Treatments & Services
Compassionate Psychiatric Care for Every Stage of Life
We offer comprehensive psychiatry care, personalized therapy services, and evidence-based mental health treatment for children, teens, and adults, with convenient care available in person or through telehealth
Understanding Mental Health Care at Beacon Psychiatry
Struggling with your mental health doesn’t mean something is wrong with you — it means you’re human. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and dozens of other conditions affect millions of people across every walk of life, every age group, and every background. One in five adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition, yet fewer than half ever receive care. Not because help isn’t available — but because somewhere along the way, too many people were made to feel that what they were experiencing wasn’t serious enough, wasn’t real enough, or was somehow their fault. It isn’t. Mental health conditions are medical conditions, as real and as treatable as any other. They are not personal failures. They are not character flaws. And they do not get better through willpower alone — they get better through proper care, the right support, and a team that genuinely understands what you’re going through.
If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re feeling is “serious enough” to ask for help — the answer is yes. You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve care. You don’t have to have all the words for what you’re experiencing. You just have to be willing to take one step toward feeling better.
At Beacon Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, evidence-based, personalized treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions — from the first signs something feels off to the ongoing support that helps you stay well. We treat patients of all ages, from children and adolescents navigating life’s earliest challenges to adults and seniors facing what each new season brings. Whether you’re seeking answers for the very first time, finally ready after years of wondering, or simply looking for a team that will truly stay with you for the long haul — we are here.
And we are so glad you found us. No matter what you’re carrying, or how long you’ve been carrying it, we are ready to help you put some of it down.
Every Age, Every Stage
What We Offer
At Beacon Psychiatry, we offer a comprehensive range of psychiatric services for patients from age 3 through late adulthood — in person at our Trinity, FL office and via telehealth. Here is what you can expect when you become a patient here
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
This is often the first step — and one of the most important. A thorough evaluation gives us the full picture of who you are, what you’re experiencing, and what your path forward looks like. We offer:
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations (new patients)
- Diagnostic clarification and second opinions
- ADHD evaluations across all age groups (children through adults)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder screening and diagnostic support
- Medication consultations (for patients already in treatment elsewhere)
- Depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorder screening assessments
- Pharmacogenomic testing
Medication Management
For many patients, finding the right medication — or the right combination — is a process that requires patience, expertise, and a provider who truly listens.
Therapy Services
Our licensed therapists offer evidence-based individual, family, and couples therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Sessions are available in person and via telehealth.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifies and restructures negative thought patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most widely researched and effective forms of psychotherapy available. CBT works by helping you identify the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors — and teaching you how to interrupt and reshape patterns that are keeping you stuck. Rather than focusing solely on the past, CBT is practical and present-focused, giving you concrete tools you can use in everyday life. It is effective for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, and many other conditions.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Builds emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder but has since proven effective for a wide range of conditions involving emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and interpersonal difficulty. DBT teaches four core skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The word ‘dialectical’ refers to the balance between two seemingly opposite goals — accepting yourself as you are while also committing to change. DBT is structured, skills-based, and highly practical.
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Solution-Focused Therapy
Practical, goal-oriented approach to resolving current challenges.
Solution-Focused Therapy is a short-term, forward-looking approach that shifts the focus from what is wrong to what is possible. Rather than spending extensive time analyzing the origins of a problem, Solution-Focused Therapy helps you identify your strengths, your past successes, and the specific steps that will move you toward the life you want. It is particularly effective for patients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to begin — and for those who want to see practical results relatively quickly.
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Motivational Interviewing
Supports behavior change and treatment engagement.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, conversational approach designed to strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. Rather than telling you what to do, your therapist acts as a guide — helping you explore your ambivalence, clarify your values, and connect your goals to the changes you want to make. Motivational Interviewing is especially effective for substance use, treatment resistance, health behavior change, and any situation where a part of you wants to change but another part isn’t sure. It meets you exactly where you are.
