North Pinellas
Psychiatrist for Clearwater Patients
Board-certified adult and child psychiatrists with real new-patient availability — a straight run down US-19 or I-275 from Clearwater.
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Quick Answer
Clearwater patients see Dr. Rachel McKenna or Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. at Haven Psychiatry & Wellness on Pinellas Bayway South, reached from Clearwater via US-19 or I-275 south to the Pinellas Bayway exit. Both physicians are double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, and established patients can switch to secure telemedicine for routine follow-ups.
Clearwater Patients
Why Clearwater Comes to Haven
Clearwater has plenty of counseling offices and a much thinner bench of psychiatrists who prescribe, evaluate children and adults, and can actually take a new patient this month. Families from Countryside and Island Estates, and working adults from downtown Clearwater and the Cleveland Street district, often reach us after calling several practices along US-19 and being quoted a wait measured in months.
The drive is the trade-off, and most Clearwater patients decide it is worth it once — because after the initial evaluation and the first medication adjustments, follow-up visits can move to secure telemedicine. That pattern suits Clearwater well: the in-person visits happen when a physician needs to see you in the room, and the routine medication checks do not require another trip down the peninsula.
Dr. Rachel McKenna and Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. are both double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, so a Clearwater household with a teenager and a parent who both need care can see the same practice — and the same physician — rather than splitting across two offices in different parts of the county.
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.
Read full credentials →Getting Here from Clearwater
From Clearwater, take US-19 south to I-275 south, then exit at 54th Avenue South / Pinellas Bayway (SR 682) and head west; turn south on SR 679 onto Tierra Verde. From Clearwater Beach or Sand Key, Gulf Boulevard south through the beach towns to the Pinellas Bayway is the scenic alternative.
A straightforward drive south through Pinellas County; travel time depends on US-19 and I-275 traffic, so many patients book the first or last slot of the day.
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 Clearwater
Two double board-certified physicians
Clearwater patients choose between Dr. Rachel McKenna and Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. — both certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry — and see that physician at every visit.
One drive, then telemedicine
The evaluation and early adjustments happen in person. Once care is established, most Clearwater patients handle medication management by secure video and reserve the drive for the visits that need it.
Whole-family care under one roof
A Clearwater family can bring a child, a teenager, and an adult to the same practice, and if sleep, chronic pain, or a physical complaint overlaps with the psychiatric picture, Haven's chiropractic and wellness side is in the same building.
Areas We Serve
Clearwater & 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 Clearwater — FAQ
How long is the drive from Clearwater to Haven's office?
The office is on Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde, reached from Clearwater via US-19 or I-275 south. Exact travel time depends on where in Clearwater you start and the time of day; booking an early or late appointment avoids the worst of US-19 traffic.
Do you see children and teens from Clearwater?
Yes. Both Dr. McKenna and Dr. Larson are board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as adult psychiatry, and Dr. Larson in particular sees a large number of pediatric and teen patients from north Pinellas.
Can follow-up visits be done without the drive?
Yes. Once you are an established patient, medication management and check-in visits can typically be done by secure telemedicine from anywhere in Florida, so the drive is usually only needed for the visits where being in the room matters.
Do I need a referral from my Clearwater primary care doctor?
No referral is required to schedule a psychiatric evaluation at Haven. If you have one, bring any records or medication history your primary care physician can share — it speeds up the evaluation.
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