Telehealth Psychiatry in Miami
Miami is one of the country's most vibrant and diverse cities — and one where finding timely psychiatric care can mean long waitlists, cross-town traffic, and, for many families, the added weight of stigma around mental health. Telehealth removes several of those barriers at once.
Sheilah Battle-Stephens, PMHNP-BC, serves Miami residents by secure video as a Florida-licensed psychiatric provider. There is no physical office to visit; care comes to wherever you are, across Miami-Dade.
Why telehealth psychiatry works for Miami
In a metro this large and spread out, the drive to a provider can cost half a day — if you can get an appointment at all. Secure video means a board-certified provider without the I-95 calculus, and a private, unhurried visit from your own space. For a city where privacy around mental health genuinely matters to many people, that discretion is part of the value.
Sheilah offers psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults — including seniors — across concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, with a direct, warm, listening-first approach.
Honest about how this works
New Leaf is telehealth-only. Sheilah is licensed in Florida (PMHNP #11022244) and sees Miami patients by secure video; there is no clinic address to visit. You'll need to be physically located in Florida at the time of your appointment. 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 Miami
- Adults 18 and older, including seniors
- Professionals and parents with no time for a cross-town appointment
- Veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ adults
- Anyone who's felt rushed or unheard in past psychiatric care
Frequently asked.
Do you have an office in Miami?+
No — New Leaf is telehealth-only. Sheilah is licensed in Florida and sees Miami patients by secure video; there's no physical office to visit. You'll need to be in Florida at the time of your appointment.
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.
Can I be seen if I travel a lot for work?+
Yes, as long as you're physically in Florida during your visit — telehealth is ideal for busy, mobile schedules. If you're often in Colorado too, Sheilah is licensed there as well.
What kinds of concerns do you treat?+
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults — anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, and more. When talk therapy would help, Sheilah refers to trusted therapists.