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Finding Help for Anxiety in Florida

Find mental health providers in Florida who can help with anxiety. Anxiety becomes a clinical concern when worry, fear, or physical tension is persistent, hard to control, and interferes with daily life. It is among the most common and most treatable mental-health conditions, and most people improve with therapy, medication, or a combination of the two.

Anxiety is highly treatable. Most people improve with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication such as SSRIs, or a combination of the two. On HometownMind you can browse licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who treat anxiety in your state, or get matched with one for free in minutes.

Information current as of June 2026. General education, not medical advice.

Anxiety providers in Florida

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Florida. These providers practice there and treat a range of conditions, including anxiety. Not sure who fits best? Get matched free for a personalized recommendation, or choose a different state.

Jasmine Luckett-Epps, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orlando, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ashley Black, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pensacola, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chasity Cooper, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Panama City, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Terina Godwin, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
Pensacola, FL
Family

Crystal Hopkins, DNP, CNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St Petersburg, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Diana Ligtenberg, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Milton, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jennifer Sizemore, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Marianna, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Toni Cassidy, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orlando, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Abigail Evans, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clermont, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

America Gomez, MH ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hialeah, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Rhonda Heath, APRN-PMHNP-BC, FNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pompano Beach, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Denise White, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Venice, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sascha Beaumont, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orlando, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Xavier Berrios Aponte, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orlando, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Giselle Bolt, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sarasota, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Karen Bova, FNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orlando, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

India Broadwater, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aventura, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ashley Cyronak, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St Petersburg, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Pascale Davis, APRN, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Miami, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Donna Felkins-Dohm, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Brooksville, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Leonarda Gaige, APRN FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St Petersburg, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Nalini Gumbs, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner
Tampa, FL
Family

Dana Hatwig, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St Johns, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Toni Hickey, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pinellas Park, FL
Psychiatry & Medication Management

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Common signs

How anxiety is treated

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

A structured, evidence-based talk therapy that helps you identify and change the thought patterns and avoidance behaviors that keep anxiety going.

Medication management

Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and adjust medications such as SSRIs when therapy alone is not enough.

Exposure-based and skills work

Gradual, supported practice facing feared situations, paired with relaxation and grounding skills to lower day-to-day reactivity.

Which provider treats anxiety?

Look for a provider who treats anxiety disorders specifically and offers the format you want, whether that is therapy, medication management, or both. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication, while therapists provide talk therapy such as CBT. Many people work with both.

How psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists differ
PsychiatristPsychiatric nurse practitionerTherapist
Can prescribe medicationYesYesNo
Typical trainingMedical degree (MD or DO) plus a psychiatry residencyGraduate nursing degree (MSN or DNP) with psychiatric certificationMaster's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Primary focusDiagnosis and medication managementDiagnosis and medication managementTalk therapy and counseling
Often best forComplex or severe conditions and medication needsMedication management, frequently with shorter wait timesTalk therapy, coping skills, and ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

Is anxiety treatable?

Yes. Anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental-health conditions. The majority of people see meaningful improvement with therapy (especially CBT), medication, or a combination, often within a few months of starting treatment.

Should I see a therapist or a psychiatrist for anxiety?

A therapist is a good starting point for talk-therapy approaches like CBT. If you want medication or your anxiety is severe, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner can prescribe and manage it. Many people work with both.

How much does anxiety treatment cost?

Cost varies by provider, location, and insurance. Many providers on HometownMind accept insurance, and browsing the directory or getting matched is always free with no account required.

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