If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure about what’s happening with your mental health, you are not alone. At New Light Psychological Services, we provide psychiatric evaluations in Winter Haven, FL, to help you gain clarity, understanding, and a clear plan for recovery.
Led by Dr. Panchami Thomas, DNP, PMHNP-BC, our experienced team offers compassionate, evidence-based assessments designed to uncover the root causes of emotional or behavioral struggles. Whether you are seeking answers for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to make the process comfortable, respectful, and empowering.
A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that helps diagnose mental health conditions and guide effective treatment. It is often the first step in understanding symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, or attention difficulties.
During your evaluation, our clinicians will:
This process ensures you receive the right care whether that includes therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
You may benefit from a psychiatric evaluation if you or someone you care about is experiencing:
If you’ve searched for a “psychiatrist near me” and want real answers, our Lakeland and Winter Haven providers can help you take that first step toward healing.
At New Light Psychological Services, our psychiatric evaluations are collaborative and nonjudgmental. We focus on understanding your whole story- not just your symptoms.
A warm, private discussion about your experiences and goals.
Our Approach
Reviewing mental, emotional, and physical health factors.
If a diagnosis is appropriate, we’ll explain it clearly and outline next steps.
May include therapy, medication management, or both.
Ongoing appointments to adjust treatment and track progress.
Each evaluation is guided by Dr. Panchami Thomas, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric provider with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient care.
Your comfort matters most. Here is what you can expect when you visit our Winter Haven or Lakeland office for your psychiatric evaluation:
We’re here to help you understand your mental health and begin a treatment plan that works for you.
Evidence-Based Evaluations using proven psychological and psychiatric tools.
Personalized Care Plans tailored to each individual.
Board-certified with years of clinical experience.
Same-Week Appointments Available for faster support.
Convenient Locations in Lakeland and Brandon, serving the greater Polk and Hillsborough areas.
You’ll meet with a licensed clinician who reviews your mental health history, symptoms, and lifestyle factors to form an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Most evaluations last about 60–90 minutes, depending on your needs.
In many cases, yes. If more information or testing is needed, we’ll explain next steps clearly.
No referral is required – you can schedule directly with our office.
Yes. We are HIPAA-compliant and maintain the highest privacy standards.
If medication is appropriate, our providers can prescribe and manage it safely as part of your ongoing care.
Yes, we offer telepsychiatry for patients across Florida.
We often have same-week availability – call (863) 602-7001 to book today.
5302 South Florida Ave, STE #203
Lakeland, FL 33813
Serving Lakeland and surrounding communities in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, including Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Seffner, Plant City, and Zephyrhills.
This information is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for emergency medical care. If you are in crisis, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Office Address
5302 South Florida Ave, STE #203
Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone
(863) 602-7001
Email
newlightpsych@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
