Self-Pay Concierge Care · Insurance Through Headway · Florida Telehealth
Simple Pricing. More Ways to Access Care.
SHIELD Psychiatry offers two clear pathways for care: transparent self-pay concierge services and in-network insurance-based visits through Headway for select Florida plans.
SHIELD Psychiatry PLLC
Clear, Personalized Psychiatric Care
Concierge telepsychiatry for children, teens, and young adults ages 5–25 across Florida.
Start with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. ADHD testing is added only when clinically indicated.
Pathway One
SHIELD Concierge
Self-pay care with transparent pricing, flexible access, and optional enhanced support for families who prefer a direct-care model.
Initial Evaluation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with individualized diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
$349QbCheck™ Add-On
Objective ADHD testing added when clinically indicated to support diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.
$259Follow-Up Visits
30-minute medication management, symptom monitoring, treatment adjustment, and care planning.
$179Transition Patient Visit
For established patients transitioning care, including record review and an updated clinical plan.
$350Pathway Two
Insurance-Based Care
In-network psychiatric care through Headway for selected Florida insurance plans.
Insurance benefits, copays, deductibles, and coinsurance vary by plan and are verified through Headway before scheduling.
Optional Concierge Support
SHIELD Access Membership
Designed for families who want additional care coordination, secure communication, and structured support between visits.
$79/month
Optional support between scheduled clinical appointments.
- Secure messaging with Dr. Akers between visits
- Priority scheduling when available
- Medication refill coordination
- School, camp, IEP/504, and accommodation support
- Care coordination for ADHD, autism, anxiety, school concerns, and healthcare transitions
- Parent and youth educational tools
Membership supports access and coordination. Formal psychiatric visits are scheduled and billed separately.
Additional Services
Specialty Services
Specialty services may be recommended based on clinical need, family goals, and treatment complexity.
*External laboratory fees may apply.
Choosing Your Care Path
Which Option Is Right for You?
Choose Concierge If You Want:
- Transparent self-pay pricing
- Specialty services such as QbCheck™, CBT-I, or parent coaching
- Optional membership support between visits
- Fewer insurance restrictions
Choose Insurance If You Want:
- In-network psychiatric visits through Headway
- Copay or coinsurance based on your plan
- Standard psychiatric evaluation and medication follow-up care
- Benefits verified before scheduling
Clinical Follow-Up
When More Frequent Follow-Up Is Needed
During medication starts, dose changes, side effects, or symptom worsening, follow-up may be needed sooner — sometimes within 1–2 weeks. Once symptoms are stable, visits may be spaced farther apart based on clinical need.
Begin Care
Ready to Get Started?
Choose the path that works best for your family.