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Daphne Coats, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Daphne Coats, APRN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association with nearly three decades of experience in health care. She provides compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative care to individuals from all backgrounds. She has a special interest in supporting patients across the community, helping them build stability, improve emotional well-being, and live with greater purpose and connection. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Mood Disorders, Including Depression and Bipolar Spectrum
  • Anxiety and Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
  • Transitional Age Adult Mental Health
  • Crisis Stabilization and Safety Planning

Specialties

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Boards

  • ANCC - Nurse Practitioner

  • American Nurse Credentialing Center (Adult Nurse Practitioner)

From the Doctor

I’ve called Jacksonville home for more than twenty years, and it’s where my husband and I raised our two children. When I’m not working, I enjoy biking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

My approach to care is centered on compassion, accountability, and respect. I see each patient as a whole person, and I work with them to find balance and healing that fits their life. It’s important to me that people feel safe, valued, and empowered to take part in their own care.

Ages Treated

  • Teen

  • Adolescent

  • Senior

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Legal Practice Name

  • Baptist Behavioral Health, LLC
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing

    Purdue University

    1994 – 2002

  • Master of Science in Nursing

    University of Florida

    2005 – 2006

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice

    Florida State University

    2021 – 2023

Education & Training