

Mental health support is available now in Lithia and surrounding areas including Valrico, Brandon, and Plant City. Connect with 1,121 warm, affirming providers through Headway for flexible in-person or virtual sessions with many insurance plans accepted.
I’m a warm and charismatic PMHNP who takes a holistic and participatory approach to care. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, helping clients feel empowered and supported throughout their healing journey.
I have over 15 years years of experience working with children, adults, and older adults. I help people with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, addiction, PTSD and more. I also have experience with advanced treatments such as TMS, ECT, and Spravato.
Most importantly, I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard, respected, and empowered as we work together toward feeling better.
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.











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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