Wesley Chapel is the Ascend flagship and the in-person home base for psychiatric care in the practice. It is the only Ascend location where you can see a psychiatrist face-to-face in the same building where you can also access primary care with Dr. Saylor, talk therapy, and on-site ketamine therapy. That same-building integration is the structural reason care actually feels coordinated here instead of fragmented across faxes between three offices.
Meet Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC
Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC holds dual board certifications: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). More than 10 years of clinical experience. The dual certification is the practical difference at Ascend - when Anna prescribes a psychiatric medication, she is also reading thyroid panels, checking blood pressure trends, watching for metabolic changes on atypicals, and noticing when a sleep apnea workup needs to happen before changing the depression medication. That kind of cross-training eliminates a lot of the disconnects patients experience when their psychiatrist and their PCP do not actually talk to each other.
Wesley Chapel is Anna's primary office. She also sees Lakeland and Polk County patients via telehealth, and Tampa-area patients primarily via telehealth (with the in-person Wesley Chapel option open if patients prefer the 25-minute drive north on I-75). Anna holds a 5.0 patient rating on Zocdoc and is the named psychiatric provider on every Ascend page touching adult psychiatry.
Conditions Anna Stouffer treats
Most common psychiatric presentations bringing Wesley Chapel and Pasco County adults into care. Click through for the condition-specific page when you want depth:
Beyond the condition pages, Anna also handles perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, perinatal OCD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and treatment-resistant presentations that may benefit from ketamine therapy at the same Wesley Chapel clinic under coordinated psychiatric supervision.
Psychiatric services at the Wesley Chapel flagship
Initial psychiatric evaluation (60–75 min)
Diagnostic interview, full psychiatric and medical history, family psychiatric history, prior treatment history including what worked and what stopped working, symptom rating scales appropriate to the presenting concern (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS or DIVA-5 for ADHD, MDQ for bipolar screening, PCL-5 for PTSD, Y-BOCS for OCD), discussion of treatment options with their actual risks and benefits, and a working diagnostic impression. If medication is part of the plan, prescription is sent electronically to your pharmacy after the visit. The evaluation is the foundation, not a quick screen - getting the diagnosis right matters more than getting the prescription out.
Medication management (20–30 min follow-up)
SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, stimulants and non-stimulants for ADHD, mood stabilizers (lithium, lamotrigine, valproate), antipsychotics including atypicals for bipolar and adjunctive use, anxiolytics with appropriate caution, and the conversation about when something is not working and we need to change course. Ongoing monitoring for effectiveness, side effects, and interactions with anything else you take. Lab monitoring (lithium levels, thyroid panels, lipid screening on atypicals, EKG when relevant) ordered through the on-site Wesley Chapel office or your preferred Quest / LabCorp.
Adult ADHD evaluation
The single most common new-patient reason for booking psychiatry at Wesley Chapel. A real ADHD workup includes standardized rating scales (ASRS-v1.1, DIVA-5), childhood symptom timeline (we ask about elementary and middle school years specifically), ruling out look-alike conditions (sleep deprivation, depression, anxiety, thyroid issues, substance patterns, untreated sleep apnea), and a discussion of stimulant vs. non-stimulant options if criteria are met. Florida law and current DEA telehealth flexibilities allow controlled-substance prescribing once the clinical relationship is established. Anna does not write stimulants from a 15-minute screening visit - the evaluation is structured for a reason.
Bipolar disorder management
Diagnosis clarification (bipolar I vs. bipolar II vs. cyclothymic vs. unipolar depression with mixed features - the distinctions matter for medication choice), mood stabilizer prescribing, lithium monitoring with regular renal and thyroid labs, and care coordination with your therapist. For patients on prior antidepressant monotherapy whose presentation actually fits bipolar II, we do the conversation about adding a mood stabilizer.
PTSD medication support
Coordinated with trauma-focused therapy - medication alone is rarely the whole answer for trauma. Anna handles SSRI/SNRI selection (sertraline and paroxetine are FDA-approved for PTSD), prazosin for trauma-related nightmares, and the conversation about what medication can and cannot do for trauma. Trauma-focused EMDR, CPT, or trauma-focused CBT typically happens with our therapy team or a referred trauma specialist.
Treatment-resistant depression and ketamine pathway
For patients who have not responded adequately to multiple antidepressant trials at adequate dose and duration, Anna evaluates whether ketamine therapy is clinically appropriate. The ketamine clinic operates in the same Wesley Chapel building under the same psychiatric team - not a referral to a separate clinic that does not have your full chart. The same-building integration is the practical reason this pathway works at Ascend in a way it generally does not elsewhere.
Perinatal psychiatry
Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and perinatal mood disorders during pregnancy. Anna's dual psychiatric/family-medicine training is particularly useful here because the prescribing decisions involve weighing maternal mental health against medication exposure during pregnancy and lactation - the kind of conversation where trade-offs need to be discussed honestly using current Reprotox and LactMed evidence.
What to expect at your first appointment
Before you arrive. Complete the new-patient intake forms and rating scales online ahead of time. Have your current medication list with dosages. If you have records from a prior psychiatrist, therapist, or PCP, bring them or sign a release ahead of time so we can request them.
During the visit. Anna will ask about your symptoms, their timeline, and what you have tried before. Sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, mood patterns, family history, substance use, suicidal thoughts - the full diagnostic interview. The evaluation is thorough because getting the baseline right matters more than anything else. For complex presentations, sometimes a second visit is needed before treatment recommendations are finalized.
After the visit. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy. Follow-ups are typically 4 to 6 weeks during titration of a new medication, then every 1 to 3 months once stable. Some patients on long-term stable regimens move to twice-yearly visits with portal messaging in between.
