Psychiatrists in Tampa, FL

Geidy Rivers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified
Tampa, FL 33615
I am a licensed and dual Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a PMHNP, I take the time to get to know my patients and allow them to be included in the decision-making process. I believe in the importance of educating my patients in their treatment options so that they can make informed decisions. I understand and recognize the negative stigma associated with mental health, but I can assure you that it is my objective to alleviate this stigma while making sure that my patients feel comfortable, and able to trust me when it comes to their mental health concerns.
I am a licensed and dual Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a PMHNP, I take the time to get to know my patients and allow them to be included in the decision-making process. I believe in the importance of educating my patients in their treatment options so that they can make informed decisions. I understand and recognize the negative stigma associated with mental health, but I can assure you that it is my objective to alleviate this stigma while making sure that my patients feel comfortable, and able to trust me when it comes to their mental health concerns.

Dr. Andrea Papa-Molter
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Tampa, FL 33602
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.

Rodwan Mahfouz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Tampa, FL 33647
I am accepting new patients in Florida, New York and Michigan via telehealth appointments, and in-person in the Tampa area. Please call our office for more information.
I am accepting new patients in Florida, New York and Michigan via telehealth appointments, and in-person in the Tampa area. Please call our office for more information.

Heather Hughes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-C, AGNP-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
I love working with patients from all backgrounds to help them find a sense of normalcy and peace in their daily lives. The patient & I will devise a plan of care together to help the you feel your best mentally and emotionally. I believe in treating the whole person: evaluating labs to rule out medical conditions, identifying stressors that contribute to your mood, and working on ways to improve your quality of life overall.
I love working with patients from all backgrounds to help them find a sense of normalcy and peace in their daily lives. The patient & I will devise a plan of care together to help the you feel your best mentally and emotionally. I believe in treating the whole person: evaluating labs to rule out medical conditions, identifying stressors that contribute to your mood, and working on ways to improve your quality of life overall.

Brittany Barber
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Brittany Barber is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Her goal is to provide excellent care to individuals suffering from mental illnesses that negatively impact their quality of life. Together, she works with patients to target the symptoms causing them distress and uses evidence-based practices to develop treatments plan that improves their quality of life. She provides medication management and supportive therapy to help patients navigate difficult life transitions. By helping patients identify the symptoms causing the most negative impact on their lives, her treatment plans are directed toward fixing symptoms.
Brittany Barber is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Her goal is to provide excellent care to individuals suffering from mental illnesses that negatively impact their quality of life. Together, she works with patients to target the symptoms causing them distress and uses evidence-based practices to develop treatments plan that improves their quality of life. She provides medication management and supportive therapy to help patients navigate difficult life transitions. By helping patients identify the symptoms causing the most negative impact on their lives, her treatment plans are directed toward fixing symptoms.

Shannon Munz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PHMNP, FNP-C
Verified
Tampa, FL 33602
I have a passion for helping people of various backgrounds. Whether transitional phases and challenges are work-related, personal, or social; it can cause us to become out of equilibrium.
I have a passion for helping people of various backgrounds. Whether transitional phases and challenges are work-related, personal, or social; it can cause us to become out of equilibrium.

Steven Kanfer
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Tampa, FL 33606
I am board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. My background enables me to offer a medical doctor's clinical expertise and psychotherapist's unique perspective and insight. I view your physical and mental illness in an integrated way, and you will receive treatment based on both disciplines. As a medical doctor, I can prescribe psychiatric medications, as needed. My office is unique: I do not limit my practice based on constraints of patients' medical insurance, and I see my patients in a discreet office, a charming house in South Tampa's Hyde Park. Visit my website: www.drstevemd.com.
I am board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. My background enables me to offer a medical doctor's clinical expertise and psychotherapist's unique perspective and insight. I view your physical and mental illness in an integrated way, and you will receive treatment based on both disciplines. As a medical doctor, I can prescribe psychiatric medications, as needed. My office is unique: I do not limit my practice based on constraints of patients' medical insurance, and I see my patients in a discreet office, a charming house in South Tampa's Hyde Park. Visit my website: www.drstevemd.com.

