Why Choose Balanced Mind Mental Health?
Inspired by Proverbs 17:22, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine,” care at Balanced Mind looks beyond symptoms alone to understand the whole picture.
Whole-Person Psychiatry
Mood, hormones, sleep, stress, lifestyle, and medication are considered together.
Women's & Hormonal Mental Health
Specialized care for how hormonal transitions can affect mood, from PMDD through perimenopause.
The Balanced Mind Framework™
Nourishment, movement, restorative sleep, emotional regulation, and mental clarity help guide care.
Clinical Tools When Helpful
Laboratory testing, pharmacogenetic testing, and medication strategies are used when they add value to care.
Practice Highlights
Serving Florida and Maryland
Virtual Sessions
Online Scheduling
Extended Hours
Mental Health Insights for Everyday Life
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Services
Personalized Care You Can Trust
Take the first step toward a brighter, more balanced future. Schedule your appointment today!
Psychiatric Evaluation
Lifestyle Psychiatry
Medication Management
Women's Mental Health
Hormonal Mental Health
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Did You Know?
The Mental Health Gap: How Hormones Impact Women
Hormonal and metabolic changes can significantly affect the mental health of women across the reproductive lifespan. Conditions such as PMDD, menstrual cycle–related mood symptoms, PMOS (formerly PCOS)-related mood changes, postpartum depression, and perimenopausal mood shifts are often overlooked or mistaken for ordinary emotional stress. These experiences are real, and they deserve thoughtful evaluation and care. Understanding the connection between hormones, metabolism, and mental health can be an important step toward emotional wellness. If you experience severe mood swings, anxiety, depression, or difficulty focusing around your cycle or other hormonal transitions, support is available. A personalized approach may include psychiatric care, evidence-based Lifestyle Psychiatry interventions, and other individualized supports to promote mental and overall well-being.
Meet Sara Gena Israel
Learn about her commitment to helping you achieve a balanced life. Watch her brief welcome video.
Getting Started
Path to Balance
Specialized care for women.
Delivered through a streamlined process so you know exactly what to expect.
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Activate the Patient Portal
Watch for an email to activate your patient portal after your inquiry is reviewed and insurance is verified.
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Schedule Your Appointment
Book through your patient portal or visit the Contact page for assistance.
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Complete Required Forms
Finish intake and consent forms before your appointment.
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Appointment Day
Meet your provider via telehealth from a private, comfortable space.
Ready to start?
Insurance
Accessible and affordable mental health care is offered, with a variety of insurance plans accepted.
Unsure whether your plan is accepted? Complete the inquiry and insurance information form, and your insurance will typically be verified within 48 hours. If your plan is in-network, you will receive an email with next steps to complete additional forms and schedule an appointment if you wish to proceed.
Reviews
What People Are Saying
Sara has been my provider for several years now and I have nothing but positive things to say! She always makes it easy for me to receive the care I need. She listens and is easy to talk to. I’ve had many providers over the years and Sara is by far the best!
- Karli C.
Sara Gena Israel is an exceptional mental health professional who truly cares about the patient. From the very first session, she created a safe and welcoming environment where I felt understood and supported. Her professionalism, compassion, and expertise are unmatched, and she provided thoughtful guidance and a personalized care plan that has made a real difference in my well-being. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking outstanding mental health care.
- D. Padilla
Sara is a wonderful provider and I have had a great experience with her so far!! I can tell she really knows what she is doing and is very knowledgeable with her craft. She works with you to figure out the best treatment for your specific needs.
- Shyla N.
Sara is amazing! She’s kind, understanding, and really takes the time to listen. I always feel comfortable talking to her, and she makes me feel seen and supported. She truly cares about her patients and works with you to find what’s best for you. I’m so grateful to have found her! Highly recommend.
- Chelsea O.
I had my first visit with Sara today and she was amazing. She was very thorough in her evaluation.
She is a great listener, compassionate and encouraging. I highly recommend her to anyone needing help.
- Jacqueline M.P.
Sara was really kind. She listened carefully, and helped explain and put together experiences I've been feeling into terms that could better help me understand what was happening. She carefully explained things and made sure I understood what was being discussed. For a first appointment, she made me feel comfortable and like I would be well taken care of!
- Eli K.
Sara has been my provider for over a year. She is great. She listens and is compassionate. She is helpful and provides suggestions. She has a great schedule (night or day). I highly recommend Sara for your medication needs.
- Amanda K.
I can't say enough great things!! Balanced Mind and Sara Gena Israel have been such a pleasure to work with. I struggle with anxiety, but I was able to find the care I needed to manage and handle my mental health. I feel seen, heard, and understood through my mental health journey!
- Karlie
Sara was great to chat with and asked questions to get to know me. She was a thoughtful listener and helped me to understand the type of care that would suit me best.
- Stefanie K.
I would go back again and again.
- Tamica B.
She has a warm, inviting spirit. I did not feel rushed. I am feeling great about our interaction.
- Tamara S.
I began seeing Sara just under two years ago, and I am very grateful to have done so. Our first appointment took place during a transitional period in my life, as I was exiting a treatment center and in need of ongoing support for my medication regimen. Since then, Sara has been wonderful in a myriad of ways. She's helped adjust my medications as needed a few times until we found a balance that worked. Being in recovery, it was important for me to meet with someone who understood that I can't be taking anything with addictive potential. I've had questionable experiences with mental health workers in the past and so I was initially apprehensive, but was immediately made to feel comfortable by her expertise, professionalism, and attentiveness. In the rare event of any need to cancel or reschedule, things have always been smooth, which is a huge plus. All in all, I highly recommend Sara to anyone in need of psychiatric care. I'm truly grateful for her help, and wish you best of luck if you choose to seek care!
- Rob
She's been attentive and so punctual. She will listen to your concerns and is knowledgeable to work around to get to her client's needs. Highly recommended.
- Anonymous
She is excellent! Great listener and I felt very heard when I spoke with her. Looking forward to continuing to work with her. Also, I like how her approach considers the health/well being of your whole body.
- Ashby S.
