Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry in Dania Beach, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides adult and adolescent psychiatry, including psychiatric medication management, in person at our Cooper City office about 9 miles west of Dania Beach and by telehealth across Florida. About one in six Dania Beach residents is under 18, and teen psychiatric care should not mean a long waitlist. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, leads every visit personally.
Psychiatric Care for Dania Beach Families
Evaluation here is one unhurried structure adapted by age: adults meet one on one to cover symptoms, history, and goals, while teen visits include a parent and move at the teen’s pace, with room for their own voice.
Adolescents are treated here, always with a parent or guardian involved. For younger children, Michael helps families find the right specialized care rather than stretching beyond his scope.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
Families often end up split across separate offices for parent and teen care. Here, one board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner can see both, each with fully private visits, or just one of you, with the same steady attention either way.
Dania Beach sits about 9 miles east of the office, a 15 to 20 minute drive on Griffin Road, with telehealth covering evenings when practice or work runs late.
- Real adolescent psychiatric care
- Parents involved at every step
- First-class care for adults
- One trusted clinician for families
- Same-day appointments available
- Most major insurance accepted
How Care Works at Twelve Oaks
Getting started is simple for adults and for families bringing a teen.
1- Schedule Your Appointment
Call (954) 947-1130 or book online. Weekday openings run 10am to 6pm, with same-day visits often available up to two hours ahead.
2- Complete Your Evaluation
Meet with Michael for a full psychiatric evaluation. Adults are seen one on one; for teens, a parent or guardian is part of the visit from the start.
3- Receive a Personalized Plan
Review a plan built around the evaluation, with any medication options explained by class and every question answered before decisions are made.
4- Ongoing Care & Support
Follow-up visits track progress, adjust the plan as needs change, and keep parents, therapists, and primary care informed.
Who We Treat
Psychiatric needs change with age, and care at Twelve Oaks is shaped to each stage.
Adults
Full psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication care for adults of every age.
Adolescents
Teens are treated here, with a parent involved at every step.
Children
For younger children, Michael helps families find the right specialized care.
FAQ
How far is Twelve Oaks Psychiatry from Dania Beach?
The office at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201, Cooper City is about 9 miles west of Dania Beach, usually 15 to 20 minutes by car along Griffin Road, with I-595 as a partial alternate. Telehealth visits remove the drive entirely for busy school weeks.
What happens at the first appointment?
The first visit is an unhurried conversation about history, symptoms, and goals. Adults meet with Michael one on one. For teens, a parent or guardian joins, and the visit balances the teen’s own voice with family input. Nothing is decided before you understand the options.
I searched for an adolescent psychiatrist near Dania Beach. Is Twelve Oaks that?
Close, with one honest distinction. Michael Hernandez is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, not a physician, and he provides the care most families are searching for: full psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing follow-up for teens, with a parent involved throughout.
How do teen visits balance my involvement with my teen’s privacy?
Parents are part of adolescent care at every step: present for the first visit, informed about the plan, and involved in decisions. Within that, teens get room to speak for themselves, because honest conversation is where useful evaluation starts.
Can my teen and I both be seen at the practice?
Yes. Adults and adolescents are both treated here, so a parent and teen can each have their own care in one familiar place. Each person gets a separate, private evaluation and their own plan, which often makes scheduling and trust easier for families.
Does telehealth work for teens as well as adults?
Yes. Secure video visits are available across Florida for both. For teens, a parent or guardian stays involved just as with office visits, and appointments can land after school. Adults often mix office and video visits around work.
What ages does the practice see?
Adults of every age and adolescents. The practice does not treat younger children; when a family calls about a child who needs a different level of specialization, Michael helps point them to the right care rather than taking on what he should not.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, AvMed, and 200+ additional plans. Coverage varies by plan, so please confirm your benefits and in-network status with your insurer before the first visit.
Are same-day appointments available?
Often, yes. Same-day appointments are frequently open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, for office and telehealth visits, and can be booked up to two hours before the visit. Calling (954) 947-1130 earlier in the day helps.
What should I do in a mental health crisis?
If you feel you might harm yourself or someone else, or you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 right away. For crisis support, you can reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. In many Florida communities, 2-1-1 connects you to crisis information and local referrals.
Schedule Your Appointment
Take the first step toward feeling better. Call or book online, and care can often start the same day.