Autism Psychiatrists in Riverview, FL
I’m Dr. Marie Dona, a triple board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in helping high-functioning adults, women, and mothers who feel overwhelmed despite appearing “put together” on the outside. Many of my patients are navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, depression, or major life transition related to career, relationships, pregnancy, or postpartum changes.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling on edge, struggling to focus, or holding yourself to very high standards while quietly feeling exhausted. I work with individuals who are used to pushing through but are ready for more clarity, balance, and support.
I’m Dr. Marie Dona, a triple board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in helping high-functioning adults, women, and mothers who feel overwhelmed despite appearing “put together” on the outside. Many of my patients are navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, depression, or major life transition related to career, relationships, pregnancy, or postpartum changes.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling on edge, struggling to focus, or holding yourself to very high standards while quietly feeling exhausted. I work with individuals who are used to pushing through but are ready for more clarity, balance, and support.
Dr. Briana Jones
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, PMHNP, APRN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal clients are children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, mood shifts, emotional outbursts, attention challenges, or life transitions. Parents may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Young adults may feel stuck or burned out. They want clarity, relief, and direction. Healing isn’t linear, and that’s okay. Together, we create a safe space to build stability, confidence, and hope — grounded in the truth that we were not given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
My ideal clients are children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, mood shifts, emotional outbursts, attention challenges, or life transitions. Parents may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Young adults may feel stuck or burned out. They want clarity, relief, and direction. Healing isn’t linear, and that’s okay. Together, we create a safe space to build stability, confidence, and hope — grounded in the truth that we were not given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I help children, adults, and professionals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, trauma, depression, and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance through compassionate, personalized care. With over 15 years of nursing experience, I provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that helps clients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can heal, build resilience, and feel more like themselves again.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I help children, adults, and professionals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, trauma, depression, and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance through compassionate, personalized care. With over 15 years of nursing experience, I provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that helps clients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can heal, build resilience, and feel more like themselves again.
Although I treat a range of mental illnesses, I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ptsd, adhd, personality disorders and adult autism evaluations.
Hi everyone! I am Dr. De Jesus Rivera, medical director at Self Improvement Psychiatry. I treat English and Spanish speaking teens and adults, 15 years or older. We specialize in top notch, personalized and timely psychiatric services through telemedicine. I work mainly with patients looking for both psychotherapy and medication management. I practice psychodynamic therapy, which aim is to find the root causes of the issues that you're presenting with. By bringing awareness of the causes, patients are able to process their feelings and find symptom relief.
Although I treat a range of mental illnesses, I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ptsd, adhd, personality disorders and adult autism evaluations.
Hi everyone! I am Dr. De Jesus Rivera, medical director at Self Improvement Psychiatry. I treat English and Spanish speaking teens and adults, 15 years or older. We specialize in top notch, personalized and timely psychiatric services through telemedicine. I work mainly with patients looking for both psychotherapy and medication management. I practice psychodynamic therapy, which aim is to find the root causes of the issues that you're presenting with. By bringing awareness of the causes, patients are able to process their feelings and find symptom relief.
As the founder of Embracing Life Wellness Center, my vision was to have a practice that offers only high-quality mental health treatment in a caring and compassionate environment, setting the standard of what patients should expect from their mental health care provider. I am proud to say we have done just that at Embracing Life Wellness Center, while empowering our patients to embrace their lives to the fullest. We are passionate about mental wellness and we will continue to strive on the path towards excellence, only offering the best mental health treatment for our patients and our community.
As the founder of Embracing Life Wellness Center, my vision was to have a practice that offers only high-quality mental health treatment in a caring and compassionate environment, setting the standard of what patients should expect from their mental health care provider. I am proud to say we have done just that at Embracing Life Wellness Center, while empowering our patients to embrace their lives to the fullest. We are passionate about mental wellness and we will continue to strive on the path towards excellence, only offering the best mental health treatment for our patients and our community.
"Your privacy is our priority" at Holistic Medical Care Clinic Psychiatry. I endeavour to help my clients manage their stressors, mood or anxiety disorders, or lack of focus/attention through medication management. I evaluate each patient holistically with an agreed upon treatment care at the end of the session. I prescribe appropriate medication or supplements based on patient's preference and depth of disorder.
"Your privacy is our priority" at Holistic Medical Care Clinic Psychiatry. I endeavour to help my clients manage their stressors, mood or anxiety disorders, or lack of focus/attention through medication management. I evaluate each patient holistically with an agreed upon treatment care at the end of the session. I prescribe appropriate medication or supplements based on patient's preference and depth of disorder.
