Substance Use Psychiatrists in Sanford, FL
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician with added qualification in child and adolescent psychiatry. With over 17 years of experience as a clinician and educator, with specialties in Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Detox, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) , Pain Management, Military Mental Health, and Harm Reduction. My overall mission is to help clients regain control of their life, and in that way, they can live to the fullest with their loved ones.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician with added qualification in child and adolescent psychiatry. With over 17 years of experience as a clinician and educator, with specialties in Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Detox, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) , Pain Management, Military Mental Health, and Harm Reduction. My overall mission is to help clients regain control of their life, and in that way, they can live to the fullest with their loved ones.
I have seen how mental health conditions often intersect with physical health issues, substance use disorders, and social determinants of health, which has driven me to pursue a holistic, integrative approach to care.
Ideal client is an individual open to engaging with the therapeutic process, presenting with specific needs, challenges and goals. They want to lead a life that feels more fulfilling and less dominated by their mental health struggles. Their ultimate desire is not just symptom relief, but the ability to fully participate in life without being overwhelmed.
I have seen how mental health conditions often intersect with physical health issues, substance use disorders, and social determinants of health, which has driven me to pursue a holistic, integrative approach to care.
Ideal client is an individual open to engaging with the therapeutic process, presenting with specific needs, challenges and goals. They want to lead a life that feels more fulfilling and less dominated by their mental health struggles. Their ultimate desire is not just symptom relief, but the ability to fully participate in life without being overwhelmed.
Hello, my name is Bridgette Agee, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Florida, working with adolescents and adults for medication management via telehealth. My approach to medication management is patient-centered and evidence-based. I encourage each client to have a voice in medication management as long as it's safe and appropriate for them. My focus areas are adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, psychosis, PTSD, and sleep disorders. My communication style is transparent, I am attentive, calm, and personable. I am easy to talk to and non-judgmental.
Hello, my name is Bridgette Agee, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Florida, working with adolescents and adults for medication management via telehealth. My approach to medication management is patient-centered and evidence-based. I encourage each client to have a voice in medication management as long as it's safe and appropriate for them. My focus areas are adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, psychosis, PTSD, and sleep disorders. My communication style is transparent, I am attentive, calm, and personable. I am easy to talk to and non-judgmental.
Call Us Today! We accept New patients, Children 12 and up!, Adults in Office and Telemedicine! No wait time! specialize in the treatment of all types of trauma (recent, longterm, childhood, etc.) and its resulting symptoms. Conditions such as anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, sudden anger and poor relationships often stem from trauma. I offer the following services in my practice: Therapy for Depression and Anxiety •Trauma •Adult ADHD •PTSD •Family Counseling •Parenting Support •Grief Counseling •Work and Career issues •Stress Management •Transitional •Conflict Resolution •Marriage Therapy.
Call Us Today! We accept New patients, Children 12 and up!, Adults in Office and Telemedicine! No wait time! specialize in the treatment of all types of trauma (recent, longterm, childhood, etc.) and its resulting symptoms. Conditions such as anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, sudden anger and poor relationships often stem from trauma. I offer the following services in my practice: Therapy for Depression and Anxiety •Trauma •Adult ADHD •PTSD •Family Counseling •Parenting Support •Grief Counseling •Work and Career issues •Stress Management •Transitional •Conflict Resolution •Marriage Therapy.
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Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or attention issues get in the way of your daily functioning or relationships. My goal is to offer thoughtful, personalized telepsychiatric care that meets you where you are—literally and emotionally. I specialize in supporting patients of all ages navigating mood, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and psychosis. Our virtual model offers flexibility without sacrificing warmth, expertise, or connection.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or attention issues get in the way of your daily functioning or relationships. My goal is to offer thoughtful, personalized telepsychiatric care that meets you where you are—literally and emotionally. I specialize in supporting patients of all ages navigating mood, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and psychosis. Our virtual model offers flexibility without sacrificing warmth, expertise, or connection.
Adolescents that are facing substance use, mental health, and behavioral health challenges that desire to live a healthier life.
I focus on psychiatric wellness including evaluations with medication management services.
Adolescents that are facing substance use, mental health, and behavioral health challenges that desire to live a healthier life.
I focus on psychiatric wellness including evaluations with medication management services.
You deserve to be heard, not rushed.
If you've felt hurried through an appointment, given a prescription without real conversation, or sent out the door with unanswered questions, you're not alone.
We do things differently. We KNOW proper mental health care doesn't happen in fifteen minutes. Our patients are people who are ready to slow down, dig deeper, and look for what's really going on.
