Accepting New Florida Patients

    Telehealth Psychiatry in Florida, Without the Six-Month Wait

    Christine Forge, MSN, AAPRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C provides secure telehealth psychiatric care to Florida residents ages 8 and up. Evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and follow-up — from anywhere in the state, usually within days.

    • Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management
    • Ages 8 and up — children, teens, adults, and seniors
    • Full prescribing authority in Florida, including controlled substances when clinically appropriate
    • HIPAA-secure video from home, work, or campus
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    Christine M. Forge, MSN

    AAPRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Licensed in Florida

    100%Telehealth Statewide
    DaysNot Months to Be Seen
    FLState Licensed
    DualPsychiatry + Family Medicine
    Now accepting new Florida patients

    Florida Access to Care

    Florida's Provider Shortage Is Why Waitlists Are So Long

    Access to psychiatric care in Florida depends heavily on where you live and who is taking new patients. Telehealth removes the geography problem entirely.

    5M+Floridians live in a federally designated mental health professional shortage areaSource: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Area designations
    ~1 in 4of Florida's mental health provider need is currently metSource: KFF State Health Facts, HPSA data
    Bottom 5Florida consistently ranks near the bottom nationally for per-capita mental health fundingSource: Mental Health America, State of Mental Health in America

    What Christine Treats

    Psychiatric Care for What Florida Patients Search for Most

    One provider, one plan, and an approach that looks at your whole health picture rather than a symptom checklist.

    ADHD Evaluation & Treatment

    Adult and adolescent ADHD assessment and ongoing medication management, including presentations that were missed in childhood.

    Anxiety & Panic

    Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and health anxiety — medication management paired with practical coping work.

    Depression

    Major depression, persistent low mood, and postpartum depression, evaluated carefully rather than treated by default.

    Medication Management

    Already diagnosed and just need a reliable Florida prescriber? Consistent refills, monitoring, and thoughtful adjustments.

    Mood, Trauma & OCD

    Bipolar spectrum conditions, PTSD, and OCD managed with close monitoring and coordination with any therapist you already see.

    Second Opinions

    If your current plan isn't working, a fresh psychiatric review can surface what's been missed — including medical drivers of mood symptoms.

    About Your Provider

    Dual-Certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine

    Christine Forge is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. Thyroid disease, anemia, vitamin D deficiency, perimenopause, and chronic illness can all look like depression or anxiety — and they are routinely missed when mental health is treated in isolation.

    Appointments are unhurried. You get time to explain what is actually happening, and a plan built around your life rather than a protocol.

    Christine is licensed in Florida, Wisconsin, and Nevada, with full prescribing authority in Florida — including controlled substances when clinically appropriate.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can a psychiatric nurse practitioner prescribe medication in Florida?

    Yes. Christine Forge is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Florida with full prescribing authority, including controlled substances such as ADHD stimulant medication when clinically appropriate.

    How soon can I be seen?

    Most new Florida patients are scheduled within days rather than the several months typical of many local psychiatric clinics. You can request an appointment online at any time.

    Do I need a referral?

    No referral is required. Book directly through the online booking portal.

    Where do I have to be during the visit?

    You must be physically located in Florida, Wisconsin, or Nevada at the time of your appointment. Florida residents can join from home, work, a parked car, or anywhere private.

    What ages do you see?

    Ages 8 and up, including children, teens, college students, adults, and older adults.

    Is telehealth psychiatry as effective as in-person care?

    For evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management, research consistently finds telepsychiatry outcomes comparable to in-person care — with better attendance, because there's no drive and no waiting room.

    Statewide Coverage

    Available Everywhere in Florida

    Secure video visits reach patients across the panhandle, Central Florida, the Gulf Coast, South Florida, and the Keys.

    JacksonvilleMiamiTampaOrlandoSt. PetersburgHialeahPort St. LucieCape CoralTallahasseeFort LauderdalePembroke PinesHollywoodGainesvilleMiramarCoral SpringsPalm BayWest Palm BeachLakelandClearwaterPompano BeachNaplesSarasotaFort MyersBoca RatonKissimmeeOcalaPensacolaDaytona BeachBradentonThe VillagesMelbourneWinter ParkKey WestPanama CitySpring Hill+ All Florida Communities

    Take the First Step

    You Shouldn't Have to Wait Months to Start Feeling Better

    Christine is accepting new Florida patients now. Requesting an appointment takes less than five minutes.

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    This 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.