Chronic Pain Psychiatrists in Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. I offer Medication Management & Counseling/Supportive Psychotherapy online via Telepsychiatry Services throughout Florida, Massachusetts & Arizona. I am an experienced Independently licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Military Service Member. I provide care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 7 and above. I accept most insurance plans including United, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna and Florida Blue. I also accept cash pay clients without insurance.
Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. I offer Medication Management & Counseling/Supportive Psychotherapy online via Telepsychiatry Services throughout Florida, Massachusetts & Arizona. I am an experienced Independently licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Military Service Member. I provide care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 7 and above. I accept most insurance plans including United, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna and Florida Blue. I also accept cash pay clients without insurance.
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..
Isaiah Kafka is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner originally from Lincoln, Maine, and earned his Master’s degree in Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing from Chamberlain University. Now based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Isaiah enjoys the vibrant coastal city, with its beautiful waterfront views and sunny weather. Isaiah has clinical experience in acute care settings, where he has specialized in team leadership, working with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, and delivering trauma-informed care.
Isaiah Kafka is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner originally from Lincoln, Maine, and earned his Master’s degree in Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing from Chamberlain University. Now based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Isaiah enjoys the vibrant coastal city, with its beautiful waterfront views and sunny weather. Isaiah has clinical experience in acute care settings, where he has specialized in team leadership, working with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, and delivering trauma-informed care.
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.
Looking for psychiatric care that truly listens, is collaborative, and does feel rushed? You’re in the right place. Hello, I’m Ivette, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2019, I’ve been helping adults navigate real-life challenges with care that’s personalized, compassionate, and grounded in understanding. My goal isn’t just to prescribe medication- it’s to make sure you feel heard and supported throughout your mental health journey.
Looking for psychiatric care that truly listens, is collaborative, and does feel rushed? You’re in the right place. Hello, I’m Ivette, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2019, I’ve been helping adults navigate real-life challenges with care that’s personalized, compassionate, and grounded in understanding. My goal isn’t just to prescribe medication- it’s to make sure you feel heard and supported throughout your mental health journey.
Donna K Dempsey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS APRN, PMHCNS
4 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Donna Dempsey MS APRN, with Insightful Care Psychiatry, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating adults at all levels of care. I graduated from Ohio State University with a Master's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing and started my career as Head Nurse of Adult Psychiatry at Cleveland Clinic. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and have worked in private practice gaining extensive experience in the treatment of a wide variety of mental health disorders, particularly anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Donna Dempsey MS APRN, with Insightful Care Psychiatry, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating adults at all levels of care. I graduated from Ohio State University with a Master's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing and started my career as Head Nurse of Adult Psychiatry at Cleveland Clinic. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and have worked in private practice gaining extensive experience in the treatment of a wide variety of mental health disorders, particularly anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Educated and trained from Harvard, Columbia, and Cornell, my aim is to provide the most professional and respectful treatment for my patients in the Tampa Bay Area. Both medication management and psychotherapy are available in one place. The scope of psychiatric conditions are covered including depression, anxiety, trauma- related conditions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thank you for your interest.
Educated and trained from Harvard, Columbia, and Cornell, my aim is to provide the most professional and respectful treatment for my patients in the Tampa Bay Area. Both medication management and psychotherapy are available in one place. The scope of psychiatric conditions are covered including depression, anxiety, trauma- related conditions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thank you for your interest.
As a Physician Assistant at Bionic Bloom Wellness Collective, I bring a compassionate and integrative approach to mental health care, combining evidence-based medical practices with the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. With a background in primary care and advanced training in psychedelic medicine, I work collaboratively with clients to create individualized treatment plans that honor both scientific rigor and the deeply personal nature of healing.
Guided by Bionic Bloom's core principles of Validate, Accept, Nurture, I prioritize building trust and safety within every therapeutic relationship.
As a Physician Assistant at Bionic Bloom Wellness Collective, I bring a compassionate and integrative approach to mental health care, combining evidence-based medical practices with the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. With a background in primary care and advanced training in psychedelic medicine, I work collaboratively with clients to create individualized treatment plans that honor both scientific rigor and the deeply personal nature of healing.
Guided by Bionic Bloom's core principles of Validate, Accept, Nurture, I prioritize building trust and safety within every therapeutic relationship.
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
I bring a unique personal and professional background that allows me to deeply understand and relate to your struggles—helping you navigate and overcome them.
With extensive training, experience, and a profound understanding of mental health, I am dedicated to empowering individuals through education and guidance. As an expert in integrative psychiatry, I take a holistic approach, blending psychoeducation, evidence-based therapies, and—when necessary—medication management to create tailored solutions for each client.
I bring a unique personal and professional background that allows me to deeply understand and relate to your struggles—helping you navigate and overcome them.
With extensive training, experience, and a profound understanding of mental health, I am dedicated to empowering individuals through education and guidance. As an expert in integrative psychiatry, I take a holistic approach, blending psychoeducation, evidence-based therapies, and—when necessary—medication management to create tailored solutions for each client.
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.
I am inspired to be one of the best psychiatric providers, driven by a deep determination to understand and treat the complexities of mental illness.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 11 yrs experience focused on anxiety and stress management. I offer individual therapy and medication support using evidence-based care tailored to you. Together we’ll build practical coping skills and insight so you can manage life’s ups and downs with more peace and confidence.
