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Psychiatry in Tampa, Florida Dr. Yulonda Leverett, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

License: APRN

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 11-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: Yes

Dr. Yulonda Leverett, APRN

Dr. Yulonda Leverett is a dual certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health and Psychiatric Mental Health. She has nearly 30 years of nursing experience which includes internal medicine, critical care, perioperative services and nursing management. She has over ten years of expertise working specifically with the elderly within the long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation setting and is highly skilled in the treatment of various forms of dementia. Yulonda holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree with a specialization in Lifestyle Medicine from Florida State University. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Lifestyle Medicine aims to address modifiable factors such as poor dietary patterns, sedentary lifestyle, stress management, inadequate sleep, addictions and social connectedness which can negatively impact mental health.



Research shows that lifestyle changes may help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Yulonda received an Associate of Science in Nursing from Polk Community College (1995), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida (2000), a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida (2012), a Post-Master's Certificate from Maryville University (2019) and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Florida State University (2024).



She describes herself as an empathetic listener who believes in helping individuals achieve optimal wellness. Her compassionate approach aims to motivate and empower. She believes that medication is not the only form of treatment and is devoted to assisting her patients in modifying lifestyle behaviors that negatively impact their mental and physical health.

Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness

Populations

Education

  • University of South Florida

    Graduate School | 2012

    Tampa, FL, United States

Languages

  • English

FAQs

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