First Responders Psychiatrists in Tampa, FL
Life feels heavy when depression, anxiety, or ADHD keep getting in the way. Many of my clients are doing “fine” on the outside but feel restless or stuck inside wanting peace, focus, and hope. I believe medication can be a tool, but it’s not the whole answer. My approach is practical and down-to-earth: I listen, explain things clearly, and work with you to build a plan that supports both your mental health and, if it’s important to you, your faith
Life feels heavy when depression, anxiety, or ADHD keep getting in the way. Many of my clients are doing “fine” on the outside but feel restless or stuck inside wanting peace, focus, and hope. I believe medication can be a tool, but it’s not the whole answer. My approach is practical and down-to-earth: I listen, explain things clearly, and work with you to build a plan that supports both your mental health and, if it’s important to you, your faith
I currently offer medication management services and am accepting new patients! I have experience with various psychiatric conditions to include (but not limited to) anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and ADHD/ADD.
Medication management services are only offered through psychiatry.
I currently offer medication management services and am accepting new patients! I have experience with various psychiatric conditions to include (but not limited to) anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and ADHD/ADD.
Medication management services are only offered through psychiatry.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, with a focus on mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related concerns, and women’s mental health. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and committed to culturally sensitive, patient-centered treatment. I completed my psychiatry residency through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – Elmhurst Hospital and Centerstone of Florida, followed by a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and have experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, with a focus on mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related concerns, and women’s mental health. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and committed to culturally sensitive, patient-centered treatment. I completed my psychiatry residency through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – Elmhurst Hospital and Centerstone of Florida, followed by a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and have experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings.
I provide comprehensive and compassionate mental health care to children as young as six years old, teens, and adults. I hold a Masters of Science (MSN) degree from Walden University. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various mental health challenges and life transitions, always focusing on creating a trusting, supportive, and effective therapeutic relationship.
I provide comprehensive and compassionate mental health care to children as young as six years old, teens, and adults. I hold a Masters of Science (MSN) degree from Walden University. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various mental health challenges and life transitions, always focusing on creating a trusting, supportive, and effective therapeutic relationship.
I have been practicing in many different areas of medicine including internal medicine meeting both physical and mental health needs since 2014 as a nurse practitioner.
My niche is in caring for individuals of all ages with depression, anxiety and panic.
In revealing the areas of your life that you feel you're struggling the most in, without judgement, I work right alongside you in developing a plan that works best for you. I firmly believe in meeting you right where you are!
Through medication management and psychotherapy, patients are led to feeling better.
Please find me on our website, through Headway, Alma and ZocDoc
I have been practicing in many different areas of medicine including internal medicine meeting both physical and mental health needs since 2014 as a nurse practitioner.
My niche is in caring for individuals of all ages with depression, anxiety and panic.
In revealing the areas of your life that you feel you're struggling the most in, without judgement, I work right alongside you in developing a plan that works best for you. I firmly believe in meeting you right where you are!
Through medication management and psychotherapy, patients are led to feeling better.
Please find me on our website, through Headway, Alma and ZocDoc
Dr. José González
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, CARN-AP, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
I am a Certified Addiction and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12+ years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, psychiatry, neuroscience, counseling, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC mental health, and trauma‑informed care. I work with clients navigating anxiety, sadness, burnout, identity questions, or a desire for deeper meaning and direction.
Choosing yourself can be hard; My approach focuses on exploring the patterns that have shaped your story, gently challenging what no longer serves you, and creating space to reclaim your direction, agency, and emotional well‑being.
I am a Certified Addiction and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12+ years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, psychiatry, neuroscience, counseling, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC mental health, and trauma‑informed care. I work with clients navigating anxiety, sadness, burnout, identity questions, or a desire for deeper meaning and direction.
Choosing yourself can be hard; My approach focuses on exploring the patterns that have shaped your story, gently challenging what no longer serves you, and creating space to reclaim your direction, agency, and emotional well‑being.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, mentally drained, anxious, unfocused, or emotionally stuck. Some are struggling with ADHD, depression, trauma, or chronic stress and feel misunderstood or frustrated with their lack of progress. Others appear high-functioning on the outside but are silently battling racing thoughts, poor concentration, low mood, sleep issues, or emotional exhaustion. My ideal client wants clarity, stability, and real relief, not just coping, but truly feeling better.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, mentally drained, anxious, unfocused, or emotionally stuck. Some are struggling with ADHD, depression, trauma, or chronic stress and feel misunderstood or frustrated with their lack of progress. Others appear high-functioning on the outside but are silently battling racing thoughts, poor concentration, low mood, sleep issues, or emotional exhaustion. My ideal client wants clarity, stability, and real relief, not just coping, but truly feeling better.
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.
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.
My ideal patient is a person ready to establish a true partnership in their care. Regardless of the conditions or life situations that bring them to me, I enjoy patients who are ready to request help, to honor me with their trust and their stories, to help me understand them as people, not diagnoses. I admire patients who advocate for themselves but are willing and able to place their faith in my abilities; who are invested in changing their lives; and who are interested in learning about the conditions that are impacting their lives and the potential treatments that may help.
My ideal patient is a person ready to establish a true partnership in their care. Regardless of the conditions or life situations that bring them to me, I enjoy patients who are ready to request help, to honor me with their trust and their stories, to help me understand them as people, not diagnoses. I admire patients who advocate for themselves but are willing and able to place their faith in my abilities; who are invested in changing their lives; and who are interested in learning about the conditions that are impacting their lives and the potential treatments that may help.
