Online Psychiatrist in Sarasota, FL
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Florida and New York.
Sarasota’s population swells every winter, and psychiatric appointments get even harder to find when they do. Samz Mental Health sees Sarasota and Manatee County adults 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, from Florida or New York
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Sarasota
Many people in the Sarasota area live here part of the year and somewhere up north the rest. Keeping a psychiatric prescriber across two states is a real problem, and switching every season means repeating history and risking gaps in medication. Because we’re licensed in both Florida and New York, patients who split the year between the two can keep the same prescriber and simply join their visit from wherever they are.
We also see working adults in healthcare, hospitality and the area’s growing professional sector, students at New College of Florida, Ringling College and USF Sarasota-Manatee, and families in fast-growing Lakewood Ranch and North Port. Anxiety, depression, grief 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 Sarasota County
Anyone in Sarasota can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, at any hour. For referrals to local mental health and social services, call 211. Centerstone provides community behavioral health services in Sarasota and Manatee counties. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Sarasota Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Sarasota, from Downtown and Rosemary District to Southside Village, Gulf Gate and the barrier islands of Siesta Key and Longboat Key, and throughout the region in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, Englewood and North Port. 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 or New York.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Sarasota Patient Questions
I split the year between Sarasota and New York. Can I keep the same prescriber?
Yes. We’re licensed in both Florida and New York, so visits can continue from either state. You just need to be in a licensed state during each visit.
Do you accept Medicare?
No. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon commercial plans, and self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups.
Do you see patients in Bradenton, Venice, North Port and Lakewood Ranch?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Florida with a stable internet or cell connection.
Can New College and Ringling 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 Sarasota County?
Call or text 988 any time. For referrals to local services, call 211. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Sarasota
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.