Blamed me for being abused, talked to someone who abused me behind my back and made medical…read moredecisions based on his account. She over charged me for sessions where all she did was talk about her issues or made excuses for her mistakes. She screwed up prescriptions and blamed me for it while refusing to fix her errors or respond to the pharmacies inquiries. She got me banned from several pharmacies for writing a prescription for a medication I wasn't on and didn't ask for, and sent the same prescription to the wrong pharmacy 6 times causing CVS to refuse me. She also refused to contact any pharmacy to answer questions about her prescriptions. She charged me for 4 sessions to change the same medication that no longer worked but refusal to confirm with the pharmacy led to being untreated resulting in the loss of my job, and many life consequences that she didn't care about. She the medically abandoned me twice once for passing drug tests she was trying to use to justify me being abused and the second for blaming me for her mistakes and her failure to follow her own policies. She changed the doses of my medication when I first saw her without my knowledge or consent resulting in me dropping out of medical school. She plays favorites and will not be there for you when you need it. I trusted her and almost lost my life several times for it to be medically abandoned. I used her for 7 years and paid $140,000 and all I have is record of her own life problems and no chance to find treatment. Hopefully you are someone she likes because she will neglect you otherwise

Dr. Mckenna is the definition of a compassionate & caring Psychiatrist. I have been blessed to have…read moremy life impacted in such a positive regard over the past few years as a patient. Finding a good provider can be challenging to say the least, after your first appointment, you'll know just how genuine this review is! (Highly Recommended)

Women & LGBTQ+ community, please avoid Dr Doug Welpton. I had a new patient appointment in his home…read moreoffice where he repeatedly commented on my looks, questioned/denied my sexuality, and propositioned me for a date. Incredibly unethical.

Doctor Welpton is a kind and generous soul. He has helped me more than any other when it comes to…read moremy attention deficit disorder. He offers ideas that have been constructive for me to help improve my overall focus. He also motivates me to pursue things, and seek advancement in both my career and personal life, where normally I would shy away from trying. I look forward to our visits each month as they are always positive, engaging and encouraging. I like to talk, and he is a good listener and observer. He will know if something is troubling you and try to get to the root of it right away. He would have been a blessing for me in my teen and early twenties when I lived in Michigan. I could have prevented a lot of bad decisions and would have been encouraged to pursue my dreams and personal aspirations. His waiting area and office are also inviting and pleasant to the eye, with warm colours and cozy surroundings. Like the doctor himself, it's calm and inviting. If you're troubled in any way, I highly recommend him, as he will truly aid you in improving yourself and your life.

I only saw Dr Jackson once for medication management. Multiple changes were made at the same time,…read moreincluding tapering off one medication too aggressively while starting another at a high dose, without clear explanations of safety considerations. The approach felt overly aggressive rather than careful. I experienced significant sedation and had a fall during the night. When I contacted the doctor afterward because I felt worse, I was told that my "body is sensitive," which felt more like an excuse than a thoughtful explanation. I was ultimately advised to slow everything down, which is what I had suggested from the beginning. Psychiatry should not be a one-size-fits-all practice. Clear communication, careful pacing, and individualized care are essential, and that was missing here.

I am so happy I found Dr. Jackson because I tried a lot of different doctors and NPs in the past…read morewho couldn't help me, but she helped me find the medicine that actually helped. She is hands down the best psychiatrist I've had. She's super caring, down to earth, and really knows her stuff. She listens, gets what you're going through, and comes up with plans that actually work. Seriously, if you need a great shrink, she's the one to go to.

Excellent quality care. Compassionate and professional. Take…read morethe extra time to get to know every person.

I cannot express enough my appreciation for Jennifer Cannizzaro. I have been to many many…read morepsychiatrists, who have literally given me more meds than I could count, and with the absolute worst bed side manner. I honestly wanted to give up. I am so happy I found Advantage. I look forward to seeing Jennifer, she is a wonderful listener. She will let you speak, and actually responds so kindly and respectfully. Anyone who has experience with psychiatrist's know this is rare. Also, the staff makes sure you get your refills when you call. I've not ever had an issue running out which is another issue I experienced with other offices. If you are reading this, you will not regret seeing Jennifer C. She saved my life.

My 13 yr old son needed help immediately and Dr. Vallrugo was there to help him when others were…read morenot. She is compassionate and caring and I highly recommend her.

From the owner: Healing of the mental and physical self require an understanding of the past, an acceptance of the…read morepresent, and an optimism for the future. It is a journey that takes an investment of time and effort. Without proper treatment, many individuals never reach their full potential in personal or professional fulfillment. My role as an Integrative Psychiatrist is to help you achieve your optimal mental health.

