Psychiatric Consultation in Florida

Not sure what’s going on, or whether medication is right for you? A consultation is a chance to sit down with one of our psychiatric providers and talk it through. You can meet by secure video from anywhere in Florida, or in person at our Fort Lauderdale office.

If this is your first time with us, see what to expect as a new patient.

Request an Appointment

Tell us how to reach you. Our team calls back the same business day, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Your appointment is confirmed once staff call you to set the time and place.

Prefer to talk to someone? Call (754) 270-6322.

Who books a consultation

People come to us for a consultation when:

they’ve felt anxious, low or on edge for a while and want to understand why
focus, sleep or mood is getting in the way at work or school
a doctor or therapist suggested seeing a psychiatric provider
they’d like a second opinion on a diagnosis or a current medication
a parent is worried about a child or teen

You don’t need a referral, and you don’t need to know your diagnosis ahead of time.

How it works

1. Send a request

Use the form or call (754) 270-6322. Our staff check your insurance and confirm a time and visit format.

2. Meet your provider

You’ll talk about your symptoms, your history and what you’d like to change. For anyone under 18, a parent or guardian joins.

3. Leave with a plan

If a fuller assessment is needed, that’s the next step: see what happens at a psychiatric evaluation. Treatment may include medication management, therapy (openings vary) or addiction care.

No waiting room needed

Most consultations can be done by video in your web browser, with nothing to download, as long as you’re in Florida during the visit. If you’d rather come in, our office is at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale. In-home visits are also available as a private-pay option.

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Our Providers

Marjorie Hardy-Hibbert

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Marjorie Hardy-Hibbert is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in Fort Lauderdale, providing outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management at One Stop Psychiatry. Her clinical focus includes panic disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and ADHD. These are conditions where the right diagnosis and a carefully adjusted treatment plan can make a real difference in daily life. Marjorie works with each patient to understand their symptoms, history, and goals before recommending a plan. Patients are encouraged to share what has and hasn’t worked before so that treatment decisions are made together.

Kimberly “Kim” Sorondo

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Kimberly Sorondo, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor at One Stop Psychiatry with more than 14 years of experience as a therapist. She helps adults and older adults work through anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Kim is especially dedicated to supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She offers an affirming space to explore identity, relationships, and the challenges that can come with them. Her goal is to help each client build the life they envision for themselves, one practical step at a time.

Dr. Andrew C Rucker, DO

Psychiatrist

Andrew Rucker is dedicated to providing the best possible care. He has been practicing medicine since 2017.

Dr. Murtaza Ali

DO, Board Certified Addiction Medicine, Board Certified Family Medicine

Empathetic doctor with extensive experience in hospital, clinical, and homecare.

Dr. Heather Brathwaite

Board Certified Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Heather Brathwaite has been a Psychiatric Mental Health nurse in Florida.

Michelle Koval

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing outpatient psychiatric care through both telehealth and in-person visits.

Common questions

What is a psychiatric consultation?

It’s an appointment with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner to talk about your mental health: what you’re noticing, how long it’s been going on and how it affects your day. Your provider will share what they think may be going on and talk through options with you.

Is a consultation the same as a psychiatric evaluation?

They’re closely related. A consultation is often where care starts. If your provider needs a full picture of your history and symptoms, they’ll do a psychiatric evaluation, which is a longer first appointment. Read more about evaluations.

Can your providers prescribe medication?

Yes, when it’s appropriate. Medication decisions are made after your provider has evaluated you, and some medications, such as ADHD stimulants, need an in-person visit to start.

Do you take insurance?

We work with Aetna, Florida Blue, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare, and we offer sliding-scale self-pay rates. Coverage depends on your plan, so our staff check it before your visit. See insurance details.

What conditions do you help with?

We see children (6+), teens and adults for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, perinatal mood concerns, schizophrenia and substance use. We don’t offer TMS, EMDR or autism diagnosis. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you.

What if I need help right now?

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency. We aren’t an emergency service.

Our Fort Lauderdale office

3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
(754) 270-6322

This is our only office. Video visits are available anywhere in Florida.