Lalencia Matthews

LaLencia Matthews, PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric–mental health nurse practitioner providing contracted medication management services through Bloom Counseling & Therapeutic Services. She has extensive experience specializing in maternal and pediatric psychiatry and works with children, adolescents, and adults ages 5–65.  Guided by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, LaLencia’s clinical work is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and the commitment to show up for clients in the way she once needed herself. She brings both clinical expertise and leadership experience to her work, including experience building and leading mental health services in the community. In addition to her clinical work, LaLencia is actively involved as a volunteer with The Junior League of Tampa. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, exploring new hobbies, and making memories with her son, Zion.