Online Psychiatrist in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota's psychiatric practices fill quickly and many are closed to new patients for long stretches. Video visits mean you can start an evaluation in days without joining another waitlist.
- Licensed in Florida — full prescribing authority
- Ages 8 and up, new patients welcome
- Appointments in days, not months
- Psychiatry, family medicine, or both
Serving Sarasota and Sarasota County
Patients in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Osprey, and North Port are all seen by secure video, with prescriptions sent to the pharmacy you already use.
Care is delivered by telehealth to residents of Southwest Florida. You must be physically located in Florida at the time of your appointment.
What Sarasota Patients Come In For
How a Visit Works
Book online
Choose a time that works — no referral and no waitlist for Sarasota residents.
Meet by secure video
Your first visit is a full evaluation of symptoms, history, and medical contributors.
Start a plan
Medication when appropriate, sent to your local pharmacy, with follow-up built in.
Sarasota Telehealth Questions
How do I see a psychiatric provider in Sarasota without a long wait?
Appointments with Christine Forge, MSN, AAPRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC are booked directly online — no referral required. Most new Sarasota patients are scheduled within days and seen by secure video.
Is online psychiatry as effective as an in-office visit in Sarasota?
For evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and follow-up, research consistently shows telepsychiatry outcomes comparable to in-person care. Labs and vitals can be ordered locally when needed.
Where are prescriptions sent for Sarasota patients?
Prescriptions are sent electronically to whichever pharmacy you already use in Sarasota or the surrounding area.
What ages are seen in Sarasota?
Patients ages 8 and up. A parent or guardian participates in visits for minors.
Will medical causes of my symptoms be checked?
Yes. Christine is also a family nurse practitioner, so thyroid, iron, vitamin D, and hormone contributors are reviewed rather than assumed away.
Care for Sarasota, starting this week
Book directly online — no referral, no waitlist, and no drive across town.
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.