Stanton Hugger, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Stanton is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Advanced Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN-AP) in the state of Florida.
About
Stanton Hugger is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Advanced Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN-AP). As a trusted psychiatric provider in Florida, he offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for children, teens, and adults. Stanton works with clients both in-person and through convenient telehealth appointments, making psychiatric care accessible across the state. His specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Stanton’s approach to psychiatric care is collaborative and non-judgmental. He believes each client’s mental health journey is unique—like painting a picture together and adding new details over time. While clients set the direction, Stanton provides medical expertise, a holistic perspective, and evidence-based treatment options to guide the process. Whether through medication management, ongoing psychiatric support, or integrated mental health care, his goal is to empower people to understand their mental health, make informed choices, and regain a sense of balance and control.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – University of North Dakota
Advanced Certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN-AP)
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
EXPERIENCE
Stanton has extensive experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient psychiatry, addiction treatment, and telehealth settings. His clinical expertise includes comprehensive psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based medication management, with a focus on integrating medical and psychological care for whole-person treatment.
He has a special interest in supporting:
Children and teens with ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and mood regulation challenges
Adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and major life transitions
Clients and families facing substance use disorders and recovery decisions
Stanton’s nursing background grounds his psychiatric care in a holistic, patient-centered approach. He emphasizes both immediate symptom relief and long-term mental wellness. To ensure clients receive safe, effective, and coordinated treatment, he partners closely with therapists, families, and primary care providers across Florida.
Specialties
Approaches
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment
Evaluating biological, psychological, and social factors before making treatment recommendations.
Collaborative treatment planning
Partnering with clients, therapists, families, and primary care providers to create continuity of care
Psychopharmacology / medication management
Evidence-based prescribing to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders
Motivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a counseling style that helps people find their own reasons and confidence to make positive changes in their lives.
Holistic and integrative care
Considering lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, stress, and family systems alongside medication.
Telepsychiatry and in-person flexibility
Offering immediate access to psychiatric care across Florida through secure, convenient platforms.