Why Caliper
A caliper is a tool for specific measurement. We know that healthcare providers often treat all patients the same without taking the time to listen, understand what is happening in their lives, and provide treatment options customized for them.
At Caliper, our goal is help our patients live better lives by addressing both the physical and mental challenges they are facing. We treat patients with precision through an integrated approach that combines the use of traditional prescription medication, off-label prescription remedies and therapy sessions.
We offer telehealth mental health services in Florida, New York, and Connecticut.
We offer primary and urgent care services via telehealth in Florida.
Andrew Hewitt, PMHNP
Andrew Hewitt is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He attended Walden University to obtain his MSN in Psychiatric Nursing. He began working on his MSN while working at a local inpatient behavioral health unit for several years. His experience as an RN is varied, as he has been in the ICU and ER departments, where he found his passion for mental health. Before becoming an RN, Andrew worked as an EMT/Paramedic for a local 9-1-1 service.
Andrew is a self-proclaimed “pop culture geek.” Just ask him about his Funko Pop collection or the latest movies. He is a self-taught cook that has a passion for feeding people and making them laugh with his dad jokes.
Andrew Hewitt, PMHNP
Andrew Hewitt is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He attended Walden University to obtain his MSN in Psychiatric Nursing. He began working on his MSN while working at a local inpatient behavioral health unit for several years. His experience as an RN is varied, as he has been in the ICU and ER departments, where he found his passion for mental health. Before becoming an RN, Andrew worked as an EMT/Paramedic for a local 9-1-1 service.
Andrew is a self-proclaimed “pop culture geek.” Just ask him about his Funko Pop collection or the latest movies. He is a self-taught cook that has a passion for feeding people and making them laugh with his dad jokes.
Jennifer Hewitt, RN, BSN
Jennifer "Jenny" Hewitt is a registered nurse. Jenny attended Rasmussen University for her nursing degree and received her Bachelor in Nursing from Walden University. Jenny’s medical career started as an EMT for a local medical transport company, and then she transferred to a local emergency room as a Paramedic. Jenny spent 5 years as a volunteer firefighter while working in the emergency room. After working there for 8 years, Jenny received her nursing degree and continued on there for another 2 years.
Jenny is the co-founder of Caliper Wellness, along with her husband, Andrew. If there is extra time in the day, one of the activities Jenny enjoys is kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as enjoying time spent with family and close friends. Jenny lives by the motto of “Dance and sing as if no one is watching, enjoy the roller coaster that life brings you, and say yes to all of the Goonie adventures”.
Jennifer Hewitt, RN, BSN
Jennifer "Jenny" Hewitt is a registered nurse. Jenny attended Rasmussen University for her nursing degree and received her Bachelor in Nursing from Walden University. Jenny’s medical career started as an EMT for a local medical transport company, and then she transferred to a local emergency room as a Paramedic. Jenny spent 5 years as a volunteer firefighter while working in the emergency room. After working there for 8 years, Jenny received her nursing degree and continued on there for another 2 years.
Jenny is the co-founder of Caliper Wellness, along with her husband, Andrew. If there is extra time in the day, one of the activities Jenny enjoys is kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as enjoying time spent with family and close friends. Jenny lives by the motto of “Dance and sing as if no one is watching, enjoy the roller coaster that life brings you, and say yes to all of the Goonie adventures”.
Karen Schwartz, LMHC
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Karen Schwartz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She attended the University of South Florida, obtaining her master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Family and Marriage Therapy. As a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Karen’s primary focus is on providing exceptional care and support to clients. She is driven by a genuine desire to positively impact their lives and help them navigate their mental health challenges. With a commitment to professionalism and excellence, Karen strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. She has utilized various techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Social Skills Training, Communication skills, Self-advocacy, etc. Karen promotes change through personal growth, helps clients build on the skills they possess, and help them discover new skills and abilities along the way. Karen provides individual, group, family, and marriage counseling services. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with family, watching tv, reading, and crocheting. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Karen is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator, Certified Case Manager, and a Qualified Supervisor for LMHC and LMFT interns. |
Karen Schwartz, LMHC
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Karen Schwartz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She attended the University of South Florida, obtaining her master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Family and Marriage Therapy. As a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Karen’s primary focus is on providing exceptional care and support to clients. She is driven by a genuine desire to positively impact their lives and help them navigate their mental health challenges. With a commitment to professionalism and excellence, Karen strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. She has utilized various techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, Social Skills Training, Communication skills, Self-advocacy, etc. Karen promotes change through personal growth, helps clients build on the skills they possess, and help them discover new skills and abilities along the way. Karen provides individual, group, family, and marriage counseling services. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with family, watching tv, reading, and crocheting. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Karen is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator, Certified Case Manager, and a Qualified Supervisor for LMHC and LMFT interns. |
Tara Payne , PMHNP
Tara Payne is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Tara has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20 years in which she has been devoted to helping and treating patients with a variety of conditions. She has specialized in critical care, mental health, geriatric and primary care, and several other acute care specialties. During her span as a Registered Nurse, Tara has learned how vital mental health is when it comes to treating a patient as a “whole” person. This has driven her passion to help serve the mental health community and those in need of mental health management.
Tara has a passion to promote the positive benefits of mental health treatment and reducing the negative stigma that is associated with it. She sees the benefits of using mental health resources not only in a time of need, but also as a healthy maintenance when trying to manage life and its potential daily stressors.
