Get Help
If you, or a loved one, is suffering with perinatal mood disorders, you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our PSI-FL Support Coordinators, who will help guide you through the process of finding a professional near you with expertise and experience in treating perinatal mood disorders. Whether you are searching for a therapist within your insurance network, a medication prescriber knowledgeable in prescribing during pregnancy and lactation, or looking for a local peer support group, we are here to help.
Find a Support Coordinator:
FL Support Coordinators
Kristy Lewandowski
North and Central Florida
352-575-9210 TEXT OR CALL
psi.coordinator.fl@gmail.com
Kristy is on leave until June 1, 2019.
Jenny Bowden
Greater Jacksonville Area
904-885-2232
jbowdenpsi@gmail.com
Ifetayo “Ife” Titilola Kumasi-Ka
North Greater Jacksonville Area
904-417-8237 TEXT OR CALL
abiyamoikunle@gmail.com
Amy L Kimmel
Tallahassee Area
850-895-1774
inbloomdoula@gmail.com
Susan Liipfert Shelton
Tallahassee Area
850-583-6814
susanlshelton@gmail.com
Susan is on leave until April 1, 2019.
Lauren DePaola
Gainesville Area
352-278-2538
LaurenDePaolaLCSW@yahoo.com
Website
Melissa Butler
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco Counties
813-358-8126 TEXT OR CALL
mbutlerpsi@gmail.com
Nancy Layish
Orlando Area
407-340-8353 TEXT OR CALL
nrlayish@aol.com
Nancy is on leave
Cynthia Butler
Fort Myers
239-848-5904 TEXT OR CALL
PostpartumLee@gmail.com
KC Charette
Palm Beach and Broward Counties
(561) 617-3323
Dr.KCCharette@gmail.com
LaShae Black
Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties
(754) 263-1164 TEXT OR CALL
Lashae@lashaesheart.com
Shelly Orlowsky
Miami Area
786-704-8544
drorlowsky@gmail.com
Shelly is on leave until June 1, 2019.
Maureen Fura
Miami Area
Bilingual English/Spanish
831-920-7907 TEXT OR CALL
maufura@gmail.com
Website
Stephanie Triarhos
Miami Area
954-632-1395 TEXT OR CALL
dr.stephanietriarhos@gmail.com
Andrea Arauco
Miami/Homestead Area
Bilingual English/Spanish
786-465-3309 TEXT OR CALL
andreararauco@gmail.com
Other Resources:
We do not offer crisis management services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For additional safety information, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Get Involved
Want to make a difference? Become a member today.
Join PSI today and PSI-FL will receive a portion of your donation and you will automatically become a member of PSI-FL too!
Or join PSI-FL only, but please note, you do not receive the PSI membership benefits if you join PSI-FL only. Contact us if you have any questions about membership.
Memberships are tax-deductible donations.
Volunteer
PSI state chapters are made up of a variety of local stakeholders and further the mission of PSI on a grassroots level. Chapters work on a wide range of initiatives that they dictate for themselves because they know their states best! While some states may focus on passing legislation, others may create a robust network of peer support groups, or compile a state-wide list of perinatal mood disorder providers and resources.
All are welcome at PSI-FL! Survivors, mental health professionals, doulas, clinicians etc. volunteer through the chapter in order to give back to their local communities. We work to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and provide connections to resources.
For Professionals
PSI Provider Directory
Postpartum Support International now offers an online directory of qualified perinatal mental health professionals in the United States and Canada. Join the registry and share your listing as a mental health provider, a healthcare provider, childbirth professional, or support group.
Moms, families, and providers can quickly and easily identify trained perinatal mental health providers in their area. As a specialized provider, you can tailor your directory listing to reach out to potential clients in your area. Keep your profile up-to-date with practice announcements, new programs and groups, and more!
Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line
The PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line is a service provided for medical professionals who have questions about the mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and pre-conception planning. It is staffed by reproductive psychiatrists who are members of PSI and specialists in the treatment of perinatal mental health disorders. The service is free and available by appointment. Call 800-944-4773, ext 4 and we will match you with an appointment. We will respond to your request within one business day. This service is available for medical providers only.
Training Sessions
We provide top-notch education and training for professionals both in-person and online allowing you to serve your patients with confidence.
About Us
Our mission is to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting mothers, their families, and support systems in all areas of Florida.
PSI-FL is State Chapter of Postpartum Support International, a 501(c)(3) organization. The Tax ID number of Postpartum Support International and PSI-FL is 77-0196208.
Meet our Board of Directors
Meyleen Velasquez, Chair
Ana Romero
Jennifer Correa Ortiz
Laura Meyer, Secretary
Nirvanni Chatoori
Mandi Duggan, Treasurer
Contact Us
For more information, please contact us using the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
We want you to know you are not alone and you are not to blame. Help is available. You will get better.
24-Hr Helpline: call 1.800.944.4773 or text 503.894.9453
