Pinellas County
Psychiatrist for St. Petersburg Patients
A short run down the Pinellas Bayway from Downtown, Old Northeast, or Snell Isle to board-certified psychiatric care.
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Quick Answer
St. Petersburg patients see Dr. Rachel McKenna or Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. at Haven's office on Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde, reached from Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods via I-275 and the Bayway, or by secure telemedicine anywhere in Florida.
St. Petersburg Patients
Why St. Petersburg Comes to Haven
St. Petersburg is a large city with no shortage of therapists and a much shorter list of psychiatrists who both prescribe and actually have new-patient availability. Patients from Downtown, the Old Northeast, and Snell Isle regularly tell us they called several practices in the city itself before finding an opening at Haven, a short drive south down the Bayway.
Dr. Rachel McKenna leads Haven's psychiatric team and sees patients across the lifespan; Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. focuses on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, which matters for St. Petersburg families searching specifically for a child psychiatrist rather than a general practice that also happens to see kids. Both are double board-certified, and patients choose which physician they see rather than being assigned one.
St. Petersburg's SunRunner corridor and I-275 access make the trip down the Bayway straightforward for patients from Downtown, Kenwood, and the Grand Central District, and telemedicine is available for follow-up visits so a routine medication check does not require the drive every time.
Haven's psychiatric team provides evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, autism, and more, with Exomind TMS available for treatment-resistant depression. Full detail on conditions treated and the evaluation process is on the Psychiatry page.
Who You'll See
Dr. McKenna leads Haven's psychiatric team and treats patients across the lifespan; Dr. Larson brings pediatric and adolescent expertise. St. Petersburg patients choose either physician for evaluation and ongoing care.
Read full credentials →Getting Here from St. Petersburg
From Downtown St. Petersburg, take I-275 south to the Pinellas Bayway (SR 682), then follow SR 679 south onto Tierra Verde. From South St. Petersburg neighborhoods, Pinellas Bayway South is a direct run.
A straightforward drive south from most St. Petersburg neighborhoods via I-275 and the Pinellas Bayway.
Free surface parking directly outside Suite 102, with no garage or downtown parking meter to plan around.
Haven Psychiatry & Wellness
1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 102
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
813-567-5675
What's Different
Worth the Drive from St. Petersburg
A choice of board-certified psychiatrist
St. Petersburg patients choose between Dr. Rachel McKenna and Dr. Alison Larson, D.O., both double board-certified, rather than taking whichever provider in the city has an opening.
Genuine pediatric and adolescent expertise
Families searching specifically for a child or teen psychiatrist in St. Petersburg get that from Dr. Larson directly, not from a general practice fitting kids in around adult caseloads.
Telemedicine for the routine visits
Once care is established, follow-up medication management can be done by secure video from anywhere in St. Petersburg, so the Bayway drive is not required for every appointment.
Areas We Serve
St. Petersburg & 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 St. Petersburg — FAQ
How far is Haven's office from Downtown St. Petersburg?
The office is on Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde, reached from Downtown via I-275 south and the Pinellas Bayway. It is a straightforward drive, though exact travel time depends on where in St. Petersburg you start.
Can I choose which psychiatrist I see?
Yes. St. Petersburg patients can request Dr. Rachel McKenna, who leads the practice and treats adults, children, and adolescents, or Dr. Alison Larson, D.O., who focuses on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry.
Do you see children and teens from St. Petersburg?
Yes. Both Dr. McKenna and Dr. Larson are certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, and Dr. Larson in particular sees a significant number of pediatric patients from across St. Petersburg.
Can follow-up visits be done without the drive from St. Petersburg?
Yes. Once you are an established patient, medication management and check-in visits can typically be done by secure telemedicine from anywhere in Florida.
Individual Care
Explore Individual Psychiatry Services
See focused treatment information for St. Petersburg patients seeking psychiatric care at Haven.
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