Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Largo, FL
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, distracted, or unlike themselves. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, sleep problems, or stress that is affecting work, relationships, and daily life. Some have tried to manage alone for a long time and are unsure where to begin. I offer a respectful, judgment-free space to understand what you are experiencing and what support may help. Together, we create a practical treatment plan based on your symptoms, history, goals, and comfort level.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, distracted, or unlike themselves. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, sleep problems, or stress that is affecting work, relationships, and daily life. Some have tried to manage alone for a long time and are unsure where to begin. I offer a respectful, judgment-free space to understand what you are experiencing and what support may help. Together, we create a practical treatment plan based on your symptoms, history, goals, and comfort level.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, from yourself or others, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout, often after trying traditional approaches that didn’t feel personal or effective enough. They’re looking for something deeper: care that’s thoughtful, collaborative, and truly tailored to who they are. I promise more time, more attention, and better results.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, from yourself or others, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout, often after trying traditional approaches that didn’t feel personal or effective enough. They’re looking for something deeper: care that’s thoughtful, collaborative, and truly tailored to who they are. I promise more time, more attention, and better results.
Dr. Zaidi is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with additional qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry. He completed his Psychiatric Training at MHC - New York Medical College and Training in Addiction Psychiatry at NSUH - New York University School of Medicine. He provides Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment at Operation PAR Detox Facility and Windmoor Hospital. He provided his psychiatric services as a Medical Director at Bay Pines VA Hospital, Boley Centers, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Pete General Hospital and North Side Hospital. Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Toni Hickey ARNP is a new addition to our team.
Dr. Zaidi is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with additional qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry. He completed his Psychiatric Training at MHC - New York Medical College and Training in Addiction Psychiatry at NSUH - New York University School of Medicine. He provides Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment at Operation PAR Detox Facility and Windmoor Hospital. He provided his psychiatric services as a Medical Director at Bay Pines VA Hospital, Boley Centers, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Pete General Hospital and North Side Hospital. Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Toni Hickey ARNP is a new addition to our team.
I am a board certified psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) trained to diagnose and prescribe medication for patients with mental health issues. Prior to becoming a Psychiatric APRN I was an Emergency Department RN, working in local ERs for 30+years. I have worked for Bardmoor ER & Morton Plant psychiatric ER & inpatient pediatric psychiatric unit, St. Petersburg General ER, & Northside Hospital & Heart Institute ER. I also have experience working with Veterans and worked at Bay Pines VA ER & inpatient psychiatric unit for 5 yrs. I am currently a Sexual Assault Examiner with The Suncoast Center S.A.V.E team.
I am a board certified psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) trained to diagnose and prescribe medication for patients with mental health issues. Prior to becoming a Psychiatric APRN I was an Emergency Department RN, working in local ERs for 30+years. I have worked for Bardmoor ER & Morton Plant psychiatric ER & inpatient pediatric psychiatric unit, St. Petersburg General ER, & Northside Hospital & Heart Institute ER. I also have experience working with Veterans and worked at Bay Pines VA ER & inpatient psychiatric unit for 5 yrs. I am currently a Sexual Assault Examiner with The Suncoast Center S.A.V.E team.
Dr. Zachary Zimko is a Licensed Osteopathic Physician in the state of Florida. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Delaware in 2012 with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Minors in Medical Humanities, Medical Diagnostics, and Biology. He graduated from Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated his Psychiatry Residency at Largo Medical Center in 2020 and was Chief Resident in his final year. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry through the AOA. He serves as Medical Director of PEMHS and is an Assistant Professor at USF Health, Morsani College of Medicine’s GME program.
Dr. Zachary Zimko is a Licensed Osteopathic Physician in the state of Florida. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Delaware in 2012 with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Minors in Medical Humanities, Medical Diagnostics, and Biology. He graduated from Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated his Psychiatry Residency at Largo Medical Center in 2020 and was Chief Resident in his final year. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry through the AOA. He serves as Medical Director of PEMHS and is an Assistant Professor at USF Health, Morsani College of Medicine’s GME program.
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I, personally know there is this stigma around mental health, why yet no one knows why. What I do know, sometimes we need help taking our lives back. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health disorders if not properly treated can result in adverse behaviors such as difficulty sleeping, unhealthy eating habits, negative coping skills and sometimes substance abuse. I’m here to help you with those problems, by treating from a holistic style we work on modification to behaviors, lifestyle changes, and possible medication management. The goal is to always become the best version of ourself.
