Transgender Psychiatrists in Sarasota, FL
Finding a psychiatrist can be a daunting task for yourself or for your child. Fortunately, as a Board Certified Child/Adolescent & Adult psychiatrist, I have the skills to help you feel at ease. I have appointment times available within the week that you call. My desire is to do a thorough evaluation and to not make you feel rushed. I have experience treating and managing a range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders in children. I also have worked with adolescents with substance abuse disorders, and women with mood disorders related to pregnancy.
Finding a psychiatrist can be a daunting task for yourself or for your child. Fortunately, as a Board Certified Child/Adolescent & Adult psychiatrist, I have the skills to help you feel at ease. I have appointment times available within the week that you call. My desire is to do a thorough evaluation and to not make you feel rushed. I have experience treating and managing a range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders in children. I also have worked with adolescents with substance abuse disorders, and women with mood disorders related to pregnancy.
I am board certified in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. I have extensive experience treating complex mental illness and unique family systems, with particular expertise in treating trauma-related disorders, ADHD, depression, PTSD, autism, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I emphasize your strengths and collaborate with you and your family. I combine the most current evidence-based medication treatment with taking the time to fully understand your unique perspective to ensure that you achieve the best results with the least medication.
I am board certified in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. I have extensive experience treating complex mental illness and unique family systems, with particular expertise in treating trauma-related disorders, ADHD, depression, PTSD, autism, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I emphasize your strengths and collaborate with you and your family. I combine the most current evidence-based medication treatment with taking the time to fully understand your unique perspective to ensure that you achieve the best results with the least medication.
Laura has enjoyed a career in public psychiatry serving on the faculties of Vanderbilt University and Oregon Health and Science University where she was the psychiatrist for Oregon’s Department of Human Services providing state-wide consultation and training in Development Disorders and Mental Health.
Laura has enjoyed a career in public psychiatry serving on the faculties of Vanderbilt University and Oregon Health and Science University where she was the psychiatrist for Oregon’s Department of Human Services providing state-wide consultation and training in Development Disorders and Mental Health.
I am a board-certified general psychiatrist who works with adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric conditions including depressive and mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, and bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. I can provide psychopharmacological interventions, implement supportive and motivational psychotherapies, and provide comprehensive care with a patient-centered approach that is tailored to each patient's biological dispositions, as well as their psychological factors and social stressors.
I am a board-certified general psychiatrist who works with adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric conditions including depressive and mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, and bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum illnesses. I can provide psychopharmacological interventions, implement supportive and motivational psychotherapies, and provide comprehensive care with a patient-centered approach that is tailored to each patient's biological dispositions, as well as their psychological factors and social stressors.
I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner that specializes in psychiatric and mental health concerns. I closely work with my clients to create hope, health and healing through a holistic mental wellness approach. My goal is to engage with the client to identify and treat the underlying cause(s) to their symptoms through tailored interventions. I have the experience to treat an array of mental health issues and disorders while providing a patient-centered experience for all ages.
I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner that specializes in psychiatric and mental health concerns. I closely work with my clients to create hope, health and healing through a holistic mental wellness approach. My goal is to engage with the client to identify and treat the underlying cause(s) to their symptoms through tailored interventions. I have the experience to treat an array of mental health issues and disorders while providing a patient-centered experience for all ages.
I see children, teens and adults with all types of mental health conditions. I can see patients virtually (in Colorado or Florida) or in my office in Sarasota Florida. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. Typical issues include struggle with school, behavioral issues at home or interpersonal relationships. Search google for my practice to see my practice information and website: NowPsych Sean Paul, MD
I see children, teens and adults with all types of mental health conditions. I can see patients virtually (in Colorado or Florida) or in my office in Sarasota Florida. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. Typical issues include struggle with school, behavioral issues at home or interpersonal relationships. Search google for my practice to see my practice information and website: NowPsych Sean Paul, MD
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. I treat patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD and OCD. I take the time to get to know each of my patients and make sure they feel safe and comfortable in my office. I work as a team with my patients and their loved ones to achieve their treatment goals. I am dedicated to finding the treatment that will improve my patients quality of life. My goal is to provide patient-centered, empathetic, supportive care with the fewest medications.
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. I treat patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD and OCD. I take the time to get to know each of my patients and make sure they feel safe and comfortable in my office. I work as a team with my patients and their loved ones to achieve their treatment goals. I am dedicated to finding the treatment that will improve my patients quality of life. My goal is to provide patient-centered, empathetic, supportive care with the fewest medications.
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.
Hi, I’m Sabreen Yousef, a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry. I work with people of all ages navigating mental health challenges. I offer an affirming, trauma informed safe space for everyone, including neurodivergent folks seeking to be understood and the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether the idea of starting medication feels overwhelming, you're a parent worried about their child, or you’ve had frustrating experiences with treatment in the past, I will meet you where you are. People are never "too complicated" or "too much." They just need someone to show up with curiosity, compassion, and effort.
Hi, I’m Sabreen Yousef, a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry. I work with people of all ages navigating mental health challenges. I offer an affirming, trauma informed safe space for everyone, including neurodivergent folks seeking to be understood and the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether the idea of starting medication feels overwhelming, you're a parent worried about their child, or you’ve had frustrating experiences with treatment in the past, I will meet you where you are. People are never "too complicated" or "too much." They just need someone to show up with curiosity, compassion, and effort.
