender identity, the emotional and social aspects of transitioning, and how marginalization affects psychological health. They may prescribe medication for psychiatric conditions if necessary and ensure that such medications are compatible with any concurrent hormone treatment. Many psychiatrists also integrate or recommend evidence-based behavioral therapies to transgender clients. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other trauma-informed care interventions can help transgender individuals process trauma, manage dysphoria, and develop coping strategies to navigate life challenges. Therapy may also support identity development, improve self-esteem, and strengthen social support systems.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in transgender mental health?
The Psychology Today directory is a valuable tool for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in transgender mental health. The platform allows users to filter by clinical focus and provider identity. When reviewing provider profiles, look for inclusive language and explicit mention of transgender-specific experience. It may also be helpful to ask potential providers about their experience supporting transition-related care, whether they can assist with letters for gender-affirming treatments, and how they collaborate with other members of a care team. Practical considerations—such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance acceptance—are also important when choosing a provider.