Dr. Renee Samuels-Laurent
DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC
Licensed in the state of FL
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Humana
Optum
and 14 more
Accepts new patients
Meet Renee Samuels-Laurent
Dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience caring for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders
Hello! I'm a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in mental health and general medical care. I hold a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CUNY City College. I'm certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing and Basic Life Support.
I've had the privilege of working in diverse settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. My focus has always been on providing top-notch care tailored to each patient's needs. Whether you need help with managing a psychiatric condition, understanding your medications, or learning techniques to reduce anxiety, I'm here for you.
I believe in building strong relationships with my patients and their families. I take the time to listen and ensure you're comfortable with your care plan. I'm also passionate about teaching and supporting new nurses and students, helping them grow in their careers.
I'm licensed to practice in both Florida and Oregon, ready to bring my skills wherever they're needed. My goal is to make healthcare accessible, effective, and compassionate for everyone I serve. Let's work together to achieve your best health!
I've had the privilege of working in diverse settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. My focus has always been on providing top-notch care tailored to each patient's needs. Whether you need help with managing a psychiatric condition, understanding your medications, or learning techniques to reduce anxiety, I'm here for you.
I believe in building strong relationships with my patients and their families. I take the time to listen and ensure you're comfortable with your care plan. I'm also passionate about teaching and supporting new nurses and students, helping them grow in their careers.
I'm licensed to practice in both Florida and Oregon, ready to bring my skills wherever they're needed. My goal is to make healthcare accessible, effective, and compassionate for everyone I serve. Let's work together to achieve your best health!
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
My professional and personal experiences have made me passionate about supporting clients in their journey toward mental wellness. I will provide you with a holistic, non-judgmental approach and meet you where you are in your specific mental health journey. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy to treat a wide range of mental health issues. I work collaboratively with clients to devise a unique, personalized plan of care. Please allow me to help you navigate your mental health struggles. By using biological interventions, psychotherapies, traditional approaches and alternative/complementary treatments, I am able to partner with clients to aid them in obtaining optimal mental health.
My treatment approaches
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Biological interventions
• Coaching
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Emotionally Focused
• Family / Marital
• Family Systems
• Humanistic
• Interpersonal
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Psychotherapy
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
Medication Management
Psychiatry
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Services & Pricing
Transparent pricing for quality care
Choose the right type of service based on your needs and budget without compromising on the quality of care you receive.
Initial Visit
An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
60 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$200 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Follow-up Visit
A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
30 mins session
Video visits only
$100 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Prescription service
A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video visits only
$75 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Free Consultation
An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
5 mins session
Video visits only
Free
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
West Palm Beach VAHCS
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
May 2023 - Present
Deliver psychiatric care for 10-20 patients per day, including initial psychiatric assessments, follow-up medication management, management of chronic conditions including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Major Depressive Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders
Offer comprehensive evaluations, consultations, assessments, family meetings and crisis interventions.
Provide patient education on diagnosis, medication management of symptoms, recovery, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and community resources
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U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Jan 2018 - May 2023
Provided full range of in-patient mental health nursing care services for adult/geriatric psychiatry and chemical dependent patients including managing the care of patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, OCD, Bipolar, dementia, substance dependence, and more.
Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic treatment by leading interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure the progression of an effective treatment plan.
Considerable knowledge of modern psychiatric nursing theories, principles, practices, procedures as well as problems of mental illness and its treatment theories and technique.
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mar 2015 - Dec 2017
• Autonomously provided focused care for patients who were at a significant risk for illness or injury.
• Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patients' condition.
• Monitored, examined, reported and follow-up on lab data, blood work, and urinalysis results.
• Documented patients' plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
• Evaluated and documented patients' response to nursing care and modified treatment plans, and/or contacted physicians as circumstances required. Documentation reflected evaluation of patient response to nursing actions.
• Led interdisciplinary team meetings with other health care professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery.
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Education
Florida Atlantic University
Doctorate of Nurse Practice - Psychiatry-Mental Health
May 2020 - Dec 2023
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health
May 2020 - Jan 2023
CUNY City College
Bachelor of Psychology
Aug 2006 - May 2010
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Renee did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Renee.
Appointment types
I accept both in-person and video visits
In-person visit
Video visit
Areas I serve
Visit me at:
By invitation only
14281 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33175
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How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
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