Telehealth Psychiatry in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg sits out on the Pinellas peninsula, where the arts scene, a growing creative-class workforce, and a substantial retiree population all share one geographic quirk: reaching providers on the mainland often means a bridge and a stretch of traffic. Care that arrives by secure video skips the crossing entirely.
Sheilah Battle-Stephens, PMHNP-BC, serves St. Pete and Pinellas County by video as a Florida-licensed psychiatric provider — no drive across the bay.
Peninsula-friendly psychiatric care
When geography puts water between you and a provider, telehealth is the practical answer: a board-certified provider without the bridge, the parking, or the lost afternoon. Sheilah offers evaluations and medication management for adults across anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders — a good fit for both the area's creative professionals and its many seniors.
Her listening-first, unhurried approach suits people who've felt like a number elsewhere — you get a real conversation, not a rushed refill.
Honest about how this works
New Leaf is telehealth-only; there's no St. Petersburg office. Sheilah is licensed in Florida (PMHNP #11022244) and sees patients by secure video, and you'll need to be physically located in Florida at appointment time. In Florida, care is self-pay — Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted here.
Who she sees in Pinellas County
- Artists, freelancers, and creative-class professionals
- Seniors and retirees across the peninsula
- Adults tired of crossing the bay for appointments
- Veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ adults
Frequently asked.
Do I have to travel to the mainland to be seen?+
No — that's the whole point. Sheilah sees St. Petersburg patients by secure video, so there's no bridge, no parking, and no lost afternoon. You just need to be in Florida during your appointment.
Is there a physical office in St. Pete?+
No — New Leaf is telehealth-only. Sheilah is licensed in Florida and sees Pinellas-area patients by secure video; there's no office to visit.
Do you accept Medicare or Medicaid?+
In Florida, care is self-pay — Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted here. Self-pay rates are on the Rates & Insurance page.
I work freelance with an irregular schedule — does that work?+
Yes. Telehealth makes it easier to find a visit time that fits an unpredictable calendar. Raise your scheduling needs at your first visit and Sheilah will be straight about availability.