Online Psychiatrist in St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County is dense but its psychiatric providers are stretched thin, and crossing the bridges for a 30-minute follow-up is its own deterrent. Telehealth keeps appointments easy to actually attend.
- Licensed in Florida — full prescribing authority
- Ages 8 and up, new patients welcome
- Appointments in days, not months
- Psychiatry, family medicine, or both
Serving St. Petersburg and Pinellas County
Patients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and Dunedin are all seen by secure video, with prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy.
Care is delivered by telehealth to residents of the Tampa Bay area. You must be physically located in Florida at the time of your appointment.
What St. Petersburg Patients Come In For
How a Visit Works
Book online
Choose a time that works — no referral and no waitlist for St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg Telehealth Questions
How do I see a psychiatric provider in St. Petersburg without a long wait?
Appointments with Christine Forge, MSN, AAPRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC are booked directly online — no referral required. Most new St. Petersburg patients are scheduled within days and seen by secure video.
Is online psychiatry as effective as an in-office visit in St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg patients?
Prescriptions are sent electronically to whichever pharmacy you already use in St. Petersburg or the surrounding area.
What ages are seen in St. Petersburg?
Patients ages 8 and up. A parent or guardian participates in visits for minors.
Can retirees and older adults use telehealth here?
Yes. Visits work on a phone, tablet, or computer, and you will get simple instructions ahead of time. Medical history and current medications are reviewed carefully at the first visit.
Care for St. Petersburg, 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.