Mental Health Practice – North Star Therapy and Psychiatry
North Star Therapy and Psychiatry is located at 1000 N Ashley Dr, Suite 317, Tampa, Florida 33602. The practice was founded by Kelsey Galer, LMHC. The clinical team includes Dana Larrabee (LMHC), Michael Evans (LCSW), Lydia Foster (APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner), and additional licensed clinicians who collectively serve clients in Tampa and throughout Florida via telehealth.
Therapy services at the practice encompass individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and child and teen therapy. Specialized programs address anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, substance abuse recovery support, autism spectrum support, LGBTQ+-affirming care, women’s mental health, sexual behavior therapy, and workplace wellness. Telehealth sessions are available statewide alongside in-person appointments at the Tampa office, giving clients across Florida access to the full range of services.
Two support groups are listed on the practice’s website: Calm and Clarity, and Pathways to Recovery. Psychiatric medication management is provided by the licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner on staff. Coaching services are available for those seeking goal-focused support outside of formal clinical therapy.
The practice describes its care as evidence-based and states a commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and affirming environment for every client, regardless of background, identity, or presenting concern.
Insurance accepted includes Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Oscar, Cigna, Aetna, and Medicare. Private pay rates are $150 for a 50-minute individual session, $200 for couples or family sessions, $60 for student intern sessions, $225 for psychiatric evaluations, and $125 for medication management follow-up visits. Superbills are available for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance carrier.
North Star Therapy and Psychiatry can be reached by phone at 813-520-9991. Intake and appointment details are available through the practice website at therapyintampa.com. The practice’s combination of therapy, psychiatry, support groups, and coaching under one clinical umbrella provides clients with access to multiple service types without needing to coordinate care across entirely separate organizations. The website directs new clients through an intake process that outlines available providers, session types, and insurance options prior to scheduling a first appointment.