Mental Health Services in St. Petersburg, FL
Finding quality mental health care in St. Petersburg shouldn’t be a trial and error process. Whether you’re wanting to improve your mental health, seeking therapy for trauma, or need substance abuse support, Advantage Mental Health offers compassionate care designed to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges.Evening Appointments Available
Our Services: Comprehensive Mental Health Support
Advantage Mental Health supports St. Petersburg with a range of mental health services. From mental health screenings, to psychiatric evaluations and medication management, we are here to support you on your mental health journey. For those who may struggle with taking a daily dose of mental health medication, we offer injectable options that release treatment over an extended period of time, making this a great choice when daily medications haven’t worked in the past.
Clinical Assessments & Treatment Planning
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations – Extended 90-minute initial consultations
- Personalized Treatment Plans – Evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs including medication management
- Genetic Testing for Medications – Scientific approach to medication selection
- Mental Health Screenings for Ages 12-112
Our Scientific Approach to Choosing the Best Depression Medication for You: Genetic Testing
For many people, finding the right depression medication can be overwhelming, and the process can take much longer than necessary. When trying new depression medications, some patients report trying depression medications that actually make their symptoms worse. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be your story.
With genetic testing, we can find the perfect psychiatric medications for you based on your DNA. At our office, we perform a quick, painless cheek swab that’s sent to a certified lab for analysis. This test identifies how your body is likely to respond to various psychiatric medications, helping you and your provider make more informed choices from the beginning of your treatment journey.
Once your results are in, we provide a comprehensive medical report you can keep for future reference. Many of our patients discover that this report is helpful not only for their mental health treatment, but for other areas of medical care as well. Best of all, most insurance plans will cover a significant portion of the testing cost.
Advanced Treatment Options for Mental Health Services in St. Petersburg, FL
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), also known as TMS therapy, is a safe, FDA-cleared treatment designed to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and OCD without the use of medication or surgery.
Here’s how it works and what you can expect:
- TMS uses magnetic pulses to target areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
- These pulses help restore healthy brain activity and improve neurotransmitter function.
- Treatment consists of 36 daily sessions, each lasting about 19 minutes.
- Up to 73% of patients experience reduced symptoms or full remission.
- TMS has been FDA-cleared since 2008 and is covered by most insurance plans.
- We offer the highest TMS success rate in the area.
- Weekly group therapy is included at no cost to you.
- We provide complimentary consultations to help you decide if TMS is right for you.
Ready to explore a medication-free path to relief? Want to know more about this revolutionary treatment for depression and more? We’re here to answer all the questions you may have. Contact us to schedule your free TMS consultation today!
Our Location
Visit us at 28465 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33761, located in The Crossings business park. Our single-level office is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible for your convenience. Ample free parking is available right outside the entrance.
We’re open Monday–Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Friday–Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
We provide world-class mental health service in St. Petersburg from our nearby Clearwater location. We are located just a short 36 minute drive away from St. Pete.
Driving to Advantage Mental Health from St. Petersburg:
- Start on I‑275 North from St. Pete.
- Merge onto US‑19 North.
- Drive approximately 19 miles until you pass Countryside Mall.
- Look for Bob’s Carpet Mart on the right; immediately after, turn right into the shared complex, bear right to reach Building 2, Suite 200.
Taking Public Transportation to our Office from St. Petersburg:.
- Walk to the Central Ave & 35th St PSTA stop in St. Petersburg.
- Board Route 18 (bound for Clearwater) — buses depart every ~20 minutes and take about an hour and a half to reach to Park Street Terminal.
- Transfer to Route 19 northbound, heading toward Tarpon Springs/Largo.
Get off at US‑19 N + Drew St, then walk ~3 minutes north to our building.
Areas of Specialty
Advantage Mental Health Center provides expert mental health services in St. Petersburg, FL, covering a comprehensive range of mental health conditions. Our board-certified psychiatric providers specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD/ADD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). We offer specialized care for trauma-related conditions including PTSD, postpartum depression and anxiety, and eating disorders.
Our clinical expertise extends to complex presentations including personality disorders, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions. We provide compassionate support for life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and everyday coping difficulties.
The Advantage Mental Health Team
At Advantage Mental Health, you’ll find a team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing you with, compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. Our board-certified psychiatrist and nurse practitioners collaborate to deliver you the best personalized mental health services in St. Petersburg, FL.
- Dr. Katherine Rizzo, DO is a board-certified psychiatrist and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rizzo specializes in Integrative Psychiatry and TMS.
- Dr. Jennifer Self, PhD, APRN, LMHC is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed mental health counselor.
- Cathi Stephens, APRN, AGNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Getting Started with Mental Health Services in St. Petersburg FL
Advantage Mental Health Center operates as a boutique, self-pay practice, allowing us to provide extended appointment times and personalized care without insurance constraints. While we don’t accept insurance, we provide “super bills” for potential reimbursement from your insurance company.
Mental health challenges affect many people, but with the right professional support and compassionate care, recovery and improved quality of life are achievable. Our mental health team is committed to helping individuals and families build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and create a brighter future through our evidence-based mental health services in St. Petersburg, FL.
Contact us today to take the next step on your mental health journey.