Veterans Psychiatrists in Winter Park, FL
Most recently, I have served the Veterans Affairs population and currently serve as the Lead Psychiatrist for a dual-diagnosis residential treatment program, overseeing care for individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Having worked heavily at the Department of Veterans Affairs during residency, I have a strong foundation in the diagnosis and treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety. Though extensively trained in medication management, I strive to develop a treatment plan addressing illness from all angles to ensure positive patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Most recently, I have served the Veterans Affairs population and currently serve as the Lead Psychiatrist for a dual-diagnosis residential treatment program, overseeing care for individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Having worked heavily at the Department of Veterans Affairs during residency, I have a strong foundation in the diagnosis and treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety. Though extensively trained in medication management, I strive to develop a treatment plan addressing illness from all angles to ensure positive patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Hello, my name is Dr. Richard Lazarus. I am a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner with doctoral preparation and residency training. I graduated from the esteemed Orlando VA Mental Health NP Residency where I trained to address chronically ill and complex mental health disorders. My doctoral degree was earned from FIU where I was also bestowed the honorable Outstanding Graduate Award for unparalleled service to the community, academic excellence, and scholarly contributions. With these qualifications and benchmarks, I strive to approach your needs with empathy and expertise.
Hello, my name is Dr. Richard Lazarus. I am a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner with doctoral preparation and residency training. I graduated from the esteemed Orlando VA Mental Health NP Residency where I trained to address chronically ill and complex mental health disorders. My doctoral degree was earned from FIU where I was also bestowed the honorable Outstanding Graduate Award for unparalleled service to the community, academic excellence, and scholarly contributions. With these qualifications and benchmarks, I strive to approach your needs with empathy and expertise.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience in healthcare. I treat many conditions, including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, ADHD, and Binge Eating Disorder. I enjoy assisting my patients deal with problems related to work, relationships, and life transitions. I operate as a small concierge based practice to provide more attention to patient needs. I do this to ensure privacy, discretion, and keep decision making between the patient and provider.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience in healthcare. I treat many conditions, including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, ADHD, and Binge Eating Disorder. I enjoy assisting my patients deal with problems related to work, relationships, and life transitions. I operate as a small concierge based practice to provide more attention to patient needs. I do this to ensure privacy, discretion, and keep decision making between the patient and provider.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience. I trained at East Carolina University and have worked in high-level clinical settings, including Duke University, which has shaped my approach to providing thorough, evidence-based care.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or their current treatment isn’t working find real relief through personalized, evidence-based care, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
Many of my patients are high-functioning on the outside—but internally dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout,
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience. I trained at East Carolina University and have worked in high-level clinical settings, including Duke University, which has shaped my approach to providing thorough, evidence-based care.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or their current treatment isn’t working find real relief through personalized, evidence-based care, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
Many of my patients are high-functioning on the outside—but internally dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout,
Peaceful Path Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32792
Hi everyone! My name is Ivy, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Orlando, FL. My sessions are judgment-free and open-minded, and I allow my patients to speak their mind without being scrutinized.
I do medication management ONLY. If you need therapy services, I can provide you with list of therapists I work closely with.
Hi everyone! My name is Ivy, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Orlando, FL. My sessions are judgment-free and open-minded, and I allow my patients to speak their mind without being scrutinized.
I do medication management ONLY. If you need therapy services, I can provide you with list of therapists I work closely with.
HI! I'm Faiza, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults and teens who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and trauma-related concerns. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with compassionate, collaborative therapy. I believe that mental health treatment should be individualized, practical, and supportive, helping you understand your symptoms, explore your strengths, and develop tools to live a fuller, more balanced life.
