Medication Management Therapists in Gainesville, FL

Management of medication includes psychedelics and plant medicines!

Finding the right medication can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our providers take the time to understand your story, your symptoms, and your goals. Together, we’ll explore options, make thoughtful adjustments, and check in regularly to be sure your treatment truly supports you. At Balance, medication management is about more than prescriptions—it’s about helping you feel better, with care that’s steady, supportive, and designed around you.

Dr. Baumgardner works with a talented and experienced prescriber. Together they can provide seamless care for you if you need medicine as well as therapy.

KDCC counselors collaborate with clients to monitor progress, address any challenges, and explore therapeutic strategies that complement medication, promoting a more holistic approach to mental health and well-being. We are a safe place for individuals to discuss their medication experiences and help them understand the importance of adhering to their prescribed regimen.

While psychotherapy is often an important part of treatment, some individuals may also benefit from medication as part of their overall mental health care. We work collaboratively with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers to support coordinated treatment planning. Our goal is to help clients better understand their symptoms, treatment options, and develop a comprehensive approach to improving emotional well-being and daily functioning.

Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, and the city's character and mental health landscape are overwhelmingly shaped by this—a huge, young student population with significant academic, social, and identity-related mental health needs, supported by one of Florida's most comprehensive university counseling systems. UF Health Shands Hospital provides one of the state's strongest behavioral health services, making Gainesville an important regional resource for psychiatric care across north Florida. The population dynamic creates a city that is both progressive and college-town oriented, surrounded by a more rural north Florida context, and therapists in Gainesville work across a wide range of populations and presenting concerns. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, identity development, anxiety, substance use, young adult life transitions, and the particular challenges of a college community navigating mental health support often for the first time.

Gender ID

	60%	Female
	30%	Male
	5%	Gender Fluid
	5%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	69%	In Person and Online
	31%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

69%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
54%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
46%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
46%	Behavioral Therapy
38%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
38%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
38%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
85%	Senior
85%	Young Adult
69%	Teen
46%	Children

Client Focus

69%	Women
46%	LGBTQ+
38%	Military / Veterans
38%	Persons with Disabilities
31%	Black / African American

Medication Management therapists in Gainesville, FL

Dana Wiesenfeld

Balance Psychiatric Services

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Kingdom Dwelling Christian Counseling

Dr. Laurene Saad-Younis