Psychiatrist near St. Augustine, FL

Psychiatric care for St. Augustine, FL

St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the United States, a town of about 15,000 within a St. Johns County population of more than 300,000 that includes St. Augustine Beach, the World Golf Village communities and the fast-growing suburbs along County Road 210. Tourism, Flagler College and the historic district define the city itself, while the surrounding county has some of the highest household incomes and best-rated public schools in Florida, drawing families and retirees alike. UF Health Flagler Hospital serves the area.

Nearest office

Stedfast Psychiatry Jacksonville, 2950 Halcyon Lane, Suite 605, about 45 minutes from St. Augustine. New patients (561) 330-5289. Video visits available anywhere in Florida.

Stedfast Psychiatry's Jacksonville office at 2950 Halcyon Lane, Suite 605, is in the Mandarin area about 45 minutes north of downtown St. Augustine via I-95 to I-295 west, then San Jose Boulevard. Residents of the northern county along County Road 210 and in Nocatee are closer, often under 30 minutes. Because of the distance, most St. Augustine patients have an initial in-person evaluation and then continue with secure video for follow-ups. Deep TMS and Spravato are offered at our Palm Beach County offices.

The Jacksonville office is an entry point to Stedfast Psychiatry's Deep TMS and Spravato programs. Treatment sessions run at our Palm Beach Gardens TMS center and the Palm Beach Gardens Spravato rooms, roughly 270 and 270 minutes away; the evaluation, the screening scales and the prior authorization all happen here.

Providers serving St. Augustine

The Jacksonville team includes psychiatrists Dr. Sandy Kaufman and Dr. Aileen Lorenzo, psychiatric nurse practitioner Natalie Black and physician assistant Carl Brescia. Visits in Spanish are available with Aileen Lorenzo.

Carl Brescia, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Adults 18+

Dr. Sandy Kaufman, MD

Psychiatrist · Adults

Natalie Black, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · Adults 18+

Dr. Aileen Lorenzo, MD

Psychiatrist · Ages 4 into young adulthood · English, Spanish

Services for St. Augustine residents

Conditions treated

ZIP codes served: 32080, 32084, 32086, 32092, 32095. County: St. Johns.

Frequently asked questions

Which Stedfast Psychiatry office is closest to St. Augustine?

Our Jacksonville office at 2950 Halcyon Lane, Suite 605, in Mandarin is about 45 minutes from downtown St. Augustine via I-95 north to I-295 west and San Jose Boulevard. Residents of northern St. Johns County near County Road 210 or Nocatee are usually within 30 minutes.

Can St. Augustine residents do most visits by telehealth?

Yes. After an initial in-person evaluation, medication management and follow-ups can be done by secure video for anyone physically in Florida during the appointment. Given the drive, video is the practical choice for routine care, and Flagler College students and St. Johns County families use it regularly.

Does Stedfast Psychiatry accept Medicare and insurance for St. Augustine patients?

Yes. We accept Original Medicare, many Medicare Advantage plans, and most major commercial plans, including Florida Blue, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Humana. Medicare covers video mental health visits from home with periodic in-person visits. Self-pay new patient visits are $185.

Where is the nearest TMS or Spravato for St. Augustine?

Deep TMS and Spravato are currently offered at our Palm Beach County offices in South Florida, roughly four hours away. Your Jacksonville provider can evaluate whether you are a candidate and discuss whether travel is feasible or whether an interventional program closer to Northeast Florida is the better route.

If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.