Pinellas County
Psychiatrist for Gulfport Patients
Board-certified psychiatrists seeing Gulfport patients in person or by secure video.
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Quick Answer
Gulfport patients see Haven's double board-certified psychiatrists — Dr. Rachel McKenna and Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. — either at our Tierra Verde office or by secure video when eligible. We treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD and autism spectrum concerns in adults, teens and children.
Gulfport Patients
Why Gulfport Comes to Haven
Gulfport is a small, close-knit waterfront city on Boca Ciega Bay, bordered by St. Petersburg and South Pasadena, with a population under 12,000. A city this size does not support a large roster of psychiatrists, and Gulfport residents often end up on the same waitlists as the rest of Pinellas County — waits that regularly stretch into months for a new-patient evaluation.
Haven keeps the practice deliberately small: two psychiatrists, Dr. Rachel McKenna and Dr. Alison Larson, D.O., each conducting their own evaluations and follow-ups. You are not handed from an intake clinician to a separate prescriber, and you are not managed by an algorithm between visits.
For Gulfport residents, the trip along Gulfport Boulevard South to the mainland routes toward Tierra Verde is a known drive for anyone who has gone to a doctor's appointment outside the city, and secure video visits are available for eligible follow-ups once your care is established, so it is not a trip you have to repeat every time.
Haven provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, eating disorders, autism spectrum concerns and psychotic disorders. Condition-by-condition detail is on the Psychiatry page.
Who You'll See
Both physicians are licensed in Florida and personally conduct their own evaluations and follow-up visits, in person and by telehealth.
Read full credentials →Getting Here from Gulfport
From Gulfport, take Gulfport Boulevard South or 49th Street South to I-275 south, then the Pinellas Bayway (SR 682) west and continue on Pinellas Bayway South (SR 679) into Tierra Verde. Video visits are available across Florida once eligibility is established.
Use the 49th Street or I-275 route toward the Pinellas Bayway. Many patients do the first evaluation in person and shift eligible follow-ups to video.
Free parking directly outside Suite 102, with no garage and no fee.
Haven Psychiatry & Wellness
1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 102
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
813-567-5675
What's Different
Worth the Drive from Gulfport
Weeks, not months
New-patient evaluations are typically available within days. That is a function of keeping the practice small, and it is the reason most Gulfport patients first reach out.
You see a physician, every time
Both providers are board-certified psychiatrists who conduct their own evaluations and follow-ups. Dr. Larson is double board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry.
In-person options when they matter
If your care would benefit from ExoMind TMS therapy, it is delivered at the Tierra Verde office, so telehealth patients are never stuck at the edge of what video can do.
Areas We Serve
Gulfport & Surrounding Areas
Patients travel to Haven from across Pinellas County. These are the areas we see most often.
Not on the list? See all service areas or call 813-567-5675.
Common Questions
Psychiatry in Gulfport — FAQ
How quickly can a Gulfport patient be seen?
New-patient evaluations are usually available within days rather than the multi-month waits common across Pinellas County. Booking a video visit is generally the fastest route in.
Do I have to drive from Gulfport, or can I be seen by video?
Either. Many Gulfport patients are treated entirely by secure video. Some prefer the first evaluation in person and then switch to telehealth for follow-ups.
Do you see children and teenagers from Gulfport?
Yes. Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. is double board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, with particular interest in OCD, ADHD and autism. See our child and adolescent psychiatry page for how those appointments are structured.
Do you take insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Call the office at 813-567-5675 with your insurance details and we will tell you what to expect before your first appointment.
Individual Care
Explore Individual Psychiatry Services
See focused treatment information for Gulfport patients seeking psychiatric care at Haven.
Book from Gulfport
Schedule online in under a minute, or call the office and we'll find a time that works around your drive.