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Online in Florida
2 years in practice
Ages served: 14-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Tara accepts 35 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
AvMed
AvMed | Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield
Florida Blue | Medicare Advantage
Health First Health Plan
Health First Health Plan | Medicare Advantage
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medica
Medicare FL
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$300
first session
$210
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Tara

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. I bring a compassionate and clinically grounded approach to supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. My background in nursing has given me a strong understanding of the connection between mind and body, allowing me to provide comprehensive and personalized care. I am dedicated to helping clients achieve emotional balance, improved functioning, and long-term wellness through evidence-based, empathetic treatment.


I earned my Master’s in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. My clinical approach focuses on active collaboration with each client to develop individualized treatment plans. I draw from therapeutic and medication management techniques to ensure care is both effective and aligned with each client’s unique needs and goals.


I understand that reaching out for support takes courage. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and valued. I invite you to take the first step toward improved mental wellness and lasting stability, so we’ll move at your pace and work together toward meaningful healing and balance.

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"As a single parent who has been exposed to various degrees of trauma and abrupt life transitions, I have a special understanding of navigating life's obstacles and emotional uncertainty."

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Get to know Tara

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I have a deep passion for promoting the positive benefits of mental health management and reducing the stigma that too often surrounds it. Over the years, I have seen how supportive care and resources can truly transform lives—not only during times of crisis, but also as a proactive way to maintain balance and resilience in the face of daily stressors. I believe mental health care should be viewed as an essential part of overall wellness, just like physical health, and I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where individuals feel empowered to seek support without fear or shame. I understand what it is like to be in the patient's shoes, to be at your most vulnerable, and not sure who you can trust to help you through your circumstances.

What types of clients do you work with best?

As a provider, I have learned that treatment is most effective when the client is motivated in making strides to improving their mental health management. Desire to change thought processes, being mindful of oneself, and recognizing where changes can be beneficial takes work, daily application, and commitment. I encourage clients who are ready to take an active role in their mental health journey, whether they are seeking support for the first time or continuing care to reach out and see how I can help you. By building a trusting, supportive relationship, I help clients feel understood and empowered as we create personalized treatment plans that support both healing and long-term wellness.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

As a provider, I strive to promote a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and respected. Everyone’s journey is shaped by unique circumstances. My role is not to criticize, but to listen with empathy, understand each person’s story, and work together to build a healthier path forward.

Does CLINICIAN prescribe medications effective for the treatment of ADHD? 

Yes - when clinically appropriate, CLINICIAN may prescribe both non-stimulant (all ages) and stimulant (adults only) medication for the treatment of ADHD.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesWomen’s Issues, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationships, Gender Identity / Transgender
ApproachesCompassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Psychoanalytic
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Education and training

Years in practice
2 years
Graduating institute
University of South Alabama
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Nursing
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1215787346
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State of practiceFL
Practice location

Practice information

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Tara Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)she/her