Allison Kennel-Besselieu

Psychiatric NP

Allison Kennel-Besselieu is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who joined Dr. Toufexis in 2020.

She completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia, a Master of Science in Nursing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Florida, and a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Florida State University.

She worked at the University of South Florida for the Rothman Center of Neuropsychiatry for 11 years, where she participated in and coordinated many clinical trials, and cared for the pediatric and adolescent population performing psychiatric medication management. She served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students and medical students.

She has experience treating anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tourette’s Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Autism, mood disorders, and oppositional behavior. She also has experience in telepsychiatry.