Manatee County
Psychiatrist for Bradenton Patients
Double board-certified adult and child psychiatrists just past the north end of the Skyway — in person at our Pinellas Bayway office, or by secure video when the drive does not make sense.
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Quick Answer
Bradenton patients see Dr. Rachel McKenna or Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. at Haven Psychiatry & Wellness on Pinellas Bayway South — exit 17 off I-275, a few minutes past the north end of the Sunshine Skyway. Many Manatee County patients come in person; the initial evaluation and medication management are also available by secure telehealth from anywhere in Florida for those who prefer it. Both physicians are double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry.
Bradenton Patients
Why Bradenton Comes to Haven
Manatee County has grown faster than almost any county in Florida — Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and Palmetto have added tens of thousands of residents — and psychiatric capacity has not followed. Bradenton patients describe the same pattern: a primary care doctor who is comfortable starting one medication but wants a psychiatrist for anything more, and a short list of local psychiatrists with long waits or closed panels.
Geography favors Bradenton. Haven's office sits at the first Pinellas exits after the Sunshine Skyway, so a Bradenton patient reaches us without touching St. Petersburg or Tampa traffic — one bridge, then our exit — and a large share of our Manatee County patients come in person for exactly that reason. For those who prefer it, the evaluation and medication follow-ups are also available by secure video, with prescriptions sent to a Bradenton pharmacy; many patients mix the two, in person when they want the room and video when the week is full.
Bradenton's population is unusually mixed in age — young families in Parrish and Lakewood Ranch, working adults in West Bradenton, and a large retired population along the river and the island — and both Haven psychiatrists are double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry. A grandparent, a parent, and a teenager can be treated by the same practice, and a seasonal resident keeps the same physician by video while in Florida.
Haven's psychiatric team provides evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, autism, and more, with Exomind TMS and Spravato 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. You choose which physician you see, and keep that physician for follow-up care, in person or by video.
Read full credentials →Getting Here from Bradenton
From Bradenton, I-75 north to exit 228 for I-275 north, across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge (toll), then exit 17, 54th Avenue South / Pinellas Bayway (SR 682); west on the Bayway and south on SR 679 onto Tierra Verde. From West Bradenton and Palmetto, US-41 north to I-275 skips the interstate stretch.
One bridge, no city traffic: the Skyway lands you a few minutes from our exit, which is why Bradenton is one of the easier drives to Haven despite the county line.
Free surface parking directly outside Suite 102 — no garage, no meter, no validation.
Haven Psychiatry & Wellness
1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 102
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
813-567-5675
What's Different
Worth the Drive from Bradenton
In person or by video — your choice
Bradenton patients can sit across from Dr. McKenna or Dr. Larson at the office, or do the same full diagnostic evaluation over secure video. Either way it is a physician visit, not chatbot triage or a form that generates a prescription.
First exits after the Skyway
Bradenton patients cross one bridge and take exit 17 — no city traffic on either end — which is why so many choose to come in person for every visit.
Two double board-certified physicians
Both Haven psychiatrists hold adult and child & adolescent certification, so children, teens, parents, and retirees from Manatee County are seen by one practice.
Areas We Serve
Bradenton & Surrounding Areas
Patients travel to Haven from across Manatee 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 Bradenton — FAQ
Do I have to drive from Bradenton to St. Petersburg for the first appointment?
No, but many Bradenton patients choose to. The initial evaluation is available in person at the office on Pinellas Bayway South or by secure telehealth from anywhere in Florida; follow-up medication management works the same way. Your physician will tell you if a particular visit should be in person.
How far is the office from Bradenton when I do come in?
I-75 north to I-275, across the Sunshine Skyway (toll), then exit 17 (Pinellas Bayway); the office is a few minutes west on the Bayway. From West Bradenton or Palmetto, US-41 north to I-275 avoids the interstate entirely.
Do you see children and teens from Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch?
Yes. Both Dr. McKenna and Dr. Larson are board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as adult psychiatry. Pediatric telehealth visits include a parent.
I am a seasonal resident. Can I keep seeing my Haven psychiatrist?
Telehealth visits are available whenever you are physically located in a state where your treating physician is licensed; Florida is covered for both physicians. Ask the office about your specific situation when you book.
Individual Care
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See focused treatment information for Bradenton patients seeking psychiatric care at Haven.
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