Many patients have not seen results from previous providers or possibly received harmful care. Patients find my compassionate and targeted approach to biological and functional psychiatry appealing. I explain their symptoms, treatment options, risks/benefits/alternatives, and 'think outside the box'. I seek the "Root Cause" of psychiatric problems via holistic methods, rather than prescribing powerful psychotropic medications unnecessarily for symptoms that might be caused by other underlying issues.
Many patients have not seen results from previous providers or possibly received harmful care. Patients find my compassionate and targeted approach to biological and functional psychiatry appealing. I explain their symptoms, treatment options, risks/benefits/alternatives, and 'think outside the box'. I seek the "Root Cause" of psychiatric problems via holistic methods, rather than prescribing powerful psychotropic medications unnecessarily for symptoms that might be caused by other underlying issues.
Hi! I'm Dr. Miller, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness care. My journey has taken me from earning my BSN at Barry University to my MSN and FNP at the University of Miami, a Post-Master's as a Psych NP from the University of Alabama, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from FIU. That depth of training means I bring both clinical expertise and genuine, hard-earned wisdom to every person I work with.
Hi! I'm Dr. Miller, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness care. My journey has taken me from earning my BSN at Barry University to my MSN and FNP at the University of Miami, a Post-Master's as a Psych NP from the University of Alabama, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from FIU. That depth of training means I bring both clinical expertise and genuine, hard-earned wisdom to every person I work with.
In addition to her primary specialties, Katya has a deep interest in treating PTSD/trauma, gender identity issues, and post-partum depression/anxiety. These areas of focus highlight her dedication to addressing complex and often stigmatized conditions, providing her patients with the tools and support they need to achieve better mental health outcomes. Her approach is holistic, considering the full spectrum of her patients' experiences and backgrounds. Katya serves a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
In addition to her primary specialties, Katya has a deep interest in treating PTSD/trauma, gender identity issues, and post-partum depression/anxiety. These areas of focus highlight her dedication to addressing complex and often stigmatized conditions, providing her patients with the tools and support they need to achieve better mental health outcomes. Her approach is holistic, considering the full spectrum of her patients' experiences and backgrounds. Katya serves a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Sita Russ, PMHNP-BC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, she offers comprehensive medication management to support those facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Sita understands the deeply personal nature of emotional and behavioral struggles and partners with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that foster stability, clarity, and resilience.
Sita Russ, PMHNP-BC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, she offers comprehensive medication management to support those facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Sita understands the deeply personal nature of emotional and behavioral struggles and partners with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that foster stability, clarity, and resilience.
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I specialize in medication management and am committed to providing support grounded in confidentiality, compassion, and respect.
I specialize in medication management and am committed to providing support grounded in confidentiality, compassion, and respect.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric services to residents of California, Nevada, and Florida. My approach integrates medical expertise with a supportive, confidential environment to help patients develop insight and understanding. Care is highly individualized and tailored to each patient’s unique needs. As a psychiatrist who incorporates psychotherapy into treatment, I offer a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. In-person services are available in Las Vegas and Reno.. I am licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada and provide telemedicine psychiatry in Florida. I am a psychiatrist who does talk therapy.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric services to residents of California, Nevada, and Florida. My approach integrates medical expertise with a supportive, confidential environment to help patients develop insight and understanding. Care is highly individualized and tailored to each patient’s unique needs. As a psychiatrist who incorporates psychotherapy into treatment, I offer a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. In-person services are available in Las Vegas and Reno.. I am licensed to practice medicine in California and Nevada and provide telemedicine psychiatry in Florida. I am a psychiatrist who does talk therapy.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in quality, patient-centered psychiatry and psychotherapy. I provide a caring, empathetic treatment environment and do my best to support and empower each of my patients to make the most informed choices about their health. My whole-person approach respects that the mind and body are intimately connected and that health and wellness are complex issues. I have experience treating a wide variety of chronic and complex mental health conditions. People of all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome in my practice.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in quality, patient-centered psychiatry and psychotherapy. I provide a caring, empathetic treatment environment and do my best to support and empower each of my patients to make the most informed choices about their health. My whole-person approach respects that the mind and body are intimately connected and that health and wellness are complex issues. I have experience treating a wide variety of chronic and complex mental health conditions. People of all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome in my practice.
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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.
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatrist NJ, NY, VA, FL Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to the USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program at SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Nesterenko is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Area of Interest: autism, aggression, developmental delay, ADHD, depression, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatrist NJ, NY, VA, FL Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to the USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program at SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Nesterenko is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Area of Interest: autism, aggression, developmental delay, ADHD, depression, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
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You don’t have to go through life’s challenges alone. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey to healing and recovery.
Accepting New Patients:
You don’t have to go through life’s challenges alone. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey to healing and recovery.
I accept insurances from NY, NJ, VA, and FL. I am Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program in SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. I see clients of all ages from 5 years old to 95 years old in person and by tele. I specialized in ADHD, autism, anger management, mood swings, mood disorder and all types of anxiety.
I accept insurances from NY, NJ, VA, and FL. I am Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Marina Nesterenko finished Medical school in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1997 and worked as a child psychiatrist in Ukraine. After relocation to USA, she completed a Psychiatry Residency program in SUNY Upstate, followed by Child Fellowship in Syracuse, NY. I see clients of all ages from 5 years old to 95 years old in person and by tele. I specialized in ADHD, autism, anger management, mood swings, mood disorder and all types of anxiety.
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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.