I provide mental health care for children (6+), teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life stressors. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence‑based, with a focus on helping you or your child feel understood and supported.
As a dual‑certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric and family practice, I look at the whole picture — emotional, medical, and environmental — to create treatment plans that truly fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re seeking diagnostic clarity, medication management, or a provider who listens without judgment, I’m here to help you move toward stability and relief.
I provide mental health care for children (6+), teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life stressors. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence‑based, with a focus on helping you or your child feel understood and supported.
As a dual‑certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric and family practice, I look at the whole picture — emotional, medical, and environmental — to create treatment plans that truly fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re seeking diagnostic clarity, medication management, or a provider who listens without judgment, I’m here to help you move toward stability and relief.
To better meet patient needs, Healthy & Psychiatry offers same-day appointments, late evening appointments, and emergency visits.
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.
To better meet patient needs, Healthy & Psychiatry offers same-day appointments, late evening appointments, and emergency visits.
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.
A military veteran, Bubba has a keen interest in caring for military members, veterans, and their families.
As a provider at Bonmente, Bubba treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
A military veteran, Bubba has a keen interest in caring for military members, veterans, and their families.
As a provider at Bonmente, Bubba treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to manage mood changes that are affecting your relationships, school, work, or daily life. You may want relief, clarity, and a sense of control again — to feel more like yourself and confident in your ability to handle what life brings. Many of my clients are adolescents, teens, and adults who are looking not only for symptom relief, but also for someone who truly listens, understands their experiences, and partners with them in care.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to manage mood changes that are affecting your relationships, school, work, or daily life. You may want relief, clarity, and a sense of control again — to feel more like yourself and confident in your ability to handle what life brings. Many of my clients are adolescents, teens, and adults who are looking not only for symptom relief, but also for someone who truly listens, understands their experiences, and partners with them in care.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing high-quality, evidence-based telehealth care for adults 18+. I have a strong background in women’s health and understand how closely mental and physical health are connected. I work with people from all backgrounds who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like themselves - who are looking for support in finding their way back to feeling more balanced and well.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing high-quality, evidence-based telehealth care for adults 18+. I have a strong background in women’s health and understand how closely mental and physical health are connected. I work with people from all backgrounds who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like themselves - who are looking for support in finding their way back to feeling more balanced and well.
Life can be hard sometimes; then it can be good. I have learned, there really is hope and healing. Sometimes maybe you just need someone to talk to, sometimes you may need medication, and then there are times you need both.
Life can be hard sometimes; then it can be good. I have learned, there really is hope and healing. Sometimes maybe you just need someone to talk to, sometimes you may need medication, and then there are times you need both.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of clinical experience. With extensive training across all age groups—from children to seniors— I also hold a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree. I believe healing comes through compassion, understanding, and hope. I offer both in office and virtual appointments. My physical office is located in downtown Tampa.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of clinical experience. With extensive training across all age groups—from children to seniors— I also hold a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree. I believe healing comes through compassion, understanding, and hope. I offer both in office and virtual appointments. My physical office is located in downtown Tampa.
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.
My years in emergency medicine showed me how constant stress, trauma, and burnout can quietly affect mental health.
My background in emergency medicine gave me a deep understanding of how stress, burnout, and trauma can affect mental health. I especially connect with those in high-pressure roles, including first responders and healthcare professionals, while working with individuals from all walks of life. I provide compassionate, realistic care that supports healing, bal
My years in emergency medicine showed me how constant stress, trauma, and burnout can quietly affect mental health.
My background in emergency medicine gave me a deep understanding of how stress, burnout, and trauma can affect mental health. I especially connect with those in high-pressure roles, including first responders and healthcare professionals, while working with individuals from all walks of life. I provide compassionate, realistic care that supports healing, bal
Veterans and first responders receive 10 percent off as a thank you for your service.
Availability within the week. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel manageable, you’re not alone. Many people I work with have spent years pushing through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or substance use concerns before reaching out. I offer collaborative, personalized medication management in a supportive, judgment-free space where your voice matters. Together, we focus on improving daily functioning, restoring balance, and creating relief that feels real, sustainable, and aligned with your life.
Veterans and first responders receive 10 percent off as a thank you for your service.
Availability within the week. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel manageable, you’re not alone. Many people I work with have spent years pushing through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or substance use concerns before reaching out. I offer collaborative, personalized medication management in a supportive, judgment-free space where your voice matters. Together, we focus on improving daily functioning, restoring balance, and creating relief that feels real, sustainable, and aligned with your life.
With over 15 years of nursing experience in psychiatric care, emergency medicine, transplant, and case management, I bring a compassionate, well-rounded approach to mental health treatment.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I help children, adults, and professionals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, trauma, depression, and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance through compassionate, personalized care. With over 15 years of nursing experience, I provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that helps clients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can heal, build resilience, and feel more like themselves again.
With over 15 years of nursing experience in psychiatric care, emergency medicine, transplant, and case management, I bring a compassionate, well-rounded approach to mental health treatment.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I help children, adults, and professionals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, trauma, depression, and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance through compassionate, personalized care. With over 15 years of nursing experience, I provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that helps clients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can heal, build resilience, and feel more like themselves again.
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Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.
How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.
What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.
Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.


