Addiction Psychiatrists in Delray Beach, FL
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Evidence based treatment programs for Addiction Psychiatry.
I am eager to work with patients who are interested in self-discovery. I welcome those open to exploring various treatment options, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other holistic approaches to address addiction, personality disorders, and general mental health issues. Additionally, I am enthusiastic about helping patients in any profession who seek to optimize their mental health
Evidence based treatment programs for Addiction Psychiatry.
I am eager to work with patients who are interested in self-discovery. I welcome those open to exploring various treatment options, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other holistic approaches to address addiction, personality disorders, and general mental health issues. Additionally, I am enthusiastic about helping patients in any profession who seek to optimize their mental health
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Asheh is specialized in Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry with a focus on dual-diagnosis.
Dr. Asheh emphasizes a “whole person” holistic approach to his treatment, taking physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health into account. His focus is on treating those with substance use disorders, those struggling with mental health, and those suffering from pain. Each encounter with Dr. Asheh is personalized to build a long-lasting individualized therapeutic alliance.
Asheh is specialized in Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry with a focus on dual-diagnosis.
Dr. Asheh emphasizes a “whole person” holistic approach to his treatment, taking physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health into account. His focus is on treating those with substance use disorders, those struggling with mental health, and those suffering from pain. Each encounter with Dr. Asheh is personalized to build a long-lasting individualized therapeutic alliance.
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I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
Outpatient Detox - I specialize in the personal and direct treatments for the detoxification of opiates, alcohol and benzodiazepines. I am in recovery and it is important to me that I take a one on one approach throughout the entire process with the patient. I am also available 24/7 during the detoxification period by personal cell phone.
I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
Outpatient Detox - I specialize in the personal and direct treatments for the detoxification of opiates, alcohol and benzodiazepines. I am in recovery and it is important to me that I take a one on one approach throughout the entire process with the patient. I am also available 24/7 during the detoxification period by personal cell phone.
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Boynton Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, LMHC, ANP
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33484
My name is Peter Bronstein and I am a psychiatric and adult nurse practitioner and licensed mental health counselor. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 26 years. I am triple board certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling. I practice psychiatric medication management, and have been doing so for the last 12 years. I provide treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in adults, utilizing medications, exercise, diet and complementary and alternative treatment modalities.
My name is Peter Bronstein and I am a psychiatric and adult nurse practitioner and licensed mental health counselor. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 26 years. I am triple board certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling. I practice psychiatric medication management, and have been doing so for the last 12 years. I provide treatment for a wide range of complex mental health issues in adults, utilizing medications, exercise, diet and complementary and alternative treatment modalities.
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Kathleen Simervil, a Delray Beach native has been practicing in psychiatric and addiction medicine since graduating PA school in 2018 and has since completed a board examination certifying her in psychiatric medicine. Prior to fully immersing herself into this vast field, Kathleen was also working in family medicine where she was able to provide medical care for a wide array of medical conditions and utilize a variety of treatment modalities.
Kathleen Simervil, a Delray Beach native has been practicing in psychiatric and addiction medicine since graduating PA school in 2018 and has since completed a board examination certifying her in psychiatric medicine. Prior to fully immersing herself into this vast field, Kathleen was also working in family medicine where she was able to provide medical care for a wide array of medical conditions and utilize a variety of treatment modalities.
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As an Interventional Psychiatrist, I focus on challenging clinical situations. I help individuals who suffer from Treatment Resistant Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, Addiction, and especially any complex combination of the aforementioned. People often come to me after they have failed multiple prior medication regimens and sometimes even treatment centers. Most have a lot on the line, whether it be work, marriage, the ability to parent, school, or even just maintaining a faint hope that they can experience happiness again one day.
As an Interventional Psychiatrist, I focus on challenging clinical situations. I help individuals who suffer from Treatment Resistant Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, Addiction, and especially any complex combination of the aforementioned. People often come to me after they have failed multiple prior medication regimens and sometimes even treatment centers. Most have a lot on the line, whether it be work, marriage, the ability to parent, school, or even just maintaining a faint hope that they can experience happiness again one day.
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Sydney Rosen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33483 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer medication, diagnosis and evaluation, and other treatment options such as talk therapy. You can look forward to seeing actual progress in your mental health goals. Whether it's making sure your meds are working right, dealing with any side effects, or just feeling better overall. I treat a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, insomnia, ADHD, eating disorders, thought disorders and more.
Welcome to my practice! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer medication, diagnosis and evaluation, and other treatment options such as talk therapy. You can look forward to seeing actual progress in your mental health goals. Whether it's making sure your meds are working right, dealing with any side effects, or just feeling better overall. I treat a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, insomnia, ADHD, eating disorders, thought disorders and more.
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My name is Guylaine Dunac. I am a board-certified family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). I am also an addiction nurse practitioner and a MAT provider. My education and training have equipped me to treat my clients holistically using the latest evidence-based treatments.
My name is Guylaine Dunac. I am a board-certified family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). I am also an addiction nurse practitioner and a MAT provider. My education and training have equipped me to treat my clients holistically using the latest evidence-based treatments.
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Michelle DeSantis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN , PMHNPBC, FNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delray Beach, FL 33446 (Online Only)
Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, substance use, or any other mental health concern, I am here to support you on your journey to recovery and well-being.
Are you struggling with your mental health and self-medicating substances? Welcome to my telepsychiatry practice, led by a dual-certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in providing compassionate and effective care. My primary focus is to help individuals achieve mental health and wellness, particularly those dealing with dual diagnoses. I understand the unique challenges that come with managing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized treatment.
Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, substance use, or any other mental health concern, I am here to support you on your journey to recovery and well-being.
Are you struggling with your mental health and self-medicating substances? Welcome to my telepsychiatry practice, led by a dual-certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in providing compassionate and effective care. My primary focus is to help individuals achieve mental health and wellness, particularly those dealing with dual diagnoses. I understand the unique challenges that come with managing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized treatment.
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Jaclyn Jardine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33484 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience helping people in hospitals and clinics. I specialize in dealing with issues like substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, using the newest guidelines and proven treatments. I care deeply about mental health, believing it's just as important as physical health. My goal is to break down the stigma around mental illness and encourage others to put their mental well-being first for a happier life.
Hello! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience helping people in hospitals and clinics. I specialize in dealing with issues like substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, using the newest guidelines and proven treatments. I care deeply about mental health, believing it's just as important as physical health. My goal is to break down the stigma around mental illness and encourage others to put their mental well-being first for a happier life.
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My other specialty is substance abuse.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a telepsychiatric practice seeing patients in Florida and NY. I am licensed in Both Florida and New York states. My concierge practice specializes in medication management to treat psychiatric issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all other psychiatric needs of the patient. I approach each client in a nonjudgmental manner to help decrease and eliminate symptoms and achieve treatment goals. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual.
My other specialty is substance abuse.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a telepsychiatric practice seeing patients in Florida and NY. I am licensed in Both Florida and New York states. My concierge practice specializes in medication management to treat psychiatric issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all other psychiatric needs of the patient. I approach each client in a nonjudgmental manner to help decrease and eliminate symptoms and achieve treatment goals. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual.
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New Reflections Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric practitioners
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric practitioners
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Hope Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS, APRN
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Hi, am the owner/ head Clinician at Hope Mental Health. When you come see me, you will get 2 providers in your care. Myself and one of my fabulous student/interns. The latter will take your medical/psych history and then I will come on and join to create the treatment plan and prescribe meds when evaluation is complete. On subsequent visits, you will see the student/intern and he/she will bring me on when needed when a change is needed to meds or the treatment plan. Our practice is integrative/functional in nature, meaning that we combine traditional psych meds with supplements, including vitamins to treat the root problem.
