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Psychiatrists in Pensacola, FL

298 listed in Pensacola, FL · Listings last verified November 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 298 psychiatry providers in the Pensacola area, most of them in Pensacola, Panama City and Fort Walton Beach. Listings include psychiatrists (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse practitioners and TMS or Spravato clinics, with credentials, phone number and address. 35 practices say they offer telehealth visits. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Keli M. Key, NP

Life Management Center

Psychiatry

Practice rating 2.5 (123 Google reviews)

Address
525 E 15th St, Panama City 32405
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (850) 522-4485 Website Directions

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Kellie Ann Kerr, RN, PMHNP

Elite DNA Behavioral Health - Therapy and Psychiatry Clinic - Pensacola

Psychiatry

Practice rating 3.9 (26 Google reviews)

Address
1115 E Gonzalez St, Pensacola 32503
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Practice accepts Medicare
Medicaid
Practice accepts Medicaid
Call (850) 483-1145 Website Directions

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Kimberly Eaton, MD

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

Psychiatry

Practice rating 3.7 (270 Google reviews)

  • TMS Therapy
Address
1940 Harrison Ave, Panama City 32405
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (850) 763-0017 Website Directions

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Kimberly Ret, APRN

Mayor Mental Health

Psychiatry

Practice rating 5.0 (3 Google reviews)

Address
1992 Lewis Turner Blvd Ste 1171, Fort Walton Beach 32547
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (850) 343-5602 Website Directions

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Kristen Mitchem, APRN

Avalon of Lakeview Center

Psychiatry

Practice rating 2.8 (49 Google reviews)

Address
6024 Spikes Way, Milton 32583
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (850) 469-3500 Website Directions

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Kristina Laptsevich, APRN

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

Psychiatry

Practice rating 3.7 (270 Google reviews)

  • TMS Therapy
Address
1940 Harrison Ave, Panama City 32405
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (850) 763-0017 Website Directions

Last verified Nov 2026 Report a correction

In the Pensacola area

Our Pensacola listings cover the western Florida Panhandle: Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Bay County and Santa Rosa County. That runs along the Gulf from Pensacola and Gulf Breeze east through Navarre, Fort Walton Beach and Destin to Panama City, with Milton, Pace and Crestview inland.

Pensacola has the most listings, and Panama City comes next. Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville and Destin have smaller groups in between. Because the listings stretch so far along the coast, filter by town first. A specialist in Pensacola may be a long drive from Panama City.

You'll see Ascension Sacred Heart, HCA Florida and Baptist offices here, along with independent groups such as Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida and Langhorne Cardiology. Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, Life Management Center and Bridgeway Center are among the mental health providers. Eglin Air Force Base also has a few listings. Those offices may only be open to people with military coverage, so call first.

Across the Panhandle, psychiatry listings include Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, The Anchor Clinic, Apex Psychiatric Services, Elite DNA and SeaChange Mental Health. Life Management Center and Bridgeway Center offer community mental health care. Pensacola has the most listings, followed by Panama City and Fort Walton Beach. Telehealth may help in smaller towns.

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How to choose a psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. Psychiatrists can prescribe medicine, and many focus on finding and adjusting the right medication [2].

Know who does what. Several kinds of professionals treat mental health, and they often work together:

  • Psychiatrists diagnose conditions and prescribe and manage medication. Some also provide therapy.
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners can also diagnose and prescribe, depending on state rules [2]. Many hold the PMHNP-BC board certification [3]. We list them alongside psychiatrists, with credentials shown.
  • Psychologists and therapists provide talk therapy and, for psychologists, testing. They are not usually prescribers [2].

If you mainly want talk therapy, a psychologist or therapist may be the better first stop. If you think you may need medication, or your medication isn't working, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner is the right choice. Many people see both.

Check credentials. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certifies psychiatrists. You can check a psychiatrist's certification for free on the ABPN website [1]. Our listings show the credentials providers report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification or licenses.

Match the provider to your needs. Some psychiatrists focus on children and teens, older adults or addiction. Ask whether the practice treats your age group and your condition before you book.

Ask about telehealth. Many psychiatry visits, especially medication follow-ups, happen by video. Ask whether the first visit can be online and whether the provider is licensed in your state.

Confirm insurance and cost. Some psychiatrists don't take insurance, so ask before you book. Call the office or check your insurer's directory. Medicare Part B covers outpatient mental health visits with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [4].

Ask about wait times. New-patient waits can run weeks or months. Ask about a cancellation list, and ask your primary care doctor whether they can start treatment while you wait.

Know when not to wait. If you're thinking about suicide or are in emotional distress, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. It's free, confidential and open 24/7 [5]. Veterans can call 988 and press 1 [6]. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medicine. A psychologist has a doctoral degree, such as a PhD or PsyD, and provides talk therapy and testing but usually doesn't prescribe. Many people see a psychologist or therapist for therapy and a psychiatrist for medication.

Can a psychiatric nurse practitioner prescribe medication?

Yes, in general. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, though the exact rules depend on your state. Many hold the PMHNP-BC board certification. Our listings include psychiatric nurse practitioners alongside psychiatrists, with the credentials they report to the NPI registry, so you can see who is who.

Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?

It depends on your insurance. Many HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor, while PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Some plans manage mental health benefits through a separate company, so check the back of your insurance card or call your plan to find out what's needed before you book.

Can I see a psychiatrist by telehealth?

Often, yes. Many psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners offer video visits, especially for medication follow-ups. The provider usually needs to be licensed in the state where you are during the visit. Medicare and many private plans cover mental health telehealth, but rules vary, so ask the practice and your plan before you book.

What should I do in a mental health crisis?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It's free, confidential and open 24 hours a day. Veterans can call 988 and press 1. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Don't wait for a psychiatry appointment in a crisis.

Sources

  1. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology — Check physician status
  2. SAMHSA — Types of health care providers
  3. American Nurses Credentialing Center — Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification
  4. Medicare.gov — Mental health care (outpatient)
  5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  6. National Institute of Mental Health — Help for mental illnesses