Published 2026-07-20 · Health & Mental Health Clinic
The Short Answer: Yes
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe psychiatric medication for patients in Florida. This includes prescribing through telehealth, with prescriptions sent electronically to your pharmacy.
What Is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
A PMHNP is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed a graduate degree (such as a Master of Science in Nursing) with specialized training in psychiatry, plus national board certification. PMHNPs assess mental health conditions, order and interpret evaluations, diagnose, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing treatment.
What Can a PMHNP Prescribe?
PMHNPs in Florida can prescribe the medications commonly used in psychiatric care — for example, treatments for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and sleep concerns. Certain controlled substances are subject to additional Florida regulations and prescribing rules, which your provider will explain as part of your care.
PMHNP vs. Psychiatrist: What's the Difference?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO); PMHNPs come through advanced nursing training. In everyday outpatient care — evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management — both provide these core services, and many patients choose PMHNPs for their accessibility and communication style. What matters most is working with a licensed, board-certified provider you trust.
Seeing a PMHNP in Florida
Hans Beliard is a board-certified PMHNP providing online psychiatry across Florida, including Coral Springs, with care for children, teens, and adults in English, French, and Spanish. It starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and many insurance plans are accepted.