Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Laura Bernal, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner providing compassionate mental health care at Monumental Health Partners in Weston and Tampa, Florida. With a strong foundation in nursing and advanced training in psychiatry, Laura is dedicated to helping patients achieve balance, healing, and improved quality of life.
Laura earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barry University School of Nursing in Miami, Florida, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University College of Nursing in Miramar, Florida. She further advanced her expertise by completing her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies in Coral Gables, Florida.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Laura offers evidence-based, patient-centered care to individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Laura is proud to serve diverse communities across South and Central Florida. She strives to empower patients through personalized treatment plans, blending her clinical expertise with a compassionate, holistic approach to care.
Balkys Bivins, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC is a highly accomplished nurse practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care to patients at Monumental Health Partners in Weston and Tampa, Florida. With advanced training and dual board certifications in both psychiatric-mental health and family practice, Dr. Bivins offers a well-rounded approach to care that emphasizes compassion, evidence-based treatment, and individualized support.
Dr. Bivins completed a post-graduate program in Psychiatric-Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland, and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Their academic foundation also includes a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Miami School of Nursing, along with an Associate of Science in Nursing from Miami Dade College School of Nursing.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as both a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Bivins integrates advanced clinical knowledge with a holistic understanding of mental and physical health. With this unique perspective, Dr. Bivins is committed to helping patients manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions while supporting overall wellness.
Through personalized care and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Bivins empowers individuals to achieve greater stability, resilience, and quality of life.
“Una experience muy agradable ya que pude hablar abierta mente con el doctor ya que pude hablar en mi primer idioma. Es un medico muy profesional que escucha y explica muy bien el tratamiento aunque yo personalmente no tengo ninguna queja o incomveniencia con provider.”
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Dr. Delvena Thomas is a board-certified psychiatrist providing mental health support for patients served by FSCDR. She specializes in helping individuals manage emotional wellness, stress, and the mental health challenges that can accompany chronic medical conditions such as sickle cell disease.
Dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong history of success in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. I have strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 7 years with over 15 years working in hospitals, clinics, ALF's and group home settings.
“She understood what I am going through and I really appreciate her. I think I should see her at least once a week not once a month. If that could be arrange I will appreciate that.”
Junon Dunbar, APRN
Psychiatrist
4511 Grainary Ave
Tampa, FL 33624
4.96(29)
Dr. Mary Stedman, MD
Forensic Psychiatrist 42.1 mi
All Sharon Krieger's appointments are currently telehealth only.
Sharon Krieger has been a pioneer in providing quality traditional and alternative Mental Health Care to the residents of the Tampa Bay Area for 30 years . She has provided Psychopharmacology, Individual and Family Therapy and Alternative Therapies to hundreds of individuals and families of all ages. Sharon is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing . She then attended the South Florida where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 1987. She added Family Practice to her career in 1992 at the University of South Florida She also has completed the coursework for an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology. Sharon is the founder and President of Building New Horizons, Inc. and Creating Better Brains, DBA. Her intention is to help all who she comes in contact with to “build new horizons” thru “creating better brains”.
I attended St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse NY and graduated in 1972 as a Registered Nurse. I worked as an RN at a Psychiatric Hospital in Syracuse NY. In 1974 I moved to Long Island NY and worked at Glen Cove Hospital as an RN in an Outpatient Drug Abuse Treatment Center.. I was co-author of a paper titled “The Varied Role of Nurses in an Outpatient Drug Treatment Program."
I graduated from Long Island University with a BS in Nursing in 1978. I taught Psychiatric Nursing at my alma mater St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse NY from 1979 until 1985. I graduated from the University of South Florida in 1993 with an MSN. I have worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Community Mental Health, private practice, and for the last 20 years have worked for the Veterans Administration as an ARNP seeing veterans at the New Port Richey outpatient clinic.
Patrick Hickey is a dual certified family psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. He began his health career enlisting as United States Naval hospital corpsman at 18. Patrick pursued a bachelors and Masters degree in nursing at Molloy College in Rockville Centre NY and moved to the Tampa Bay Where he completed a masters in family practice nursing as well as an Executive MBA with University of South Tampa Business school. He has extensive community health experience, palliative care, acute care, medical surgical, intensive care and emergency room experience working inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units, including detox units, acute crisis units, intensive outpatient programs and a military PTSD program. Areas of clinical focus include: Depression, Anxiety, panic disorder OCD, Tourette’s, Bipolar disorder, substance abuse and alcoholism, autism, schizophrenia, LGBTQ, PTSD- military, physical, emotional and sexual trauma, geriatric care, dementia care.
