Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry in Hollywood, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides adult and adolescent psychiatry, including psychiatric medication management, serving Hollywood from our Cooper City office roughly 20 to 30 minutes west and through telehealth across Florida. Hollywood is home to South Broward High School and thousands of teenagers, yet adolescent psychiatric care nearby remains scarce. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, personally leads every evaluation.
Psychiatric Care for Hollywood Families
Evaluations follow one careful structure, tuned by age: adults cover symptoms, sleep, work, and history in an unhurried hour, while teen visits fold in a parent’s perspective without talking over the teen’s own account.
Adolescents receive full treatment here with a parent or guardian involved throughout. For younger children, the honest answer is a referral to clinicians who specialize in early childhood.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
Every appointment is with the same clinician who did the first evaluation. Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, keeps his caseload deliberately manageable so adults and teens alike get real time, not a rushed slot.
From most of Hollywood, the office is a 20 to 30 minute drive west via Griffin Road or I-595, and after-school telehealth keeps teen follow-ups off the road.
- 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 Hollywood?
The Cooper City office at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201 sits about 20 to 30 minutes west of Hollywood by Griffin Road or I-595, longer in afternoon traffic. Many families do the first evaluation in person, then handle routine follow-ups by video.
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 Hollywood. Is Twelve Oaks that?
Close, with one honest distinction. Michael Hernandez is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, not a physician, and he delivers the psychiatric care families are looking for: complete evaluations, medication management, and consistent teen follow-up, always with a parent involved.
How involved are parents in a teen’s treatment?
Fully involved. A parent or guardian joins the first visit, hears the evaluation’s conclusions, and takes part in every treatment decision. Teens are given space to speak for themselves within that structure, which keeps the picture honest and complete.
Can a parent and a teen both get care at Twelve Oaks?
Yes. The practice treats adults and adolescents, so one family can keep both kinds of care under a single trusted clinician. Visits stay separate and private for each person, with individual plans, which many Hollywood families find simpler than juggling two offices.
Do you offer telehealth for both adults and teens?
Yes, statewide. Adults often run follow-ups by video around work schedules, and teens can take after-school video visits with a parent involved exactly as in the office. Switching between office and video appointments takes nothing more than a phone call.
What ages are seen at the practice?
Adults of all ages and adolescents. Younger children are not treated here; when a family needs care for a young child, Michael says so directly and helps them find a child specialist rather than stretching outside his scope.
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.