Find a psychiatrist in Jacksonville, FL — covered by insurance

Hello and welcome! I’m a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience. For the past decade, my focus has been on helping individuals navigate the challenges of trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. I genuinely believe that prioritizing mental health is essential to achieving a balanced and fulfilling life, and I commend you for taking the brave step to seek help.

I graduated from The Ohio State University with my DNP in 2020 focusing on efficient pathways to implement depression screening post-stroke to identify mental health needs. After working a couple years as a nurse practitioner within neurosurgery, I transitioned from Ohio to Florida and pursued my PMHNP certification from Florida State University. Over the past 5 years I have been treating psychiatric needs in LTC around Florida. I am currently working to expand into independent practice and work personally with individuals creating a therapeutic relationship and enhancing their mental health.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I completed my graduate training in psychiatric nursing at Florida National University and have experience working with diverse populations in outpatient and clinical settings. I strive to create a safe, respectful environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.

My ideal client is one who is in need of assistance with cultivating their best life through culturally-appropriate, compassionate, and competent mental health and wellness care.

As a DUAL-Trained Professional-both as a Former physician (MD) and board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) ,Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) I provide a level of clinical precision that is rare in mental healthcare.My unique background allows me to bridge the gap between complex medical knowledge and deeply compassionate,holistic approach.

Welcome. I am honored you're considering taking this step toward your mental well-being. My name is Tonia Davy-Clarke, and as a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am deeply committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals in a supportive, stigma-free environment. With advanced education from Maryville University in the US and the University of the West Indies, I offer a rich blend of clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that care is tailored to your unique background and experiences. My extensive experience spans a wide range of psychiatric settings and conditions, equipping me to address conditions from anxiety and depression to more complex mental health challenges. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships through open communication, empathy, and a collaborative approach, empowering you to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care. If you're ready for compassionate, personalized support on your journey to wellness, I would be honored to partner with you.

My name is Dr. Perpetua Ezeh-Aideyan, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, and I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck. Some have tried therapy or medication before; others are reaching out for the first time. What they truly want is to feel like themselves again—to find peace, clarity, and stability. I’m here to offer compassionate, professional support and to walk alongside them on their path to healing and growth.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensed in the state of Florida, committed to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. I understand that taking the first step toward treatment can be difficult, and I strive to make that journey feel safe, respectful, and empowering from the start.

I provide psychiatric services to adolescents, young adults, and adults throughout Florida, with a clinical focus on conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. My clients often describe me as approachable, empathetic, and easy to talk to. Whether you are seeking your first evaluation or continuing care, I aim to provide a non judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and understood.

My approach to mental health care is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I believe in treating the whole person — not just symptoms. Every patient receives individualized care tailored to their personal goals, medical history, and life circumstances.

Denise Chandler, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP Family Nurse Practitioner • Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner • Women’s Health Specialist

Hello, my name is Denise Chandler. I have been an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since 2011 and bring more than 23 years of nursing experience. I hold Master’s degrees in Nursing Healthcare Education and Family Practice and am certified in both Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health.

For over a decade, I worked exclusively in Women’s Health Care, where I developed a deep understanding of how hormonal changes affect physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Today, I provide care for men, women, and youth ages 14 and older who may be experiencing hormone-related changes, mood disorders, or life transitions.

Common concerns I treat include menopause, perimenopause, PMDD, puberty, and menstrual irregularities such as dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and anemia. I also address sexual health concerns like painful sex, orgasmic dysfunction, and low libido, as well as ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic, insomnia, stress, fatigue, and weight management challenges.

My approach emphasizes whole-person care. I order lab work when needed, use genetic testing to guide safer medication choices, and educate on vitamins and supplements that may support healing. I frequently collaborate with therapists and counselors to enhance outcomes.

With clinical experience in neurology, cardiology, mental health, emergency medicine, gynecology, and obstetrics, and years as an educator, I make complex health concepts simple and actionable. Whether in person or virtually, I create a safe, open environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to restore balance and improve quality of life.

I believe that the client will take the lead in sharing what brings themt to therapy, that we have open discussions and will work together to empower the client to find ways to manage their struggles or concerns

I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA