About Us

Modern mental health care, grounded in compassion.

At Advanced Behavioral Health Center, we believe everyone can have a healthy outlook on daily living. Our team is passionate about helping patients live better quality lives, with care that’s personal, evidence-based, and built around you.

The Best Way Out Is Always Through ∼ Robert Frost

About the practice

Why Choose Us

Advanced Behavioral Health Center encompasses a broad spectrum of programs and services, from expert psychiatric evaluation and medication management, to outpatient counseling for troubling personal issues. Advanced Behavioral is here to help you and your family achieve and maintain a quality of life filled with brighter experiences and happier days.

Since 2000, Advanced Behavioral Health Center has consistently provided excellent psychiatric, mental health, and behavioral therapy services. Because of Lake County’s diverse background, the practice is fluent in Spanish, with a multicultural emphasis in tune with contemporary, alternative, and complementary medical practices.

A calm, supportive clinical setting at Advanced Behavioral Health Center
A clinician and patient in a warm, supportive therapy session

Our Mission

At Advanced Behavioral Health Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Rooted in science, and guided by respect, acceptance, and empathy, we strive to empower our patients and clients, reduce stigma through education, and support every person in achieving a healthy, fulfilling life beyond their diagnosis.

Advanced Behavioral Health Center strives to create an environment which promotes self-awareness and honors the dignity of all our patients.

Patients and clinicians connecting in a relaxed behavioral health environment

Our Approach

Care that feels personal, not procedural

Every visit is shaped around listening first, understanding the full picture, and building a treatment plan that reflects your needs, pace, and goals.

We combine board-certified psychiatric care with compassionate counseling support so that patients and families feel seen, informed, and supported throughout treatment.

What guides us

Our Values

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Community Focus

Serving Lake and Orange County with warmth and expertise

From first evaluations to ongoing therapy and medication management, our team is here to create a calm, respectful experience for every patient who walks through the door.

Supportive care environment at Advanced Behavioral Health Center

Our Clinicians

Meet the team behind your care

Hector M. De Leon, M.D. & FAPAJames McDonough, MDDennis Cutter, PMHNPTiffany Stephens, APRN, PMHNP-BCMacKenzie Miranda, PMHNP-BC, CCTPSirouss Mobed, PSY.D. LMHCWendy Krauss, LMHCJennifer Sullivan, LCSW

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Reach Us

(352) 742-8300

Fax (352) 742-8305

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Locations

Tavares Location
1799 Salk Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
Winter Garden Location
12200 West Colonial Drive, Suite 305
Winter Garden, FL 34787

Office Hours

  • Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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