Postpartum Psychiatry · Sarasota, FL
Postpartum Psychiatrist in Sarasota, FL: Whole-Body Online Care for New Moms
By Annabelle Carney, PA-C, PMH-C
Annabelle Carney is a board-certified Physician Associate licensed in Florida, Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C), and functional-medicine trained. She founded Bloom & Balance after navigating her own postpartum recovery and brings that lived experience to every appointment.
If you're a new mom in Sarasota looking for real answers and not just a prescription, you've found the right place.
Bloom & Balance serves Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, and the surrounding Gulf Coast area 100% virtually — so you never have to arrange childcare for a waiting room visit. In-network with Cigna and UHC/Optum. Telehealth across Florida.
Free · Virtual · No commitment
Expert postpartum psychiatric care, delivered online to Sarasota.
Bloom & Balance was founded by Annabelle Carney, PA-C, PMH-C, a Physician Associate with Perinatal Mental Health Certification and functional-medicine training who has personally walked the postpartum road. She built this practice because the standard six-week OB clearance visit was never designed to address what actually happens to a woman's mind and body after birth.
Six weeks is the finish line when really it's the start.
The whole-body approach most Sarasota providers don't offer.
It's not just an SSRI we hand you. Most postpartum mental health care in the Sarasota area focuses on reactive medication management, which can help, but rarely tells the whole story. Bloom & Balance pairs psychiatric medication evaluation with functional lab testing, targeted nutrition guidance, and nervous-system support in one coordinated plan.
Mental health is physical health, and physical health is mental health.
Your postpartum body may be running on depleted iron, shifting thyroid function, and hormonal changes that a standard psychiatric intake will never catch. We do. That's the difference between a short-term fix and a real recovery plan.
What we check:thyroid (Free T3, Free T4, not just TSH), ferritin, vitamin D at optimal levels, B12, folate, cortisol. The labs that explain why you still don't feel like yourself — even when everything came back “normal.”
Related: Lab Review & Interpretation → · Medication Management →
Conditions we treat in Sarasota.
We work with women across the full spectrum of perinatal mental health.
Postpartum depression
The persistent low mood, numbness, and disconnection that goes beyond the baby blues.
Postpartum anxiety
Racing thoughts, physical tension, and fear that won't settle even when the baby is asleep.
Postpartum rage
The anger that surprises you and scares you and rarely gets named.
Postnatal depletion
Bone-deep exhaustion that sleep alone doesn't fix. Learn more →
Birth trauma and PTSD
Intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and avoidance tied to your birth experience.
Intrusive thoughts
Unwanted, distressing thoughts that are far more common and far more treatable than most providers acknowledge.
Prenatal mental health
Anxiety and depression during pregnancy, managed safely.
PMDD
Severe premenstrual mood disruption that deserves a real treatment plan, not just reassurance.
Perimenopause
Hormonal mood shifts that often go undiagnosed for years.
Your body's completely under-supported right now. It's not that something's wrong with you.
How it works.
Getting started is straightforward.
Step 1
Free 30-minute consultation
Book online, meet Annabelle, describe what's happening, and get a clear sense of whether Bloom & Balance is the right fit. No commitment required.
Step 2
90-minute Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation ($295)
We review your history, current symptoms, and any existing lab work. We discuss which functional labs make sense for your situation. The goal is to understand you, not just your diagnosis.
Step 3
Your personalized plan
Medication if warranted. A targeted lab panel to identify the physical drivers. Nutrition guidance built around your actual needs. A follow-up cadence designed around your life.
“I want someone who understands nutrition and the full picture with bloodwork.” If that's how you think about care, this is where you belong.
Annabelle Carney, PA-C, PMH-C
Postpartum Psychiatric Provider · Bloom & Balance Psychiatry
Annabelle is a board-certified Physician Associate, Perinatal Mental Health Certified, and functional-medicine trained. She founded Bloom & Balance after her own postpartum recovery and specializes in the 0–24 month postpartum window. She practices 100% virtually across Florida.
Insurance & fees.
Bloom & Balance accepts Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum in Florida. Telehealth psychiatric care is typically covered at your standard in-network rate under either plan.
Free Consultation
30 min · No commitment
$0
Initial Evaluation
90 min · Comprehensive intake
$295
Follow-Up
Ongoing care
$195
You don't have to choose between affordability and real answers.
Insurance (Cigna and UHC/Optum) in-network for psychiatric services. Check your coverage →
Related Care
Restore & Rebalance Program →
12-week postpartum recovery program. Functional labs, nutrition protocol, nervous system support, and 1-on-1 guidance. For the woman who wants the full root-cause picture.
Medication Management →
Thoughtful psychiatric medication evaluation, management, and tapering. Never a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Lab Review & Interpretation →
Functional lab panel analysis for postpartum women. Thyroid, iron, hormones, and the nutrients that standard labs skip.
Postnatal Depletion →
The bone-deep exhaustion that sleep alone doesn't fix. Learn about the root causes and how whole-body recovery works.
Frequently asked questions.
Can a PA-C prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Physician Associates are licensed prescribers in Florida and carry full prescriptive authority for psychiatric medications, including controlled substances.
Is telehealth psychiatric care covered by insurance in Sarasota?
If you carry Cigna or UnitedHealthcare/Optum, telehealth psychiatric visits are generally covered under your mental health benefits. We recommend verifying your specific plan before your first appointment, and our team can help walk you through that.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychiatric PA?
A psychiatrist holds an MD or DO and completed a psychiatric residency. A psychiatric PA, like Annabelle, holds a PA-C credential and has completed advanced clinical training in psychiatry, plus Perinatal Mental Health Certification. In Florida, both are licensed to diagnose and prescribe. The functional-medicine lens Annabelle brings is something she built deliberately, not something standard training provides.
How soon can I be seen?
Most new clients are seen within a few days of their free consultation. Telehealth removes the geographic limits that create long waits at traditional psychiatric practices.
Bloom & Balance Psychiatry · Sarasota, FL
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Real answers. Whole-body care. No commute. Serving Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, and all of Florida via telehealth.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Bloom & Balance Psychiatry serves patients in Florida via telehealth.