Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Psychiatric Care in Orlando, FL
Esperanza Behavioral Health & Services was founded in 2006 by Fredesvinda Jacobs-Alvarez, MD, a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Our practice specializes in providing high-quality, customized psychiatric care for patients of all ages in a nurturing, family-oriented environment. We offer comprehensive treatment for mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and schizophrenia, alongside innovative therapies like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our team combines decades of clinical expertise with a commitment to personalized care, ensuring each patient receives tailored treatment plans addressing their unique needs. We operate on core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and wellness, fostering an atmosphere of respect and empathy.With bilingual services in English and Spanish, telehealth options, and acceptance of most insurance plans, we strive to make mental healthcare accessible and convenient. Our providers bring extensive experience in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual, group, and family psychotherapy. We maintain rigorous professional standards, adhering to the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices. Our track record of positive patient outcomes and testimonials reflects our dedication to improving lives through comprehensive mental health solutions. We prioritize transparent communication, patient education, and continuous follow-up to ensure optimal treatment effectiveness. Our Orlando-based practice welcomes new patients and remains committed to advancing mental wellness in our community.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
ADHD Assessment
Bipolar Disorder Care
PTSD Therapy
OCD Treatment
Schizophrenia Management
Telehealth Services
TMS Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified psychiatrists with expertise in child, adolescent, and adult mental health.
- We provide FDA-approved transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression.
- Our personalized treatment plans address each patient's unique mental, physical, and spiritual wellness needs.
- We offer bilingual services in English and Spanish with convenient telehealth options.
- Our team maintains rigorous clinical standards with decades of combined psychiatric experience.
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Best care a patient could ever have
Amazing staff
Truly wanted to hear our concerns
Improved my life significantly
Services
Depression Treatment
Our depression treatment program combines psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy to address major depressive disorder. We offer FDA-approved transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients unresponsive to traditional antidepressants. Our providers create personalized care plans targeting biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to depression.
Anxiety Management
We specialize in diagnosing and treating generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, and related conditions. Our approach includes evidence-based therapies, medication management, and coping strategy development to help patients regain control over their daily lives and reduce anxiety's impact on functioning.
ADHD Assessment
Our comprehensive ADHD evaluation and management program serves children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. We provide diagnostic assessments, personalized treatment plans combining medication and behavioral strategies, and ongoing support to improve focus, organization, and daily functioning.
TMS Therapy
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy offers non-invasive, medication-free treatment for depression and certain anxiety disorders. This FDA-approved procedure uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain regions involved in mood regulation, providing relief for patients with treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
Telehealth Services
Our telehealth platform enables remote psychiatric consultations, medication management, and therapy sessions through secure video conferencing. This convenient option maintains treatment continuity for patients preferring virtual appointments while ensuring access to our full range of mental health services.
People
Fredesvinda Jacobs-Alvarez
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Jacobs-Alvarez specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry with over 15 years of experience. She founded Esperanza Behavioral Health in 2006, focusing on personalized mental health treatment and innovative therapies like TMS.
Miles Hamm
Certified Physician Assistant
Miles Hamm, MCMSc, PA-C brings extensive psychiatric experience to our team. He specializes in comprehensive mental health evaluations and medication management, known for his compassionate approach and active listening skills with patients.
Giovanna De Leon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Giovanna De Leon, LMHC provides expert individual and group therapy sessions. With specialized training in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she helps patients develop coping strategies and improve mental wellness through personalized counseling approaches.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and related conditions using psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and TMS therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most private insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and private company plans. Contact our office to verify your specific coverage details.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure virtual consultations through our patient portal for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy sessions.
What makes your practice unique?
Our board-certified providers combine decades of experience with personalized treatment plans, innovative therapies like TMS, and bilingual services in a family-oriented environment.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (407) 226-3733 during business hours or use our online scheduling tool to book new patient appointments with available providers.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring completed new patient forms, insurance card, valid ID, prescription bottles, and any relevant medical/psychiatric records for comprehensive treatment planning.
