Amber Rico
Hi, I’m Amber Rico, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth services across Florida. I specialize but not limited to treating ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar and depression using evidence-based medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Many of my patients come to me struggling with focus, overwhelm, or feeling stuck despite trying different approaches. I take a structured yet personalized approach to help you regain clarity, improve daily functioning, and feel more in control.
Your mental health journey, your choices. Personalized care with the fewest medications necessary, compassionate support, and a treatment plan designed around YOU.
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support tailored to your specific needs. I also prioritize clear communication, realistic treatment plans, and close follow-up to ensure you’re seeing results. Appointments are available via secure telehealth, making it easy to get care from the comfort of your home. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative environment where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to build meaningful, lasting change in your life. I want to aline our time, with helping you reach your goals. Important Note: This is a psychiatric practice only. I do not provide primary care, manage chronic pain, or prescribe controlled substances for non-psychiatric or non-addiction-related reasons. I also do not offer general medical care or urgent care services. If you are seeking treatment for non-psychiatric issues, please book with a primary care provider or another appropriate specialist. Please review this profile carefully before booking to ensure your needs fall within the scope of psychiatric care.
Strengths
I begin each session by creating a comfortable, judgment-free space where you can share your story openly and at your own pace. My first priority is to understand your unique experiences, strengths, and goals so we can develop a personalized treatment plan together. During our initial visit, I take time to explore your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and overall emotional well-being. From there, we’ll discuss medication options, therapy goals, and holistic strategies such as mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and self-care routines that support your overall wellness. I believe that healing is a collaborative process. I encourage open communication and regular check-ins to ensure that your treatment continues to meet your needs. Follow-up sessions focus on monitoring progress, adjusting medications as needed, and supporting your growth through education, insight, and empowerment. I'm looking forward to working with you on achieving your goals!
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take a step toward improving their mental health, whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, insomnia, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. You may be someone who appears to have everything together on the outside but internally struggles with racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, emotional exhaustion, or feeling unlike yourself. Perhaps you've tried managing everything on your own, but you're ready for additional support and a treatment approach that truly considers your individual needs. I enjoy working with individuals who want to better understand their mental health, regain confidence, improve daily functioning, and achieve greater emotional balance. Whether you're exploring psychiatric treatment for the first time or looking for a provider who will listen and collaborate with you, my goal is to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported. You don't need to have all the answers or know exactly what you need before reaching out. Together, we can develop a personalized treatment plan that combines thoughtful medication management, psychotherapy, and practical strategies to help you feel more like yourself and thrive in everyday life.
Medication approach
My approach to medication management is simple: the goal is to achieve the best possible results with the fewest medications and lowest effective doses necessary. I believe in thoughtful, individualized prescribing and avoiding unnecessary medications whenever possible. I strongly value shared decision-making, meaning you are an active participant in every aspect of your treatment. During our sessions, I take the time to explain available medication options, their potential benefits, risks, side effects, and alternatives, including non-medication approaches when appropriate. I believe you should always have a voice in your treatment. My role is to provide professional guidance, education, and recommendations based on your individual needs, while empowering you to make the final informed choice among clinically appropriate options. Medication should enhance your quality of life, not leave you feeling overmedicated or unlike yourself. Together, we'll regularly evaluate your progress and make adjustments only when necessary, always prioritizing your comfort, safety, preferences, and long-term well-being. My philosophy is to prescribe with purpose, start conservatively when appropriate, and ensure that you feel heard, informed, and in control of your mental health journey.
Treatment methods
Supportive
My approach to treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Therapy, and Psychoeducation to provide personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health care. With Supportive Therapy, I create a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their concerns. I emphasize active listening, emotional validation, encouragement, and collaboration to help clients navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and build confidence. Through CBT, I help clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, and everyday stressors. Psychoeducation is an essential part of my practice. I believe understanding your mental health is empowering. I take time to explain diagnoses, symptoms, medication options, potential side effects, and treatment strategies so clients can make informed decisions about their care. By integrating these approaches with psychiatric medication management when appropriate, I focus on treating the whole person—not just the symptoms. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understand themselves better, and develop the tools needed to achieve lasting emotional wellness and improved quality of life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach to treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Therapy, and Psychoeducation to provide personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health care. Through CBT, I help clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, and everyday stressors. With Supportive Therapy, I create a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their concerns. I emphasize active listening, emotional validation, encouragement, and collaboration to help clients navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and build confidence. Psychoeducation is an essential part of my practice. I believe understanding your mental health is empowering. I take time to explain diagnoses, symptoms, medication options, potential side effects, and treatment strategies so clients can make informed decisions about their care. By integrating these approaches with psychiatric medication management when appropriate, I focus on treating the whole person—not just the symptoms. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understand themselves better, and develop the tools needed to achieve lasting emotional wellness and improved quality of life.
Location
Virtual sessions