You deserve to be heard, not rushed.
If you've felt hurried through an appointment, given a prescription without real conversation, or sent out the door with unanswered questions, you're not alone.
We do things differently. We KNOW proper mental health care doesn't happen in fifteen minutes. Our patients are people who are ready to slow down, dig deeper, and look for what's really going on.
Adolescents struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, and behavioral issues need understanding, structure, and expert care to regain stability and confidence.
I specialize in adolescent psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, and mental health care, providing comprehensive, evidence-based support tailored to each individual. Through therapy, medication management, and holistic approaches, I help teens build resilience and achieve long-term well-being.
Adolescents struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, and behavioral issues need understanding, structure, and expert care to regain stability and confidence.
I specialize in adolescent psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, and mental health care, providing comprehensive, evidence-based support tailored to each individual. Through therapy, medication management, and holistic approaches, I help teens build resilience and achieve long-term well-being.
A committed psychiatric group that provides the highest quality of care to individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families.
Spark Wellness Group works to provide compassionate and personalized care for all of our patients. We conduct psychiatric evaluations and offer medication management services for children, adolescents, and adult patients.
A committed psychiatric group that provides the highest quality of care to individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families.
Spark Wellness Group works to provide compassionate and personalized care for all of our patients. We conduct psychiatric evaluations and offer medication management services for children, adolescents, and adult patients.
Her clinical focus includes the evaluation and management of anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.
She utilizes an evidence-based approach combined with empathy and active listening to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Her clinical focus includes the evaluation and management of anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.
She utilizes an evidence-based approach combined with empathy and active listening to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Call us Today 321-972-9215. We accent New patients, adolescents 12 and up! and adults! So many people struggle with mental health issues or chemical dependency but are afraid to seek help. Here’s the truth — there is no shame in finding the care you need. In fact, it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Better mental health is a process, and there is no shame in working with an expert who can guide you through that journey. Our practice employs a holistic approach to care for people struggling with addiction, anxiety, insomnia, inattention, fatigue, low mood, stress, and depression. It’s time to get the support you need.
Call us Today 321-972-9215. We accent New patients, adolescents 12 and up! and adults! So many people struggle with mental health issues or chemical dependency but are afraid to seek help. Here’s the truth — there is no shame in finding the care you need. In fact, it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Better mental health is a process, and there is no shame in working with an expert who can guide you through that journey. Our practice employs a holistic approach to care for people struggling with addiction, anxiety, insomnia, inattention, fatigue, low mood, stress, and depression. It’s time to get the support you need.
Dr. Nixa Jimenez Riestra is a board-eligible adult psychiatrist who provides psychiatric care in English and Spanish. She earned her MD from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at Larkin Community Hospital, serving as Chief Resident during her third and fourth years. Her clinical interests include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and neurodiversity. Dr. Jimenez believes the best psychiatric care is built on trust, collaboration, and open communication.
Dr. Nixa Jimenez Riestra is a board-eligible adult psychiatrist who provides psychiatric care in English and Spanish. She earned her MD from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at Larkin Community Hospital, serving as Chief Resident during her third and fourth years. Her clinical interests include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and neurodiversity. Dr. Jimenez believes the best psychiatric care is built on trust, collaboration, and open communication.
I thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I know that the healthcare field is a calling, and one of my life missions is to impact others positively. I went explicitly into psychiatry because, during high school I felt there were only a few subjects I could apply to everyday life. Everything starts with the mind, and as the famous quote states, “I think therefore I am.” First are the thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, then feelings, i.e., emotions, and then actions. Thoughts, feelings, and actions encompass our daily lives and must be in harmony in order for us to live up to our full potential.
I thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I know that the healthcare field is a calling, and one of my life missions is to impact others positively. I went explicitly into psychiatry because, during high school I felt there were only a few subjects I could apply to everyday life. Everything starts with the mind, and as the famous quote states, “I think therefore I am.” First are the thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, then feelings, i.e., emotions, and then actions. Thoughts, feelings, and actions encompass our daily lives and must be in harmony in order for us to live up to our full potential.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who are ready to take meaningful steps toward better mental health but may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to start.
Their needs typically center on being truly heard and understood, receiving clear explanations of their symptoms and options, and accessing care that fits their life, whether through in-person visits, telehealth, or a blend of approaches. Their goals often involve regaining a sense of control, improving daily functioning (at school, work, or home, building stronger relationships, reducing distress, and fostering long-term resilience and well-being.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who are ready to take meaningful steps toward better mental health but may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to start.
