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Virmarie Diaz Fernandez

She/Her

Better Connections specializes in evidence-based psychiatric services providing comprehensive assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services for adults. We use a biopsychosocial approach, which means that psychological and environmental factors are as important as medical aspects when evaluating a condition. Believing in patient-centered treatment where the psychiatrist acts as an advisor/consultant to patients in deciding on what treatment modality to use rather than deciding for them. Collaborating with patients and other providers in the treatment team. ​ When the focus in treatment is on substance use, we practice the philosophy of harm reduction, the focus is not on the use of substances, rather on the dysfunction and harm that substances can bring to someone’s life. We are committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and related patient-focused services. “Helping people create better connections through life’s challenges and transitions”

About Me

Specialty:

Behavioral/Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Psychiatry

Languages:

English, Spanish

Gender:

Woman

Ethnicity:

I wish not to answer

Sexual Orientation:

I wish not to answer

Insurance accepted:

  • Private Insurance

    • United Healthcare

    • Cigna

    • Oxford

    • Aetna

    • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co.

  • Self Pay

Patient Focus
  • Transgender/Nonbinary
  • Youth
Approach
  • Trauma Informed Care