Mercedes Gibbons, Nurse Practitioner
Mercedes Gibbons is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has over ten years of experience in mental health. Most of her experience is in crisis stabilization management in inpatient settings for adult and children. She also has experience in outpatient settings with medication treatment and management. Over time of working in both hospice care and mental health, she decided to pursue for hidden calling, practicing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She attended Edison State College (Fort Myers, Florida) where she obtained her Associate of Science in Nursing and Associate of Arts Degree. One year later, she attended University of South Florida (Tampa, Florida) and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Next, attending University of South Alabama (Mobile, Alabama) for Family Psychiatry. She was awarded her Masters of Science in Nursing in Family Psychiatry and board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She takes pride in serving others. She enjoys new adventures, shopping, spending time with family and friends. She finds herself being supportive of others, encouraging them to achieve your goals and live their dream.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Autism: generally independent
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Dementia & memory issues
- First responder stress
- LGBTQ+
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Phobias
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Advent Health
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of South Alabama
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University of South Florida
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Edison State College
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 407-537-9452 to schedule an appointment with Mercedes Gibbons.
Mercedes Gibbons generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 407-537-9452 to find out Mercedes Gibbons's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Mercedes Gibbons:
- Advent Health
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 407-537-9452 to see how we can help.
Yes, Mercedes Gibbons is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Mercedes Gibbons works at:
Yes, Mercedes Gibbons does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Mercedes Gibbons is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.