EMDR Psychiatrists in Tampa, FL
Center for Child & Adult Psychiatry - Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33606
He has advanced training and clinical experience with both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and hypnotherapy, and studied advanced nutrient therapies under Dr.
Dr. Thorkelson is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh. He completed his adult residency training at Temple University and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh where he continued on in three roles: as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Integrative Medicine, as staff psychiatrist at the John Merck Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and through the Visceral Inflammation and Pain (VIP) Center in the Department of Gastroenterology. Dr. Thorkelson specializes in the treatment of anxiety, autism, ADHD, and depression.
He has advanced training and clinical experience with both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and hypnotherapy, and studied advanced nutrient therapies under Dr.
Dr. Thorkelson is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh. He completed his adult residency training at Temple University and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh where he continued on in three roles: as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Integrative Medicine, as staff psychiatrist at the John Merck Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and through the Visceral Inflammation and Pain (VIP) Center in the Department of Gastroenterology. Dr. Thorkelson specializes in the treatment of anxiety, autism, ADHD, and depression.
I provide Meaning Centered Therapy which is based on the belief that all problems hold potential for learning and growth. I see every person with physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs. I also see each as an overcomer rather than a victim, no matter what the trauma. EMDR and Dream Work may be used, if appropriate. My approach is interpersonal and I see the therapist and client as two people working together toward a goal set by the client. I also offer life-coaching. I offer medication management and integrate natural supplements added to prescription medications whenever possible.
I provide Meaning Centered Therapy which is based on the belief that all problems hold potential for learning and growth. I see every person with physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs. I also see each as an overcomer rather than a victim, no matter what the trauma. EMDR and Dream Work may be used, if appropriate. My approach is interpersonal and I see the therapist and client as two people working together toward a goal set by the client. I also offer life-coaching. I offer medication management and integrate natural supplements added to prescription medications whenever possible.
Hope Psychiatric Consultants
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Yulanda, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602
From the moment I enrolled in Jacksonville State University where I eventually earned both my master’s and Doctorate of Nursing with a specialty in Adult Gerontology Acute Care to my travels to the University of Texas where I earned my specialty in Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As the proud owner of Hope Psychiatric Consultants. The “Hope” in Hope Psychiatric Consultants happily stands for “Handing Out Positive Energy.” I ideated and implemented this telehealth psych platform to give those in need the medical attention and listening ear they need for their mental health.
From the moment I enrolled in Jacksonville State University where I eventually earned both my master’s and Doctorate of Nursing with a specialty in Adult Gerontology Acute Care to my travels to the University of Texas where I earned my specialty in Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As the proud owner of Hope Psychiatric Consultants. The “Hope” in Hope Psychiatric Consultants happily stands for “Handing Out Positive Energy.” I ideated and implemented this telehealth psych platform to give those in need the medical attention and listening ear they need for their mental health.
Brandi Starks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33621 (Online Only)
I’m a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to delivering comprehensive mental health care to individuals of all ages. With over 500 hours of supervised clinical experience, I specialize in managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders. My approach is deeply rooted in holistic and culturally sensitive care, ensuring that each patient receives tailored and effective treatment.
I’m a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to delivering comprehensive mental health care to individuals of all ages. With over 500 hours of supervised clinical experience, I specialize in managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders. My approach is deeply rooted in holistic and culturally sensitive care, ensuring that each patient receives tailored and effective treatment.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
Pathos Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33609 (Online Only)
I truly love psychiatry and psychotherapy and feel fortunate to be able to help people reach the best forms of themselves. I want to hear your story so we can work together to help you reach your goals, dreams, and aspirations. I use a combination of medications and psychotherapy along with a humanistic approach of nonjudgmental compassionate positive regard in our interactions to build a relationship based in trust, kindness, and honesty. I look forward to working with you as a team and using all of the tools available to help you along in your life journey.
I truly love psychiatry and psychotherapy and feel fortunate to be able to help people reach the best forms of themselves. I want to hear your story so we can work together to help you reach your goals, dreams, and aspirations. I use a combination of medications and psychotherapy along with a humanistic approach of nonjudgmental compassionate positive regard in our interactions to build a relationship based in trust, kindness, and honesty. I look forward to working with you as a team and using all of the tools available to help you along in your life journey.
