Cooper, Paula

Comprehensive Medpsych Systems of Florida, conveniently located in Sarasota, FL offers both in-person and virtual mental wellness and behavioral health support to help get you back to feeling your best. Our licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists work with you to help meet your specific needs and goals, at your own pace. Comprehensive Medpsych Systems of Florida is a part of Optum Behavioral Care.

We have been in operation for over 25 years, and have grown from an initial staff of two to our present staff of 11 mental health professionals from the disciplines of psychology, social work, mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy. Our recognition as leaders and innovators in the mental health field is evidenced by various members of our staff having been published in professional journals, previously appointed to the Governor's Constituency for Children, honored as the state's outstanding contributor in the field of criminal rehabilitation by the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency and authorized to provide professional training to other licensed mental health professionals nationwide. But beyond our professional endeavors, members of our staff are also well represented in civic and cultural activities. Members of our staff either are or have been involved in the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Board of the American Cancer Society, and filled leadership roles in Sunrise Rotary, Rotary International, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Domestic Violence Shelter Care, Kiwanis, Drug Education and Prevention Programs, and Child Care Advisory Boards. Others are recognized in the areas of poetry, music, visual arts and performing arts.