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.
Kim is a national board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and mental health. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont, graduating with majors in Human Nutrition and Nursing. After several years working in cardiac nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital and NYU Medical Center, Kim returned to school completing a master's degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida.
After several years of teaching at USF, she turned her focus to Integrative Psychiatry. Kim's focus at The Blend Institute combines her nutrition background with traditional psychiatric treatment practices, including psychotherapy, and psychiatric medication management. She views patient symptom presentations from a biochemical and psychological perspective. Kim's expertise in biochemical diagnosis allows her to provide patients with targeted, natural treatment options as well as pharmaceutical options.
Kim is a national speaker on the topic of neurotransmitter testing and amino acid therapy and often travels teaching other clinicians on the utility of neurotransmitter testing and the efficacy of amino acid therapies.
Sandra was born and raised in eastern Kentucky. Her nursing career began in 2000, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Western Governor's University. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree specializing in psychiatry from Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky.
Sandra is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and licensed in FL, NC, SC, and IL.
In her spare time, Sandra enjoys playing her guitar or taking walks with her 15-year-old schnauzer, Daisy. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
“This morning was my first time meeting Sandra remotely for a follow-up appointment. I immediately liked her and felt very comfortable speaking with her. Her advice, guidance, and insight on what I’m going through was exactly what I needed to hear. She is so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!!”
Lilyana Dobreva is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. She is passionate about providing integrative psychiatric care by addressing environmental toxins, thyroid health, micronutrients, and inflammation. She is offering sensitive testing and medical grade supplements to correct imbalances. Lilyana screens for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and other mental health disorders, and treats with mindfulness of clients' preferences. She possesses strong clinical skills and incorporates evidence-based practice blended with knowledge from her 12 years' experience in nursing. She has lived in the Sarasota area for 16 years, and can assist you with referrals, testing, and navigating the local healthcare system so you can reach your goals and potential. Lilyana also provides supportive therapy centered in humanistic principles, with focus on the growth and self-actualization of each patient.
Michelle Mottern, PMHNP, FNP, is a Board-Certified family nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and substance use disorders.
An experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Michelle provides high-quality, compassionate care for adults and older children at Mosaic Brain Health, PLLC, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She listens to patients, cares about what they say, and always puts them first.
At Mosaic Brain Health, Michelle strives to destigmatize mental health and emphasize brain health. She provides a comprehensive set of services to help boost patients’ confidence and offer support as they navigate their personal brain and wellness challenges.
Michelle works closely with clients to achieve measurable results that allow them to push forward with a new, positive mindset. She empowers people struggling with relationships, life transitions, anxiety, organization, and focus.
She is trained throughout the lifespan and has worked extensively with teens, young adults, and those in middle adulthood.
Human beings endure several transitions and multiple stressors along their life path, and Michelle is here to help every step of the way.
As people make their journey, they can acquire more luggage. Sometimes, it helps to unpack this luggage and reorganize it.
Abigail Butterfield, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C, is an experienced nurse practitioner providing integrated, holistic care for patients at Renew Health & Wellness to patients in Florida. She’s passionate about delivering high-quality, comprehensive health services to her patients, ensuring they receive the proper education, support, and tools needed to achieve their wellness goals. She is happy to offer telehealth visits to Florida residents and in person visits by appointment locally. Abigail was born and raised in Ohio, relocating to Florida in 2017. She completed her undergraduate degree at Walsh University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Abigail worked as a registered nurse on a surgery and trauma floor for several years. Abigail attended Walden University for her master's degree and she has been an Adult and Geriatric nurse practitioner since 2014. She earned her post master's degree from Wilkes University as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in 2022.
Bobbi Bridges, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is the owner of Puentes Medical Consultants, where she provides exceptional mental health care services to adults in San Antonio, Texas, and St. Petersburg, Florida. With a belief that comprehensive psychiatric services should be easily accessible for everyone, she offers evaluations, therapy, and medication management through telemedicine.
Bobbi graduated cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Collin College in McKinney, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas, and a Master of Science in Nursing at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
She completed post-master’s training, getting a psychiatric mental health certificate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She’s board certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.
Before opening her private practice, Bobbi gained valuable experience in many health settings. She treated patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at an outpatient psychiatric clinic. She also worked as an adult geriatric acute care nurse, an administrative nursing supervisor, and a critical care RN in intensive care.
Bobbi maintains active membership in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Texas Nurse Practitioners. She performed sepsis identification and management research and presented her research to peers. She has also earned numerous certifications, such as advanced cardiovascular life support.
When she’s not helping patients, Bobbi stays active in community service and loves gardening, cycling, and financial research.
Nickesha Woolery, graduated from the prestigious Walden University with a post graduate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). She also achieved nursing degree at University of the West Indies. She completed her General Nursing at Kingston School of Nursing. She received accolades while she was a graduate student at the Walden University In 2020, she was inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society Chapter and The National Society of Leadership and success at Walden University. She has 15 years of clinical experience in behavioral health. She is board certified as an PMHNP. She accepts the notion that, in addition to pharmaceutical management, changes in behavior and psychotherapy treatments are strongly linked to effective therapeutic results for all diseases related to the mind. When providing care, she remains extremely respectful of the client's heritage and religious convictions. She likes spending time with her family.
Dinar Sajan, MD, brings considerable experience in adult psychiatry and mental health to Health & Psychiatry, serving men, women, and teens at nine convenient locations in Oldsmar, West Chapel, Port Richey, Lake Wales, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Lakeland, and Spring Hill, Florida.
Dr. Sajan completed her training in adult psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This experience exposed Dr. Sajan to state-of-the-art training and a comprehensive care model – the two pillars she used to establish Health & Psychiatry.
