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Meredith Press is committed to helping individuals across Florida improve their mental health through a comprehensive approach that combines therapy and medication management. At LifeStance Health, she supports patients from early childhood through late adulthood, offering personalized treatment for a wide range of conditions. Meredith brings warmth, clinical skill, and a deep understanding of human behavior to each session, creating a safe space where patients feel heard and supported. Meredith specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and works closely with individuals to understand how these challenges impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being. Whether helping a child regulate emotions, guiding a teen through difficult transitions, or supporting an adult through work and life stressors, she applies evidence-based practices to promote real and lasting change. Her integrated care model often includes both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies, paired with thoughtful medication management when appropriate. She has a strong interest in supporting individuals dealing with alcohol and drug use issues, providing compassionate, judgment-free care that addresses the underlying emotional and psychological patterns contributing to substance misuse. Meredith also supports individuals experiencing post-partum depression, sleep issues, and bipolar disorder, and has experience working with first responders navigating high-stress environments and trauma-related symptoms. In addition to her primary areas of focus, she offers care for additional concerns, using a thoughtful and individualized approach. Outside of her work, Meredith enjoys spending time with her two children and their beloved cat. She finds joy in embracing the playful energy of childhood and cherishes the moments of laughter and imagination that come with parenting.

Sita Russ, PMHNP-BC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, she offers comprehensive medication management to support those facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Sita understands the deeply personal nature of emotional and behavioral struggles and partners with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that foster stability, clarity, and resilience. With a special focus on anxiety, ADHD, and depression, Sita works with individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents, to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her clinical expertise includes conditions such as bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, psychosis, OCD, and postpartum anxiety or depression. She integrates interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and parenting support, when appropriate, into her medication management services to ensure a well-rounded and responsive treatment experience. Sita is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, children in the adoption and foster care systems, and clients impacted by autism spectrum disorders. She also offers care for people managing complex challenges such as grief, gender identity questions, hoarding, medical conditions with psychological impact, reproductive concerns, and sleep disorders. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Sita finds inspiration in her time at home surrounded by plants, home renovation projects, and her two huskies. She enjoys music, cooking, and family beach trips—each a source of grounding and joy that informs her warm, compassionate presence with patients.