Summary

Stephanie Alvarez PMHNP (Better Minds Therapy & Wellness)

Stephanie is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than 12 years of clinical experience. As the founder of Better Minds Therapy & Wellness, she provides trauma-informed psychiatric care and medication management to clients across Florida through secure telehealth services. Stephanie specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, sleep disorders, and a broad range of mood-related conditions.

Her practice prioritizes a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Stephanie blends professional expertise with lived insight into mental health, trauma, and recovery to create individualized treatment plans. She integrates medication management with psychotherapy when appropriate and is skilled in crisis intervention, safety planning, and long-term recovery strategies. Stephanie has extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence, helping individuals navigate crisis, secure safety, and rebuild their lives.

Top clinical specialties

  • Substance use / addiction
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Women’s mental health

Additional specialties

  • Depression, eating disorders, OCD, sleep disorders
  • Stress and anger management, panic disorders
  • Grief/loss, maternal mental health, relationship issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Therapy methods and care types

  • Medication management, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Seeking Safety
  • Psychodynamic approaches, Bowen Family Systems, Problem-Solving Therapy
  • Art therapy, biofeedback, brief dynamic therapies, and other evidence-based methods

Accepting new clients throughout Florida via telehealth, Stephanie is committed to meeting each person where they are and supporting their journey toward stability, resilience, and improved well-being.

For appointments and insurance/telehealth details, contact Better Minds Therapy & Wellness.

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Office Location

Better Minds Therapy & Wellness

1222 S Orange Ave Fl 2Orlando, FL 32806

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • 5 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephanie Alvarez

  • Cigna
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • Aetna
  • Ascension
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Oscar
  • Oxford
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephanie Alvarez has the following 5 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephanie Alvarez has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Addiction Medicine
  • ADHD/ADD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Health & Social Services
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Community Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MEDICAL LICENSE

APRN, Florida, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

University

Master of Science in NursingGraduated in 2017

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Dr. Stephanie Alvarez's office is located at 1222 S Orange Ave Fl 2, Orlando, FL, 32806.
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