Jerika Perry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified
Tampa, FL 33602
Jerika Perry is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than seven (7) years of medical expertise. She provides mental health services through initial psychiatric evaluation, follow-up appointments, individual therapy, in-person or virtual group therapy, and support groups. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment.
Jerika Perry is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than seven (7) years of medical expertise. She provides mental health services through initial psychiatric evaluation, follow-up appointments, individual therapy, in-person or virtual group therapy, and support groups. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment.

Child and Adolescent Tampa Bay Psychiatry.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
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

Eugenia Millender
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Dr. Millender is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with a Ph.D. in nursing. She works on improving systems of care by integrating telehealth and mental health services in a culturally safe manner.
Dr. Millender is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with a Ph.D. in nursing. She works on improving systems of care by integrating telehealth and mental health services in a culturally safe manner.

Sublimity Care, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DrHA, MSN, AAPRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Tampa, FL 33637 (Online Only)
Ingrid Maria Suazo, DrHA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has been practicing in the field of mental health for over 25 years. Driven by her passion and a strong commitment to helping people achieve their life goals and potential, she takes pride in providing the best quality care for her clients to transform their mindset to live their best lives.
Ingrid Maria Suazo, DrHA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has been practicing in the field of mental health for over 25 years. Driven by her passion and a strong commitment to helping people achieve their life goals and potential, she takes pride in providing the best quality care for her clients to transform their mindset to live their best lives.
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iRecovery Behavioral Healthcare
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Tampa, FL 33602
Our team of behavioral health experts work together to provide a wide range of specialized therapy services to treat mental health difficulties. We specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse. In order to make treatment affordable and accessible to all, we accept most insurance. Each individual in our care has the benefit of a professional team of licensed providers including licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed mental health clinicians. We provide a “whole-patient” approach to treating the range of mental health and substance use disorders.
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Nicole Cooke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Nicole Cooke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who treats patients across the life span. Nicole specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD. In addition to psychopharmacology, Nicole provides a holistic and therapeutic approach to treating mental health conditions. Nicole is truly passionate about combining pharmacological and behavioral therapy to achieve an overall well-being. Nicole understands the importance of an integrative approach. She has experience in forensic psychiatry, addictions, trauma and crisis stabilization.
Nicole Cooke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who treats patients across the life span. Nicole specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD. In addition to psychopharmacology, Nicole provides a holistic and therapeutic approach to treating mental health conditions. Nicole is truly passionate about combining pharmacological and behavioral therapy to achieve an overall well-being. Nicole understands the importance of an integrative approach. She has experience in forensic psychiatry, addictions, trauma and crisis stabilization.

Reena Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified
Tampa, FL 33609
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults for a variety of mental health disorders including anxiety, mood dysregulation, ADHD, trauma, tics, psychosis, and/or behavioral concerns. Since 2018, I have worked as one of only three psychiatrists at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital . As a tertiary pediatric referral center, our psychiatric department at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital fields the most difficult cases. I have over a decade of experience and have delivered care to a myriad of patients including crisis center in Philadelphia.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults for a variety of mental health disorders including anxiety, mood dysregulation, ADHD, trauma, tics, psychosis, and/or behavioral concerns. Since 2018, I have worked as one of only three psychiatrists at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital . As a tertiary pediatric referral center, our psychiatric department at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital fields the most difficult cases. I have over a decade of experience and have delivered care to a myriad of patients including crisis center in Philadelphia.