Hi, am the owner/ head Clinician at Hope Mental Health. When you come see me, you will get 2 providers in your care. Myself and one of my fabulous student/interns. The latter will take your medical/psych history and then I will come on and join to create the treatment plan and prescribe meds when evaluation is complete. On subsequent visits, you will see the student/intern and he/she will bring me on when needed when a change is needed to meds or the treatment plan. Our practice is integrative/functional in nature, meaning that we combine traditional psych meds with supplements, including vitamins to treat the root problem.
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* AT THIS TIME ONLY DOING TELEPSYCHIATRY SESSIONS* Dr. Maryam Nouhi is the founder of Valor Mental Health. She has been practicing psychiatry for 8 years in inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Maryam Nouhi is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in South East Florida. She graduated Cum Laude Honors from the University of Florida in 2008 with a B.S. in Nutrition and Minor in International Studies. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. She completed Psychiatry Residency at Largo Medical Center in 2018.
* AT THIS TIME ONLY DOING TELEPSYCHIATRY SESSIONS* Dr. Maryam Nouhi is the founder of Valor Mental Health. She has been practicing psychiatry for 8 years in inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Maryam Nouhi is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in South East Florida. She graduated Cum Laude Honors from the University of Florida in 2008 with a B.S. in Nutrition and Minor in International Studies. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. She completed Psychiatry Residency at Largo Medical Center in 2018.
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Don’t walk alone, Mental Health care should be just as essential as physical health care. It is a healthy balance of both that allows us to be at our best. I am here to help foster your self-healing. Have you been feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts or emotions? Have you been questioning the road you're on or wondering if you're still in the driver's seat? Are you noticing a difference in your work performance or interactions with others? Have you had trouble sleeping or have you felt unable to get out of bed in the morning? None of us are immune to psychiatric disorders.
Don’t walk alone, Mental Health care should be just as essential as physical health care. It is a healthy balance of both that allows us to be at our best. I am here to help foster your self-healing. Have you been feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts or emotions? Have you been questioning the road you're on or wondering if you're still in the driver's seat? Are you noticing a difference in your work performance or interactions with others? Have you had trouble sleeping or have you felt unable to get out of bed in the morning? None of us are immune to psychiatric disorders.
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Natalie Jean Baptiste
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Natalie Jean Baptiste is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with expertise in multiple behavioral health modalities and specializes in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. She is always ready to help her patients and team achieve their goals and manages each patient as a priority with a positive attitude. Natalie is fluent in English, French. Natalie is passionate about education and helps others amplify their unique strengths and bring out the best in themselves.
Natalie Jean Baptiste is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with expertise in multiple behavioral health modalities and specializes in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. She is always ready to help her patients and team achieve their goals and manages each patient as a priority with a positive attitude. Natalie is fluent in English, French. Natalie is passionate about education and helps others amplify their unique strengths and bring out the best in themselves.
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Shannon Schaal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Delray Beach, FL 33483 (Online Only)
Shannon is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, and more. After seeing that she could make a difference in the lives of others, she decided to further her education. She has experience working with clients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and addictions. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her clients.
Shannon is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, and more. After seeing that she could make a difference in the lives of others, she decided to further her education. She has experience working with clients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and addictions. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her clients.
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I work with adults ages 18-64. I am passionate about women’s mental health, particularly around pregnancy/hormone/reproductive concerns, and I am certified in perinatal mental health. I have completed a fellowship in integrative mental health and incorporate non-medication treatment recommendations into my plans. Additionally, I specialize in treatment of trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety and OCD.
I work with adults ages 18-64. I am passionate about women’s mental health, particularly around pregnancy/hormone/reproductive concerns, and I am certified in perinatal mental health. I have completed a fellowship in integrative mental health and incorporate non-medication treatment recommendations into my plans. Additionally, I specialize in treatment of trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety and OCD.
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Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. We offer Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing 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 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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Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. We offer Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing 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 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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Addiction Psychiatrists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.