Richard Seely, MD - Director of Psychiatry

Dr. Richard Seely’s Role at The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center

Dr. Richard Seely educated at Princeton University, Jefferson Medical College, and University of Miami residency in psychiatry, Dr. Rick Seely is Board-certified in psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry, and also in addiction medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He serves as an evaluator and provider for Florida’s Impaired Professionals Programs and for professional sports teams, and as a consultant to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

Dr. Seely is an addiction medicine psychiatrist who has served as medical director of addiction treatment centers in South Florida since 1990 and has had the privilege of assessing and treating over 100,000 individuals suffering from the disease of addiction. He has taught addiction psychiatry at medical schools for over 35 years and supervises psychiatric resident physicians in addiction medicine.

In long-term recovery from addiction himself, Dr. Seely empathizes with patients and provides clear, consistent, and compassionate guidance in their recovery efforts. He imparts his experience and knowledge in a manner consistent with humility and dedication to spreading the message of hope and recovery.

Richard Seely

Credentials & Professional Appointments of Dr. Richard Seely

  • Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine – Board Certified
  • Florida Medical Center – Psychiatrist
  • Florida Society of Addiction Medicine – Officer & Director
  • Professionals Resource Network – Evaluator & Provider
  • Princeton University – AB
  • Jefferson Medical College – MD

Contact Our Clinical Team

If you or a loved one is seeking expert, compassionate care guided by experienced psychiatric leadership, our team at The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is here to help.

Our admissions and clinical support team can answer questions, discuss treatment options, and help you determine next steps. Begin a confidential conversation about your own path to recovery by calling us at (877) 958-9212