I, personally know there is this stigma around mental health, why yet no one knows why. What I do know, sometimes we need help taking our lives back. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health disorders if not properly treated can result in adverse behaviors such as difficulty sleeping, unhealthy eating habits, negative coping skills and sometimes substance abuse. I’m here to help you with those problems, by treating from a holistic style we work on modification to behaviors, lifestyle changes, and possible medication management. The goal is to always become the best version of ourself.
Welcome! I am a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of adolescents and adults. I take a personalized approach to treatment, ensuring each individual receives the support they need.
Welcome! I am a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of adolescents and adults. I take a personalized approach to treatment, ensuring each individual receives the support they need.
You’re used to holding it all together, but lately something feels off. Your mood, energy, or anxiety has shifted, and despite seeking help, you still do not have clear answers. Maybe you have tried therapy, medication, or been told everything is normal, but nothing has fully worked. You want to understand what is really going on, especially with your hormones, and find a provider who will listen, connect the dots, and help you feel like yourself again.
You’re used to holding it all together, but lately something feels off. Your mood, energy, or anxiety has shifted, and despite seeking help, you still do not have clear answers. Maybe you have tried therapy, medication, or been told everything is normal, but nothing has fully worked. You want to understand what is really going on, especially with your hormones, and find a provider who will listen, connect the dots, and help you feel like yourself again.
I can help you with all your psychiatric medication needs for virtually any psychiatric condition. My services are 100% telepsychiatry only. I accept any patient ages 18-60 who lives in SC, NC or FL.
I can help you with all your psychiatric medication needs for virtually any psychiatric condition. My services are 100% telepsychiatry only. I accept any patient ages 18-60 who lives in SC, NC or FL.
Joanne B Harris
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
My guiding principle in psychiatric treatment is that you should be heard and respected as an individual. We'll work together to develop a strategy that's attainable and tailored made for you.
My guiding principle in psychiatric treatment is that you should be heard and respected as an individual. We'll work together to develop a strategy that's attainable and tailored made for you.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience supporting individuals on their mental wellness journey. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. My approach blends medication management with supportive therapy in a safe, empathetic space. I focus on building rapport, empowering clients through education, and tailoring treatment plans to meet unique goals.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience supporting individuals on their mental wellness journey. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. My approach blends medication management with supportive therapy in a safe, empathetic space. I focus on building rapport, empowering clients through education, and tailoring treatment plans to meet unique goals.
You look like you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted. Trauma may linger, anxiety may not quiet down, or postpartum changes may have left you feeling unlike yourself. I work with adults across Florida navigating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and perinatal mood challenges. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide trauma informed telehealth care with thoughtful evaluations and medication management. You deserve more than coping. You deserve clarity, stability, and peace.
You look like you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted. Trauma may linger, anxiety may not quiet down, or postpartum changes may have left you feeling unlike yourself. I work with adults across Florida navigating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and perinatal mood challenges. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide trauma informed telehealth care with thoughtful evaluations and medication management. You deserve more than coping. You deserve clarity, stability, and peace.
Stephanie Sweeny @ Women's MH Specialists
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I built Women’s Mental Health Specialists because I know what it feels like to be unheard, misdiagnosed, or stuck in a treatment that just isn’t working. Women’s mental health is complex, and too often, it’s treated with guesswork. I refuse to let that happen here. My mission is to get the diagnosis right, build a team that actually supports you, and create a plan that gets real results. Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, or the impact of hormonal shifts, I’m here to help you understand what’s happening, regain control, and move forward with confidence.
I built Women’s Mental Health Specialists because I know what it feels like to be unheard, misdiagnosed, or stuck in a treatment that just isn’t working. Women’s mental health is complex, and too often, it’s treated with guesswork. I refuse to let that happen here. My mission is to get the diagnosis right, build a team that actually supports you, and create a plan that gets real results. Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, or the impact of hormonal shifts, I’m here to help you understand what’s happening, regain control, and move forward with confidence.
Are you wondering what else you can do for your mental health? At Bloom Psychiatry And Wellness, we go above and beyond. We are attentive listeners and caring clinicians. You will have exclusive access to concierge psychiatric care: flexible, discreet, effective and simple-to-access tailored care from the comfort of your home.
Are you wondering what else you can do for your mental health? At Bloom Psychiatry And Wellness, we go above and beyond. We are attentive listeners and caring clinicians. You will have exclusive access to concierge psychiatric care: flexible, discreet, effective and simple-to-access tailored care from the comfort of your home.
