Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry in Pembroke Pines, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides adult and adolescent psychiatry, including psychiatric medication management, in person at our Cooper City office just north of Pembroke Pines and by telehealth across Florida. Pembroke Pines runs Florida’s largest municipally run charter school system, serving thousands of students, yet adolescent psychiatric care nearby stays scarce. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, personally leads every visit.
Psychiatry for Pembroke Pines Families
Adults and teens are evaluated with the same care and different emphasis: adults on symptoms, work, and history in a private conversation, teens on school, friendships, and home life, with a parent in the process throughout.
Adolescents are fully treated here, parent or guardian included at each stage. Families of younger children get honest guidance toward specialized child clinicians instead of a forced fit.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
What families get here is rare: room on the schedule and one clinician who stays. Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, sees every adult and teen himself, keeping each person’s care private and continuous.
The office sits just across the Pembroke Pines line, 5 to 15 minutes via Palm Avenue, Flamingo Road, or I-75, with evening-friendly telehealth for packed school weeks.
- 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 Pembroke Pines?
Just minutes. The Cooper City office at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201 borders Pembroke Pines to the north, roughly 5 to 15 minutes from most neighborhoods via Palm Avenue, Flamingo Road, or I-75. Far west addresses run toward the longer end of that range.
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 Pembroke Pines. Is Twelve Oaks that?
Close, with one honest distinction. Michael Hernandez is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, not a physician, and he provides what families are actually looking for: full psychiatric evaluations, medication management, coordination with therapists and pediatricians, and steady teen follow-up with parents involved.
Does my teen get privacy, or do parents hear everything?
Teens get room to speak for themselves, and parents stay involved and informed. A parent or guardian is part of the first visit and of each decision about the plan. Michael does not promise teens secrecy from parents; he balances both.
Can my whole family be seen at one practice?
Adults and adolescents can, yes. A parent and a teen, or several adults in one household, can each have their own care with Michael in one place. Every person’s evaluation, plan, and appointments remain private and separate. Younger children are referred to specialized care.
Is telehealth available for adults and adolescents?
Yes. Adults can be evaluated and followed by secure video anywhere in Florida, and teens can be seen by video with a parent or guardian present or available. In-person visits at the Cooper City office remain available, and switching between the two is easy.
Can you write a letter for my teen’s school or an evaluation for court?
The practice provides clinical psychiatric evaluation and treatment, not evaluations for schools, courts, or agencies. Michael does not promise accommodation letters or legal documentation. With parent permission, he can coordinate with a school counselor or pediatrician when that supports the teen’s care.
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.