Depression & Anxiety Treatment in Pembroke Pines, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides depression and anxiety treatment for adults and adolescents, in person at our Cooper City office just north of Pembroke Pines and by telehealth across Florida. The city reports that 17.5% of Pembroke Pines residents are 65 or older, and many families balance work, parenting, and caring for aging parents. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, leads every evaluation.
Depression & Anxiety Help Near Pembroke Pines
A psychiatric evaluation here takes a wide view: mood, worry, sleep, appetite, focus, and physical health, along with the responsibilities filling your week. Michael asks, listens, and checks his understanding before any conclusion is offered.
Caregiver fatigue, grief, medical illness, and long-term stress can each resemble depression or anxiety, and the evaluation works out which is present so treatment aims at the right target.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
One person is responsible for your care here: Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who takes the evaluation himself and stays your clinician at every follow-up, with unhurried visits where questions are welcome.
Pembroke Pines sits directly south of the office, about 5 to 15 minutes away via Palm Avenue, Flamingo Road, or I-75, and telehealth covers the days you cannot step away.
- 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 Pembroke Pines?
Very close. The office at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201, Cooper City sits just across the city line, roughly 5 to 15 minutes from most Pembroke Pines neighborhoods via Palm Avenue, Flamingo Road, or I-75. West-side addresses run toward the longer end.
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 appointments happen by telehealth?
Yes. Psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-ups are available by secure video anywhere in Florida. Video visits help when the calendar is full, mobility is limited, or leaving home is hard to arrange, and switching between office and video visits is simple.
Do you treat adolescents for depression and anxiety?
Yes. Teens receive evaluation and medication management with a parent or guardian involved throughout. Depression and anxiety can surface in adolescence as irritability, falling grades, or pulling away from friends, and an early, careful evaluation helps families understand what is happening.
I care for an aging parent in Pembroke Pines and feel stretched thin. Can you help?
Caring for a parent while managing everything else is a real strain, and it deserves attention. An evaluation can sort out whether what you are feeling is stress, depression, anxiety, or a mix, and Michael builds any next steps around your caregiving schedule.
What is the medication approach for depression and anxiety?
Measured and transparent. After the evaluation, Michael reviews options by class, such as SSRIs, SNRIs, and other non-addictive choices, including expected benefits and side effects. Medication is never required, and when counseling would serve you better, he refers you to therapists.
How do depression and anxiety overlap?
They share a lot: disrupted sleep, poor concentration, irritability, and fatigue appear in both. Anxiety adds persistent worry and physical tension, while depression brings low mood and lost interest. Since the two commonly occur together, the evaluation clarifies what to treat first.
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.