

Clermont residents can access comprehensive mental health care through Headway's 1,119 providers who specialize in therapy and medication management. Whether you're in Downtown Clermont, Tangerine Creek, Waterfront Village, or elsewhere in the area, you'll find warm, affirming providers ready to support you with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with an extensive background in critical care. I provide medication management and supportive therapy for adults 18+, focusing on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. My approach is grounded in both clinical precision and an understanding of how life circumstances impact mental health. I offer care that is thoughtful, unhurried and tailored to you.
I’m a board‐certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence‐based care for adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. I offer services in English and Spanish to support clients who feel most comfortable in either language. My style is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive.
Frances Nyaniba Bernasko, is an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) with a robust background in primary care, family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction
medicine. Passionate about improving community health, Frances is dedicated to building strong,
trusting relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Her extensive
experience and dual certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) uniquely position her to provide comprehensive, patient-
centered care across the lifespan.
Able to see patients in FL, NY, and MD, both in-person and telehealth. We offer psychiatry, psychotherapy, and weight management. Our goal is to help patients feel comfortable and work through the challenges they may face, as a team. For more information about our practice, please visit JustPsych.com or call the practice at 888-530-1120 to schedule an appointment.
Patient-focused and compassionate Psychiatric APRN specialized in the care of individuals living with Serious Mental Illnesses (i.e., Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, MDD, GAD, ADHD). I understand the challenges of navigating periods of depression, PTSD, mania, and the uncertainty that can come in between. My mission is to provide supportive, evidence-based care that helps you establish stability, regain balance, and enhance your quality of life.
I take a whole-person approach, offering:
My goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to help you live with greater confidence, stability, and well-being.
Claudine Bernier, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Makenson is board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master degree in nursing Practice (MSN). He is very passionate about providing high quality of comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. Makenson possesses strong clinical skills which enables him to build rapport with patients and families. He follows evidence-based practices, combined with clinical experience, good intuition and observation. As a PHMNP, Makenson's role is versatile, including patient's advocate, psychotherapy and ,therapist.
I am a psychiatric provider who specializes in working with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, and I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel genuinely seen and heard. My clinical background includes formal training in evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders, and I have experience supporting clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. I strive to bring both professional expertise and a warm, grounded presence to every session so that you feel comfortable sharing what’s really going on in your life.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Searching for psychiatrists in Clermont starts with understanding what kind of mental health care you want to find. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and provide medication management. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners may also diagnose and prescribe through their license. Therapists, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists, provide talk therapy. Both can be helpful entry points, depending on whether you want support for concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match your needs.
Clermont is a smaller market, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger Florida cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search while keeping care accessible from home. Psychiatry visits also tend to follow a different cadence than therapy. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent, while therapy sessions may be longer and more regular. Some psychiatrists offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Review each profile before booking to understand appointment format, availability, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Clermont can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients and match your plan. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before booking, then compare bios, appointment times, and virtual or in-person options in one place.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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