Joanne Alonso
Psychiatrist, MD
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I provide collaborative, science-based psychiatric care that begins with careful listening and a thoughtful understanding of your story. I specialize in psychiatric symptoms that arise in the setting of neurologic illness, including changes in mood, anxiety, behavior, sleep, thinking, and memory. I am board-certified in both psychiatry and neurology. I now practice psychiatry exclusively, drawing on my background in these fields to treat psychiatric and cognitive changes associated with neurologic disorders such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia and memory disorders, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and related conditions.
I offer medication management, psychotherapy, and support related to sleep, stress, and day-to-day functioning. I work with patients—and family members or caregivers when helpful—to understand symptoms and goals and to make treatment decisions together. I am happy to coordinate care with neurologists, primary care clinicians, and other care team members.
My approach combines the best available scientific evidence with close attention to your personal story and health history. We’ll work together to understand the full picture and develop a plan that feels realistic and meaningful for your life. If you’re looking for a psychiatrist who works at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, I’m happy to help.
Call or Email Joanne Alonso Byars now for a free 15 minute consultation - (727) 213-8360
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $450
- Standard Visit $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Joanne Alonso Byars
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 213-8360
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Florida / ME109830 Joanne Alonso Byars
- In Practice for 11 years
- University of Florida College of Medicine, MD
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Certificate from Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joanne Alonso Byars
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 213-8360
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Dementia
- Geriatric and Seniors
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregiver involvement and care coordination
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychiatric symptoms related to neurologic illness
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Joanne Alonso Byars
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 213-8360
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Combined medication management and psychotherapy
- Medication management
Joanne Alonso Byars
Psychiatrist, MD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 213-8360