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.
Choose Your Provider
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!
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
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.