Mailyn Santana, Psychiatrist

Mailyn Santana

(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)

Psychiatrist

Accepting clients
Updated 6 days ago
7 years in practice

3x Board Certified Psychiatrist.Solution-focused psychiatric care for kids, teens, adults, and those with substance use.available in person or Telehealth.

Hi, I’m Dr. Mailyn Santana, a triple board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Santana Mental Health Services. I take a direct, practical approach to mental health care—grounded in evidence, focused on real progress. Whether we’re working together in person or through telehealth, my goal is to understand your needs and help you move forward with care that’s personalized, thoughtful, and effective. At our practice, you're not just heard—you’re supported with clear, solution-focused treatment from a team of experienced psychiatrists and nurse practitioners. This is mental health care with direction.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
Hispanic/LatinxWhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexual
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Altered mental status or delirium
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Learning Disorder
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Medication Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Schizoaffective
  • Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People with disabilities
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Medication Management

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
  • Long-acting injectables
  • ADHD Evaluation
  • Anger Management
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Medication Management

Location

  • Santana Mental Health Services

    Office Building

    5901 Southwest 74th Streetste 211Miami, FL 33143

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$200 — $450per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Florida
  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Aetna Better Health – Florida
  • Ambetter – Florida
  • AvMed – Florida
  • Behavioral Health Systems/BHS – Florida
  • Behavioral Health Systems/BHS-EAP – Florida
  • Better Health – Florida
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Florida
  • Carelon Behavioral Health – Florida
  • CarePlus – Florida
  • Cigna – Florida
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Cigna-EAP – Florida
  • Devoted Health Plan of Florida – Florida
  • Florida Blue – Florida
  • Freedom Health – Florida
  • Health Sun – Florida
  • Humana – North Carolina
  • Humana – Florida
  • Magellan – Florida
  • Medicare – Florida
  • Medicare – North Carolina
  • New Directions Behavioral Health – Florida
  • OneNet – Florida
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Optum – Florida
  • Oscar – Florida
  • Oscar – North Carolina
  • Oxford Health Plan – Florida
  • Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
  • Preferred Care Partners – Florida
  • UMR – North Carolina
  • UMR-EAP – Florida
  • UMR-VA Community Care Network – Florida
  • United HealthCare – Florida
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • Medical License

    ME151456, Florida

  • Medical License

    314497, North Carolina

Certificates

  • PSYCHIATRY

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Certificate Number 81942

  • CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Certificate Number 13262

  • ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Certificate Number 3039

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