Their needs typically center on being truly heard and understood, receiving clear explanations of their symptoms and options, and accessing care that fits their life, whether through in-person visits, telehealth, or a blend of approaches. Their goals often involve regaining a sense of control, improving daily functioning (at school, work, or home, building stronger relationships, reducing distress, and fostering long-term resilience and well-being.
I joined the world of psychiatry in hopes to help people in various stages in life with a wide range of needs in mental health. Treating everything from depression and anxiety, to ADHD and bipolar disorder, I am committed to bringing knowledge and kindness to the world of psychiatry. I am passionate about being an advocate for patients in the real world and listening to people's needs as we navigate through this journey called life.
I joined the world of psychiatry in hopes to help people in various stages in life with a wide range of needs in mental health. Treating everything from depression and anxiety, to ADHD and bipolar disorder, I am committed to bringing knowledge and kindness to the world of psychiatry. I am passionate about being an advocate for patients in the real world and listening to people's needs as we navigate through this journey called life.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I work with individuals who are struggling with their mental health but are ready to take meaningful steps toward lasting change. My ideal client is motivated to heal, grow, and live more fully — even if the path forward feels uncertain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I work with individuals who are struggling with their mental health but are ready to take meaningful steps toward lasting change. My ideal client is motivated to heal, grow, and live more fully — even if the path forward feels uncertain.
"Everybody has problems. Everybody has bad times. Do we sacrifice all the good times because of them?" Sometimes we don't choose the circumstances life hands us, but you can decide not to go through them alone. Please visit us at our website at www.4cshealth.com or contact us for an appointment here: https://4cshealth.clientsecure.me/
"Everybody has problems. Everybody has bad times. Do we sacrifice all the good times because of them?" Sometimes we don't choose the circumstances life hands us, but you can decide not to go through them alone. Please visit us at our website at www.4cshealth.com or contact us for an appointment here: https://4cshealth.clientsecure.me/
Dr. Mandel received his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. He has been board certified in psychiatry since 2001 and is a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has held numerous clinical and academic appointments including serving as Chairperson of Psychiatry at Huntington Hospital in Huntington, New York, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.
Dr. Mandel received his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. He has been board certified in psychiatry since 2001 and is a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has held numerous clinical and academic appointments including serving as Chairperson of Psychiatry at Huntington Hospital in Huntington, New York, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.
Hi, my name is Linda. Do you ever feel like you’re struggling just to stay afloat? Does it all seem almost unbearable at times? I want you to know that you’re not alone. I am here to support you during those dark times. For the last 10 years, I have been helping individuals from different walks of life find hope.
Hi, my name is Linda. Do you ever feel like you’re struggling just to stay afloat? Does it all seem almost unbearable at times? I want you to know that you’re not alone. I am here to support you during those dark times. For the last 10 years, I have been helping individuals from different walks of life find hope.
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FAQ - Substance Use Psychiatrists
Ho can psychiatrists help with substance use disorders?
Substance use disorders are characterized by the use of alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs in ways that harm a person's health, relationships, or responsibilities at home, work, or school. While not everyone who uses substances meets the criteria for a disorder, substance use that becomes frequent, risky, or disruptive to daily life may indicate the presence of a substance use disorder. In these cases, psychiatric care can be critical to helping clients reach recovery. Psychiatrists who specialize in substance use can help individuals understand the role substances play in their lives and support them in making changes through a combination of therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
How do psychiatrists treat substance use disorders?
At the start of care, psychiatrists typically conduct a thorough evaluation of a client's current substance use and assess for any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. This assessment helps determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or if a higher level of support—such as a detox program or intensive outpatient program (IOP)—is needed first. Once an appropriate care setting is identified, the psychiatrist and client work together to establish treatment goals and a personalized plan. This plan may include therapy approaches such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, or relapse prevention. For some individuals, medication-assisted treatment (MAT)—such as buprenorphine for opioid use or naltrexone for alcohol use—may be used to manage cravings, withdrawal, or relapse risk.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in substance use disorders?
The Psychology Today online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in treating substance use. The directory allows users to search for providers with expertise in specific areas, such as alcohol use, drug use, or dual diagnosis. It also includes filters for insurance coverage, location, session format (in-person or telehealth), and provider identity characteristics, such as gender or cultural background. When evaluating a psychiatrist, it's helpful to ask about their experience treating the specific substance of concern, as not all providers treat all types of substance use. Understanding their approach to therapy and medication can also help ensure the provider is a good fit.