Substance Use Psychiatrists in Winter Garden, FL
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.
I am a nurse practitioner who is board certified in both family practice and psychiatric mental health. I have been in practice for 28 years as both a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience in psychiatric mental health, emergency medicine. I specialize in treating patients with anxiety, depression, substance abuse/dependence, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and more. My philosophy of care is to treat every patient as if they were my family. Although I specialize in medication management, I also believe in the "whole person" approach to psychiatry, body, mind, and spirit.
I am a nurse practitioner who is board certified in both family practice and psychiatric mental health. I have been in practice for 28 years as both a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience in psychiatric mental health, emergency medicine. I specialize in treating patients with anxiety, depression, substance abuse/dependence, OCD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and more. My philosophy of care is to treat every patient as if they were my family. Although I specialize in medication management, I also believe in the "whole person" approach to psychiatry, body, mind, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or trauma. Someone who is feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in daily life. I am here to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support, evidence-based tools, and a collaborative partner in healing.
With each of my clients, I plan to accomplish the following goals: building resilience, gaining confidence achieving emotional stability, and reclaiming a balanced, fulfilling life through personalized strategies and self-care.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or trauma. Someone who is feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in daily life. I am here to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support, evidence-based tools, and a collaborative partner in healing.
With each of my clients, I plan to accomplish the following goals: building resilience, gaining confidence achieving emotional stability, and reclaiming a balanced, fulfilling life through personalized strategies and self-care.
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.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in stress cycles, or navigating life changes that have disrupted your sense of balance and identity. Maybe you're dealing with depression, anxiety, sleep issues, or the weight of past experiences, and you're unsure how to move forward. Whether you're managing longstanding symptoms or facing a new life challenge, you don’t have to figure it out alone. In our work together, we’ll focus on your strengths while exploring what’s getting in the way. My goal is to help you gain confidence, clarity, and practical tools to create stability and forward momentum in your life.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in stress cycles, or navigating life changes that have disrupted your sense of balance and identity. Maybe you're dealing with depression, anxiety, sleep issues, or the weight of past experiences, and you're unsure how to move forward. Whether you're managing longstanding symptoms or facing a new life challenge, you don’t have to figure it out alone. In our work together, we’ll focus on your strengths while exploring what’s getting in the way. My goal is to help you gain confidence, clarity, and practical tools to create stability and forward momentum in your life.
Are you feeling down or out of energy? Finding it hard to enjoy life? Always on edge or nervous? Maybe you’re overwhelmed to the point you can’t eat, sleep, or get things finished. Perhaps you’re feeling lonely and isolated?
Are you feeling down or out of energy? Finding it hard to enjoy life? Always on edge or nervous? Maybe you’re overwhelmed to the point you can’t eat, sleep, or get things finished. Perhaps you’re feeling lonely and isolated?
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental mental health care tailored to each individual’s needs. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental mental health care tailored to each individual’s needs. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
At Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness, PLLC we treat patients who feel overwhelmed, anxious, persistently stressed, low in mood, unfocused, or simply not like themselves. Many struggle with sleep issues, burnout, emotional ups and downs, or brain fog, and may also have allergy, immune, or inflammation-related symptoms that affect mental health. They want clarity about what’s happening, real relief, and a provider who listens without judgment. Their goals are to feel calmer, think more clearly, sleep better, have steady energy, improve relationships, and regain balance, confidence, and a sense of control in daily life.
At Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness, PLLC we treat patients who feel overwhelmed, anxious, persistently stressed, low in mood, unfocused, or simply not like themselves. Many struggle with sleep issues, burnout, emotional ups and downs, or brain fog, and may also have allergy, immune, or inflammation-related symptoms that affect mental health. They want clarity about what’s happening, real relief, and a provider who listens without judgment. Their goals are to feel calmer, think more clearly, sleep better, have steady energy, improve relationships, and regain balance, confidence, and a sense of control in daily life.
Serving all of Florida. My focus is being a compassionate provider, and making mental health care accessible anytime, for any budget. I offer flexible and convenient tele-health appointments, even in the evening! I serve individuals across the lifespan, offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotropic genetic testing, and therapy for a wide range of mental health needs. From stress, anxiety, and depression to more complex conditions. I am board-certified and provide a personalized, evidence-based treatment approach, designed to support your well-being —so you can be the best version of yourself!
Serving all of Florida. My focus is being a compassionate provider, and making mental health care accessible anytime, for any budget. I offer flexible and convenient tele-health appointments, even in the evening! I serve individuals across the lifespan, offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotropic genetic testing, and therapy for a wide range of mental health needs. From stress, anxiety, and depression to more complex conditions. I am board-certified and provide a personalized, evidence-based treatment approach, designed to support your well-being —so you can be the best version of yourself!
I am a doctorate-prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. I am licensed in multiple states: Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Washington, & Wyoming.
My practice is grounded in a dedication to evidence-based mental health care, ensuring the best outcomes for my patients. I approach client care with a holistic, compassionate, and collaborative style. I foster shared decision making to ensure your voice is heard and acknowledged. My practice offer Telehealth/Virtual appointments
I am a doctorate-prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. I am licensed in multiple states: Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Washington, & Wyoming.