Center for Child & Adult Psychiatry - Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Tampa, FL 33606
Dr. Thorkelson is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh. He completed his adult residency training at Temple University and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh where he continued on in three roles: as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Integrative Medicine, as staff psychiatrist at the John Merck Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and through the Visceral Inflammation and Pain (VIP) Center in the Department of Gastroenterology. Dr. Thorkelson specializes in the treatment of anxiety, autism, ADHD, and depression.
Dr. Thorkelson is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh. He completed his adult residency training at Temple University and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh where he continued on in three roles: as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Integrative Medicine, as staff psychiatrist at the John Merck Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and through the Visceral Inflammation and Pain (VIP) Center in the Department of Gastroenterology. Dr. Thorkelson specializes in the treatment of anxiety, autism, ADHD, and depression.

Heather Shonk
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
Heather uses a client-centered approach with shared decision making to better formulate individualized treatment goals and optimize treatment adherence. Patient care is tailored to each client's unique needs, using evidence based practice combined with holistic approach to treat the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, instead of just the symptoms of a disease. Her background as a Certified Nurse Midwife gives her experience in diagnosing and treating perinatal mood disorders.
Heather uses a client-centered approach with shared decision making to better formulate individualized treatment goals and optimize treatment adherence. Patient care is tailored to each client's unique needs, using evidence based practice combined with holistic approach to treat the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, instead of just the symptoms of a disease. Her background as a Certified Nurse Midwife gives her experience in diagnosing and treating perinatal mood disorders.

A New Beginning Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Dr. Jaclyn Bellassai DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, and I am a nurse practitioner board certified in psychiatry and family health. I have a genuine love for people, and I consider myself a sensitive and compassionate person. I find working in my field a privilege, and I am in awe every day of how people choose to confide in me and trust in me to help them. I never take this for granted. I always try to see my patients through their eyes and always take their history, their culture, and their belief systems into consideration when trying to formulate a treatment plan.
Hi! My name is Dr. Jaclyn Bellassai DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, and I am a nurse practitioner board certified in psychiatry and family health. I have a genuine love for people, and I consider myself a sensitive and compassionate person. I find working in my field a privilege, and I am in awe every day of how people choose to confide in me and trust in me to help them. I never take this for granted. I always try to see my patients through their eyes and always take their history, their culture, and their belief systems into consideration when trying to formulate a treatment plan.

Ugonna Duru
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33612 (Online Only)
Hi, I am a dual Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner residing in Tampa Florida. I bring over 10 years of experience in health care and majority of them in Nursing. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse specialties but I found my passion in the field of mental health and was inspired to further my learning and earned a Post Masters Certification as a PMHNP-BC.
Hi, I am a dual Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner residing in Tampa Florida. I bring over 10 years of experience in health care and majority of them in Nursing. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse specialties but I found my passion in the field of mental health and was inspired to further my learning and earned a Post Masters Certification as a PMHNP-BC.
Harris Feinstein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Tampa, FL 33609
Life has its challenges at every stage, from early childhood onwards. Problems can arise at school or work, in relationships, and in our pursuit of recreation. Despite our best efforts there are times when it helps to have an objective opinion to help clarify our issues and our solutions.
Life has its challenges at every stage, from early childhood onwards. Problems can arise at school or work, in relationships, and in our pursuit of recreation. Despite our best efforts there are times when it helps to have an objective opinion to help clarify our issues and our solutions.

Harmony United Psychiatric Care
Psychiatrist
Verified
Tampa, FL 33647
Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. We offer Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing in our network of clinics and online via our Telepsychiatry Services throughout Florida. Our team of experienced mental health professionals includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Certified Physician Assistants, and Licensed Therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 5 and above. We accept most insurance plans including Medicare.
Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. We offer Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing in our network of clinics and online via our Telepsychiatry Services throughout Florida. Our team of experienced mental health professionals includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Certified Physician Assistants, and Licensed Therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children, ages 5 and above. We accept most insurance plans including Medicare.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Tampa is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Tampa Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Tampa has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Tampa, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Tampa Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Tampa is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Tampa Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Tampa has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Tampa, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Tampa Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Tampa, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Tampa, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Tampa as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Tampa). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Tampa, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Tampa, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Tampa as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Tampa). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.