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
PTSD
Around 70% of Americans experience a traumatic event at some point during their lives,
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Do you find yourself repeating specific behaviors or rituals
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:
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
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!
"Dr. Jacobs is the very best professional"
Dr. Jacobs is the very best professional I have had the honor to meet. I am so pleased with her services, that I took my entire family to her.
"Dr Jacobs is extremely kind"
Dr Jacobs is extremely kind psychiatric specialist that exhibits a vast working knowledge of psychiatric, emotional, and mental disorders and the issues and symptoms that stem from these disorders. I always felt at ease with her and I have really appreciated and benefited from being under such excellent care.Thank so much for your help in understanding diagnosis in my teen daughter.
"Dr. Jacobs is the best."
Dr. Jacobs is the best. She cares for her patients and treats them with utmost respect & professionalism.
Update: It took me 4 years to find Dr. Jacobs and she has gone above & beyond to make sure that my medications work well and help me. I cannot be more grateful to have found her. She is more than a Doctor, she is woman that is true to her values, and true to her profession; being a Doctor is her calling.
"She has made a difference in my life"
Been whith Doctor Jacob's since 2016 till present she has helped me talk to her things that I have hide since I was 7 years old which gave me PTSD and of course I'm Bipolar 1. Is so easy to talk to her and she always makes me feel better 😌 I own my own business because she believed in me. And I became a Logistics Broker for that I will always appreciate 🙏 she has made a difference in my life and I pray to God I remain her patient. Don't get me wrong I put her through a lot and she is always professional 💯. My Business is Exodus Logistics Specialists LLC. Look me up 😃
"Wonderful and caring doctor!"
Wonderful and caring doctor! Dr. Jacobs-Alvarez is one of the most caring, intelligent, and amazing doctors I have ever known. The whole team is amazing. Truly love them!