Addiction Psychiatrists in Sun City Center, FL
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Kayla Ginter
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun City Center, FL 33573
Kayla Ginter, PMHNP, is a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional specializing in psychiatric mental health. She possesses a deep understanding of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders, and is committed to delivering patient-centered care that promotes holistic wellness.
Kayla Ginter, PMHNP, is a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional specializing in psychiatric mental health. She possesses a deep understanding of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders, and is committed to delivering patient-centered care that promotes holistic wellness.
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I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand and I will treat you safely with medication and motivation. I am dedicated to treating the entire person, and not just the one or two concerns that might lead you to be seeking help.
I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand and I will treat you safely with medication and motivation. I am dedicated to treating the entire person, and not just the one or two concerns that might lead you to be seeking help.
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Danielle Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun City Center, FL 33573
As a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over 12 years of experience, I understand that mental health challenges can have a profound impact on physical health, well-being, and relationships. These impairments can significantly affect all aspects of life. This is why I firmly believe that comprehensive access to psychiatry and mental health care is crucial for achieving optimal health, stability, and regaining control of your life.
As a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over 12 years of experience, I understand that mental health challenges can have a profound impact on physical health, well-being, and relationships. These impairments can significantly affect all aspects of life. This is why I firmly believe that comprehensive access to psychiatry and mental health care is crucial for achieving optimal health, stability, and regaining control of your life.
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Pamela Detrick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Online Only)
I am board certified as a family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and addictions professional. I am considered an expert in opiate detox and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My education is bachelors and master's in nursing from University of South Florida, doctorate in Public Health from University of South Florida, and Post doctorate from Columbia University in clinical Addictions research. After working in the field of addictions for 25 years and the VA system for 13 years, I am well qualified and experienced to treat those who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions.
I am board certified as a family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and addictions professional. I am considered an expert in opiate detox and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My education is bachelors and master's in nursing from University of South Florida, doctorate in Public Health from University of South Florida, and Post doctorate from Columbia University in clinical Addictions research. After working in the field of addictions for 25 years and the VA system for 13 years, I am well qualified and experienced to treat those who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions.
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Advanced Psychiatric Health - Wesley Chapel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Sun City Center, FL 33573
Lauren is committed to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals struggling with mental health issues and disorders to help them achieve their full potential through medication management, supportive therapies, and lifestyle modifications.
Lauren is committed to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals struggling with mental health issues and disorders to help them achieve their full potential through medication management, supportive therapies, and lifestyle modifications.
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Advanced Psychiatric Health - Sun City Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Sun City Center, FL 33573
At Advanced Psychiatric Health, our mission transcends beyond providing premier psychiatric services; it's about offering timely, accessible, and personalized care when you need it the most. Recognized as a pillar of mental services in Florida, our practice is built on the principles of compassion, innovation, and excellence in mental health care. We are committed to delivering a broad spectrum of psychiatric services, ranging from individual therapy and medication management to specialized treatments and comprehensive mental health evaluations.
At Advanced Psychiatric Health, our mission transcends beyond providing premier psychiatric services; it's about offering timely, accessible, and personalized care when you need it the most. Recognized as a pillar of mental services in Florida, our practice is built on the principles of compassion, innovation, and excellence in mental health care. We are committed to delivering a broad spectrum of psychiatric services, ranging from individual therapy and medication management to specialized treatments and comprehensive mental health evaluations.
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Advanced Psychiatric Health - Wesley Chapel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Sun City Center, FL 33573
For individuals seeking a compassionate, experienced, and innovative psychiatrist, Dr. Khan offers a beacon of hope. His dedication to his patients’ well-being, combined with his comprehensive approach to treatment, makes him a trusted ally in the journey towards mental health and fulfillment. With a commitment to individualized care, he works collaboratively with his patients to develop treatment plans that align with their unique needs and life circumstances.
For individuals seeking a compassionate, experienced, and innovative psychiatrist, Dr. Khan offers a beacon of hope. His dedication to his patients’ well-being, combined with his comprehensive approach to treatment, makes him a trusted ally in the journey towards mental health and fulfillment. With a commitment to individualized care, he works collaboratively with his patients to develop treatment plans that align with their unique needs and life circumstances.
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We also provide medication addiction treatment.
"Your privacy is our priority" at Holistic Medical Care Clinic Psychiatry. I endeavour to help my clients manage their stressors, mood or anxiety disorders, or lack of focus/attention through medication management. I evaluate each patient holistically with an agreed upon treatment care at the end of the session. I prescribe appropriate medication or supplements based on patient's preference and depth of disorder.
We also provide medication addiction treatment.
"Your privacy is our priority" at Holistic Medical Care Clinic Psychiatry. I endeavour to help my clients manage their stressors, mood or anxiety disorders, or lack of focus/attention through medication management. I evaluate each patient holistically with an agreed upon treatment care at the end of the session. I prescribe appropriate medication or supplements based on patient's preference and depth of disorder.
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Person to Person Clinical Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C , PMHNP
Verified Verified
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Person to Person Clinical Services is a nurse practitioner owned practice located in beautiful Apollo Beach. Our provider is dual-board certified as a family practice and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The primary focus of this practice is to meet the mental health needs of the clients served. This includes but is not limited to the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, psychiatric disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse treatment with the use of Suboxone if necessary. Group therapy sessions are also available. Our mission is to meet you where you are, but lead you to your greatest potential!
