Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Older Adults and 4 more.
With over 25 years of experience in nursing, now as a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, I bring a deep commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Nursing Practice.My professional focus is on supporting individuals who are navigating mental health challenges. I believe that building a strong, trusting relationship between patient and provider is essential to creating a safe, calming, and collaborative care environment. My goal is to ensure that every person I work with feels heard, supported, and empowered to get the help they need to improve their quality of life. In addition to English, I also speak Portuguese and Spanish, and I’m happy to provide care in the language that helps you feel most comfortable and understood
Knowing a bit more about the patient and what they are looking to achieve, helps me create a tailored plan in order to serve the patient as best as possible and help them achieve their goal. The first session, is the time patient and provider create the trust needed to achieve success in the journey for a better health, and a much happier life.
What stands out about my approach as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is my commitment to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and individualized mental health care. I work closely with each patient to develop a treatment plan that fits their unique needs; whether that involves medication management, lifestyle support, or collaboration with a therapist. I believe in building a trusting, respectful relationship with my patients. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard and understood, so we can work together to help you regain control over your mental health and emotional well-being. I’m here to support, guide, and empower you every step of the way. Portuguese: O que se destaca na minha abordagem como Enfermeira de Saúde Mental (Psiquiátrica) é o meu compromisso em oferecer um cuidado em saúde mental que seja baseado em evidências, compassivo e individualizado. Trabalho em estreita colaboração com cada paciente para desenvolver um plano de tratamento que atenda às suas necessidades específicas, seja por meio do manejo medicamentoso, apoio ao estilo de vida ou em parceria com um terapeuta. Acredito na construção de uma relação de confiança e respeito mútuo com meus pacientes. Meu objetivo é criar um espaço seguro, onde você se sinta ouvido(a) e compreendido(a), para que possamos trabalhar juntos na reconquista da sua saúde mental e bem-estar emocional. Estou aqui para apoiar, orientar e empoderar você em cada etapa desse processo Spanish: Lo que distingue mi enfoque como Enfermera Psiquiátrica es mi compromiso de ofrecer una atención en salud mental que sea basada en evidencia, compasiva y adaptada a las necesidades individuales de cada paciente. Trabajo de cerca con cada persona para desarrollar un plan de tratamiento que se ajuste a sus necesidades específicas, ya sea mediante el manejo del medicamentos, apoyo en el estilo de vida o en colaboración con un terapeuta. Creo firmemente en construir una relación de confianza y respeto mutuo con mis pacientes. Mi objetivo es crear un espacio seguro donde te sientas escuchado(a) y comprendido(a), para que podamos trabajar juntos en recuperar el control de tu salud mental y bienestar emocional. Estoy aquí para apoyarte, guiarte y empoderarte en cada paso del camino.
I enjoy working with young adults as well as the with the older adult population.
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Cash - $130 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Compassion Focused
Emphasizing the importance of compassion and self-compassion in interactions with the world and the self.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 20, 2026
Excellent consultation, Erika was very attentive and interested, she asked the right questions to get to know me and understand the situation I'm in.
March 17, 2026
Erika was warm and open from the start of the session. She listened to me and provided me with great insight. I felt very comfortable with her and just overall had an amazing experience.
October 15, 2025
I felt incredibly heard, understood, and encouraged during our session, and I walked away feeling as though I was truly making progress.