I specialize in providing diagnostic mental health evaluations and medication management for patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral disorders in adults, children, adolescents and veterans. Through my previous work in internal medicine, I have worked with and provided compassionate care to chronically ill patients with complex conditions. Behavioral health problems often occur with other medical conditions, and I am especially sensitive to patients’ needs for mental health support when combined with other illnesses. I oversee Ketamine assisted therapy and TMS treatments, to include our newest addition, ExoMind.
I specialize in providing diagnostic mental health evaluations and medication management for patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral disorders in adults, children, adolescents and veterans. Through my previous work in internal medicine, I have worked with and provided compassionate care to chronically ill patients with complex conditions. Behavioral health problems often occur with other medical conditions, and I am especially sensitive to patients’ needs for mental health support when combined with other illnesses. I oversee Ketamine assisted therapy and TMS treatments, to include our newest addition, ExoMind.
Mental Health Management Group, led by Dr. Troy Noonan, provides thoughtful, patient-centered care for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and more. If you have tried treatment before and still do not feel like yourself, there are additional options.
For adults, we offer ExoMind neuromodulation, ketamine-based therapies, and NeuroStar TMS in a safe, comfortable, supportive setting.
Dr. Noonan focuses on patients under 55. Adults over 55 are often seen sooner by our experienced clinicians.
We will help you match with the right clinician and determine the next step.
Mental Health Management Group, led by Dr. Troy Noonan, provides thoughtful, patient-centered care for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and more. If you have tried treatment before and still do not feel like yourself, there are additional options.
For adults, we offer ExoMind neuromodulation, ketamine-based therapies, and NeuroStar TMS in a safe, comfortable, supportive setting.
Dr. Noonan focuses on patients under 55. Adults over 55 are often seen sooner by our experienced clinicians.
We will help you match with the right clinician and determine the next step.
Empowering your mental wellness through compassionate, culturally responsive care—wherever you are.
Feeling anxious, unfocused, or weighed down by stress? You’re not alone. As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, culturally responsive telehealth care for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders. My approach blends evidence-based medication management and supportive therapy to help you regain balance, improve focus, and restore emotional well-being. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your goals and empowers you to feel more in
Empowering your mental wellness through compassionate, culturally responsive care—wherever you are.
Feeling anxious, unfocused, or weighed down by stress? You’re not alone. As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, culturally responsive telehealth care for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and mood disorders. My approach blends evidence-based medication management and supportive therapy to help you regain balance, improve focus, and restore emotional well-being. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your goals and empowers you to feel more in
Hi, I’m Rachel Houston, a dual board-certified nurse practitioner - FNP-C and PMHNP-BC with 10+ years in acute and outpatient care. I provide compassionate, patient-centered care for children, teens, adults, and older adults, offering medication management and therapy. I create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel heard and empowered, and I collaborate to develop personalized treatment plans. My goal is to support your mental health, build on your strengths, and help you achieve balance, resilience, and well-being.
Hi, I’m Rachel Houston, a dual board-certified nurse practitioner - FNP-C and PMHNP-BC with 10+ years in acute and outpatient care. I provide compassionate, patient-centered care for children, teens, adults, and older adults, offering medication management and therapy. I create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel heard and empowered, and I collaborate to develop personalized treatment plans. My goal is to support your mental health, build on your strengths, and help you achieve balance, resilience, and well-being.
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I treat all ages for anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders.
I treat every patient with kindness, respect, and compassion—values central to my practice. With extensive experience treating autism in all ages, I provide care in a non-judgmental space. You may be surprised at how quickly you feel comfortable sharing with me. Together, we can work toward your well-being.
I treat all ages for anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders.
I treat every patient with kindness, respect, and compassion—values central to my practice. With extensive experience treating autism in all ages, I provide care in a non-judgmental space. You may be surprised at how quickly you feel comfortable sharing with me. Together, we can work toward your well-being.
I work with individuals throughout the lifespan who are facing various mental health challenges, including:
ADD/ ADHD,
Mood symptoms: depression, irritability, low motivation
Anxiety and panic, including social anxiety and excessive worry
Stress after major life changes
Difficult to manage emotional reactivity
Difficulty concentrating, sleep issues, and fatigue
Medication-related concerns: side effects and adherence
Interpersonal or occupational impairments
supportive guidance throughout treatment with a focus on holistic care
I work with individuals throughout the lifespan who are facing various mental health challenges, including:
ADD/ ADHD,
Mood symptoms: depression, irritability, low motivation
Anxiety and panic, including social anxiety and excessive worry
Stress after major life changes
Difficult to manage emotional reactivity
Difficulty concentrating, sleep issues, and fatigue
Medication-related concerns: side effects and adherence
Interpersonal or occupational impairments
supportive guidance throughout treatment with a focus on holistic care
I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals.