In-person, telehealth, or both
Wesley Chapel is the only Ascend location where Anna sees patients in person on a routine basis. Patients in Pasco County, eastern Hillsborough, and the Tampa / Lutz / Land O' Lakes corridor often choose in-person here because the office is reachable in 10 to 25 minutes from most of those neighborhoods. Florida telehealth is available for follow-ups and for patients whose schedules make in-person visits hard. You can mix and match session-to-session.
Insurance and self-pay
Anna Stouffer is in-network for psychiatric care with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, AARP, ChampVA, and Humana - 9 carriers. We verify your benefits before your first visit so you know what you owe before you check in.
Self-pay rates per our pricing page:
- Initial psychiatric evaluation (60–75 min): $320
- Follow-up medication management (20–30 min): $160
HSA, FSA, CareCredit, and Cherry financing accepted. We provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
The Wesley Chapel flagship office
Ascend Mind and Body - Wesley Chapel (Flagship)
27724 Cashford Circle, Suite 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: (813) 670-3005
Fax: 844-548-7006
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Near the intersection of SR-54 and Meadow Pointe Boulevard. About 2 minutes from the Shops at Wiregrass. Free parking right at the building. First-floor suite, ADA-accessible, no stairs or elevator required. We see patients from Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, New Tampa, Trinity, and the broader Pasco / north Hillsborough corridor.
Find psychiatry near you
Looking for the right entry point for someone in Pasco County or the surrounding Tampa Bay area? The geo pages below cover the same psychiatric service from neighboring cities:
Land O' Lakes
Telehealth psychiatry for the SR-54 corridor. In-person at Wesley Chapel about 20 minutes east.
Land O' Lakes Psychiatry →Lutz
Telehealth psychiatry for north Hillsborough. In-person at Wesley Chapel about 15 minutes east on SR-54.
Lutz Psychiatry →New Tampa
Telehealth psychiatry for 33647. In-person at Wesley Chapel about 10 minutes north on Bruce B Downs.
New Tampa Psychiatry →FAQs about psychiatry in Wesley Chapel
Can I see a psychiatrist in person at Wesley Chapel?
Yes. Wesley Chapel is the Ascend flagship and the in-person home base for Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC. In-person psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups are available Monday through Friday. Telehealth is also an option for established patients who need flexibility - you can mix and match session-to-session.
How fast can I get an appointment?
Most new psychiatric patients are scheduled within 1 to 2 weeks at the Wesley Chapel office. Florida's typical industry wait is 3 to 6 months for new-patient psychiatry. Same-week and occasional same-day openings come up - call (813) 670-3005 first thing in the morning if scheduling is urgent.
What conditions does Anna Stouffer treat?
Adult ADHD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder I and II, PTSD, OCD, perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), grief and life transitions when they cross into clinical territory, and treatment-resistant presentations that may benefit from ketamine therapy at the same Wesley Chapel clinic.
What insurance does the Wesley Chapel psychiatry office accept?
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, AARP, ChampVA, and Humana - 9 carriers in-network with Anna Stouffer for psychiatric care. We verify benefits before your first visit. Self-pay rates are $320 initial / $160 follow-up.
What is the difference between a PMHNP and a psychiatrist (MD)?
Both can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, including controlled substances. A PMHNP is a nurse practitioner with specialized graduate training in psychiatric mental health. An MD or DO psychiatrist completes medical school and a psychiatric residency. In Florida, PMHNPs hold full prescriptive authority. Anna's dual psychiatric/family-medicine training adds the medical-side awareness that pure psychiatry sometimes lacks - useful when psychiatric medications interact with thyroid, sleep apnea, weight, or other medical issues.
Can I get psychiatry, primary care, therapy, and ketamine in the same building?
Yes. Wesley Chapel is the only Ascend location where psychiatry, primary care with Dr. Saylor, talk therapy, and ketamine therapy all happen in the same office. Providers share one chart and can coordinate directly when your care touches more than one specialty - no faxing records, no re-telling your story.
Do you prescribe controlled substances for ADHD?
When clinically appropriate, yes. Anna conducts a structured ADHD evaluation including standardized rating scales (ASRS-v1.1, DIVA-5), childhood symptom timeline, and rule-out of look-alike conditions before any stimulant decision. Both stimulant and non-stimulant options are discussed.
Can Anna prescribe medications during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Yes - with the appropriate risk-benefit conversation. Anna's dual psychiatric/family-medicine training is particularly useful for perinatal patients because the prescribing decisions involve weighing maternal mental health against medication exposure during pregnancy and lactation. We use current Reprotox and LactMed evidence and discuss trade-offs honestly.
What if standard antidepressants have not worked for me?
For patients who have not responded adequately to multiple antidepressant trials at adequate dose and duration, Anna evaluates whether ketamine therapy is clinically appropriate. The ketamine clinic operates in the same Wesley Chapel building under the same psychiatric team - not a referral to a separate clinic that does not have your full chart.
Can my therapist and psychiatrist coordinate at Ascend?
Yes. If you are seeing a therapist and a psychiatric provider at Ascend, they share one chart and can coordinate treatment directly. At Wesley Chapel, they are also in the same building - the structural reason care actually feels coordinated here instead of fragmented across faxes.
Clinical references
Diagnostic instruments, FDA-approved indications, and prescribing protocols referenced on this page are sourced from current evidence-based guidance. Sources patients can read directly:
- FDA Drugs@FDA database (accessdata.fda.gov). Sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) carry FDA-approved indications for PTSD per their current product labels; medication selections at Ascend reference the active FDA label.
- VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of PTSD (healthquality.va.gov). Used as the framework for medication selection and trauma-focused therapy referral pathways.
- National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder (nimh.nih.gov). The bipolar I and bipolar II differential workup at Ascend follows NIMH and APA guidance plus structured screening (MDQ).