Transgender Psychiatrists in New Port Richey, FL
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have expertise in medication management and specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. I provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and individualized psychiatric and talk therapy care to teens and adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and issues. I believe that the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause conflicts in our lives can be identified and processed using a variety of techniques and methods. Some personal information about me: I am a native New Yorker. I grew up in Brooklyn. I am a husband and father.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have expertise in medication management and specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. I provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and individualized psychiatric and talk therapy care to teens and adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and issues. I believe that the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause conflicts in our lives can be identified and processed using a variety of techniques and methods. Some personal information about me: I am a native New Yorker. I grew up in Brooklyn. I am a husband and father.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Dr. Leathers has the experience, insight and personal interest to help treat mental illness within the community. He is a support to help improve the lives of patients who want to improve their lives and to grow from their current mental health hardships. He listens well to help understand what the patient is requesting. He has the knowledge to help educate and inform the patient of their treatment options, and he is able to help the patient develop an informed decision for an appropriate treatment plan.Dr. Leathers has the experience, insight and personal interest to help treat mental illness within the community. He is a support t
Dr. Leathers has the experience, insight and personal interest to help treat mental illness within the community. He is a support to help improve the lives of patients who want to improve their lives and to grow from their current mental health hardships. He listens well to help understand what the patient is requesting. He has the knowledge to help educate and inform the patient of their treatment options, and he is able to help the patient develop an informed decision for an appropriate treatment plan.Dr. Leathers has the experience, insight and personal interest to help treat mental illness within the community. He is a support t
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Hello and welcome! I'm a PMHNP with over 10 years of experience in the psych field. My ideal patients are people are tired of pretending like everything is great when it's not. Maybe your depression is keeping you from enjoying your hobbies. Maybe your anxiety causes panic attacks every time you want to go out and have fun with your friends. Maybe you're on the verge of losing your job because you can't seem to get your time management under control or meet important deadlines. Or maybe you're just tired of keeping the mask on. If you feel like any of this applies to you, you've come to the right place.
Hello and welcome! I'm a PMHNP with over 10 years of experience in the psych field. My ideal patients are people are tired of pretending like everything is great when it's not. Maybe your depression is keeping you from enjoying your hobbies. Maybe your anxiety causes panic attacks every time you want to go out and have fun with your friends. Maybe you're on the verge of losing your job because you can't seem to get your time management under control or meet important deadlines. Or maybe you're just tired of keeping the mask on. If you feel like any of this applies to you, you've come to the right place.
Our ideal clients are children (6+), teens, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or sleep issues. Stressed professionals facing executive burnout, parents navigating school challenges with their kids, and elders looking for mood support come to us for attentive care. They want a clear path forward, not a rigid template. At Mindgrove Health, we truly listen to understand your unique story. We help you move forward by blending 18 years of clinical expertise with evidence-based treatments, identifying root lifestyle and biological factors to bring lasting relief.
Our ideal clients are children (6+), teens, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or sleep issues. Stressed professionals facing executive burnout, parents navigating school challenges with their kids, and elders looking for mood support come to us for attentive care. They want a clear path forward, not a rigid template. At Mindgrove Health, we truly listen to understand your unique story. We help you move forward by blending 18 years of clinical expertise with evidence-based treatments, identifying root lifestyle and biological factors to bring lasting relief.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unfocused? I specialize in helping teens and adults (16+) overcome life’s mental health challenges with tailored psychiatric care. Together, we’ll find strategies and solutions that fit your unique needs.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or unfocused? I specialize in helping teens and adults (16+) overcome life’s mental health challenges with tailored psychiatric care. Together, we’ll find strategies and solutions that fit your unique needs.
Ingrid Suazo is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has an extensive 10-year involvement working with severely mentally ill individuals. Her great passion is bringing out the fullest potential, and guiding healing to clients across the life span.
Ingrid Suazo is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has an extensive 10-year involvement working with severely mentally ill individuals. Her great passion is bringing out the fullest potential, and guiding healing to clients across the life span.
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.
I don’t want to see anyone who needs this service to be denied because of cost. I provide an initial one hour assessment followed by a briefer medication check every 3 to 6 months, depending on your need. I am also available within hours by text for any questions.
I also recommend wholistic remedies. I especially want to serve the uninsured or unemployed.
I also provide psychotherapy/life-coaching for anxiety, grief, depression or any other issue which keeps you from enjoying your life.
I don’t want to see anyone who needs this service to be denied because of cost. I provide an initial one hour assessment followed by a briefer medication check every 3 to 6 months, depending on your need. I am also available within hours by text for any questions.
I also recommend wholistic remedies. I especially want to serve the uninsured or unemployed.
I also provide psychotherapy/life-coaching for anxiety, grief, depression or any other issue which keeps you from enjoying your life.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. We treat depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable out-of-pocket visit rates. Accepting many insurance plans.
Accepting new patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management. We treat depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable out-of-pocket visit rates. Accepting many insurance plans.
I am a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) located in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. I attended the University of Miami and the University of California Irvine. My goal is to provide patients with a convenient, safe, and stigma free environment for psychiatric treatment. I offer treatment for a variety of psychiatric disorders including depression/anxiety, treatment resistant depression, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance use disorder.
