Marie Akers, DNP

Concierge Psychiatry nurse practitioner, Lutz, FL

SHIELD Psychiatry

Concierge Psychiatry nurse practitioner and founder of SHIELD Psychiatry.

25200 Sawyer Francis Ln, Ste 135, Lutz, FL 33559

At a glance

Practice model

Hybrid, concierge telepsychiatry with some insurance-based visits

Insurance

Insurance visits through Headway, select Florida plans

Telehealth

Ages 5-25 across Florida

Board certified

Psychiatric and pediatric nurse practitioner practice

Initial evaluation

$349 at the practice

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About Marie Akers

Marie Akers is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and the founder and medical director of SHIELD Psychiatry PLLC. She holds three board certifications, in psychiatric and pediatric nurse practitioner practice. She is authorized to prescribe medications by telehealth for children, teens and young adults ages 5-25 across Florida.

Her assessments cover symptoms, school functioning, family history, medical background and treatment goals. Members of the SHIELD Access program can message her securely through the portal for scheduling support.

Membership and fees

SHIELD Psychiatry is a hybrid practice: it offers concierge telepsychiatry and also insurance-based visits through Headway for select Florida plans.

The initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation costs $349, and a 30-minute follow-up visit costs $179.

Objective ADHD testing, added when clinically indicated, costs $259.

Services

Psychiatric evaluation Developmental assessment Children, teens, young adults Medication prescribing by telehealth

What psychiatry doctors commonly treat

Licenses and credentials

Degree

DNP

Board certification

Psychiatric and pediatric nurse practitioner practice

Other certification

APRN, PMHNP-BC, PPCNP-BC and PMHS

License

Florida

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Florida Board of Nursing

NPI

1780841155

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder and medical director of SHIELD Psychiatry PLLC

Location

25200 Sawyer Francis Ln, Ste 135, Lutz, FL 33559

SHIELD Psychiatry practice page

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Questions patients ask

Does Marie Akers take insurance, or offer a membership?

SHIELD Psychiatry offers concierge telepsychiatry. The clinic also offers insurance-based visits through Headway for select Florida plans. Members of the SHIELD Access program can message her securely through the portal for scheduling support.

How much does a visit at SHIELD Psychiatry cost?

The initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation costs $349. A 30-minute follow-up visit costs $179.

Is Marie Akers a doctor?

Marie Akers is a nurse practitioner, not a physician.

Is Marie Akers board certified?

Akers holds three board certifications, in psychiatric and pediatric nurse practitioner practice.

Does Marie Akers offer telehealth?

SHIELD Psychiatry offers concierge telepsychiatry. She is authorized to prescribe medications by telehealth for children, teens and young adults ages 5-25 across Florida.