Dr. Sajan loves working one-on-one with her patients. She has a caring demeanor and understanding bedside manner. Dr. Sajan sets aside time to spend with each individual and develops a custom, cutting-edge treatment plan based on each person’s concerns and goals.
This commitment to sound, compassionate, and thorough care hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Dr. Sajan is the proud recipient of the Top Psychiatrist in Clearwater Award, and she’s previously been featured on The Marquis’ Who’s Who Publications Board for “outstanding achievement in [her] own field of endeavor and who has thereby contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.”
Dr. Sajan proudly holds membership in the American Psychiatric Association. She welcomes anyone seeking comprehensive psychiatric services to Health & Psychiatry.
Dinar Sajan, MD, brings considerable experience in adult psychiatry and mental health to Health & Psychiatry, serving men, women, and teens at nine convenient locations in Oldsmar, West Chapel, Port Richey, Lake Wales, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Lakeland, and Spring Hill, Florida.
Dr. Sajan completed her training in adult psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This experience exposed Dr. Sajan to state-of-the-art training and a comprehensive care model – the two pillars she used to establish Health & Psychiatry.
Dr. Sajan loves working one-on-one with her patients. She has a caring demeanor and understanding bedside manner. Dr. Sajan sets aside time to spend with each individual and develops a custom, cutting-edge treatment plan based on each person’s concerns and goals.
This commitment to sound, compassionate, and thorough care hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Dr. Sajan is the proud recipient of the Top Psychiatrist in Clearwater Award, and she’s previously been featured on The Marquis’ Who’s Who Publications Board for “outstanding achievement in [her] own field of endeavor and who has thereby contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.”
Dr. Sajan proudly holds membership in the American Psychiatric Association. She welcomes anyone seeking comprehensive psychiatric services to Health & Psychiatry.
Dr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science in physics and math from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then went on to work on a doctorate in physics at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The death of his father during the third year of his doctorate program led to the re-evaluation of goals and ultimately to medical school. In 2009, Dr. Smith completed medical school at Ohio University in Athens, where he obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He continued his medical education as an intern at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. Before moving on to residency training, research interests led to work on a doctorate in biomedical engineering at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Dr. Smith finished his medical education by doing a residency in neuropsychiatry at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. Dr. Smith is currently the Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Unit and Addiction Recovery Unit at Tampa Community Hospital.
He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, and the Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
He relies heavily on neurophysiology and pharmacogenetics to treat patients and offers Spravato™, a nasal spray that’s often effective for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Smith maintains his credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest advances in psychiatric medicine and care.
He welcomes patients to Florida Behavioral Medicine of Tampa and looks forward to restoring their quality of life.
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.
Dinar Sajan, MD, brings considerable experience in adult psychiatry and mental health to Health & Psychiatry, serving men, women, and teens at nine convenient locations in Oldsmar, West Chapel, Port Richey, Lake Wales, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Lakeland, and Spring Hill, Florida.
Dr. Sajan completed her training in adult psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This experience exposed Dr. Sajan to state-of-the-art training and a comprehensive care model – the two pillars she used to establish Health & Psychiatry.
Dr. Sajan loves working one-on-one with her patients. She has a caring demeanor and understanding bedside manner. Dr. Sajan sets aside time to spend with each individual and develops a custom, cutting-edge treatment plan based on each person’s concerns and goals.
This commitment to sound, compassionate, and thorough care hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Dr. Sajan is the proud recipient of the Top Psychiatrist in Clearwater Award, and she’s previously been featured on The Marquis’ Who’s Who Publications Board for “outstanding achievement in [her] own field of endeavor and who has thereby contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.”
Dr. Sajan proudly holds membership in the American Psychiatric Association. She welcomes anyone seeking comprehensive psychiatric services to Health & Psychiatry.
Board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. Formerly a hospital medical director, chief of a sleep lab and was a professor and researcher at Brown and the Universit of Texas. He is a syndicated newspaper health columnist with several books published. His goals for patients is more complete health-physical, mental, social and spirtual well-being.
Mark Sylvester, MD, was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology and completed his fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry. In addition to caring for his patients with Alternative Psychiatry, where he practices Functional Psychiatry and Integrative Health, he also currently serves as medical director of Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery, Sarasota Addiction Specialists, and the Suncoast Harm Reduction Project aimed at reducing opioid related overdose deaths. He also founded Mind Body Medicine of Florida, a comprehensive and integrative health practice. He has previously worked inpatient at the Serenity Place of Doctor’s Hospital in Sarasota as well as an adjunct faculty member at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) where he lectured and clinically trained medical students. He is active in research and is published in the Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Global Drug Policy, and American Journal of Psychiatry.
“Always caring , wise , up to date with latest modalities to help patients achieve goals . Will go above & beyond for his patients. If he wasnr my Dr, he’d be my friend. Anyone who can make you laugh & smile when you’re suffering has a gift . Keep pressing on Dr S & Team, you’re a blessing”
For almost 30 years, Alecia has been working in Mental Health and Psychiatry. She has a unique perspective for treating patients due to her diverse professional experiences. She completed her undergrad education in 1993 at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She worked in a variety programs in the community, in schools and in the hospital setting providing supportive counseling, group therapy, education and case management services. In 2012, she obtained her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Tampa, FL. She has worked in community behavioral health and addictions in both the outpatient clinic as well as the inpatient hospital setting. She is a preceptor for South University and trains upcoming Physician Assistants in Psychiatry. She was named preceptor of the year in the 2020 by South University. As a Physician Assistant, she practices adult general psychiatry under the supervision of a board certified psychiatrist.
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