Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry in Weston, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides adult and adolescent psychiatry, including psychiatric medication management, in person at our Cooper City office east of Weston and by telehealth across Florida. Weston is home to Cypress Bay High School, one of the largest high schools in Florida, yet teen psychiatric care nearby is limited. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, personally leads every visit.
Psychiatry for Weston Adults and Teens
Each evaluation is a full, unrushed conversation: adults cover symptoms, sleep, work, and history one on one, while teens are seen with a parent in the process and real space to tell their own side.
Adolescents receive complete psychiatric care here with a parent or guardian at every step. Families of younger children are guided, candidly, to clinicians who specialize in that age.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
Weston families tend to research carefully, and what stands out here is simple: one board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner handling every visit himself, for adults and teens, with each person’s care kept fully private.
The drive from Weston runs about 15 to 20 minutes east via Griffin Road or I-75, and telehealth slots after school or work keep follow-ups painless.
- 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 Weston?
From most Weston neighborhoods, the office at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201, Cooper City is about 15 to 20 minutes east via Griffin Road or I-75 south. Weekday afternoons can run longer, and video visits are available for adults and teens.
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 Weston. 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 families are actually seeking: complete psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consistent teen follow-up, with parents involved at every stage.
How does Michael balance my involvement with my teen’s independence?
By keeping both in the room. A parent or guardian is part of every step, from the first visit through each plan decision. Teens are given time to speak in their own words, and Michael talks through findings and options with teen and parent together.
Can parents and teens be seen at the same practice?
Yes. The practice treats adults and adolescents, so a parent and a teen can each receive care from Michael in one familiar place. Each person has a private evaluation, an individual plan, and separate appointments, and one family member’s care is never folded into another’s.
Is telehealth available for adults and teens?
Yes, statewide. Adults can complete evaluations and follow-ups by secure video from anywhere in Florida, and teens can be seen by video with a parent or guardian present or available. Families often keep some visits in person and move others online around school and work.
My teen has been on a waitlist for months. How quickly can we be seen?
Often within days, sometimes the same day. Openings run Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, for adults and adolescents, and visits can be booked up to two hours ahead. A first evaluation can happen in person or by video, with a parent involved either way.
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.