I am inspired to be one of the best psychiatric providers, driven by a deep determination to understand and treat the complexities of mental illness.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 11 yrs experience focused on anxiety and stress management. I offer individual therapy and medication support using evidence-based care tailored to you. Together we’ll build practical coping skills and insight so you can manage life’s ups and downs with more peace and confidence.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
You’re juggling daily stress, anxiety, mood swings, or the frustration of not feeling like your best self. Maybe depression keeps you in a fog, or ADHD makes focus feel impossible. You want relief, clarity, and a plan that actually fits your life. You want someone who hears you, your story, your culture, your goals, and helps you move toward feeling more steady, understood, and hopeful again. You don’t have to navigate this alone
You’re juggling daily stress, anxiety, mood swings, or the frustration of not feeling like your best self. Maybe depression keeps you in a fog, or ADHD makes focus feel impossible. You want relief, clarity, and a plan that actually fits your life. You want someone who hears you, your story, your culture, your goals, and helps you move toward feeling more steady, understood, and hopeful again. You don’t have to navigate this alone
Our core purpose is to ease the pain of individuals and families by restoring hope, health, spirituality and relationships.
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.
Our core purpose is to ease the pain of individuals and families by restoring hope, health, spirituality and relationships.
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.
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I adopt an open-minded, solution-focused approach in my practice, prioritizing the individual needs of my clients. This holistic perspective enables me to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships and support my clients in their journeys toward improved mental well-being.
I adopt an open-minded, solution-focused approach in my practice, prioritizing the individual needs of my clients. This holistic perspective enables me to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships and support my clients in their journeys toward improved mental well-being.
By addressing illness or unrelieved stressors comprehensively, we can work towards a treatment plan that does not merely provide a "bandaid," but rather integrates root-cause interventions to provide long term, effective relief and symptom management.
Do you find yourself struggling to get through each day? Like you keep hitting a wall—or that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get unstuck? Unrelieved mental and emotional distress makes our worlds small, and can propel us into isolation. To struggle is to be human, but it is possible to find balance and joy. My own journey in healthcare began as an ICU nurse in 2013, and those years taught me the profound connection between the mind and body, and the importance of addressing both to achieve true healing. I am here to walk with you in navigating the complexities of mental health through an individualized and holistic lens.
By addressing illness or unrelieved stressors comprehensively, we can work towards a treatment plan that does not merely provide a "bandaid," but rather integrates root-cause interventions to provide long term, effective relief and symptom management.
Do you find yourself struggling to get through each day? Like you keep hitting a wall—or that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get unstuck? Unrelieved mental and emotional distress makes our worlds small, and can propel us into isolation. To struggle is to be human, but it is possible to find balance and joy. My own journey in healthcare began as an ICU nurse in 2013, and those years taught me the profound connection between the mind and body, and the importance of addressing both to achieve true healing. I am here to walk with you in navigating the complexities of mental health through an individualized and holistic lens.
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.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Eloy Franco, MD and I am a board certified psychiatrist with 16 years of experience in treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. I completed my training at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, and then moved to Tampa in 2010. I enjoy caring for patients of all walks of life in a way that is warm, empathic, inquisitive and empowering! If you would like to join my diverse group of patients, please feel free to give us a call. You can find more information about my practice and myself at my website: dreloyfranco.com I look forward to helping and knowing you! Se Habla Español.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Eloy Franco, MD and I am a board certified psychiatrist with 16 years of experience in treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. I completed my training at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, and then moved to Tampa in 2010. I enjoy caring for patients of all walks of life in a way that is warm, empathic, inquisitive and empowering! If you would like to join my diverse group of patients, please feel free to give us a call. You can find more information about my practice and myself at my website: dreloyfranco.com I look forward to helping and knowing you! Se Habla Español.
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FAQ - Chronic Pain Psychiatrists
How does chronic pain affect mental health?
Living with chronic pain—whether due to an injury, illness, or another condition—can be an emotionally and physically debilitating experience. In addition to persistent discomfort, individuals with chronic pain often face disruptions to their routines, limitations in physical functioning, loss of independence, and challenges maintaining work or social relationships. These stressors can lead to or worsen symptoms of a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Because chronic pain affects both the body and the mind, many individuals benefit from not only medical treatment for their pain but also psychiatric care to support their mental and emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists treat chronic pain?
Psychiatrists who specialize in chronic pain understand how chronic pain can impact mood, sleep, motivation, and quality of life. They often use a combination of medication and psychotherapy to help clients manage the emotional aspects of chronic pain. This may include prescribing antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or other medication types that can also assist with sleep or pain modulation. In therapy sessions, psychiatrists may use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns related to pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients cope with symptoms, and mindfulness-related techniques to help clients manage stress and improve resilience. Psychiatrists may also work collaboratively with pain specialists, primary care providers, and physical therapists to help ensure a client's care is coordinated across their different treating professionals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in chronic pain?
Psychology Today's online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who have experience working with individuals managing chronic pain. The platform offers filters to narrow results based on areas of specialty—such as chronic pain and/or chronic illness—as well as details about therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, language preferences, and session fees. Reviewing these profiles can help individuals and families find the right mental health provider for their needs, whether seeking short-term support or ongoing care for chronic pain.


