Susie Batista is a bilingual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adults, and geriatric patients.
Specialties & Conditions Treated
Adult Psychiatry
Depression and other mood disorders
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders and panic symptoms
PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
Substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
Serious mental illness
Psychiatric symptoms occurring alongside chronic medical conditions
HIV/AIDS-related psychosocial and behavioral health needs
Stress-related and adjustment concerns
Complex psychiatric presentations involving medical, behavioral, and social needs
Children & Geriatric Care
Psychiatric care across all populations
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management and psychopharmacology support
Psychoeducation and supportive therapy
Family-centered and caregiver-informed treatment planning
Support for patients with age-specific medical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs
Coordination with families, caregivers, therapists, medical providers, and community resources
Community Care & Integrated Behavioral Health
Specialized experience with Medicaid populations and underserved communities
Care coordination for patients with serious mental illness and chronic medical conditions
Integrated treatment planning across physical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs
Support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS
Culturally competent care for Spanish-speaking, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and medically complex populations
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve treatment adherence and long-term stability
Motivational interviewing and behavioral health interventions to support engagement in care
Medical, Case Management & Complex Care Experience
Case management, behavioral health, and chronic disease care
Complex populations with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions
Navigating medical treatment, psychiatric care, insurance systems, and community resources
Care planning focused on reducing psychiatric and medical hospitalizations
High-volume outpatient medical settings supporting comprehensive primary care
Patient education, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration across all age groups
3x
3x Nursing degrees earned: ASN, BSN, and MSN-PMHNP
All Ages
Serving children, adolescent, and adult populations
2x
Languages Spoken, English and Spanish
FL
Licensed to practice in Florida
15+
15+ years experience across case management, behavioral health, and chronic disease care
Treatment Approach
usie takes a compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach to psychiatric care. She works closely with patients, families, caregivers, medical providers, therapists, case managers, and community-based teams to understand each person’s symptoms, medical history, psychosocial needs, strengths, and treatment goals. Her approach may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, safety planning, and care coordination.
With extensive experience in community care, case management, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and integrated psychiatric treatment, Susie brings a strong understanding of how mental health symptoms often intersect with medical illness, social stressors, access-to-care barriers, and long-term recovery needs. Her background allows her to develop thoughtful, practical treatment plans that support both psychiatric stability and overall wellness.
Treatment Options
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Adult, Child, and Geriatric psychiatric treatment
Supportive therapy and psychoeducation
Trauma-informed treatment planning
Care coordination for patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric needs
Support for serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS-related care needs, and underserved populations
Coordination with families, therapists, medical providers, case managers, and community resources
Education & Training
Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Science in Nursing — Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
PMHNP Clinical Practicum — Integrated Primary Care & Mental Health, Sunrise, Florida
PMHNP Clinical Practicum — Rega Mental Health, Hialeah, Florida
Board Certification — PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Basic Life Support Certification
Currently Serving
In-person psychiatric services available in the Miami, and Florida area. Telehealth availability may vary based on clinical needs, insurance and appointment type.
5901 SW 74TH ST STE 211
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
What Patients Are Saying
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Excellent bedside manner, thorough intake and kind service. Very competent.
— Arsenia
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic provider. Warm and professional.
— Joy
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She is extremely caring and makes you feel calm when meeting with her! She listens and makes sure all of her attention is on you! She’s amazing!!
— Kaitlyn