You've felt unheard in past care.
Here, listening comes first. Evaluations are unhurried, and your history is treated as the starting point — not a checkbox.
Telehealth psychiatry · FL & CO
Careful, unhurried care
to help you win back your days.
Psychiatric evaluations and medication management from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 36 years in healthcare. Real listening, tailored plans, steady follow-through — no rushing, no guessing.
Private-pay practice Rates published up front Licensed FL & CO
Specialties
Psychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementAdult ADHDDepression & AnxietyMood DisordersBipolar-Spectrum CarePTSD & TraumaSleep & InsomniaVeterans & First RespondersLGBTQ+ Affirming CareSeniors & Late-Life Mental HealthCollaborative Care with Your TherapistPsychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementAdult ADHDDepression & AnxietyMood DisordersBipolar-Spectrum CarePTSD & TraumaSleep & InsomniaVeterans & First RespondersLGBTQ+ Affirming CareSeniors & Late-Life Mental HealthCollaborative Care with Your Therapist
Sound familiar?
You've been carrying it for a while. Here's different.
Most people who reach out have already tried something — and left feeling unheard or unsure. Care here is built on what you tell us, not around it.
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Appointments felt rushed — or dragged on without answers.
You'll leave visits with a clear plan, a reason behind each decision, and next steps you understand.
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Medication changes felt like guesswork.
Adjustments are tailored, tracked, and explained. We fine-tune together instead of hoping something sticks.
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You want care that respects who you are.
Veterans, first responders, seniors, and LGBTQ+ adults are welcomed with care built around real lives.
Services
Six ways we can work together.
Every path starts with a proper evaluation. What follows is shaped around your goals, your history, and what actually helps.
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Psychiatric Evaluations
A thorough first visit — real listening, careful assessment, a clear picture of what's going on.
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Medication Management
Tailored plans, thoughtful adjustments, and steady fine-tuning over time — not a one-size prescription.
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ADHD Care
Adult ADHD evaluation and ongoing management, focused on how it actually shows up in your life.
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Depression & Anxiety
Evidence-based care for adults who feel stuck in the loop — with time and attention to get it right.
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Mood Disorders
Careful evaluation and stabilization for bipolar-spectrum and related mood conditions.
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Collaborative Care & Referrals
Team approach with your therapist and PCP — plus referrals when talk therapy will move things forward.
Your provider
Sheilah Battle-Stephens, PMHNP-BC
36 years in healthcare. Board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, licensed in Florida and Colorado. Direct yet approachable — an active listener who treats treatment as a team effort with you.
"Nurturing change and growth, one choice at a time."
How it works
Three steps, none rushed.
A calm path from first visit to steady rhythm — no guesswork, no filler.
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Evaluation
A 45–60 minute virtual visit to hear your story, understand what's going on, and rule things in or out with care.
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Tailored plan
A clear treatment plan — medication if it fits, therapy referrals when helpful, and the reasoning behind each choice.
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Ongoing fine-tuning
Follow-ups to track how it's landing, adjust, and stay in step with the life you're building.
Rates & payment
A private-pay practice — no insurance billing.
Clear rates, known before you book.
Rates
Clear pricing. Published.
No mystery — you'll know what you're paying for before you book. Full breakdown, payment details, and the cancellation policy on the rates page.
Initial evaluation
$325
45–60 minutes
- Private-pay practice
- Rates published up front
- Cancellation: 24-hour notice
Questions
Common questions.
Is this therapy?+
No — this is psychiatric care: evaluations and medication management by a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. We refer to therapists when talk therapy will support your goals.
Where do you practice?+
Virtually across Florida and Colorado. Sheilah is licensed and board-certified in both states.
Do you bill insurance?+
No — New Leaf is a private-pay practice. You pay directly and know the cost up front: $325 for the initial evaluation, $150 per follow-up, and $75/month for refills. Full details are on the Rates & payment page.
How long is the first visit?+
The initial psychiatric evaluation is 45–60 minutes. Follow-up visits are typically 15–30 minutes.
Do you prescribe controlled medications?+
Prescribing decisions are individualized and made after a full evaluation. Please discuss specifics during your visit.
Ready when you are
A calmer next chapter starts with one visit.
Book a virtual psychiatric evaluation, or send a brief non-clinical message if you'd like to ask a general question first.