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Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold-standard, most evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. ERP works by gradually and safely exposing you to the thoughts, images, or situations that trigger your obsessions — while helping you resist the urge to engage in compulsive behaviors in response. Over time, your brain learns that the feared outcome does not occur, and the anxiety associated with the trigger naturally decreases. ERP requires courage, but it produces lasting results that medication alone cannot achieve. Our therapist has completed intensive specialized training in this modality.
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy
For trauma and PTSD recovery.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy is a structured, evidence-based treatment specifically designed for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Developed by Dr. Edna Foa at the University of Pennsylvania, PE works by helping you gradually and safely revisit traumatic memories and situations you have been avoiding — in a controlled, supportive therapeutic environment. Rather than keeping you trapped in a cycle of avoidance that maintains PTSD symptoms, Prolonged Exposure helps your nervous system process what happened so that the memory loses its power to control your daily life. It is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD recognized by the VA, the APA, and the Department of Defense.
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Individual, Family & Couples Therapy
Tailored formats for diverse needs.
Not all therapy looks the same — and it shouldn’t. Individual therapy offers a private, one-on-one space to work through personal challenges at your own pace. Family therapy brings loved ones into the process, addressing relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and shared challenges that affect the whole family system. Couples therapy focuses on the relationship itself — helping partners rebuild trust, improve communication, navigate conflict, and reconnect. At Beacon Psychiatry, we offer all three formats, and your therapist will help you determine which approach — or which combination — is right for your situation.
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Visualization (Guided Imagery)
Uses mental imagery and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support emotional healing.
Visualization, also known as Guided Imagery, is a mind-body technique that uses the power of focused mental imagery to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and support emotional and physical healing. By engaging your imagination in a structured, intentional way — picturing calming scenes, successful outcomes, or feelings of safety and strength — Visualization helps calm the nervous system and shift the brain out of stress response. It is often used alongside other therapeutic modalities to enhance their effectiveness and is particularly helpful for anxiety, chronic stress, performance anxiety, pain management, and building self-confidence.
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Person-Centered Therapy
A non-directive, empathy-driven approach that trusts each patient's capacity for self-understanding and personal growth.
Developed by psychologist Carl Rogers, Person-Centered Therapy is built on a profound and simple belief: that every person has within them the capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding — and that the right therapeutic relationship can unlock it. Rather than directing or advising, your therapist creates a warm, non-judgmental space defined by three core qualities: empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness. In that environment, many people find that they are able to access insights, clarity, and self-compassion that they couldn’t reach on their own. Person-Centered Therapy is woven into the fabric of how we approach every patient relationship at Beacon Psychiatry.
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Care Coordination & Support
Getting the right care often means more than what happens in the appointment room. Our team actively supports you between visits and beyond
Our Areas of Expertise
Conditions We Specialize In
We treat patients from age 3 through late adulthood, across the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions
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- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Separation Anxiety Disorder (children, adolescents & adults)
- Selective Mutism (children & adolescents)
- Specific Phobias
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- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
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- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Depersonalization / Derealization Disorder
- Dissociative Amnesia
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- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) (children, adolescents & adults)
- Pica (children & adolescents)
- Rumination Disorder (children & adolescents)
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- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) — children & adolescents
- Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder
- Cyclothymic Disorder
- Mood Disorders related to medical conditions
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- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Hoarding Disorder
- Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
- Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder
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- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophreniform Disorder
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Delusional Disorder
- Psychosis related to medical conditions or substances
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- Insomnia Disorder
- Hypersomnolence Disorder
- Nightmare Disorder
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Restless Legs Syndrome (in coordination with primary care)
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- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Illness Anxiety Disorder
- Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
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- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Cannabis Use Disorder
- Stimulant Use Disorder
- Sedative, Hypnotic & Anxiolytic Use Disorder
- Opioid Use Disorder (psychiatric management & coordination of care)
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Behavioral Addictions (Gaming, Internet)
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- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (children & adolescents)
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A note for families: We provide psychiatric evaluation and psychopharmacological management for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Tic Disorders. Our care focuses specifically on the psychiatric symptoms and comorbidities that respond to medication and evidence-based treatment. For communication or learning disorder evaluations, we are happy to provide a referral to the appropriate specialist.
