Dr. Jodi E. Star

Name: Dr. Jodi E. Star
Specialty: Psychiatry 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Guiding Light Wellness Center 
Locations: Wellington, Florida
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1184718504

About the Doctor

Dr. Jodi E. Star is a board-eligible psychiatrist practicing in Wellington, Florida, with more than 20 years of experience. She received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed a combined residency in pediatrics, psychiatry, and child/adolescent psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (1997–2002). Dr. Star has earned a 4/5 patient rating based on 102 reviews and has received three patient awards for “Patients Recommend,” “Clearly Explains,” and “Performs Thorough Exams.” Her subspecialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and psychosomatic medicine. She accepts new patients and provides comprehensive mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults.

• Graduate of University of Florida College of Medicine

• Combined residency in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• 4/5 patient rating (102 reviews); three patient awards

• Subspecialties: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Medicine

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Peds/Psych/Child‑Adolescent Psych
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Depression and mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety)

• Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – children, adolescents, and adults

• Bipolar disorder

• Obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Eating disorders

• Substance use disorders (psychosomatic medicine subspecialty)

• Adjustment disorders and stress‑related conditions

• Psychosomatic conditions (e.g., unexplained physical symptoms, illness anxiety)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations

• Medication management (psychopharmacology)

• Individual, family, and group psychotherapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Supportive therapy and crisis intervention

• Psychoeducation for patients and families

• Coordination with primary care physicians and therapists

• Referrals to higher levels of care (partial hospitalization, inpatient psychiatry) as needed

Services Offered

Dr. Jodi E. Star provides comprehensive psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice integrates medication management with various forms of psychotherapy, tailored to each patient’s unique needs. She specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Star offers thorough diagnostic evaluations, ongoing medication monitoring, and individual or family therapy. She works collaboratively with primary care providers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to ensure coordinated care. Patients appreciate her thoroughness, clear explanations, and ability to answer questions. She is currently accepting new patients.

• Initial psychiatric consultation for children, adolescents, and adults

• Medication management for psychiatric disorders (antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, stimulants, etc.)

• Individual psychotherapy (supportive, cognitive behavioral, and other evidence‑based modalities)

• Family therapy and parent guidance for child/adolescent issues

• Treatment of psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., functional abdominal pain, conversion disorder)

• ADHD evaluation and treatment (including non‑stimulant and stimulant options)

• Anxiety and depression treatment (therapy plus pharmacotherapy when indicated)

• Psychoeducation about mental health conditions and treatment options

• Coordination with schools, primary care doctors, and other specialists

• Crisis assessment and safety planning

Practice Locations

Address: Guiding Light Wellness Center, 3319 State Road 7 Ste 210, Wellington, FL 33449
Phone: (561) 422-3314

Hospital Affiliations

• Not specified in source. Dr. Star may have hospital privileges at local facilities in Palm Beach County, FL (e.g., Wellington Regional Medical Center) for inpatient psychiatric care if needed.