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Psychiatry in Sarasota, Florida Katya Ambrose, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 11-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Katya Ambrose, Nurse Practitioner

Katya Ambrose, MSN, PMHNP

Specializes In:

Anger issues
Gender identity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Katya Ambrose, PMHNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care across Florida. She specializes in assessing and diagnosing patients with a range of mental health issues, ensuring that each individual receives culturally sensitive care that demonstrates respect, kindness, and understanding. Her practice at LifeStance Health emphasizes empathy and cultural competency, aiming to create a supportive environment for all her patients. Katya’s expertise is particularly focused on treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, and childhood behavior issues. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate these challenges, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her commitment to mental health care extends to various interventions, including individual therapy and medication management, ensuring comprehensive support for her patients.

In addition to her primary specialties, Katya has a deep interest in treating PTSD/trauma, gender identity issues, and post-partum depression/anxiety. These areas of focus highlight her dedication to addressing complex and often stigmatized conditions, providing her patients with the tools and support they need to achieve better mental health outcomes. Her approach is holistic, considering the full spectrum of her patients’ experiences and backgrounds. Katya serves a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. She is particularly skilled in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, those with developmental disabilities, and military veterans. Her ability to connect with and support these populations underscores her commitment to inclusive and accessible mental health care. Outside of her professional life, Katya enjoys nature, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. These personal passions enrich her practice, providing her with a well-rounded perspective that enhances her ability to relate to and support her patients.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anger issues
  • Gender identity
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • First responder stress
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Military & veteran
  • Panic attacks
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Languages

  • English
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

Education

  • Herzing University

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Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Katya Ambrose. You can also call 941-667-3600 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Yekaterina Ambrose

I’m new to Florida and sought someone from LifeStance to take over my medical needs. I’m fortunate to have chosen Katya Ambrose, psychiatric NP. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable and relaxed with her. I would definitely recommend her.
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Patricia H.

Patricia H.

Mar 10, 2026
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Katya is one of the kindest and caring people I’ve met. I’ve always struggled to find the right Psychiatrist/NP, but Katya listens, and she remembers. I HIGHLY recommend visiting with her for your mental health assessments, because mental health does matter!
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Jordan B.

Jordan B.

Oct 05, 2025
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Katya is caring and. excellent. I couldn't have asked for a better provider. She really cares and it shows. I know I am in good hands with her and appreciate her so much.
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Janet H.

Janet H.

Feb 05, 2026
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Dr. Ambrose was extremely caring, understanding and patient with all questions or concerns discussed.
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Matthew H.

Matthew H.

Nov 25, 2025
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So happy I found LifeStance and Katya, she is pleasant, personable and knowledgeable.
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Cyndi D.

Cyndi D.

Aug 22, 2025
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New patient and Mrs. Ambrose was very attentive and professional.
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Jerry B.

Jerry B.

Jun 01, 2026
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