I am a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) located in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. I attended the University of Miami and the University of California Irvine. My goal is to provide patients with a convenient, safe, and stigma free environment for psychiatric treatment. I offer treatment for a variety of psychiatric disorders including depression/anxiety, treatment resistant depression, insomnia, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance use disorder.
Lena is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is licensed in California and Florida. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric disorders including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, Sleeping Disorders, and Substance Abuse. She specializes in treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, panic attacks, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health care. Her other skills Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Ketamine infusions, specialty vitamin infusions, and aesthetics.
Lena is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is licensed in California and Florida. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric disorders including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, Sleeping Disorders, and Substance Abuse. She specializes in treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, panic attacks, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health care. Her other skills Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Ketamine infusions, specialty vitamin infusions, and aesthetics.
I chose to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I am passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life. Mental health challenges can significantly affect every aspect of a person’s well-being, relationships, and daily functioning, and I believe compassionate, patient-centered care can make a meaningful difference.
I chose to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I am passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life. Mental health challenges can significantly affect every aspect of a person’s well-being, relationships, and daily functioning, and I believe compassionate, patient-centered care can make a meaningful difference.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, trauma, ADHD, or other mental health concerns, seeking help can be difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or even hesitant about starting treatment. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free environment where you can be open and honest about what you're experiencing. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that mental health care begins with one simple thing: feeling heard, understood, and respected.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, trauma, ADHD, or other mental health concerns, seeking help can be difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or even hesitant about starting treatment. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free environment where you can be open and honest about what you're experiencing. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that mental health care begins with one simple thing: feeling heard, understood, and respected.
Mind & Body Wellness is a premier Mental Health Practice headquartered in Rockingham, North Carolina. Serving all of North Carolina and Florida. We also offer telemedicine in the state of Florida. All appointments are held virtually and our focus is on your journey in building and managing a healthier you. As a dual Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health and Primary Care I am compassionate about the individual needs of each patient and together we will design a customized and comprehensive care plan for your continued care.
Mind & Body Wellness is a premier Mental Health Practice headquartered in Rockingham, North Carolina. Serving all of North Carolina and Florida. We also offer telemedicine in the state of Florida. All appointments are held virtually and our focus is on your journey in building and managing a healthier you. As a dual Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health and Primary Care I am compassionate about the individual needs of each patient and together we will design a customized and comprehensive care plan for your continued care.
Most of my clients have come to me as adults wondering whether they could possibly have undiagnosed ADHD or needing treatment. Many of them had been misdiagnosed in the past with depression, anxiety, or even bipolar disorder, but these never seemed quite right or the treatments never helped. Many have noticed that the strategies that previously worked for them at one time are no longer doing enough to manage all their overflowing responsibilities effectively and they are overwhelmed and burnt out. Some of my other clients come to me with concerns about managing mental health in the setting of pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
Most of my clients have come to me as adults wondering whether they could possibly have undiagnosed ADHD or needing treatment. Many of them had been misdiagnosed in the past with depression, anxiety, or even bipolar disorder, but these never seemed quite right or the treatments never helped. Many have noticed that the strategies that previously worked for them at one time are no longer doing enough to manage all their overflowing responsibilities effectively and they are overwhelmed and burnt out. Some of my other clients come to me with concerns about managing mental health in the setting of pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, sleep concerns, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Many come to me because their current treatment is not working well, they want a fresh evaluation, or they are ready for a more thoughtful medication plan. My approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you better understand your symptoms, treatment options, and next steps.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, sleep concerns, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Many come to me because their current treatment is not working well, they want a fresh evaluation, or they are ready for a more thoughtful medication plan. My approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you better understand your symptoms, treatment options, and next steps.
Mutinta Yvonne Tembo at Awesome Minds Psychiatric
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN, BSN
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Finding real relief shouldn't mean settling for a rushed 10-minute check-in or feeling like your care is being managed from a generic checklist. Whether you are reaching out to a psychiatric provider for the very first time, wondering if what you’re experiencing is ADHD, anxiety, or burnout or you've spent years cycling through medications that never quite worked, you don't have to navigate this alone.
I am a board-certified PMHNPr and the founder of Awesome Minds Psychiatric. My practice is built around one clear goal: figuring out what is actually happening beneath the surface. I offer both Medication management + therapy.
Finding real relief shouldn't mean settling for a rushed 10-minute check-in or feeling like your care is being managed from a generic checklist. Whether you are reaching out to a psychiatric provider for the very first time, wondering if what you’re experiencing is ADHD, anxiety, or burnout or you've spent years cycling through medications that never quite worked, you don't have to navigate this alone.
I am a board-certified PMHNPr and the founder of Awesome Minds Psychiatric. My practice is built around one clear goal: figuring out what is actually happening beneath the surface. I offer both Medication management + therapy.
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, substance use concerns, ADHD, or any other mental health concerns that want relief. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated. I help clients move forward through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, thoughtful medication management, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to their symptoms, goals, and preferences.
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, substance use concerns, ADHD, or any other mental health concerns that want relief. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated. I help clients move forward through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, thoughtful medication management, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to their symptoms, goals, and preferences.
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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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.