About Dr. Jodi E. Star
Dr. Jodi E. Star is a psychiatrist practicing in Wellington, Florida, with a clinical background that includes adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatrics, and the interaction between physical and mental health conditions.
She currently practices at Guiding Light Wellness Center, where NPI records identify Psychiatry as her primary specialty. The Tourette Association of America also currently lists Dr. Star and Guiding Light Wellness Center in its provider directory.
Her professional background is particularly broad because her postgraduate training combined pediatrics and psychiatry. This can be useful when evaluating younger patients whose emotional, behavioral, developmental, and physical-health concerns may overlap.
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Focus Areas
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Adult psychiatry
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Behavioral concerns
- Sleep-related concerns
- Psychopharmacology
- Mental health concerns associated with medical illness
- Family-centered psychiatric care
- Developmental and emotional assessment
The National Institute of Mental Health explains that ADHD can involve persistent difficulties with attention, impulsivity, or activity levels that interfere with everyday functioning. Treatment is individualized according to age, symptoms, and associated conditions.
NIMH also provides patient-friendly information about depression, including established treatment approaches such as psychotherapy, medication, or a combination when clinically appropriate.
Psychiatry and Patient Care Approach
Psychiatric symptoms do not always occur in isolation. Sleep problems, medications, neurological conditions, hormonal changes, chronic illness, and developmental factors can sometimes influence mood, behavior, concentration, or anxiety.
Dr. Star’s training includes both Pediatrics and Psychiatry, and her professional profiles emphasize integrating psychiatric treatment with broader medical care. Her NPI record also includes secondary specialty classifications in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine.
Evaluation may include discussion of symptoms, developmental and medical history, family history, school or work functioning, current medications, sleep, and previous treatment.
Treatment may involve psychotherapy, behavioral strategies, medication when appropriate, family education, or coordination with pediatricians, therapists, neurologists, and other medical professionals.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Mental and behavioral health concerns in children and teenagers can present differently from those in adults. Attention problems, school difficulties, changes in sleep, anxiety, persistent mood symptoms, or behavioral changes may require age-appropriate evaluation.
Dr. Star completed combined postgraduate training involving Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Child-Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center from 1997 through 2002.
This background supports an approach that considers developmental stage and physical health alongside psychiatric symptoms.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Star earned her MD from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1997.
She subsequently completed combined Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Child-Adolescent Psychiatry training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Professional records list board certifications in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Psychosomatic Medicine. Her current Florida medical license ME85603 is listed by the Florida Department of Health as clear and active through January 31, 2028.
Her National Provider Identifier is 1184718504, with Psychiatry recorded as her primary specialty.
Practice Information
Dr. Star currently practices at:
Guiding Light Wellness Center
3319 State Road 7, Suite 210
Wellington, Florida 33449
Current NPI data refreshed in August 2026 continues to list Dr. Star as Medical Director of Guiding Light Wellness Center at this address.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, age ranges treated, insurance participation, telehealth options, and specific psychiatric services directly with the practice before scheduling.
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