HI! I'm Faiza, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults and teens who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and trauma-related concerns. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with compassionate, collaborative therapy. I believe that mental health treatment should be individualized, practical, and supportive, helping you understand your symptoms, explore your strengths, and develop tools to live a fuller, more balanced life.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Psychiatrists are among the few physicians who don’t always have access to imaging or lab tests to look inside the body when evaluating mental health concerns. While most medical specialties combine objective data with symptoms to guide care, mental health treatment has traditionally relied more on a person’s experiences and self-reported symptoms. Although these insights are essential, they don’t always reveal the full picture. This can lead to treatment that manages symptoms rather than addressing underlying biological factors—highlighting the need for more personalized, data-informed approaches to mental health.
Psychiatrists are among the few physicians who don’t always have access to imaging or lab tests to look inside the body when evaluating mental health concerns. While most medical specialties combine objective data with symptoms to guide care, mental health treatment has traditionally relied more on a person’s experiences and self-reported symptoms. Although these insights are essential, they don’t always reveal the full picture. This can lead to treatment that manages symptoms rather than addressing underlying biological factors—highlighting the need for more personalized, data-informed approaches to mental health.
Welcoming New Patients! Alicia is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She has more than 15 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Known for her compassionate, constructive approach, she supports her clients to make practical, sustaining changes to improve mental wellbeing. She also offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Welcoming New Patients! Alicia is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She has more than 15 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Known for her compassionate, constructive approach, she supports her clients to make practical, sustaining changes to improve mental wellbeing. She also offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Welcoming new patients!
I am Dr. Mottsin Thomas, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs. My ideal client is seeking more than just a prescription; you want to feel truly heard, understood, and validated. Whether you are facing trauma, ADHD, or treatment resistant depression, my goal is to offer a safe, culturally sensitive space where we can find stability together.
Welcoming new patients!
I am Dr. Mottsin Thomas, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs. My ideal client is seeking more than just a prescription; you want to feel truly heard, understood, and validated. Whether you are facing trauma, ADHD, or treatment resistant depression, my goal is to offer a safe, culturally sensitive space where we can find stability together.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
Accepting New Patients – Welcome to Bonmente! We know asking for help takes courage, and finding the right provider shouldn’t add stress. That’s why we offer same-week appointments and can often see you within 3–5 days. We accept most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Anthem Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United) and provide care through compassionate, highly trained professionals. With insurance-covered telemedicine sessions, you can connect from the comfort of home or office. Our supportive team makes starting your mental health journey simple, so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward.
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.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to helping individuals navigate mental health challenges and reach their personal goals. I specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and others. I earned my medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe and completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Central Florida/HCA Consortium. My experience in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice has given me a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to helping individuals navigate mental health challenges and reach their personal goals. I specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and others. I earned my medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe and completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Central Florida/HCA Consortium. My experience in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice has given me a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care.
Holistic approach to healthcare. Peta Gay Bezek APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Post Master's Certificate achiever from University of Massachusetts-Amherst where she obtained her Board Certification while enrolled in the DNP program and a Graduate of Walden University Master's of Science in Nursing Program where a Family Nurse Practitioner certification was obtained. They also worked for The Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Outpatient Clinic for almost 7 years of her tenure while under supervision of Medical Director and Child and Adolescent Board Certified Psychiatrist. Training and Preceptorship also included Telehealth and Remote practice.
Holistic approach to healthcare. Peta Gay Bezek APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Post Master's Certificate achiever from University of Massachusetts-Amherst where she obtained her Board Certification while enrolled in the DNP program and a Graduate of Walden University Master's of Science in Nursing Program where a Family Nurse Practitioner certification was obtained. They also worked for The Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Outpatient Clinic for almost 7 years of her tenure while under supervision of Medical Director and Child and Adolescent Board Certified Psychiatrist. Training and Preceptorship also included Telehealth and Remote practice.
We are an independent physician-run private psychiatry practice, specializing in medication management and therapy for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism spectrum, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, substance use disorders, opioid addiction & dependence and more.
We are an independent physician-run private psychiatry practice, specializing in medication management and therapy for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism spectrum, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, substance use disorders, opioid addiction & dependence and more.
Welcoming new patients!