My practice is grounded in a dedication to evidence-based mental health care, ensuring the best outcomes for my patients. I approach client care with a holistic, compassionate, and collaborative style. I foster shared decision making to ensure your voice is heard and acknowledged. My practice offer Telehealth/Virtual appointments
Hi, I’m Taylor Servello, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and former ER travel nurse. My years in emergency medicine showed me how constant stress, trauma, and burnout can quietly affect mental health. I bring that real-world understanding into a warm, supportive space where you don’t have to minimize what you’re going through. I take time to listen and create treatment plans that feel practical, personal, and approachable. I currently have availability within the week for patients ready for support.
Hi, I’m Taylor Servello, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and former ER travel nurse. My years in emergency medicine showed me how constant stress, trauma, and burnout can quietly affect mental health. I bring that real-world understanding into a warm, supportive space where you don’t have to minimize what you’re going through. I take time to listen and create treatment plans that feel practical, personal, and approachable. I currently have availability within the week for patients ready for support.
My clients are adolescents and adults who are tired of just getting by. They may have been struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma for years often feeling unheard or dismissed by previous providers. Some are reaching out for the first time, finally ready to ask for help. Others have seen providers before but left feeling rushed or like they were handed a prescription without a real conversation. What they all share is a desire to feel truly seen and supported by someone who treats them as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
My clients are adolescents and adults who are tired of just getting by. They may have been struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma for years often feeling unheard or dismissed by previous providers. Some are reaching out for the first time, finally ready to ask for help. Others have seen providers before but left feeling rushed or like they were handed a prescription without a real conversation. What they all share is a desire to feel truly seen and supported by someone who treats them as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
If anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma, or substance use challenges have been affecting your life, you don't have to face them alone.
I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, evidence-based medication management, and supportive psychotherapy tailored to each individual's unique needs.
If anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma, or substance use challenges have been affecting your life, you don't have to face them alone.
I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, evidence-based medication management, and supportive psychotherapy tailored to each individual's unique needs.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and substance use concerns.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Winter Park, Florida, dedicated to helping individuals move through periods of overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, and disconnection toward greater clarity, balance, and control in their lives. I believe psychiatric care should be thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply human—not rushed or impersonal.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and substance use concerns.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Winter Park, Florida, dedicated to helping individuals move through periods of overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, and disconnection toward greater clarity, balance, and control in their lives. I believe psychiatric care should be thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply human—not rushed or impersonal.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
My ideal clients are children & teens as well as their families. I also confidently treat those of all ages. I take pride in treating those struggling with self-esteem or complex mental health concerns. I work best with individuals who are honest and open about their challenges so we can address them together. I take my time to understand each client, using labs, genetic testing, and collaboration with families and other providers to uncover the root of issues and create a plan that helps them succeed and thrive. I work best with someone who comes to me with the goal of getting better no matter what it takes.
My ideal clients are children & teens as well as their families. I also confidently treat those of all ages. I take pride in treating those struggling with self-esteem or complex mental health concerns. I work best with individuals who are honest and open about their challenges so we can address them together. I take my time to understand each client, using labs, genetic testing, and collaboration with families and other providers to uncover the root of issues and create a plan that helps them succeed and thrive. I work best with someone who comes to me with the goal of getting better no matter what it takes.
Hi! I’m licensed to practice in FL and VT via Telehealth and have over 14 years of mental health experience. My focus is to help you regain your mental wellness with stability and reassurance. You might notice anxiety, sadness, irritability, or just a sense that something feels off. On the outside, you seem to have it all under control, but inside, it’s a different story. You feel drained, disconnected, or unsure of how to keep going. Deep down, you want to feel calm, clear, and balanced again. You want to show up for yourself, your relationships, and your life with more peace and purpose.
Hi! I’m licensed to practice in FL and VT via Telehealth and have over 14 years of mental health experience. My focus is to help you regain your mental wellness with stability and reassurance. You might notice anxiety, sadness, irritability, or just a sense that something feels off. On the outside, you seem to have it all under control, but inside, it’s a different story. You feel drained, disconnected, or unsure of how to keep going. Deep down, you want to feel calm, clear, and balanced again. You want to show up for yourself, your relationships, and your life with more peace and purpose.
Hi, I’m Maikel Echemendia, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving patients in Florida through both in-person and telehealth appointments. I specialize in helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic symptoms, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and life stressors. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical. I believe patients should feel heard, respected, and understood—not judged. Many people come to treatment feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or stuck, and my goal is to help them regain stability, clarity, and confidence in their daily lives.
Hi, I’m Maikel Echemendia, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving patients in Florida through both in-person and telehealth appointments. I specialize in helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic symptoms, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and life stressors. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical. I believe patients should feel heard, respected, and understood—not judged. Many people come to treatment feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or stuck, and my goal is to help them regain stability, clarity, and confidence in their daily lives.
Welcome! I am a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of adolescents and adults. I take a personalized, non-judgmental approach to treatment, ensuring each individual receives the support they need.
Welcome! I am a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of adolescents and adults. I take a personalized, non-judgmental approach to treatment, ensuring each individual receives the support they need.
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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.
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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.


