Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Florida

About Our Practice

At Porter Elite Precision Psychiatry and Wellness Center, Dr. Claudia Porter-Lawrence, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides expert evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of a wide range of mental health conditions. Finding accessible mental health care shouldn’t be a struggle. At Peppwell, we specialize in online psychiatry in Florida, providing expert evaluations and medication management from the comfort of your home. With conveniently located offices in Stuart and Port Saint Lucie, Florida, she offers both in-person and telehealth consultations to meet the diverse needs of her patients. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday, ensuring flexible scheduling. Telehealth services are also accessible to patients in Arizona, Oregon, Maine, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, and Alaska. Limited home visits are offered when appropriate to further enhance accessibility and continuity of care.

A proud veteran of the Army Reserves, Dr. Porter-Lawrence is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. She integrates evidence-based approaches—including psychotherapy and medication management—to help reduce symptoms, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life. By taking the time to understand each patient’s unique experiences and goals, she develops personalized treatment plans tailored to support long-term wellness.

To begin care, please contact Porter Elite Precision Psychiatry and Wellness Center through the website or call (772) 444-8879 to schedule an initial consultation.

Services

Porter Elite Precision Psychiatry and Wellness Center specializes in:

  • Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
  • Accurate diagnosis of mental health conditions
  • Medication management
  • Ongoing therapeutic support

Services are available both in person and via telehealth for patients in Florida and select states nationwide. Flexible scheduling from Monday through Saturday allows patients to access care at convenient times. Limited home visits are also available to ensure accessibility for those with special circumstances.

Mission Statement

At Porter Elite Precision Psychiatry & Wellness Center (PEPPWELL), our mission is to provide precision-driven, compassionate psychiatric care that treats the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle. We are committed to delivering comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and evidence-based medication management in a supportive, respectful environment. Through both in-person and telehealth services, we strive to expand access to high-quality mental health care and empower every individual to achieve clarity, stability, and lasting wellness.

Vision Statement

We envision a future where mental health care is personalized, stigma-free, and accessible to all. Porter Elite Precision Psychiatry & Wellness Center aims to be a trusted leader in innovative, patient-centered psychiatric care—empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building healthier communities through clinical excellence and holistic treatment.

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Our Approach

At Porter Elite Precision psychiatry stuart fl and Wellness Center (Peppwell), providers use a personalized, evidence-based approach that begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and a collaborative discussion of each client’s goals, history, and current challenges. Care is individualized and may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle-focused recommendations. Providers emphasize diagnostic clarity, thoughtful prescribing, and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety, effectiveness, and measurable progress. Treatment decisions are made in partnership with clients, promoting autonomy, education, and informed consent.

The Peppwell team practices with compassion, clinical precision, and consistency across in-person and telehealth settings. Providers focus on building strong therapeutic relationships, maintaining clear communication, and creating structured follow-up plans to promote stability and long-term wellness. The goal is not only symptom reduction, but improved daily functioning, resilience, and quality of life through steady, accountable, and patient-centered care.

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Kind words from our patients

Wanda R.

I'm so grateful that I met Ms. Claudia Porter. She is wonderful, professional, very knowledgeable and compassionate. She listened to all my concerns and medical issues to provide the best treatment for my condition. Ms. Porter really impressed me and I recommend her a 100%. I can't be more happier knowing that she cares and wants the best for me.

Elizabeth B.

The moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. I was a hot mess and my provider treated me with such great respect. I feel like I finally found someone who understands me. I'm looking forward to future visit so that maybe I'll start understand what's happening to me mentally. I highly recommend Claudia Porter. Met her once and I'm truly grateful I did

Aleksandra F.

Dr. Porter is an elite nurse practitioner. She shows true care and attention to detail. She proceeds with extraordinary caution when taking patients off old meds or starting new meds. I’ve been under her care for a while and she has found the right cocktail of meds for me to get and remain stable while not feeling like a ‘zombie’ like I have before. When my husband needed an adjustment to his medication, but was worried about getting a doctor who actually cares about how meds affect him, I urged him to seek out Dr. Porter. He’s been working with her for about a year now and is happy with his current medications as well (and he’s a worrier, so that’s truly saying a lot about Dr. Porter lol).

Anita M.

My session with Dr Porter was very productive. She was very easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend her .

Maria V.

Dr. Porter is an outstanding provider. Thorough, compassionate and understanding. From the minute I walked in I felt like I had just arrived home. That meant a great deal to me. I’m completely satisfied with Dr. Porter!!!

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