Lighthouse Psychiatry - Dr. Bennett McAllister

Lighthouse Psychiatry, located in Port Charlotte, Florida, provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults and older adults seeking support for a wide range of mental health concerns. Led by Dr. Bennett McAllister, a highly experienced psychiatrist with more than 20 years in the field, the practice offers a comprehensive blend of outpatient services, medication management, and therapy options tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. McAllister’s background includes extensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric work, as well as meaningful contributions to consultation-liaison psychiatry in hospital settings. His clinical approach is grounded in both advanced medical training and decades of hands-on expertise.

The practice is also home to Ruth McAllister, a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder. Her clinical skillset is strengthened by more than two decades of prior nursing experience, including intensive care roles and hospital-based endocrinology care. Lighthouse Psychiatry is recognized for its specialized use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), particularly for individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression. With a warm environment, patient-centered values, and a commitment to improving quality of life, Lighthouse Psychiatry serves as a trusted resource for individuals throughout Southwest Florida seeking high-quality psychiatric care.