About Sara
Sara Hetzler is a psychiatric provider who sees children, adolescents, and adults at the Boynton Beach office, Suite D720. She earned a bachelor's degree in forensic science and criminal justice at Florida Gulf Coast University and a graduate degree in psychiatric mental health at St. Thomas University. Before psychiatry she provided in-home therapy for children with autism and then worked in nursing and emergency care.
That history gives her a practical understanding of autism spectrum conditions and the anxiety, depression, and trauma that often accompany them, in children and in the adults they grow into. She also treats anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions in patients without a developmental diagnosis. Families appreciate that she is comfortable with the sensory, communication, and behavioral issues that can make a standard psychiatric visit difficult.
Hetzler frames treatment as a partnership. She builds trust first, involves patients and parents in decisions, and sets goals that matter in daily life: school, sleep, friendships, work. Her emergency background means she also recognizes when a situation needs more urgent care. She is accepting new patients, and families from Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Lake Worth Beach can reach the Bethesda Health City campus from I-95 or Florida's Turnpike.
Care philosophy
Hetzler treats care as a partnership built on trust, with patients and families involved at every step.
Areas of focus
- Autism
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
Education and training
- Florida Gulf Coast University: BS Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
- St. Thomas University: graduate degree, Psychiatric Mental Health
Questions about seeing Sara
What ages does Hetzler treat?
Hetzler sees Children, adolescents and adults. If you are unsure whether you or your child fit that range, call (561) 437-2179 and the scheduling team will confirm or suggest another provider in the practice.
What conditions does Hetzler treat?
Hetzler's listed areas of focus include autism, anxiety, depression and trauma. Like every Stedfast Psychiatry provider, Hetzler starts with a thorough evaluation of about one hour, explains the diagnosis, and builds a plan that may include medication, psychotherapy, or a referral for Deep TMS or Spravato when earlier treatments have not worked.
Where does Hetzler see patients?
Hetzler sees patients at the Boynton Beach office at 10301 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. Office visits are in Suite D720. Ask our scheduling team whether video visits are an option. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend appointments by arrangement.
How do I book an appointment with Hetzler?
Call (561) 437-2179 for new patients and ask for Hetzler by name. Have your insurance card ready; Stedfast Psychiatry accepts most major insurance and Medicare, and a self-pay new-patient visit is $185. New patients are usually seen within one to two weeks. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or go to the nearest emergency room rather than waiting for an appointment.
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Provider details are published by Stedfast Psychiatry and updated when staffing changes. Credentials shown are as reported by the provider.