I am Dr. Mottsin Thomas, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs. My ideal client is seeking more than just a prescription; you want to feel truly heard, understood, and validated. Whether you are facing trauma, ADHD, or treatment resistant depression, my goal is to offer a safe, culturally sensitive space where we can find stability together.
Welcoming new patients!
I am Dr. Mottsin Thomas, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs. My ideal client is seeking more than just a prescription; you want to feel truly heard, understood, and validated. Whether you are facing trauma, ADHD, or treatment resistant depression, my goal is to offer a safe, culturally sensitive space where we can find stability together.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating disorders, or life transitions, it can feel isolating to manage it all alone. It's okay if you're not sure where to start. What matters most is that you're here—and we’ll move at your pace, focusing on growth, resilience, and building a life that feels more like your own. Let’s work together to break through the barriers standing in your way and create a path forward that feels empowering and sustainable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating disorders, or life transitions, it can feel isolating to manage it all alone. It's okay if you're not sure where to start. What matters most is that you're here—and we’ll move at your pace, focusing on growth, resilience, and building a life that feels more like your own. Let’s work together to break through the barriers standing in your way and create a path forward that feels empowering and sustainable.
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.
I am a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders. My goal is Whole-Person Wellness through medication management and psychotherapy. I practice holistic care; I help people achieve their goals by assessing their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. I believe Whole-Person Wellness is best achieved when medication management and therapy are used in combination. Book a free 15 minutes consultation and commence a life-changing journey toward a brighter future. Hablo español.
I am a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders. My goal is Whole-Person Wellness through medication management and psychotherapy. I practice holistic care; I help people achieve their goals by assessing their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. I believe Whole-Person Wellness is best achieved when medication management and therapy are used in combination. Book a free 15 minutes consultation and commence a life-changing journey toward a brighter future. Hablo español.
An ideal client would be cisgender minority women although all genders are equally accepted. These individuals typically face adversities related to gender roles, bias, home environment stress, imposter syndrome, and day-to-day feelings of acceptance in society. My goal as the provider typically would include not only diagnosing and treating acute psychiatric conditions but also providing a safe space to share their day-to-day stressors.
An ideal client would be cisgender minority women although all genders are equally accepted. These individuals typically face adversities related to gender roles, bias, home environment stress, imposter syndrome, and day-to-day feelings of acceptance in society. My goal as the provider typically would include not only diagnosing and treating acute psychiatric conditions but also providing a safe space to share their day-to-day stressors.
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FAQ - Veterans Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help veterans?
Veterans face many unique mental health challenges that can stem from military service and the difficulties of transitioning back to civilian life. Common mental health conditions among veterans include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). While some adjustment challenges after military service may be expected, persistent symptoms that interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or work may indicate the need for professional mental health support. Psychiatrists who specialize in veteran mental health understand the unique experiences of veterans and can provide necessary support to address the complex psychological challenges that veterans may face, usually through a combination of both psychotherapy and medication. Psychiatrists can also be essential in helping veterans connect with available community resources, such as referrals to social service agencies that provide care for veterans or connecting clients with VA benefits.
What types of therapy and treatment approaches are used with veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on the mental health challenges they are facing. Therefore, psychiatrists often begin sessions with an assessment of a veteran's medical history and current symptoms. This can help diagnose or confirm any mental health conditions, as well as inform a treatment plan. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how certain thought patterns may contribute to harmful behaviors. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or exposure therapy. The prescription of any medications also depends on a client's specific symptoms.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in working with veterans?
Because not all psychiatrists have expertise in treating veterans, it's important to find a psychiatrist who is knowledgeable and equipped to treat veterans and the unique mental health challenges they face. The Psychology Today online directory can be used to find a psychiatrist who is a good fit by using the "filter" function to search for professionals with expertise in challenges commonly faced by veterans. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific expertise in treating veterans and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral therapy. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either nearby or via telehealth) and if they accept insurance or VA benefits.