Welcome! I am a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of adolescents and adults. I take a personalized approach to treatment, ensuring each individual receives the support they need.
Welcome! I am a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of adolescents and adults. I take a personalized approach to treatment, ensuring each individual receives the support they need.
As a PMHNP since 2017, I have enjoyed working with a wide range of patients and their families. Women’s mental health issues are close to my heart. But, most of all, I value creating effective therapeutic relationships to promote the best outcomes for my patients. I love to address every aspect of wellness that’s relevant and feels appropriate for my patient’s goals and values, including spiritual, nutritional, and relational wellness. I am happy to offer further discussion, exploration, resources, and referrals to address these holistic areas of wellness when the needs arise.
As a PMHNP since 2017, I have enjoyed working with a wide range of patients and their families. Women’s mental health issues are close to my heart. But, most of all, I value creating effective therapeutic relationships to promote the best outcomes for my patients. I love to address every aspect of wellness that’s relevant and feels appropriate for my patient’s goals and values, including spiritual, nutritional, and relational wellness. I am happy to offer further discussion, exploration, resources, and referrals to address these holistic areas of wellness when the needs arise.
I have been a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 30 years in a variety of settings including 10 years in the VA in a Dual Diagnosis program. No matter what role I am in, I bring my compassion for the human spirit, my commitment to helping people, acceptance of diversity, and my sense of humor. My treatment focus is utilization of therapy and medication management for persons with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, dual diagnosis, and addictions. I see us as a team, working together to explore challenges, and problem-solve for the future.
I have been a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 30 years in a variety of settings including 10 years in the VA in a Dual Diagnosis program. No matter what role I am in, I bring my compassion for the human spirit, my commitment to helping people, acceptance of diversity, and my sense of humor. My treatment focus is utilization of therapy and medication management for persons with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, dual diagnosis, and addictions. I see us as a team, working together to explore challenges, and problem-solve for the future.
I welcome children, adolescents, adults, and older adults from all walks of life who are seeking support for their mental and emotional well-being. My clients may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, grief, relationship challenges, caregiver burnout, behavioral concerns, or major life transitions. Others seek support during significant life changes such as becoming a parent, caring for a loved one, navigating fertility or IVF journeys, adjusting to pregnancy or postpartum life, or managing the challenges that come with aging. No matter where you are in your journey, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space.
I welcome children, adolescents, adults, and older adults from all walks of life who are seeking support for their mental and emotional well-being. My clients may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, grief, relationship challenges, caregiver burnout, behavioral concerns, or major life transitions. Others seek support during significant life changes such as becoming a parent, caring for a loved one, navigating fertility or IVF journeys, adjusting to pregnancy or postpartum life, or managing the challenges that come with aging. No matter where you are in your journey, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space.
My ideal client is high-functioning yet struggling internally with anxiety, mood changes, burnout, sleep issues, or difficulty focusing. They are often navigating life transitions or hormonal changes and want care that looks beyond a diagnosis. They value thoughtful, unrushed care that considers lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, stress, and overall health. Their goal is sustainable improvement—not quick fixes—through collaborative care that may include medication, supportive therapy, and practical tools. They want to feel understood, empowered, and supported in building long-term emotional wellness.
My ideal client is high-functioning yet struggling internally with anxiety, mood changes, burnout, sleep issues, or difficulty focusing. They are often navigating life transitions or hormonal changes and want care that looks beyond a diagnosis. They value thoughtful, unrushed care that considers lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, stress, and overall health. Their goal is sustainable improvement—not quick fixes—through collaborative care that may include medication, supportive therapy, and practical tools. They want to feel understood, empowered, and supported in building long-term emotional wellness.
My ideal clients are those who are experiencing hormone-related mood changes- PMDD, postpartum depression, perimenopause, or symptoms their doctors call "normal" but feel anything but. I also support children, teens, and adults (ages 10–65) with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. Many clients come to me after trying other approaches without lasting results. At Hive Mental Health & Wellness, we take a holistic view, connecting hormones, biology, and life experience, to build care that actually works. If you're ready to feel like yourself again, I'd love to connect.
My ideal clients are those who are experiencing hormone-related mood changes- PMDD, postpartum depression, perimenopause, or symptoms their doctors call "normal" but feel anything but. I also support children, teens, and adults (ages 10–65) with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. Many clients come to me after trying other approaches without lasting results. At Hive Mental Health & Wellness, we take a holistic view, connecting hormones, biology, and life experience, to build care that actually works. If you're ready to feel like yourself again, I'd love to connect.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.