Depression & Anxiety Treatment in Hollywood, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides depression and anxiety treatment for adults and adolescents, in person at our Cooper City office, a manageable drive west, and through telehealth across Florida. Among Hollywood’s major employers are beachfront resorts and a major entertainment complex, hospitality work that often runs nights, weekends, and holidays. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, leads each evaluation personally.
Depression & Anxiety Evaluation in Hollywood
A depression and anxiety evaluation covers current symptoms, sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, and relevant medical history, explored in an unrushed conversation. Michael pays attention to how symptoms rise and fall across your week, including work stretches and days off.
Low mood and constant worry can trace back to disrupted sleep, a medical cause, or plain overload, so the evaluation separates these from clinical depression and anxiety before treatment starts.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
Appointments here are never handed off to someone new. Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, provides the first evaluation and all ongoing care, keeping his schedule light enough that no one ever feels processed.
From most of Hollywood, the office is a 20 to 30 minute drive west via Griffin Road or I-595, and secure video visits fit around resort and hospitality shift schedules.
- Unhurried depression and anxiety evaluations
- Medication options clearly explained
- Care for adults and adolescents
- Same-day appointments available
- In-person and telehealth visits
- Most major insurance accepted
How Depression & Anxiety Care Works at Twelve Oaks
Getting started is simple, and each step is designed to feel clear and manageable.
1- Schedule Your Appointment
Call (954) 947-1130 or book online in minutes. Same-day visits are often open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, in person or by video.
2- Complete Your Evaluation
Meet with Michael for a thorough psychiatric evaluation covering mood, worry, sleep, energy, and daily functioning. He listens first, asks thoughtful questions, and never rushes.
3- Receive a Personalized Plan
Review a plan built around your symptoms and goals. Options may include medication, explained by class, along with referrals when talk therapy could help.
4- Ongoing Care & Support
Follow-up visits track how you are responding, adjust medication when needed, and keep your care coordinated with any therapist you see.
Who We Treat
Depression and anxiety can look different at every age, and care here is shaped to each person.
Adults
Evaluation and medication management for adults living with depression or anxiety.
Adolescents
Teens are treated here too, with parents 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 west of Hollywood, usually 20 to 30 minutes by car via Griffin Road or I-595. Afternoon traffic adds time, so many residents choose morning visits or switch to telehealth for follow-ups.
What happens at the first appointment?
The first visit is a calm, unhurried conversation about mood, worry, sleep, energy, and how daily life has been going. Michael reviews your history, answers questions, and explains possible next steps. Nothing is decided until you understand the options and feel ready.
Can hospitality and shift workers near Hollywood get appointments that fit their schedule?
Yes. Between same-day openings, weekday hours from 10am to 6pm, and secure video visits available anywhere in Florida, care can fit around changing shifts. Many people handle follow-ups by telehealth and reserve in-person visits for when they prefer them.
Do you evaluate teens for depression and anxiety?
Yes. Adolescents receive psychiatric evaluation and medication management here, with a parent or guardian involved from the start. Michael paces visits around the teen’s comfort and coordinates with school counselors or outside therapists when that support strengthens the plan.
Will I be put on medication right away?
No. Nothing is prescribed before a full evaluation, and medication is never the only option. When it makes sense, Michael reviews choices by class, such as SSRIs or SNRIs, covering benefits and side effects, and refers you to a therapist when talk-based care fits.
What is the difference between depression and anxiety?
Depression usually pulls energy, interest, and mood downward, while anxiety keeps the body and mind on alert with worry and restlessness. They frequently travel together, which is why a careful evaluation looks at both before deciding what treatment should target first.
I was looking for anxiety counseling. Do you offer that?
The practice offers psychiatric evaluation and medication management rather than counseling itself. If counseling is what you need, Michael can refer you to therapists he trusts, and if you need both, he coordinates the medication side while your therapist provides talk-based support.
Do you accept insurance for depression and anxiety treatment?
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 your first appointment.
Are same-day appointments available?
Often, yes. Same-day appointments are frequently open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, for in-person 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.