1. ADHD
All presentations (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined) across all ages from 3 through adulthood.
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2. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — Psychiatric Symptom Management:
- Irritability, aggression, and explosive behavioral dysregulation
- Self-injurious behavior (SIB)
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety)
- Obsessive-compulsive and repetitive behaviors
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms
- Mood disorders (depression, bipolar spectrum presentations)
- Emotional dysregulation and meltdowns
- Sleep disturbances and insomnia
- Psychosis and psychotic-like features
- Stereotypic movement behaviors
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3. Intellectual Disability (ID) — Psychiatric Symptom Management:
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Aggressive and self-injurious behavior
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms
- Mood instability and bipolar spectrum presentations
- Psychosis and psychotic features
- Sleep disturbances
- Depressive disorders
- Stereotypic movement disorder
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4. Tic Disorders & Tourette Syndrome
Including Tourette Syndrome, Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder, and Provisional Tic Disorder — as stand-alone diagnoses and as comorbidities alongside ADHD, OCD, and anxiety disorders.
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Telehealth
Telehealth at Beacon
Can’t make it to our Trinity office? You don’t have to. Beacon Psychiatry offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy sessions — available to patients across multiple states
We currently provide telehealth services in:
- Ohio
- California
- Washington
- New York
- Kentucky
- Connecticut
- Iowa
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
- Florida (In-person & telehealth)
Many of our patients find that virtual appointments fit more naturally into their busy lives, and the quality of care is exactly the same whether you’re in our Trinity office or connecting from home. All you need is a phone, tablet, or computer and a quiet, private space.
Telehealth services available for:
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Couples therapy
Transparency Matters
Services We Don't Provide
At Beacon Psychiatry, we believe that being honest and transparent with our patients is part of providing great care. If what you’re looking for isn’t something we offer, we will always do our best to point you in the right direction.
Transparency Matters
Services We Don't Provide
At Beacon Psychiatry, we believe that being honest and transparent with our patients is part of providing great care. If what you’re looking for isn’t something we offer, we will always do our best to point you in the right direction.
Clinical Services We Refer Out
- Communication Disorders (including speech and language delays) — requires a licensed speech-language pathologist
- Specific Learning Disorders (including dyslexia and dyscalculia) — requires a specialized educational therapist or neuropsychologist
- Personality Disorders (including Borderline, Narcissistic, and Antisocial Personality Disorder) — effective treatment requires long-term specialized therapy modalities such as DBT or Schema Therapy; we are happy to refer you to a therapist who specializes in this area
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) — requires a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); we are happy to provide a referral
Evaluations We Don't Perform
- Disability evaluations (Social Security, SSI/SSDI)
- Workers' compensation evaluations
- Forensic psychiatric evaluations
- Legal evaluations (including child custody evaluations)
- Fitness for duty evaluations
- Independent medical examinations (IME)
These evaluations require specialized forensic training and a level of objectivity that is separate from the therapeutic relationship we build with our patients. We recommend contacting your attorney, employer, or the requesting agency for a referral to a forensic psychiatrist or psychologist.
Documentation & Letters We Don't Provide
- Medical marijuana certifications — Beacon Psychiatry does not participate in Florida's medical marijuana program. For medical cannabis evaluations, please contact a licensed medical marijuana physician.
- Emotional support animal (ESA) letters — We do not provide ESA letters for patients who are not established, actively treated patients of Beacon Psychiatry. (If you are an existing patient, please discuss this with your provider at your next appointment.)
Crisis & Emergency Services
Beacon Psychiatry is an outpatient practice and is not equipped to provide urgent or emergency psychiatric care. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please use the following resources immediately:
- Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7
- Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line, free and confidential
- Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if there is immediate danger
We take the safety of our patients deeply seriously. If you are an established Beacon patient experiencing a non-emergency concern between appointments, please call our office at (727) 910-2395 and we will do our best to assist you.
Don't See What You're Looking for?
If you’re unsure whether we can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would rather spend five minutes on the phone helping you find the right provider than have you leave without getting the care you need