Jerika Perry is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than seven (7) years of medical expertise. She provides mental health services through initial psychiatric evaluation, follow-up appointments, individual therapy, in-person or virtual group therapy, and support groups. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment.
Jerika Perry is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than seven (7) years of medical expertise. She provides mental health services through initial psychiatric evaluation, follow-up appointments, individual therapy, in-person or virtual group therapy, and support groups. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment.
The Neuropsychiatric Institute provides Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for Adults, Families, Children and Adolescents. We believe that as long as you have your problems under control, then you do not need our assistance. However, if the problems have control over you, then you should seek help. Our approach is an eclectic, common sense approach. "Whatever works, works." Although we do utilize medications, our approach is to keep them to a minimum. There is no magic pill to solve problems.
The Neuropsychiatric Institute provides Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for Adults, Families, Children and Adolescents. We believe that as long as you have your problems under control, then you do not need our assistance. However, if the problems have control over you, then you should seek help. Our approach is an eclectic, common sense approach. "Whatever works, works." Although we do utilize medications, our approach is to keep them to a minimum. There is no magic pill to solve problems.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
My approach is to understand and treat the whole person by recognizing their unique set of circumstances, conflicts, strengths, and background. I tailor treatment plans to each individual's unique presentation after careful evaluation of their biological, psychological, and social makeup. Such treatment plans integrate the latest evidence for the best treatments. Treatment recommendations might include psychotherapy, medications, and/or suggestions for lifestyle changes. I often serve as the psychotherapist for my clients but also enjoy serving as a psychiatric consultant to individuals engaged in psychotherapy elsewhere.
My approach is to understand and treat the whole person by recognizing their unique set of circumstances, conflicts, strengths, and background. I tailor treatment plans to each individual's unique presentation after careful evaluation of their biological, psychological, and social makeup. Such treatment plans integrate the latest evidence for the best treatments. Treatment recommendations might include psychotherapy, medications, and/or suggestions for lifestyle changes. I often serve as the psychotherapist for my clients but also enjoy serving as a psychiatric consultant to individuals engaged in psychotherapy elsewhere.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMH-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Maybe you are like my family members who have been suffering in silence because they do not want anyone to know, reach out to me, you are not alone. You are in good hands. I focus on actively involving clients in their healthcare decisions to help them think, feel, and be at their best so they may continue to thrive in life. I have seen my family members and friends suffer from mental illness and would not seek help due to the sigma society places on the disease. My goal is to talk to each person one on one and collaboratively develops tailored treatment plans for clients' specific needs.
Maybe you are like my family members who have been suffering in silence because they do not want anyone to know, reach out to me, you are not alone. You are in good hands. I focus on actively involving clients in their healthcare decisions to help them think, feel, and be at their best so they may continue to thrive in life. I have seen my family members and friends suffer from mental illness and would not seek help due to the sigma society places on the disease. My goal is to talk to each person one on one and collaboratively develops tailored treatment plans for clients' specific needs.
Destiny Refuse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33613 (Online Only)
I am ready to help you! As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my journey in healthcare has been guided by an unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered mental health care. The driving force behind my professional endeavors lies in my deep-seated desire to assist individuals facing mental health challenges, fostering a healing environment where each patient can thrive.
I am ready to help you! As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my journey in healthcare has been guided by an unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered mental health care. The driving force behind my professional endeavors lies in my deep-seated desire to assist individuals facing mental health challenges, fostering a healing environment where each patient can thrive.
Dr. Jones-Bourne was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Johns Hopkins University. She received her doctorate from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jones-Bourne completed her adult psychiatry training at Columbia University. She is currently an Instructor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center and a Public Psychiatry Fellow at New York State Psychiatric Institute. She is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.
Dr. Jones-Bourne was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Johns Hopkins University. She received her doctorate from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jones-Bourne completed her adult psychiatry training at Columbia University. She is currently an Instructor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center and a Public Psychiatry Fellow at New York State Psychiatric Institute. She is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.
