Our story
Dr. David Husted opened the first office in Boynton Beach in 2021 with a simple premise: a psychiatric visit should end with a diagnosis, a written plan and a date to check whether the plan is working. Too many patients had spent years cycling through short visits with no clear direction. The practice grew because it ran differently.
Within three years the practice added offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Jupiter, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville. In South Carolina we opened in Goose Creek, Lexington, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Deep TMS arrived at Palm Beach Gardens, Spravato treatment rooms followed at three offices, and a dedicated facility team began rounding at assisted living and skilled nursing communities.
The name
Stedfast is an older spelling of steadfast. We chose it because it describes the kind of care we want to be known for: consistent, present and still there at the follow-up. Stedfast Psychiatry operates under its parent company, Stedfast Medical Services LLC, which also runs the Stedfast Living facility program.
Leadership
Dr. David Husted is the founder and medical director. He is a board-certified psychiatrist who earned his medical degree with academic honors at the University of Florida. He served as Chairman of Psychiatry at JFK Medical Center, has been Medical Director of Palm Beach Behavioral Health since 2014, and is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Miami.
Dr. Husted still sees patients. He also sets the clinical standard for the practice, reviews complex cases with the nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and signs off on the protocols for Deep TMS, Spravato and the facility program. Together our 52 providers bring more than 60 years of combined clinical experience.
The care standard
Every office follows the same approach, whether you are seen in person or by video.
- One-hour evaluations. A new-patient visit is about an hour with a prescriber, long enough to take a real history and to review what prior treatments did and did not do.
- Validated scales. We use standardized instruments such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ and PCL-5 at the first visit and repeat them over time, so progress is measured rather than guessed.
- Physician oversight. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants work under collaborating psychiatrists, and difficult cases are reviewed as a team.
- Measurement-based care. Medication changes are tied to scores, side effects and function, not to the calendar. When two or more adequate trials have not worked, we talk about Deep TMS or Spravato rather than a fourth antidepressant by default.
- A written plan. You leave each visit knowing what was decided, what to watch for and when we meet again.
What we offer
Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy for children, teens, adults and older adults, with ages varying by provider. Deep TMS, an FDA-cleared device treatment for depression, OCD, anxious depression and smoking cessation, is delivered at Palm Beach Gardens. Spravato (esketamine), an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, is given under supervision at Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach.
Our Stedfast Living team provides on-site psychiatry inside assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing facilities. Video visits are available to anyone in Florida or South Carolina. We accept Medicare and most major insurance; a self-pay new-patient evaluation is $185. See the full list of conditions we treat and treatments.
Languages
Hablamos Español. Spanish-speaking psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants see patients at several Florida offices and by video. We also have providers who speak Portuguese and Haitian Creole. Our Spanish-language page lists them.
Community
Each year the practice hosts a 5K run for mental health awareness, open to patients, families, staff and anyone in the community. It raises money for local mental health causes and, more to the point, gets people talking about depression and anxiety in daylight. Details are posted on our social channels before each event.
Our clinicians also speak at local hospitals, senior communities and schools, and the facility team trains nursing staff on recognizing late-life depression and the behavioral symptoms of dementia.
What we stand for
- Honesty about what works. About one third of people with major depression reach remission on a first antidepressant. We say so, and we plan for the rest.
- Access. New patients are usually seen within one to two weeks. Offices answer the phone during business hours, and video visits fill gaps between offices.
- Respect for your time. Insurance is verified before the visit. Forms can be completed in advance. Follow-ups start on time.
- Continuity. You see the same provider at each visit wherever possible, and the practice keeps your record in one place across all 13 offices.
- Safety. Controlled substances are prescribed carefully, with prescription monitoring checks in both states and clear agreements about refills.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stedfast mean?
Stedfast is an older spelling of steadfast. We chose it because it describes the care we want to be known for: consistent, present and still there at the follow-up. Stedfast Psychiatry is a practice of Stedfast Medical Services LLC.
Can I transfer my care from another practice?
Yes. Bring or have your prior records sent, including your current medication list and any recent labs. Your first visit covers your full history, so a transfer does not mean starting over.
Who owns and leads the practice?
Stedfast Psychiatry is a practice of Stedfast Medical Services LLC and is led by its founder, Dr. David Husted, a board-certified psychiatrist. Every office operates under physician oversight.
How many providers and offices do you have?
We have 52 providers across 13 offices: 9 in Florida and 4 in South Carolina. Video visits are available anywhere in either state.
Do you offer care in languages other than English?
Yes. Hablamos Español. Several of our providers see patients in Spanish, and we also have Portuguese-speaking and Creole-speaking clinicians. Tell the scheduler your preferred language when you call.