About Us								
				About Esperanza Behavioral Health and Services
									Esperanza Behavioral Health and Services in Orlando, Florida, provides high-quality, customized psychiatric care to patients of all ages in a nurturing, family-oriented environment. Founded and led by Fredesvinda Jacobs-Alvarez, MD, a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, the practice was established in 2006, to help patients create pathways to wellness, enabling them to obtain their full potential and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. 
								
				
															
									Our Services								
				What We Offer
		
													Depression
							Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States.						
																	
										
		
													Insomnia
							Insomnia is not only a common symptom of mental health issues like depression, anxiety						
																	
										
		
													Anxiety
							Millions of Americans live with anxiety disorders that impair their ability to function in their day-to-day lives. 						
																	
										
		
													ADD/ADHD
							Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which used to be known as attention-deficit disorder						
																	
										
		
													Bipolar Disorder
							When bipolar disorder first appears, it often begins with an episode of depression before cycling to a manic						
																	
										
		
													
		
													
		
													Schizophrenia
							Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that requires lifelong care and treatment.						
																	
										We Now Offer Telehealth
									We now offer Telehealth, giving you access to high quality medical care – virtually
through our Patient Portal. The process is easy, efficient, and can be done from the
comfort of your home. Our Patient Portal gives you access to:								
				- Videoconference with your doctor
 - Secure messaging
 - Request Appointment
 - Review Clinical Summaries
 - Update Personal Information
 
- Manage Prescription Refills electronically
 - Review Careplans
 - Obtain Information in your preferred language.
 
									Insurance Providers								
				List of Insurance Providers
									We accept many insurances, if you don’t see yours listed please call our front desk to confirm.								
				
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
									Positive Patient Feedback								
				Discover Why Our Patients Choose Us Time and Time Again

The Doctor Miles is the best Doctor that my daughter has been see in the past years.
The Doctor Miles is the best Doctor that my daughter has been see in the past years. He take his time for the consultation and listen everything that my daughter talk to him like a her best friend, has been a good connection between they. Thank you Dr. Miles for your time for my daughter.
Judithmar L.

Dr. Jacob Alvarez is amazing. She is so compassionate and caring.
Dr. Jacob Alvarez is amazing. She is so compassionate and caring. She is such and intelligent doctor. She provides the best care a patient could ever have. Not only is she outstanding but also her team is the amazing as well.
Aidaelina C.

Amazing staff, Hamm is amazing.
The level of calmness, respect and knowledge he had was honestly refreshing to experience as a mother who only wants the best for her son. I felt like he truly wanted to hear our concerns/questions. With that being said,  I would definitely tell anyone to come to this place! Thank you!
Vanessa Virgile

I love Dr. Jacobs.
I’ve been with her for over 10 years. She’s awesome, she cares, she listens to you and your needs. She cares for all my family members as well.
Chans Martinez