Online Psychiatrists
Dr. Gardine Jacques holds two national board certifications with the American Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and adult nurse practitioner (ANP). Dr. Jacques completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Florida International University. She received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice, and her master's in nursing at the University of South Florida. She received her Postmaster at Valdosta State University. Dr. Jacques is experienced in cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy, strength-based therapy, and trauma care.
Dr. Gardine Jacques holds two national board certifications with the American Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and adult nurse practitioner (ANP). Dr. Jacques completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Florida International University. She received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice, and her master's in nursing at the University of South Florida. She received her Postmaster at Valdosta State University. Dr. Jacques is experienced in cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy, strength-based therapy, and trauma care.
I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, & ADHD. Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, & ADHD. Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
Bernadine Anderson-Clarke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801 (Online Only)
My goal is to ensure that patients have easy and immediate access to healthcare. When requested by my patients, I combine conventional medications with functional and integrative medicine approaches to address concerns like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I'm passionate about empowering individuals to find their own motivation for a healthy life. In addition to addressing behavioral health, I am capable of treating a wide range of conditions, both acute (skin and respiratory infections) and chronic (pre-diabetes, diabetes, HTN, and pain)
My goal is to ensure that patients have easy and immediate access to healthcare. When requested by my patients, I combine conventional medications with functional and integrative medicine approaches to address concerns like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I'm passionate about empowering individuals to find their own motivation for a healthy life. In addition to addressing behavioral health, I am capable of treating a wide range of conditions, both acute (skin and respiratory infections) and chronic (pre-diabetes, diabetes, HTN, and pain)
Many patients have not seen results from previous providers, or worse, received harmful care. They find my approach to biological and functional psychiatry appealing. I explain their symptoms, treatment options, and risks/benefits/alternatives "better than any provider has before" and I "think outside the box". We seek the primary Cause of problems via a holistic approach; rather than just prescribe powerful psychotropic medications for Symptoms via a trial-and-error method too commonly seen in this country for our level of knowledge and experience. "He treats me like a person and not a disease" is what I enjoy hearing the most.
Many patients have not seen results from previous providers, or worse, received harmful care. They find my approach to biological and functional psychiatry appealing. I explain their symptoms, treatment options, and risks/benefits/alternatives "better than any provider has before" and I "think outside the box". We seek the primary Cause of problems via a holistic approach; rather than just prescribe powerful psychotropic medications for Symptoms via a trial-and-error method too commonly seen in this country for our level of knowledge and experience. "He treats me like a person and not a disease" is what I enjoy hearing the most.
Dr. Enrique Murillo is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2024. He completed medical education at the international program of Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and completed adult psychiatry training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship in Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso. Dr. Murillo helps by performing a thorough psychiatric evaluation to assess for any psychiatric diagnoses and contributors. Besides providing patients with an individualized treatment plan, he incorporates psychotherapy techniques into each visit to better help the patient’s symptomatology.
Dr. Enrique Murillo is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2024. He completed medical education at the international program of Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and completed adult psychiatry training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship in Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso. Dr. Murillo helps by performing a thorough psychiatric evaluation to assess for any psychiatric diagnoses and contributors. Besides providing patients with an individualized treatment plan, he incorporates psychotherapy techniques into each visit to better help the patient’s symptomatology.
We all tend to seek help when what we are doing is no longer working, or we feel stuck , dissatisfied or our life is out of control, or someone we care about says that we should get help. I view these pivotal moments as potential moments of alchemy, if we are willing to be mindful with what is, staying with our experience and working through it. Remaining mindFUL allows the experience to teach us what we are supposed to learn, if we are open to it. I am here to support you as you go through your journey, face your challenges, identify patterns with you that keep you feel stuck so that you can be more free to be your best self.
We all tend to seek help when what we are doing is no longer working, or we feel stuck , dissatisfied or our life is out of control, or someone we care about says that we should get help. I view these pivotal moments as potential moments of alchemy, if we are willing to be mindful with what is, staying with our experience and working through it. Remaining mindFUL allows the experience to teach us what we are supposed to learn, if we are open to it. I am here to support you as you go through your journey, face your challenges, identify patterns with you that keep you feel stuck so that you can be more free to be your best self.
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EMDR Psychiatrists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.