729 SW Federal Hwy, Suite 104, Stuart, FL 34994. New patients (561) 257-3099; existing patients (772) 226-8265. Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 3 providers. Most major insurance and Medicare accepted.
Three providers see patients here. Jienne Torres sees children from age 5 through adults, in English or Spanish, with a particular interest in depression during and after pregnancy. Maria Ramos and Alacia Sims see teens and adults, and Sims combines medication management with psychotherapy and attention to nutrition. Stuart was also the home of the practice's original geriatric mental health program, and we continue to see older adults from the county's many retirement communities, both in the office and by telehealth.
Providers at the Stuart office
The Stuart team includes psychiatric nurse practitioners Jienne Torres and Maria Ramos and physician assistant Alacia Sims. Visits in Spanish are available with Jienne Torres. Children and teens are seen by Alacia Sims and Jienne Torres.
Alacia Sims, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Adults and teens 15+
Anxiety, Depression, Medication monitoring, Psychotherapy, Nutrition / holistic health
Jienne Torres, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · Children 5+, adolescents and adults · English, Spanish
Women's mental health, Children's mental health, Antenatal and postpartum depression
Maria Ramos, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · Ages 12 and up
Mental health, Detox, Intensive care background
Services in Stuart
The Stuart 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 40 and 40 minutes away; the evaluation, the screening scales and the prior authorization all happen here.
- Psychiatrist in Stuart
- Psychiatric Medication Management in Stuart
- Telepsychiatry and Online Psychiatry for Stuart
- Psychotherapy and Counseling in Stuart
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Stuart
- Geriatric Psychiatrist in Stuart
- Deep TMS therapy for Stuart patients
Licensed program; evaluation here, treatment at our Palm Beach Gardens center - Spravato for Stuart patients
Delivered at Palm Beach Gardens
Conditions treated in Stuart
Directions and parking
The office is on US-1 (SW Federal Highway) on the south side of Stuart, a few minutes from downtown and the Roosevelt Bridge. From I-95, take exit 101 for State Road 76 (Kanner Highway) and head east toward downtown Stuart for about five miles, then turn south onto US-1. From Florida's Turnpike, take exit 133 for Stuart and follow SR 76 east the same way. From Jensen Beach or Port St. Lucie, take US-1 south across the Roosevelt Bridge and continue through downtown past the Kanner Highway intersection.
Free parking is available in the surface lot in front of the building, with accessible spaces close to the entrance. The suite is on the ground floor. Street parking on Federal Highway is not recommended.
Communities served from this office
Neighborhoods: Downtown Stuart, North River Shores, Rio, Sewall's Point, Port Salerno, Hutchinson Island, Willoughby, Mariner Sands, Martin Downs, Harbour Ridge, Monterey, Golden Gate, Rocky Point, Fisherman's Cove, Summerfield, Pinecrest Lakes, Cove Road, St. Lucie Shores.
Nearby cities: Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Sewall's Point, Indiantown, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Tequesta, Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze.
Local emergency and crisis resources
- Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital Emergency Department. 200 SE Hospital Ave, Stuart. Nearest 24-hour emergency department, about five minutes from the office.
- Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital Emergency Department. 2100 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart. Emergency care for Port Salerno and Hobe Sound.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential crisis support.
- 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast. Dial 211 for the 24-hour crisis and helpline covering Martin County.
- NAMI Martin County. Local chapter offering peer and family support groups and mental health education.
In a life-threatening emergency call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Questions about the Stuart office
What is parking like at the Stuart location?
Free parking is available in the surface lot in front of the building, with accessible spaces close to the entrance. The suite is on the ground floor. Street parking on Federal Highway is not recommended. There is no charge to park. If you arrive early, you are welcome to wait in the reception area.
Which insurance plans does the Stuart office accept?
Stedfast Psychiatry accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare at the Stuart office, and our billing team verifies your benefits before your first appointment. Coverage can differ by provider and by plan, so please have your insurance card ready when you call (561) 257-3099 to schedule. If we are out of network for your plan or you prefer not to use insurance, a self-pay new-patient visit is $185 for an initial evaluation of about one hour.
Can I see a Stuart provider by telehealth instead of coming in?
Yes. Our Stuart providers offer video visits for many new and follow-up appointments, as long as you are physically in Florida at the time of the visit. Some situations still call for an in-person visit, including certain controlled-substance prescriptions and evaluations where your provider needs to examine you. When you schedule, tell us whether you prefer video or office visits and we will match you with a provider who offers them.
How long will I wait to become a new patient in Stuart?
We aim to see new patients within one to two weeks of their call. Availability depends on the provider, the age group, and whether you can take a video visit, so the scheduling team will offer the earliest realistic option. If you are in crisis, do not wait for an appointment: call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Where is the nearest Deep TMS or Spravato site to Stuart?
The Stuart office does not offer Deep TMS or Spravato on site. The closest Spravato site is our Palm Beach Gardens office, and Deep TMS is available only in Palm Beach Gardens. If your Stuart provider believes you are a candidate, they will coordinate the referral, and your medication management can stay here while you complete treatment there.
Are there Spanish-speaking providers at the Stuart office?
Yes. Jienne Torres sees patients in Spanish at this office, and you can ask for a Spanish-speaking provider when you call (561) 257-3099. Our front desk can also help with scheduling in Spanish.