In her free time, Tara enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and expanding her knowledge within the mental health field. When treating and providing care for patients there is a motto that she has always lived by “Don’t judge the choices people make when you don’t know the options they had to choose from”.
Tara Payne, PMHNP
Tara Payne is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Tara has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20 years in which she has been devoted to helping and treating patients with a variety of conditions. She has specialized in critical care, mental health, geriatric and primary care, and several other acute care specialties. During her span as a Registered Nurse, Tara has learned how vital mental health is when it comes to treating a patient as a “whole” person. This has driven her passion to help serve the mental health community and those in need of mental health management.
Tara has a passion to promote the positive benefits of mental health treatment and reducing the negative stigma that is associated with it. She sees the benefits of using mental health resources not only in a time of need, but also as a healthy maintenance when trying to manage life and its potential daily stressors.
In her free time, Tara enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and expanding her knowledge within the mental health field. When treating and providing care for patients there is a motto that she has always lived by “Don’t judge the choices people make when you don’t know the options they had to choose from”.
Jessie Helmbright, PMHNP
Jessie Helmbright is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in Florida. She completed her MSN at the University of South Alabama. She has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, and for the last 13 years, she has served the mental health community. Mental health has been her passion since Nursing School. She is energetic and enthusiastic to help others. She strives to provide the best care to all patients and their families. On her off time, she enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, traveling, and Disney.
Jessie Helmbright, PMHNP
Jessie Helmbright is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in Florida. She completed her MSN at the University of South Alabama. She has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, and for the last 13 years, she has served the mental health community. Mental health has been her passion since Nursing School. She is energetic and enthusiastic to help others. She strives to provide the best care to all patients and their families. On her off time, she enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, traveling, and Disney.
Yvette Triana, LMHC
Yvette Triana is a dedicated and motivated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a deep passion for delivering exceptional care to her clients. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Yvette can provide counseling and therapy in either language, ensuring clients can comfortably express themselves and receive the support they need. Yvette is a graduate of the University of South Florida's Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program, specializing in Marriage and Family therapy. Yvette's devotion and passion for her clients and work help her create a caring and protected place for her clients. Yvette has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Yvette’s mission is to help her clients learn to believe in themselves, grow, and learn new skills and abilities to help them succeed.
Yvette’s strengths include facilitating therapeutic groups, assessing coping skills, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and using evidence-based models like Solution Focused, Trauma Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc. With a solid foundation in psychology and a commitment to ongoing professional development, Yvette strives to help her clients make positive changes in their lives. Through active listening, empathy, and evidence-based interventions, Yvette empowers individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and accomplish their goals.
In her free time, Yvette enjoys reading, watching Doctor Who, being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and listening to new music. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yvette is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Yvette will be available to provide individual, marriage, family, and group therapy. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yvette is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Yvette Triana, LMHC
Yvette Triana is a dedicated and motivated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a deep passion for delivering exceptional care to her clients. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Yvette can provide counseling and therapy in either language, ensuring clients can comfortably express themselves and receive the support they need. Yvette is a graduate of the University of South Florida's Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program, specializing in Marriage and Family therapy. Yvette's devotion and passion for her clients and work help her create a caring and protected place for her clients. Yvette has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Yvette’s mission is to help her clients learn to believe in themselves, grow, and learn new skills and abilities to help them succeed.
Yvette’s strengths include facilitating therapeutic groups, assessing coping skills, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and using evidence-based models like Solution Focused, Trauma Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc. With a solid foundation in psychology and a commitment to ongoing professional development, Yvette strives to help her clients make positive changes in their lives. Through active listening, empathy, and evidence-based interventions, Yvette empowers individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and accomplish their goals.
In her free time, Yvette enjoys reading, watching Doctor Who, being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and listening to new music. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yvette is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Yvette will be available to provide individual, marriage, family, and group therapy. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yvette is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Rodney Nicodemus, COO
Rodney Nicodemus is a 30-year youth ministry veteran and was ordained for 20+ years. He has done extensive work in our community, coached pastors and youth pastors in ministry growth practices, and developed leaders for the last 25 years. Once he retired from youth ministry, he began networking for a local bank. His Leadership skills and passion to engage with people opened the door for him to lead many of the network groups he was involved in. He began working with Caliper Wellness as our Practice Growth Manager and stepped up to fill our role as Chief Operating Officer. Rodney has been a youth and family counselor within the church for many years and has seen firsthand the need for mental health professionals in our community.
Rodney Nicodemus, COO
Rodney Nicodemus is a 30-year youth ministry veteran and was ordained for 20+ years. He has done extensive work in our community, coached pastors and youth pastors in ministry growth practices, and developed leaders for the last 25 years. Once he retired from youth ministry, he began networking for a local bank. His Leadership skills and passion to engage with people opened the door for him to lead many of the network groups he was involved in. He began working with Caliper Wellness as our Practice Growth Manager and stepped up to fill our role as Chief Operating Officer. Rodney has been a youth and family counselor within the church for many years and has seen firsthand the need for mental health professionals in our community.
About The Company
We believe in providing empathetic and holistic care to his patients. Caliper places an emphasis on the relationship between physical and mental health. Founded by Andrew Hewitt, with his wife Jennifer, who is an RN, provides patients with holistic and integrated forms of therapy options that are evidence-based.
Our goals are to help patients of all ages make small yet important changes toward their mental health and to develop effective coping life skills to improve their overall wellbeing. Andrew’s approach is “one foot in front the other” in regards to those changes.