Online Psychiatrist in Pensacola, FL
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Florida.
Pensacola sits at the far western edge of the Panhandle, hours from Florida’s other major cities, and local psychiatric appointments can take months to land. Samz Mental Health sees adults in Pensacola and the surrounding counties by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in Florida
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Pensacola
Pensacola is a Navy town, and the bases bring a large community of civilian employees, defense contractors and their families. Many of our patients work long or irregular hours in healthcare, aviation, hospitality along the beaches, or jobs that send them across the Alabama line each day. Because visits have to happen while you’re in Florida, people often join from home or a parked car before or after their commute.
We also see University of West Florida and Pensacola State College students, new parents, and people still carrying the stress of hurricane recovery and rebuilding. Anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms and sleep problems are common reasons people book.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in Florida
Crisis and Mental Health Help in Escambia County
Anyone in Pensacola can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, at any hour; veterans can press 1. For referrals to local mental health and social services, call 211. Lakeview Center provides community behavioral health services in Escambia County. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Pensacola Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Pensacola, from Downtown, East Hill and North Hill to Cordova Park, Myrtle Grove, Warrington and Perdido Key, and throughout the area in Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, Cantonment, Pace, Milton and Navarre. Any location in Florida works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid, Medicare or TRICARE. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in Florida.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Pensacola Patient Questions
I work in Alabama but live in Florida. Can I be seen?
Yes, as long as you join the visit from Florida. Visits from Alabama aren’t possible, so plan to be home or somewhere private in Florida.
Do you accept TRICARE?
No. Civilian employees, contractors and family members with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum or Carelon plans can use insurance, and anyone can self-pay.
Do you see patients in Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton and Navarre?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Florida with a stable internet or cell connection.
Can UWF and Pensacola State students book?
Yes, adult students can book with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Who do I call in a mental health crisis in Escambia County?
Call or text 988 any time. For referrals to local services, call 211. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Pensacola
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.