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Serving Fort Lauderdale, Florida 

# Telehealth Psychiatry in Fort Lauderdale 

Fort Lauderdale and greater Broward County are home to one of the South's most established LGBTQ+ communities, a large population of retirees and seniors, and a steady flow of professionals along the coast. Affirming, unhurried psychiatric care that comes to you fits that mix well.

Sheilah Battle-Stephens, PMHNP-BC, serves the Fort Lauderdale area by secure video as a Florida-licensed psychiatric provider — welcoming to LGBTQ+ adults, seniors, and anyone who's felt unheard in past care.

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## Affirming, unhurried care for the coast

For LGBTQ+ adults, a provider who listens without assumptions matters; for seniors, care without a tiring drive matters. Sheilah's direct-yet-approachable manner and 36 years in healthcare meet both. She offers psychiatric evaluations and medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, from the privacy of your own space anywhere in Broward.

Telehealth also sidesteps the coastal-traffic reality of Broward, where a routine appointment can otherwise eat an afternoon.

## Honest about how this works

New Leaf is telehealth-only — there's no Fort Lauderdale office. Sheilah is licensed in Florida (PMHNP #11022244) and sees patients by secure video; you'll need to be physically located in Florida at appointment time. New Leaf is a private-pay practice — we don't bill insurance, so the cost of every visit is clear before you book.

## Who she sees in Broward County

-   LGBTQ+ adults seeking affirming psychiatric care 
-   Seniors who'd rather skip the drive 
-   Coastal professionals with tight schedules 
-   Adults who've felt rushed or judged before 

Common questions 

## Frequently asked.

Is your practice LGBTQ+ affirming? + 

Yes. LGBTQ+ adults are genuinely welcome, and care is provided without assumptions — Sheilah's approach is to listen first and build the plan around you.

Do you have a Fort Lauderdale office? + 

No — New Leaf is telehealth-only. Sheilah is licensed in Florida and sees Broward-area patients by secure video; there's no physical office. You'll need to be in Florida during your appointment.

How does payment work in Florida? + 

New Leaf is a private-pay practice — you pay directly, and you'll know the cost before you book: $325 for the initial evaluation, $150 per follow-up, and $75/month for refills. Payment is due at the time of the visit, and full details are on the Rates & payment page.

Is telehealth good for seniors? + 

Very. It removes the drive and the waiting room, and the setup is simple — a private space and a device with a camera. Many seniors find it far easier than traveling to an office.

Keep exploring 

-   [Serving all of Florida →](/florida)
-   [Anxiety treatment →](/our-services/anxiety-treatment)
-   [Rates & payment →](/rates)

Ready when you are

## Book an evaluation with Sheilah.

Telehealth psychiatric care for adults in Florida and Colorado. If you're in immediate danger, call or text [988](tel:988) or [911](tel:911).

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Telehealth psychiatric care across Florida & Colorado — evaluations and medication management with Sheilah Battle-Stephens, PMHNP-BC.

In a crisis or emergency

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### Care

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### Where we practice

-   [Florida](/florida)
-   [Colorado](/colorado)
-   [Contact](/contact)

### Service Areas

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