Tidewater Total Mind Care

08/27/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Tidewater family, Khristopher Lucin-Caceres, LCSW! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Khristopher will begin seeing clients at Tidewater starting tomorrow, August 28th! 🗓️

Khristopher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s biggest moments. He brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to therapy, focusing on real tools, emotional awareness, and helping clients regain control during times of transition.

Khristopher specializes in working with:
🔹 Young adults navigating major life transitions & career changes
🔹 Trauma & PTSD (Trauma-informed care)
🔹 Anxiety, stress, and depression
🔹 Veterans, families, abuse survivors, and individuals on the autism spectrum
🔹 Adults, teens, and older adults

💬 Bilingual services: Khristopher is fully bilingual and proud to offer sessions in both English and Spanish! (Se habla español.)

Whether you prefer in-person visits or telehealth sessions, Khristopher is ready to help you build healthy habits and take charge of your mental health journey.

📞 Ready to schedule? Contact our office today to book an intake or learn more about insurance coverage! (941) 202-1999 or www.tidewatertotalmindcare.com

06/16/2026

🎉 Exciting News for Our Community! 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of the Tidewater practice, Iriselis "Selly" Cruzado, PA-C!

Selly joins us as a board-certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant, bringing a wealth of expertise, deep compassion, and a holistic approach to mental wellness. She is dedicated to creating a safe, judgment-free space where you feel truly heard and supported on your healing journey.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or managing long-term mental health goals, Selly is here to collaborate with you on a personalized care plan.

Here is what she brings to our practice:

Comprehensive Care: Specializing in psychiatric evaluations and evidence-based medication management.
A Holistic Approach: Combining clinical expertise with a focus on your overall lifestyle, wellness, and mental resilience.
Patient-First Philosophy: Believing that mental healthcare is a partnership built on trust, empathy, and respect.

📅 Now Booking: Appointments Start June 22nd!

Selly is officially accepting new patients starting next week, Monday, June 22nd.

If you or a loved one have been thinking about starting or adjusting your mental health care journey, this is the perfect time to take that next step. We have flexible openings available to fit your schedule.

👉 Ready to book?

Call us at: (941) 202-1999
Visit our website: www.tidewatertotalmindcare.com

06/09/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month! 🙋‍♂️

12/10/2025

The Tidewater team is growing again! Please welcome therapist Katherine Garcia, MS, LMHC to our practice. Her therapeuric style is eclectic and flexible, integrating different evidence-based modalities that allow her to tailor each session to clients’ unique needs. Katherine accepts most major insurances and is available to see patients starting in January 2026.

Please give us a call at (941) 202-1999 to schedule.

09/30/2025

NAMIWalks Sarasota & Manatee is happening this Saturday, October 4th at Payne Park and Tidewater is proud to be a sponsor again this year!

Please considering donating to NAMI at the link below so that this great organization can continue providing FREE mental health programs, support groups, and education in our community.

I'm supporting NAMI!

08/29/2025

Tidewater Total Mind Care will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We hope you have a safe weekend!

04/01/2025

🌟 Welcome, Jennifer Seward, LCSW! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Seward, LCSW, to our team at Tidewater! Jennifer brings over 40 years of mental health experience and compassion to our practice, and we are so excited for the impact she will have on our clients and community. She provides individual psycotherapy services and holds certifications in trauma, ACT, DBT and CBT.

She is available to see clients at our office in Sarasota starting April 14th. To schedule with Jennifer, please call (941) 202-1999 or submit a request on our website.

Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! 💙

03/13/2025

We're thrilled to unveil our newly remodeled space - a warm, welcoming, and calming environment designed with healing in mind. Every detail was carefully chosen to create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey. 🧠

Whether you're visiting for therapy, medication management, or simply seeking guidance, we want you to feel comfortable here. We can't wait to welcome you!

Our office now includes 3 psychiatry rooms, 4 therapy rooms, and 2 rooms for private Spravato treatments.

Take a look at our refreshed space, and let us know what you think! ✨

02/05/2025

Our very own, Lee Schlanger, LMHC, is nominated for best therapist in Sarasota! No surprises there. 🎉 Please take a moment to vote for Lee under the Wellness and Beauty - Best Therapist category as today is the last day for voting!

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