Person to Person Clinical Services is a nurse practitioner owned practice located in beautiful Apollo Beach. Our provider is dual-board certified as a family practice and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The primary focus of this practice is to meet the mental health needs of the clients served. This includes but is not limited to the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, psychiatric disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse treatment with the use of Suboxone if necessary. Group therapy sessions are also available. Our mission is to meet you where you are, but lead you to your greatest potential!
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Trevon J. Friar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33569
Trevon Friar, PMHNP-BC is an established psychiatry provider who prescribes medicines to treat Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and behavioral disorders using clinically proven methods that are evidenced to result in long-term change and improved mental health.
Trevon Friar, PHMNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner in Florida, based in the Tampa Bay area. Combining his expertise in evaluation and treatment, he founded Pivoting Minds Psychiatry. He provides comprehensive psychiatric services in Riverview, Florida and throughout the state of Florida, via telemedicine. Through extensive coursework, clinical rotations, and clinical practice, he has received specialized training and years of preparation in psychiatry for adolescents, adult and geriatric patients. He is skilled at using assessment-based and treatment-focused approaches to enhance mental clarity.
Trevon Friar, PMHNP-BC is an established psychiatry provider who prescribes medicines to treat Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and behavioral disorders using clinically proven methods that are evidenced to result in long-term change and improved mental health.
Trevon Friar, PHMNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner in Florida, based in the Tampa Bay area. Combining his expertise in evaluation and treatment, he founded Pivoting Minds Psychiatry. He provides comprehensive psychiatric services in Riverview, Florida and throughout the state of Florida, via telemedicine. Through extensive coursework, clinical rotations, and clinical practice, he has received specialized training and years of preparation in psychiatry for adolescents, adult and geriatric patients. He is skilled at using assessment-based and treatment-focused approaches to enhance mental clarity.
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Elizabeth Tita
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverview, FL 33579 (Online Only)
My services include non-judgemental care for; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Trauma-Informed Care, Women's Mental Health, Integrated Behavioral Health, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Spiritual Dilemmas.
As a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have always been deeply committed to enhancing mental health and well-being. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, each experience shaping my approach to care-compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered. My journey in mental health has taught me the profound impact that accessible, personalized care can have on individuals and communities.
My services include non-judgemental care for; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Trauma-Informed Care, Women's Mental Health, Integrated Behavioral Health, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Spiritual Dilemmas.
As a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have always been deeply committed to enhancing mental health and well-being. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, each experience shaping my approach to care-compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered. My journey in mental health has taught me the profound impact that accessible, personalized care can have on individuals and communities.
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Accepting New Clients. Appointments are typically available within 7 days. We offer Medication Management, Counseling/Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychological Testing in our network of clinics and 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 in our network of clinics and 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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Abigail Lynn Butterfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP, APRN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
I will help my patient's by being compassionate and truly listening to their concerns and working with them to reach their mental health and wellness goals. Providing concierge mental and behavioral health care from the comfort of your home with telehealth visits, and in office appointments available by request! You can visit my website at Renewforyou.org for more information on our services. We look forward to speaking with you! You can also book an appointment online here or visit our website at Renewforyou.org.
I will help my patient's by being compassionate and truly listening to their concerns and working with them to reach their mental health and wellness goals. Providing concierge mental and behavioral health care from the comfort of your home with telehealth visits, and in office appointments available by request! You can visit my website at Renewforyou.org for more information on our services. We look forward to speaking with you! You can also book an appointment online here or visit our website at Renewforyou.org.
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Tanika S Williams
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, AGPCNP
Verified Verified
Riverview, FL 33579 (Online Only)
As a clinician, I understand what patient - centered means and my goal is to help each patient achieve their personal health care goal through my guidance and expertise. I believe open communication is particularly important and listening to the patients' needs is imperative when developing a trusting and therapeutic patient- provider relationship.
As a clinician, I understand what patient - centered means and my goal is to help each patient achieve their personal health care goal through my guidance and expertise. I believe open communication is particularly important and listening to the patients' needs is imperative when developing a trusting and therapeutic patient- provider relationship.
Online Psychiatrists
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Dr. Sharon A Walker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Clermont, FL 34711
Mental health and substance use issues can be a daily struggle and affect people negatively in multiple areas of their lives.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, it will be my goal to provide my clients with integrative care of the mind, body, and spirit and to advocate for clients who struggle to be heard and understood, and to manage their treatment with empathy and compassion.
Mental health and substance use issues can be a daily struggle and affect people negatively in multiple areas of their lives.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, it will be my goal to provide my clients with integrative care of the mind, body, and spirit and to advocate for clients who struggle to be heard and understood, and to manage their treatment with empathy and compassion.
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We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
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.
We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
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.
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We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
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.
We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
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.
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A committed psychiatric group that provides the highest quality of care to individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families.
Spark Wellness Group works to provide compassionate and personalized care for all of our patients. We conduct psychiatric evaluations and offer medication management services for children, adolescents, and adult patients.
A committed psychiatric group that provides the highest quality of care to individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families.
Spark Wellness Group works to provide compassionate and personalized care for all of our patients. We conduct psychiatric evaluations and offer medication management services for children, adolescents, and adult patients.
![Photo of Dinar Sajan, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/85255107-dbd5-49bd-aeab-7683469de186/1/320x400.jpeg)
We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
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.
We specialize in treating these conditions: • ADHD • Alcohol Abuse • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Depression • Dementia • Eating Disorder • OCD • Panic Disorder • Personality Disorder • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • Substance Abuse.
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.
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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.