Centennial Place Location With Flexible Access

Our Centennial Place Office

WellStead Mental Health

All locations offer free on-site parking and are conveniently located near several major bus lines for patients utilizing public transportation. Hours vary by location and provider. 

Centennial Place Psychiatrists & Providers

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Psychiatrists

Mark Strickland, M.D.

Adult PsychiatryChild & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Esther Elphick, M.D.

Adult PsychiatryChild & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Christopher Wadsworth, M.D.

Adult Psychiatry
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Roopashri Kurse, M.D.

Adult PsychiatryChild & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry Providers

Sara Barber, APRN

Adult PsychiatryChild & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychotherapy Providers

Donna Kitch, Ph.D.

Psychological Assessment and Counseling
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Craig Asselin, Licensed Psychologist

Psychological Assessment and Counseling
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Katharine Whealdon, LCSW

Therapy and Counseling
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Jennifer Beaupied, LCSW

Therapy and Counseling
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We Accept Most Insurances

We believe quality care should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why WellStead Mental Health partners with most major insurance providers, including:

Personalized Psychiatric Evaluations

You deserve appointments that give you time to ask questions and feel heard. Every psychiatrist on our team conducts a comprehensive initial evaluation that considers your history, medication trials, and treatment goals.

Our mental health providers in Tallahassee support a range of needs, from psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses to outpatient psychiatry and medication management. For patients who need a higher level of care, we can also coordinate Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program options through HCA in Tallahassee. This flexibility helps bridge the gap between standard outpatient care and more structured support when symptoms require additional attention.

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Why Our Psychiatrists in Tallahassee Stand Out

At WellStead, your psychiatrist will stay involved throughout treatment. This continuity supports thoughtful medication adjustments, symptom tracking, and care plan updates as your needs change. We partner with HCA Florida Capital Hospital to support inpatient coordination when a higher level of care is needed. Our psychiatrists also provide hospital consultations and medical education, helping support clearer communication during more acute episodes.

We also collaborate with UCF on an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency at HCA Florida Capital Hospital. This academic involvement helps our providers stay connected to current research, clinical education, and evolving best practices.

Comprehensive Care for All Ages

Our psychiatrists provide expert medication management for complex conditions, along with therapy using proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If your child is experiencing ADHD, anxiety, or behavioral concerns that affect school or home life, our child psychiatry specialists support children from elementary age through adolescence. Our Centennial Place location also houses our child psychiatry residency clinic, offering specialized training-informed care for younger patients. 

We also support adults with complex needs, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, autism spectrum presentations, and treatment-resistant depression. For older adults navigating cognitive changes, mood disorders, and age-related medication considerations, our team provides compassionate, age-appropriate psychiatric care.

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Schedule Your Evaluation With Our Team

Ready to take the next step? Request an appointment today to start your initial evaluation. Our coordinators can help with insurance verification, answer questions, and connect you with a provider who fits your care needs. You deserve psychiatric care that helps you feel supported, understood, and prepared to move forward.

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