I understand that choosing a psychiatrist is a very difficult decision, and usually when you need…read moreto do so, you are not in the best frame of mind to make what is a very important decision. That said, Dr. Patel has been a very good psychiatrist for me. He is compassionate, listens, and gives much needed advice. What people need to remember is that what a psychiatrist usually does is work with a patient and their medication(s) only. Psychiatrists normally don't provide therapy. I do not see Dr. Patel for therapy, simply for medicine management. Even so, he does take time to talk to me. He is a kind man. He has helped me tremendously when I needed help. If I need his assistance between appointments, I call and am able to speak with his assistant, who speaks with Dr. Patel. If necessary, an appointment is scheduled for me right away. I always feel cared for. Additionally, the staff at his office, Florida Behavioral Medicine, are all friendly and helpful, even when they are overworked with answering the phones, checking people in, checking people out and answering questions from people coming in and out. Florida Behavioral Medicine is a multi-doctor practice and sometimes the lobby may be a bit hectic. But I am always checked in before my appointment time, although at times patience is a virtue. Regardless of how busy the entire practice is, I usually see Dr. Patel on time and sometimes earlier than my scheduled time. I tend to show up for appointments early - that's just who I am. Dr. Patel is the most effective psychiatrist I have ever had, and just believe me, that is really saying a lot.

Do not use this DR. He prescribes addictive medicines then cannot get the prescriptions right and…read morethe prescriptions run out leaving a patient in withdrawal. They do not respond to urgent voicemails, ignore faxes and calls from the pharmacy, and this happens every cycle. He requires a visit every 60 days, but they schedule past the 60 days. I believe this practice of ignoring patients who are having to stop taking medicines that warnings say DO NOT suddenly stop taking medicine is malpractice and a call to our lawyer is next after writing reviews to let people know to never ever use this DR. He is bad news, period. Or his office staff, but the buck stops at the top, and hard to blame a horrible team if the DR does not care. The past few years with Dr. Ashtok Patel has been a repeating nightmare from day one.

Dr Laura Tait is the best psychiatrist I have ever seen. She is kind, friendly, and caring. Her…read moreoffice is welcoming and the staff is very friendly and inviting. They listen to you and try to help you with any issues you may have. Unlike other offices they answer all your requests with immediate attention. If you are looking for the best care from a doctor that is at the top of her profession. Dr Tait is the best. Trust me I am very very happy with Dr Tait. Not only my Dr.....My friend and she is always there for me

The rude lady at the front desk has absolute no regard on how to treat people. She is rude a…read moredisgusting attitude will hang up on you. She needs to be fired. I've been a patient here for going on 6 years and she's an absolute awful person. I've never had to deal with someone so spiteful and disgusting in my years of coming here. Hire a new receptionist. Everyone else there is amazing but her.

Dr. Devine is a phenomenal physician. He places the majority of his emphasis on listening to the…read morepatient. He works with you diligently to find the best treatment options for you. He is an extremely patient, understanding, caring individual I've had the pleasure of knowing. I'm also a physician myself, and I know the difficulty of running a private practice in this day and age. It is very challenging, yet their office has not only expanded but improved therapeutic modalities, treatment options, as well as remaining open to communication where office staff will address your concern immediately. I have seen Dr. DeVine since the age of 6. He has always had my back, he is family at this point, and one of the best psychiatrists, I know of. He puts the emphasis on the patient and humbly meets them where they're at. He has always gone above and beyond, and I'm confident the quality of his practice will remain exceptional in the years to come. I also am driving hours away just to stay onboard because he is worth the drive or flight. That should tell you something!

I recently found out in group therapy after talking to the nurse that with the meds I was on when I…read morewent to Dr. Shanklin - I was experiencing an overdose of serotonin. One of things that can happen from this is death. So I almost died. I also have a coworker who used to go to him too. He stopped going to Dr. Shanklin because he woke up in the hospital from the meds he was put on. There were times when it was obvious Dr. Shanklin hated me. He also screamed at me one time when my mom left the room to go to the bathroom. I don't know why he still has his medical license. I now go to Mason Fish, and he prescribes only what is needed and nothing more. To put this into perspective, Dr. Shanklin had me on 5 different medications, but my current psychiatrist only has me on 2. I'm doing so much better to be honest. I'm using a different name while posting this to protect myself. If you're considering being under Shanklin's care or are currently going to him, you deserve care that is actually good.

If your looking for a great doctor then I highly recommend Dr. Shanklin. He is a very thorough…read moredoctor and takes the time needed to talk about your issues and helps guide you through it. office staff is very good also. Overall the best.

Dr. Cassidy is amazing. We had noticed a change in my mom and saw 4 different doctors who all just…read moresaid it was normal brain aging and depression. They piled on the meds and she wasn't our mom anymore. That's when I reached out to Dr. Cassidy and he turned her completely around and now we have our mom back, even if it is only for some time. He gave me important information on how to keep her safe and where to go for further help. We got her into USF Memory Institute at his suggestion and they are great too. My mom always says she is glad we didn't give up on her because she was lost. She says "Dr. Cassidy is an amazing, caring, and thoughtful doctor." She loves her visits with him. I highly recommend Dr. Cassidy.

Dr Cassidy has been the best doctor taking care of me since my brain injury. I would recommend him…read moreto everyone. Staff is great and very helpful and he has great office hours.