I utilize many therapeutic techniques, helping you to challenge negative thought patterns, develop insight and awareness, examine your interpersonal relationships, and foster curiosity and acceptance of who you are and what you want. I incorporate mindfulness and tailor treatment plans for your unique needs to optimize your mental health and wellness.
I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals.
I utilize many therapeutic techniques, helping you to challenge negative thought patterns, develop insight and awareness, examine your interpersonal relationships, and foster curiosity and acceptance of who you are and what you want. I incorporate mindfulness and tailor treatment plans for your unique needs to optimize your mental health and wellness.
I’m Bertine Luzincourt, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner serving Palm Beach County, Florida, with over 16 years of healthcare experience across progressive care, substance use treatment, and geriatric care. I provide personalized outpatient mental health care for clients of all ages, including psychotherapy, lifestyle recommendations, and thoughtful medication management. My approach is holistic and evidence-based, emphasizing comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans designed to support long-term stability, resilience, and overall well-being.
I’m Bertine Luzincourt, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner serving Palm Beach County, Florida, with over 16 years of healthcare experience across progressive care, substance use treatment, and geriatric care. I provide personalized outpatient mental health care for clients of all ages, including psychotherapy, lifestyle recommendations, and thoughtful medication management. My approach is holistic and evidence-based, emphasizing comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans designed to support long-term stability, resilience, and overall well-being.
I specialize in neurodivergence and complex mental health presentations, including high-masking autism and ADHD, mood disorders, chronic illness, trauma, BPD, and more.
As a neurodivergent individual myself, I understand how confusing and exhausting it is to seem “fine” on the outside while feeling alienated and overwhelmed internally. Understanding myself through a neurodivergent lens changed everything for me. I bring this lens into my work through lived experience, clinical training, and genuine passion for what I do.
I specialize in neurodivergence and complex mental health presentations, including high-masking autism and ADHD, mood disorders, chronic illness, trauma, BPD, and more.
As a neurodivergent individual myself, I understand how confusing and exhausting it is to seem “fine” on the outside while feeling alienated and overwhelmed internally. Understanding myself through a neurodivergent lens changed everything for me. I bring this lens into my work through lived experience, clinical training, and genuine passion for what I do.
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.
Tai has a clinical focus in childhood neurological disorders, with particular interest in Autism.
Dr. Sidra Tai is a child neurologist. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Dow University of Health Sciences and completed residency training in child neurology at University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston.
Tai has a clinical focus in childhood neurological disorders, with particular interest in Autism.
Dr. Sidra Tai is a child neurologist. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Dow University of Health Sciences and completed residency training in child neurology at University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston.
There is no greater feeling in life, than the relief of being listened and understood. We do not take insurance, it is a private practice in which the care is completely directed towards the patient's need. Book online https://square.site/book/452HC6CB74ADX/child-and-adolescent-tampa-bay-psychiatry-hyde-park-fl
There is no greater feeling in life, than the relief of being listened and understood. We do not take insurance, it is a private practice in which the care is completely directed towards the patient's need. Book online https://square.site/book/452HC6CB74ADX/child-and-adolescent-tampa-bay-psychiatry-hyde-park-fl
Dr. John Young is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in patient care. Raised in the Pittsburgh area, he earned his BA from Washington and Jefferson College before completing his medical school education and psychiatry residency at West Virginia University (WVU). After finishing his residency, he received a faculty appointment at WVU, where he played a pivotal role in training and supervising medical students and psychiatry residents, ultimately earning the title of Associate Professor.
Dr. John Young is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in patient care. Raised in the Pittsburgh area, he earned his BA from Washington and Jefferson College before completing his medical school education and psychiatry residency at West Virginia University (WVU). After finishing his residency, he received a faculty appointment at WVU, where he played a pivotal role in training and supervising medical students and psychiatry residents, ultimately earning the title of Associate Professor.
He has worked with patients of all ages as well as in specialized clinics for autism, mood disorders, and ADHD
Muhammad Ali is child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who has trained and worked in a variety of clinical settings. He is fully trained in both Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
He has worked with patients of all ages as well as in specialized clinics for autism, mood disorders, and ADHD
Muhammad Ali is child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who has trained and worked in a variety of clinical settings. He is fully trained in both Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.