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Harrell Family Center For Behavioral Wellness
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
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Ms. Yamira Baez is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Baez has extensive psychiatric experience in outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings. Prior to entering the psychiatric field, she served as an administrative manager for nursing at LRH and worked as a nurse in emergency rooms and trauma units at LRH and other facilities in Central Florida. Ms. Baez earned her Master of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Walden University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Polk State College, and holds an additional bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She sees patients at the Grasslands campus. How long have you worked in your field? About 1 year as a psychiatric nurse practitioner but I have worked in behavioral health for about 15 years. Describe your clinical specialties. I did most of my residency in an outpatient setting, caring for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and ADHD. Since then, I have worked as provider at an inpatient stabilization unit, caring for acute psychotic and depressed patients. I have also been working as a psychiatric consultant at long term care facilities such as SNF and ALFs. What is your patient care philosophy? Everyone has their individual story, which has molded them to who they are. My job is to listen to their story and assist with their individual needs. I take a holistic mind, body, spirit approach, with the goal of helping my patients live their lives to their fullest potential. What would you like people to know about you as a physician? That I truly care. I have a lifelong passion to listening to people’s stories and helping in any and every way that I can. What do you enjoy most about working with patients? I enjoy helping and caring for the people. It has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. When did you know you wanted to be a provider? I knew I wanted to care for people during my early high school years. I had the opportunity to start the Polk Collegiate High School, which provided me with the opportunity to start as a health care intern with Lakeland Regional Behavioral Health. I LOVED it and knew it was the career for me. Once I worked as a nurse, I wanted to do more. I was fortunate to work with physicians throughout the years that saw my potential as a provider, and encouraged and supported me to continue. How does your work improve lives? Managing mental health disorders helps people live to the their fullest potential. What are some interesting facts about you? I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology prior to my nursing career. I worked as an ER trauma nurse for 12 years (as an RN), during most of which I was a supervisor. After having my daughter, I decided to further my education and pursue my career long dream of being a provider. Would you like to share about your family? I am a single mother of an intelligent, outgoing, and vibrant 6-year-old little girl named Ariyah. We also have a dog and a cat. What else would you like to share with our readers? I am excited for the blessing and opportunity to continue working with Lakeland Regional.
WebsiteMedical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Psychiatrist
Languages
Spanish
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Psychiatrist, like Dr. Yamira Baez, may include:
ADHD, Agoraphobia, Alcoholism, Anorexia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bulimia, Cocaine Addiction, Dementia, Depression, Drug Addiction, Exercise Addiction, Food Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Heroin Addiction, Internet Addiction, Mental Illness, Narcissism, OCD, Opioid Addiction, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Pornography Addiction, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, Prescription Drug Abuse, Psychosis, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Sex Addiction, Shopping Addiction and Social Anxiety Disorder
Please contact Dr. Baez's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Psychiatrist, like Dr. Yamira Baez, may include:
Psychiatry Consultation, Medication Review, Psychotherapy, Child Psychiatry Consultation, Marriage Counseling, Psychiatry Follow Up, Child Psychiatry Follow Up, Pediatric Psychiatric Medication Review, Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling, Psychiatric Medication Review, Couples Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, Opioid Maintenance Therapy (Suboxone/Buprenorphine Treatment), Ketamine Injection, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Ketamine Infusion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Insurances
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Locations
Harrell Family Center For Behavioral Wellness
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 687-1222
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yamira Baez accepting new patients?
Yes, Yamira Baez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Yamira Baez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baez's office at (863) 687-1222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Yamira Baez offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Baez's office at (863) 687-1222 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Yamira Baez speak?
Yamira Baez speaks English and Spanish.
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