Sarkis Family Psychiatry

05/01/2026

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?

This month serves as a reminder to address the challenges faced by millions of Americans who live with mental health conditions.
However, it is important to raise awareness not just in May, but throughout the entire year.

How can you help?
-Offer needed support.
-Listen, and remember to be empathetic.
-Share your stories of hope.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Sarkis Family!🌎🌍🌏

04/14/2026

With over 15 years of dedicated experience in psychiatry, Megan has established a distinguished career in mental health care. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Megan has been a valued member of Sarkis Family Psychiatry for the past 14 years.

04/02/2026

Autism is more than a diagnosis; it can also represent community and identity🌈

Autism Acceptance Month emphasizes inclusion and support. Together, we can during the month of April and beyond!❤️💙🩵💛

03/16/2026

MEET THE PROVIDER- Rhonda Grieser, LCSW

Rhonda Grieser is a therapist and social worker specializing in ADHD, children and adolescents, college students struggling with transition to adulthood, and adults experiencing depression and anxiety. Rhonda values building a strong therapeutic relationship and fosters a safe and nurturing environment where clients can express themselves without judgment.
If you're seeking a compassionate and experienced therapist who can guide you or your loved ones through life's challenges, Rhonda is here to provide the support you need.

03/03/2026

Dr. Reccoppa is a board certified psychiatrist in Gainesville, FL who has been in private practice for over 30 years.
He completed his education at Cornell University and the University of Florida. For many years, he worked in the correctional settings including serving in the past as the chief psychiatrist for the Florida Department of Corrections. He is currently the Assertive Community Treatment Team Psychiatrist at Legacy CMHC in Valdosta, GA.

Welcome to the Sarkis Family, Dr. Reccoppa!

02/24/2026

MEET THE PROVIDER - Celena Heesch, DNP

Celena Heesch is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in Women and Gender Studies in 2019. She obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University in Florida in 2023🐊

In graduate school, she completed rotations at Archer Family Health Care, the Villages, the VA, Shands Vista, Grace Pediatrics in Lake City, and both Child and Adult UF Springhill Psychiatry clinics.

02/19/2026

MEET THE PROVIDER- Brooke Reccoppa, DNP.

Brooke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who attended The University of Florida and graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2022. She specializes in treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression and Anxiety disorders. We are happy that Brooke made the decision to join the Sarkis Family in February 2023.

02/18/2026

MEET THE PROVIDER- Dr. Elias Sarkis, MD.

Dr. Sarkis is a Psychiatrist who is Board Certified by the American Board Of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has special expertise working with children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He has lectured around the country and has been published in the Gainesville area. Dr. Sarkis founded Sarkis Family Psychiatry in the early 90’s and added Sarkis Clinical Trials a few years later.

12/22/2025

We are only open today and tomorrow this week! Please be sure to contact us if needed BEFORE 5pm TOMORROW, 12/23/25.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!🎄✨

We want to make sure our patients are made aware of this upcoming closure. Please be sure to contact the office for scheduling, refills, questions or anything else you may need BEFORE this break.

We will post reminders closer to the closure as well as continuing to share it on our story.

Thank you!🎄⛄️

12/15/2025

"Modern-day cannabis is simply not the same as the plant used in the 1960s through the 1980s or even as recently as 10 years ago. New strains of cannabis are highly potent, making them more addictive and potentially more dangerous, and we are still trying to understand what the drug does to developing adolescent brains."

Click on the link to read more.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-link-between-cannabis-and-psychosis-in-teens-is-real/

Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis