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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Bradenton, FL

Find therapy in Bradenton's vibrant neighborhoods including Riverside and downtown areas through Headway's expansive provider network. Aetna members save an average of 75% on sessions with copays ranging from $0-$30, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Piper Walsh

Piper Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Growth towards the next level of life takes courage and patience, I am here to support you in that process.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Eliana Azarian

Eliana Azarian

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Tired of suggestions of gratitude lists? I dive deep in my counseling style and seek to help you put the work in. My goal is to provide high-quality and accessible care.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Donna Wilson-Brown

Dr. Donna Wilson-Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I truly believe the answers you're seeking are already within you—and in the safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space we create together, those answers can begin to unfold.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Nathan Pettit

Nathan Pettit

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is not only to help you address the challenges you face today but also to provide you with tools to thrive long-term.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Merlyn Asencio

Merlyn Asencio

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi there! I’m so glad you found your way here, I’m Merlyn. What drew me to therapy wasn’t theory, but the quiet moment when someone feels safe enough to exhale, speak their truth, and realize they were never too much to be understood. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about understanding the parts of you that had to fight, protect, and survive.


I also provide Christian-integrated counseling for women who share this faith, helping you explore your struggles through both science and Scripture, where psychology and God’s truth work together beautifully. This blend honors both emotional and spiritual healing, creating space for restoration that feels whole and grounded.


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and the founder of Merlyn Asencio Psychotherapy & Wellness, LLC. I specialize in working with high-functioning women, the ones who appear composed, capable, and self-aware, yet feel anxious, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. As the creator of The Merlyn MethodTM, I combine attachment-based EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and narrative therapy to help you reconnect with your voice, rebuild confidence, and experience peace that lasts beyond the session.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Boyd

Jennifer Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hey there! I am Jenn, a LPC providing tele-health services for clients residing in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. I am certified in EMDR and have extensive experience providing trauma therapy. I am also trained in DBT therapy. I began my career in 2011 and have worked in many mental health settings including inpatient facilities, long term care, crisis care, community mental health, group private practice and now running my own private practice. I use an eclectic approach to therapy meaning I often incorporate various therapeutic theories based on your strengths, goals, and needs. I am taking new clients and I hope to speak to you soon about starting your therapeutic journey soon!

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,

Dr. Donna Winsor

Dr. Donna Winsor

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My intent the moment you start is for you to feel safe, cared for, listened to, and above all, understood.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Laurie-Anne Crespo

Laurie-Anne Crespo

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm Laurie-Anne, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and social services.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Amelia Howard

Amelia Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“By the end of our very first session, you will have begun building your personal toolkit with skills you can use for a lifetime.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martha Aveni

Martha Aveni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

8965 Southeast Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL

“I am a warm and accepting counselor who brings wisdom, security, and professionalism into the counseling room.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Zaryn Avaren

Zaryn Avaren

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe meaningful change begins when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment, in a steady and safe space.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Lidice Duran Hernandez

Lidice Duran Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Weston, FL


“I will strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, centered around you, where you can feel safe and heard.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Eliza Ale-Finks

Eliza Ale-Finks

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi, I’m Eliza Ale-Finks, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience in mental health and a Master of Social Work degree. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. My experience includes supporting military personnel, first responders, and individuals navigating high levels of stress and significant change. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Ann-Marie Caddle-Logan

Ann-Marie Caddle-Logan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I strongly believe in a relational, strengths-based approach to therapy and as a result I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach...”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Cristina Dasilva

Cristina Dasilva

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a warm, culturally sensitive, and supportive space where clients can better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Johanny Pena

Johanny Pena

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am here to help you gain insight and assist you with overcoming unhealthy patterns that leave you feeling stuck and depleted.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Elissa Daniel

Elissa Daniel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to provide a personalized, evidence-based space where you feel heard, supported, and equipped to build resilience, confidence, and meaningful growth in both your mind and body.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Theresa Brown

Theresa Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and sprinkled with a bit of humor, because sometimes a good laugh really is the best medicine.”

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Ryan Urzen

Ryan Urzen

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and practical. I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you can speak openly, feel understood, and be yourself without judgment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Sarah Zell

Sarah Zell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Natalie Byram

Natalie Byram

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in empowering others, providing hope, and allowing people to move at their own pace through listening to their experiences, and allowing tgem to decide what they want...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Creative, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Christina Suarez

Christina Suarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1502 North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, FL

Is it difficult to find meaning to your life's struggles? Would you like to feel peace, love and harmony in your life? I believe that everyone can reach their potential to overcome personal obstacles that inhibit them from expressing themselves. I help people reach a sense of peace, purpose, direction and well-being. I foster the belief that everyone has something to offer and in their most difficult times can lead us to those special gifts that are within every one of us.

For your convenience I offer Tele-Therapy from anywhere across the state of Florida and in-person sessions at 1502 N. Donnelly St. St. 110 Mt. Dora, FL. I work with adults using CBT, EMDR, and Person Centered approaches. I help clients with trauma abuse, anxiety/depression, coping skills, and grief/loss.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsay Neill

Lindsay Neill

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I often use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to assist clients in managing emotions and mood fluctuations in a healthier manner.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Sarah Rivard

Sarah Rivard

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I tailor my therapeutic approach to my client's strengths and preferences. I use approaches supported by research to reduce symptoms and improve mood and health.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Michelle Katz

Michelle Katz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Consider me a therapy mixologist, blending evidence-based modalities like psychodynamic, person-centered, CBT, DBT, and ACT to create personalized treatment plans.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Samantha Fernandez

Samantha Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is client-centered; I believe every person's journey is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Ptalis

Amy Ptalis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) from Dr. Marsha Linehan's Behavioral Tech Institute which has been helpful with improving self-image, emotional stability, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Amy Trachter

Amy Trachter

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Dr. Amy Trachter has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of problems...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Curative


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raegan Flynn

Raegan Flynn

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that integrates practical coping skills with warmth and curiosity.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Judy Colucci

Judy Colucci

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have over 15 years of experience guiding adults, children and families through their most difficult times.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders,

Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Samantha Fuchs

Dr. Samantha Fuchs

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have a collaborative, down-to-earth style that helps you make sense of where you come from, how it's showing up now, and what's getting in your way.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Krause

Jason Krause

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1501 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL

“I believe you are stronger than you know. I also believe the answers you seek are already within you, I need only guide you in where to look for them.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Dr. Richard Rizo

Dr. Richard Rizo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


My practice style is open minded, solution focused, and direct to the point. I love to help any individual from a humanistic point of view. I am extremely empathetic, love to be honest and being honest with my patients is key in my every day practice.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Stephanie Wellon

Stephanie Wellon

Therapist

Virtual • Palatka, FL


“I am a genuinely compassionate, caring, non-judgmental, and open minded individual. These skills have easily transfer ed into the therapeutic environment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Dede Echitey

Dede Echitey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“You're not a problem that needs fixing; you're a person in need of the proper support, and that is our commitment to you.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Dr. Reuben Faloughi

Dr. Reuben Faloughi

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I empower my clients to discover that they are the experts of their lives (even though it may not feel like it yet!) and that I will serve as a guide to help them move closer to their mental health and wellness goals.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jessica Penate

Dr. Jessica Penate

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to patient care is a collaborative and holistic model. Every individual is unique and I understand how important it is for patients to feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected by their provider.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Melanie Swencki

Melanie Swencki

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I tailor my approach to the needs of each individual or couple. I have extensive experience in treating PTSD, addiction, grief/loss, relationship issues, chronic stress and stage of life issues just to name a few.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Carrie Cook

Carrie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored approaches to help manage mood swings, enhance emotional regulation, and create lasting stability.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Hale Woods

Hale Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My ultimate goal for all client outcomes is to provide the right skills, support, and psychoeducation needed for you to become your own therapist.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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