
Our Vision
A Florida where every young mind can access compassionate, evidence-based care that protects, empowers, and helps them thrive.
Our Mission & Values
Protecting young minds and empowering futures through compassionate, evidence-based care — grounded in safety, healing, innovation, empowerment, learning, and development.
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Our Mission
At SHIELD Psychiatry, our mission is to protect and empower young minds through compassionate, culturally competent, and evidence-based psychiatric care that helps them grow, heal, and thrive.

Support & Safety
We create a secure, judgment-free space where children, teens, and young adults feel seen, heard, and protected. Emotional safety comes first—always.

Healing
Evidence-based care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and trauma—grounded in measurement, cultural humility, and collaborative decision-making.

Innovation
Telehealth that extends specialist psychiatric care across Florida—reducing barriers for underserved and rural communities without compromising quality.

Empowerment
Helping young minds build confidence, emotional resilience, and self-awareness to thrive in school, relationships, and life.

Learning
Providing patients and families with mental health education and resources to foster long-term understanding and support.

Development
Empowering children and young adults to thrive by providing expert emotional, behavioral, and social guidance.
SHIELD PSYCHIATRY
Empowering young minds with compassion, safety, and excellence.
Our Values
Compassionate Care
Every family is met with empathy, respect, and time. We walk the journey alongside you.
Safe & Supportive
Judgment-free care where identities are honored and young people feel protected.
Evidence-Based
Care plans grounded in current guidelines and measurable outcomes.
Family-Centered
Strengthening family skills and school collaboration to sustain gains at home.
Overview & Services
🩺 Overview
Telepsychiatry for children, teens, and young adults (ages 5–25) across Florida—accessibly delivered, clinically precise, and relationally warm.
🧠 Key Services
- Psychiatric evaluations for ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and sleep disorders.
- Medication management with shared decision-making.
- CBT / CBT-I, resilience skills, and parent guidance.
- Flexible telehealth (evenings/weekends).
Who We Serve
Early intervention for emotional regulation, attention, and school behaviors—delivered with parent coaching.
Support through academics, identity, social pressures, and sleep—skills for confidence and safety.
Transitions, independence, executive skills, and healthy routines for college/work readiness.
What SHIELD Means
S — Support & Safety
A secure, judgment-free space where children, teens, and adults feel emotionally safe and supported.
H — Healing
Evidence-based psychiatric care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and trauma—aimed at durable recovery.
I — Innovation
Telehealth that extends expert care to underserved and rural Florida communities.
E — Empowerment
Building confidence, resilience, and self-awareness to thrive in school, relationships, and life.
L — Learning
Education and resources for families and schools to sustain progress long-term.
D — Development
Expert emotional, behavioral, and social guidance for growth and flourishing.
Mission
Our mission: To protect and empower young minds through compassionate, culturally competent, and evidence-based psychiatric care that helps them grow, heal, and thrive.