Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry

No. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry does not require a referral. Adults and adolescents can schedule a psychiatric evaluation directly, in person in Cooper City or by telehealth across Florida. Booking an appointment is the first step toward understanding what is happening and what may help.

Twelve Oaks Psychiatry evaluates and treats mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD including first evaluation in adulthood, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and provides medication management and care transitions. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offers this care for adults and adolescents throughout Florida.

A first appointment focuses on understanding your full history, current challenges, and goals rather than a quick symptom checklist. The provider reviews your background and what brought you in, then discusses possible next steps. Most patients leave with a clearer clinical picture and a starting plan.

A psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced-practice provider who can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medication for mental health conditions, similar to the medical care a psychiatrist provides. At Twelve Oaks Psychiatry, care is led by Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Twelve Oaks Psychiatry focuses on psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Many people benefit from combining medication with talk therapy, and the practice can coordinate with an outside therapist when that is helpful. Care is collaborative and adjusted over time to fit individual needs.

Yes. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry offers HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychiatry to residents across all of Florida. Evaluations and medication management visits are conducted by secure video, which removes travel time and expands access for people in areas with few local psychiatric providers.

Yes. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatry statewide, including cities such as Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Gainesville. As long as you are located in Florida at the time of your appointment, you can be seen by secure video from wherever is most comfortable.

We treat children, adolescents, and adults. For younger patients, we coordinate with parents throughout the evaluation and treatment process. Telehealth appointments are available for teens across all of Florida.

Warning signs in teenagers include: persistent sadness or mood changes lasting more than two weeks, withdrawal from friends or activities they previously enjoyed, significant changes in sleep or eating patterns, declining school performance, increased irritability or anger, or talk of hopelessness. If you are concerned, an evaluation is always the right next step. A psychiatric nurse practitioner can help determine what is happening and what, if anything, is needed.

Warning signs in adolescents often look different from those in adults, appearing as changes in school performance, social withdrawal, irritability, or sleep disruption. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry works with teens alongside their families, balancing privacy, involvement, and support, with telehealth well-suited to adolescents who prefer being seen from home.

Parental involvement is handled on a case-by-case basis based on the patient’s age, the nature of the visit, and the preferences of both the patient and family. We balance the adolescent’s need for privacy with the family’s appropriate involvement in their care.

For many adolescents, being seen from their own room rather than an office feels more comfortable and leads to more open, honest conversations. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry offers HIPAA-compliant telehealth for teens across Florida, working with families to find the right level of involvement and support.

Many insurance plans cover psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and more. Patients are encouraged to confirm their specific in-network benefits directly with their insurer before the first visit.

Same-day appointments are often available at Twelve Oaks Psychiatry, including telehealth visits across Florida. Same-day scheduling depends on availability, so calling the office directly at (954) 947-1130 is the fastest way to find the earliest opening.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or thinking about self-harm, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In Florida, 2-1-1 connects you to local crisis support and referrals.