

Mental health support is available now in Lithia and surrounding areas including Valrico, Brandon, and Plant City. Connect with 1,123 warm, affirming providers through Headway for flexible in-person or virtual sessions with many insurance plans accepted.
I am Dr. De Jesus Rivera, medical director at Self Improvement Psychiatry. We specialize in top notch, personalized, psychiatric services through telemedicine. I do a in depth evaluation without you feeling rushed. Together, we come up with a treatment plan that you feel comfortable with. We also have a HIPAA compliant texting system for easy communication and timely responses should any problems arise in between appointments.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lakeland, FL
Tara Payne is the owner and founder of Payne Influential Mental Health. She is a board-certified
Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in
Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Tara has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20
years in which she has been devoted to helping and treating patients with a variety of conditions.
She has specialized in critical care, mental health, and several other acute care specialties. Tara is a Perinatal Mental Health provider through PSI (Postpartum Support International) as well as a Trauma Certified provider. Tara has learned how vital mental health is when it comes to treating a patient as a “whole” person. This has driven her passion to help serve the mental health community and those in need of mental health management.
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Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Winter Haven, FL
A Florida and Polk County native, Mirtha is a graduate of Frostproof High School. She is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor's of Nursing from Polk State and a Master's of Nursing from USF. In 2023 Mirtha earned a Post Master's Certification in Psychiatry from Florida Atlantic University. However, her journey as a mental health provider began in 2020 when she became certified through the Academy of Christian Counseling, as a mental health coach. Then in January of 2025 she became an active member of the Order of Saint Luke (OSL) a healing ministry.
Mirtha has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her passion is caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues. She has been volunteering with the youth in her community for over 7 years and also has experience working in a domestic violence shelter with victims of trauma.
I am a dedicated professional committed to helping clients achieve their goals through personalized support and evidence-based approaches. My focus is on creating a comfortable, respectful, and supportive environment where clients feel heard. All are welcome and understood.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right psychiatrist in Lithia, FL starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing medication plans. If you're looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or another condition that may benefit from medication management, a psychiatrist may be the right fit. Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can also evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medication, and are another provider type available through Headway.
Lithia is a smaller community in the greater Tampa Bay area, and many residents also connect with providers in Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, and Plant City for psychiatric care. Whether you prefer an in-person visit nearby or a virtual session from home, consider what matters most to you — a provider who specializes in a specific condition, availability that fits your schedule, or experience with a particular age group. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach before you book.
Psychiatry sessions can be expensive, but using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before booking, and many patients pay as low as $0 per session. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. To find coverage options in the Lithia area, enter your insurance details on Headway and review providers matched to your plan.
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