Depression Treatment in Florida That Looks for the Actual Cause
Low mood, exhaustion, and loss of interest can come from depression — or from thyroid disease, anemia, vitamin D deficiency, perimenopause, or a chronic illness nobody connected to how you feel. Christine Forge, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C evaluates both sides before writing a prescription.
- Major depression, persistent low mood, and postpartum depression
- Antidepressant selection, adjustment, and cross-tapers
- Labs and medical drivers reviewed, not assumed away
- Ages 8 and up, statewide by secure video
Christine M. Forge, MSN
AAPRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Licensed in Florida
Florida Access to Care
Depression Is Treatable — Most Floridians Still Aren't Treated
The barrier is rarely willingness. It's access, waitlists, and providers who aren't taking new patients.
What's Included
Depression Care That Doesn't Stop at the First Prescription
Most people who feel like an antidepressant 'didn't work' were never fully evaluated, never titrated properly, or were treating the wrong thing.
Major & Persistent Depression
Full evaluation of mood, energy, sleep, appetite, concentration, and function — plus what changed and when.
Medical Causes Screened
Thyroid panels, iron and B12, vitamin D, and hormone changes reviewed, because they mimic depression convincingly.
Antidepressant Management
SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, mirtazapine, and augmentation strategies — including switching if what you're on isn't working.
Postpartum & Perimenopausal Depression
Hormonally driven mood changes evaluated with the reproductive timeline in view rather than treated generically.
Teens and Young Adults
Ages 8 and up, with school stress, family dynamics, and developmental context factored into the plan.
Close Follow-Up
Regular check-ins during the first weeks, when dose and side effects matter most — not a refill and silence.
About Your Provider
Why Dual Certification Changes Depression Care
Christine Forge is board certified in both psychiatric mental health and family practice. When fatigue, brain fog, and low mood arrive together, the question isn't only which antidepressant — it's whether a thyroid, iron, vitamin D, or hormonal problem is doing the driving.
That question gets asked at the first visit, not after a year of medication changes.
Care is provided to Florida residents ages 8 and up, statewide by secure video, with prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy.
Book With ChristineFrequently Asked Questions
Can depression be treated through telehealth in Florida?
Yes. Evaluation, diagnosis, antidepressant prescribing, and follow-up are all provided by secure video to Florida residents, with prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy.
How long do antidepressants take to work?
Sleep and appetite often shift within one to two weeks, while mood and interest usually improve over four to six weeks. Dose adjustments are common and expected during that window.
What if antidepressants haven't worked for me before?
That's a common reason people come here. Prior trials are reviewed for dose and duration, medical contributors are checked, and the diagnosis itself is re-examined — sometimes the issue was bipolar spectrum, ADHD, or a thyroid problem all along.
Will you order labs?
Lab review is a routine part of depression evaluation here, and testing can be ordered when the history suggests a medical contributor.
Do you treat postpartum depression?
Yes, including evaluation of hormonally driven mood changes and medication options compatible with breastfeeding where appropriate.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly through the online portal.
Statewide Coverage
Available Everywhere in Florida
Depression care by secure video anywhere in Florida, with labs and medical causes reviewed as part of the plan.
Take the First Step
Feeling Better Starts With an Accurate Answer
Christine is accepting new Florida patients now. No referral needed.
Request an AppointmentThis page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Care is provided by Christine M. Forge, MSN, AAPRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC to residents physically located in Florida at the time of the visit.